Phototour Private Photoshoot in Interlaken & Lake Brienz and Thun

A private photoshoot around Interlaken is interesting because you get scenic Swiss-alps views plus real direction on how to stand, turn, and pose. I love the hands-on posing guidance with professional photographer Erich Häsler, and I love that you get studio-style lighting when you want clean, flattering results.

You should know one thing up front: the whole plan is outdoors, so weather matters. In mist or rain, you may spend more time in car-positioning and sheltered areas, and the sun you hope for might not show up.

The good news is the tour is built for flexibility. You can ride in a Tesla Model X, you can even change into clothes you bring, and you’ll get local background as you travel between Interlaken, Boenigen, Unterseen, and Beatenberg.

Key highlights at a glance

• Professional photographer Erich Häsler guiding poses, angles, and timing for the best Alpine light
• Tesla Model X private transport with oversized windows and in-car regional info
• Lake Brienz portraits in and near the water with professional studio lighting
• Iconic backdrops including Jungfrau, Niesen, and classic lake-town views
• 180+ high-resolution photos (50MP) delivered via a Dropbox link
• Optional add-on short film for an extra CHF 150

Tesla Model X pickup, and why it changes your photos

You’re not doing this as a self-guided walk with a phone and wishful thinking. You’re rolling in a Tesla Model X, and that matters more than it sounds. Big windows help you spot the next shot quickly, and you can get moving without losing daylight to transit.

Another practical win is that this is private. That means you can go at your pace. Want extra time at a fountain reflection? You can ask. Need a short pause so everyone’s hair stops doing its own thing in mountain wind? You can do that too.

Also, this is emission-free transportation. It’s a small detail compared to the photos, but it matches the vibe of the region. You’re spending a short window of time collecting images, so reducing friction from start to finish is smart.

Meet Erich Häsler: the posing help is the real value

Here’s what makes this kind of tour pay off: you don’t just get dragged to pretty places, you get help making them work for your body and your camera.

Erich Häsler is the photographer, and the tour’s setup is clearly built around professional light and direction. You’ll be given poses to try, plus guidance for couple shots and group photos. It’s not just point-and-shoot. You’ll likely adjust your stance, where you face, and how you hold your hands, so you look natural in both wide scenes and tighter portraits.

If you’re camera-shy, that’s usually where private photos win. You’re not trying to be an influencer on your own timeline. You follow the plan, you get feedback, and you move to the next viewpoint.

Clothes and comfort tips

The tour notes that you can change into clothes you bring yourself. That’s useful if you want one outfit for dramatic lake views and another for portraits. Bring layers too. Even in good months, the lake breeze can be real, and the Bernese Oberland can go from pleasant to chilly fast.

If you want to go for water-adjacent shots at Lake Brienz, wear something you’re comfortable with. The tour describes possible photos at and possibly in the water, so plan accordingly.

Stop 1 in Interlaken: meadow with Jungfrau, Kursaal garden details

Interlaken is your opening scene, and it’s a good one. You start in the center, at a large meadow with the famous Jungfrau in the background. This is the kind of view that looks postcard-perfect, but it’s also the kind of place where people often take the same wide photo. The trick is getting you framed so you look connected to the scene, not pasted onto it.

With some luck, you may catch paragliders landing in the background. That’s huge because action adds life to an image, and it gives Erich a chance to time a shot when the light and movement align.

Then you get a couple of very Interlaken-specific backdrops. Near the Kursaal, there’s a statue of Bollywood filmmaker Chopra. The old Kursaal area, with its grand fountain, gives you more unique framing options that don’t feel like the usual lake and mountain-only tourist shots.

You’ll also see the destination Interlaken from the car with oversized windows. During the ride, you’ll receive information about Interlaken history, and you can ask questions about the region. That means you’re not just photographing, you’re also learning what you’re looking at.

Time is roughly 20 minutes here, so it’s quick. The benefit is you don’t burn your whole session on one area. The pacing helps you keep energy for the lake portraits and the later climb.

Stop 2 Boenigen and Lake Brienz: portraits with proper light

Boenigen is where the tour turns more portrait-focused. Lake Brienz is the star, and you’ll work with multiple angles, both at and possibly in the water.

This is also where the tour’s professional lighting equipment comes into play. That’s a big deal. Natural light is nice, but lighting is what makes faces look consistent and flattering, especially when the background has bright reflections off water.

Erich’s plan here supports a mix of shot types:

• Portrait photos
• Couple shots
• Group pictures

The background options include mountains and the old village of Bönigen. You’re aiming for images that feel Swiss, not generic. And since this is a private setup, you can try a few different compositions without feeling rushed.

The tour also mentions that in the center you’ll see several hundred-year-old houses and take photos at the fountain. That’s a good balance after the open water. It gives you architectural texture and a stronger sense of place.

Time is about 20 minutes. Again, it’s not long, but it’s focused, and the lighting means you’ll likely leave with frames that work even if the sky isn’t perfect.

Stop 3 and the lake at Unterseen: Neuhaus station and the Niesen pyramid

Next up is Lake Thunersee around Unterseen, and specifically the Neuhaus boat station. This view is the kind you usually have to hunt for yourself. Here, you arrive where the background lines up well, with the pyramid-shaped mountain Niesen rising behind the lake.

Because Neuhaus sits at the edge of a nature reserve, you get a calmer, more scenic feel than you might expect from a popular lake. Erich will take professional photos in various poses here, and the location is built for strong wide compositions.

If you’re traveling with someone who usually hates photos, this stop tends to work better. The mountain shape does half the framing for you. You can pose more naturally, and the background still looks impressive.

