Eurocamp Holiday Review: Manor Farm Campsite, Interlaken, Switzerland

If you’re looking for a fun family holiday to Switzerland on a budget – this Eurocamp Holiday Review is all about Manor Farm Campsite in Interlaken, Switzerland. I’ve included our experiences, photos, details about the Eurocamp accommodation, what there is to do locally (including the Jungfraujoch Glacier, Giessbach Waterfalls, St Beatus Caves, and visiting the city of Bern) and everything else that you need to know about this fabulous holiday park in the most brilliant location. We always travel on a budget, so if you’re looking to explore the UK and Europe with the kids (in an affordable way!) then have a browse around my blog for loads of money saving tips and budget family holiday reviews. And if you have any recommendations, please let me know – you can follow our travels on Instagram too!

Holiday: September 2022 (Updated: January 2024)

 

Manor Farm Campsite Review

In September 2022, we embarked on another road trip – this time we began in Paris, then travelled down to the South of France for 12 days – splitting our time between Camping La Chapelle and Les Lacs du Verdon Campsite. We finished our Eurocamp multi-stay holiday with a week in Switzerland at Manor Farm Campsite, in Interlaken, so here’s my review. Located on Lake Thun, watching the sunset in the evenings was absolutely stunning. Switzerland is such a unique and beautiful place, so we had some fantastic adventures making memories that we’ll treasure forever!

 

What was Manor Farm campsite like?

Manor Farm Campsite was the smallest of the Eurocamp sites that we’ve visited, and without all of the usual pools, flumes and entertainment side of things. It really was all about the scenery, the views, the lake and the surrounding areas. It provided a completely different type of holiday, immersing us in nature and everything Switzerland has to offer, and we loved it. The campsite was so peaceful, situated on Lake Thun, and surrounded by mountains. If you’re looking to really slow down, and you enjoy walking and exploring like we do, then it’s a brilliant base for your Switzerland adventure.

 

Local Area: What is there to do near Manor Farm Campsite in Interlaken?

Manor Farm Campsite really is all about the location. Not only are the immediate surroundings gorgeous, but all of the places that we wanted to visit were in easy driving distance of Interlaken so it was the perfect spot to explore from, and I would highly recommend it if you’re thinking of taking a trip to Switzerland. Here were some of our favourite days out with the kids that you’ll want in your itinerary…

 

Lake Thun

As part of a local tourist perk, you can also travel into Interlaken on the ferry or bus for free – which we did a couple of times. Having said that, the walk into the city centre was so beautiful (and we were so lucky with the weather) that we tended to explore locally on foot and then catch the bus or ferry back across Lake Thun when our legs were tired. The lake was absolutely stunning, and it felt so surreal to have it on our doorstep next to the campsite!

 

Jungfraujoch Glacier

Jungfraujoch, the highest point in Europe, is one of the most famous destinations in Switzerland. We braved temperatures of -7°C to have a this once in a lifetime visit to the glacier, starting at Grindelwald Station which was about 30 minutes drive from the campsite. This excursion was around £370 for the four of us – it was definitely the most expensive day out we’ve ever had but it was something that we were desperate to check off of the bucket list! For everything you need to know about visiting Jungfraujoch, check out my article: Switzerland with Kids: Jungfraujoch review – is it worth the money?

 

Giessbach Waterfalls

Giessbach Waterfalls at Lake Brienz has got to be one of the most magical places that you can visit in Switzerland, and you can go there for just the cost of parking. It’s about a 30 minute drive from Manor Farm Campsite – we took a picnic and enjoyed a wander through the woods to find it – it was a real holiday highlight. The views are incredible and you can even walk under the waterfall! At the bottom, you can hop on Giessbach’s Funicular Railway if you fancy it too – which climbs down the track from the hotel towards the lake. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, then this is the best picnic spot you’ll find on your family holiday to Switzerland. Find out more info here: Find out more in my article: Switzerland with kids: A guide to visiting Giessbach Waterfalls, Brienz.

 

Bern

The city of Bern is such a lovely city to wander around – you’ll definitely want to add a visit to your Switzerland to do list – it feels so typically Swiss and it’s an interesting place to spend a day exploring. Make sure you go to its infamous bear sanctuary that runs alongside the river, where you can see the resident bears for free too. For more info on the best things to see and do in Bern, check out my article: How to spend a day in Bern on a budget with kids.

 

St Beatus Caves

We also visited St Beatus Caves, about a five minute drive away, and the kids really enjoyed it. You can explore about 1km of the caves, which are open daily from April through to October, and it’s not scary at all for the little ones – they’re beautifully lit and it makes for a really cool day out. The views from St Beatus Caves are stunning over the lake too! It’s a steep climb up to the caves but you can chill with a cold drink in the restaurant taking in this gorgeous view! The caves were around £43 for a family pass. For more details, check out my article: Switzerland with kids: A guide to visiting St Beatus Caves and Waterfalls, Lake Thun.

 

Harder Kulm

Harder Kulm mountain is also close by, just down the road in the main area of Interlaken, and you can visit for free with your Jungfraujoch ticket! However, the transport up the mountain is very small so the queues are long – we decided to explore elsewhere instead. Having said that, I’ve seen some photos and the views do look spectacular! For more ideas on things to see and do in and around the Interlaken area, make sure you read my article: Interlaken family holiday itinerary – the best things to see and do with kids.

 

Was the accommodation good?

We booked our accommodation at Manor Farm Campsite through Eurocamp. When we booked our trip to Switzerland we initially booked a 3 bedroom Comfort holiday home as there was nothing else available for our dates. But, with the reviews mentioning that the holiday homes on this particular campsite were a little older, we tried nearer the time to see if there was an upgrade available. There didn’t seem to be one, but when we arrived on the site we’d been upgraded free of charge to an Azure Plus holiday home (known as Comfort Plus / Premium from 2024) by the lovely couple who ran the campsite, as it was available for our dates.

 

This particular holiday home was definitely a bit older than other Azures that we’d stayed in previously, but it was spacious and functioned well. We also had the perk of having a dishwasher for the first time on our Eurocamp travels, so that was a welcome extra! There was small play park directly next to our holiday home too which was really handy, and kept