Time is around 20 minutes.

Stop 4 Unterseen old-town quick hit: fountain and old church

You don’t spend ages in Unterseen, but you do get an important ingredient: historic town textures near the Aare river.

Downtown Unterseen is described as the oldest city at the river Aare, with houses older than 500 years. In a short stop, you’ll take pictures with the village fountain and the old church in the background.

This is a practical move for photographers and a practical win for you. When most of your images are lake and mountain, you still want a few that feel like you actually wandered through the town. This stop gives you that anchor.

Time is about 5 minutes, so it’s fast. If you’re prone to slow walking and photo detours, just tell yourself this is the part where you move with purpose.

Stop 5 Beatenberg: the 500-meter climb for Bernese Oberland views

Beatenberg is the session’s payoff. You get an ascent of about 20 minutes, with around +500 meters in altitude. That climb is part of the deal, because you’re going up to viewpoints with a broader feel across the Bernese Oberland.

Once you reach Beatenberg, the tour focuses on additional professional photos in various poses. The scenery is more open, and you get views of the highest mountains in the region. Even if the light is imperfect, height tends to make the frame look cleaner.

Time here is roughly 25 minutes at the top. Since you’ve already done the lake stops, this feels like a change of pace: more wide mountain drama, less reflective water.

Fitness reality check

This part is worth flagging. If you have limited mobility or you don’t enjoy uphill walking, consider that ascent before booking. The rest of the tour is low walking time, but Beatenberg includes that vertical move.

What you actually get: 180+ high-res photos on Dropbox

This is where your money turns into something tangible.

You’ll receive professional photos developed and transmitted with a Dropbox link. The total output is listed as more than 180 photos in high resolution (50MP). That’s a lot of frames, and it increases your odds of getting:

• At least a few perfect smiles
• A clean couple photo
• One group shot that everyone doesn’t hate
• Wide shots that look like you hired a team for the day

It’s also useful that you have many options. If the weather shifts or a paraglider lands at an odd time, you still have backup images from other angles and lighting setups.

How much it costs, and when it feels like a bargain

The price is $561.94 per group, up to 5 people. If you fill the group, the math gets interesting fast. With 5 people, you’re roughly at about $112 per person for a private session with a professional photographer, lighting support, transport, and a large photo set.

If it’s just you or two people, the per-person cost rises. Still, you’re paying for three things that would cost a lot separately:

1. A photographer who knows where to stand and when to shoot
2. Professional lighting for portrait results near Lake Brienz
3. Private transport that positions you across multiple viewpoints in one tidy session

You’re not paying for a single viewpoint. You’re paying for a route that hits Interlaken, Boenigen, Unterseen, and Beatenberg in about 2 to 2.5 hours.

For couples, it can be a smart way to get a real keepsake without spending your whole trip chasing photo spots. For groups of up to 5, it’s one of the better ways to spread cost while still keeping the session private.

The optional short film add-on (CHF 150)

If you want motion instead of only still frames, there’s an optional short film add-on for about 3 minutes, listed at CHF 150.

Is it worth it? If you like the idea of a quick highlight reel to share or keep, it can add value. If you only care about prints and albums, you may skip it since you’re already getting 180+ high-resolution images.

Weather, timing, and how to make the best of it

The tour runs Monday through Sunday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The session length is about 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes, and the stops are tightly timed.

If the weather is shaky, don’t panic. One of the best things about a private plan is that your photographer can shift. The route includes multiple backdrops, including fountain areas and town textures, not only open sky vistas. In less ideal weather, that flexibility often keeps your final results strong.

Also, since Beatenberg includes an ascent, wear shoes that you trust on slopes. You want to arrive focused, not worried about footing.

Who this phototour is best for

This is a strong fit if:

• You want professional portraits without spending hours planning locations
• You’re visiting Interlaken, Lake Brienz, and Lake Thun and want photos that look like you made an effort
• You’re traveling as a couple or small group (up to 5), where the private setup makes sense
• You want real direction on poses, not just a camera pointed at you

It may be less ideal if:

• You do not want to walk uphill for the Beatenberg ascent
• You’re hoping for a fully flexible, all-day photo hangout with lots of downtime. This is a focused session with set stops.

Should you book this Interlaken and Lake Brienz plus Thun photoshoot?

Book it if you want one paid session to generate a big set of polished photos with a route built around Interlaken, Jungfrau views, Brienz water portraits, and Niesen in the background. The fact that Erich Häsler provides posing help and that the tour uses professional lighting near Lake Brienz is the kind of detail that usually separates great photos from decent ones.

Skip it if you’re already a confident solo photographer and you’d rather control every shot yourself. If that’s your style, you can do it on your own. But if you want someone to handle the angles, timing, and lighting while you enjoy the scenery, this is a practical way to turn a short visit into a lasting photo memory.

FAQ

FAQ

How long is the private photoshoot?

It runs about 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes.

What is the group size and price?

It’s priced at $561.94 per group, up to 5 people.

Do you get transportation as part of the tour?

Yes. Private transportation is included, and it uses a Tesla Model X. Pickup is offered.

Where does the tour stop?

You’ll visit Interlaken, Boenigen (Lake Brienz), Unterseen (Lake Thun at Neuhaus), another short stop in Unterseen, and Beatenberg.

How many photos are included, and how do you receive them?

You get more than 180 high-resolution photos in 50MP. They’re developed and transmitted with a Dropbox link.

Is there an option for a short film?

Yes. A short film of approximately 3 minutes costs an additional CHF 150.

What are the tour hours?

It operates Monday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.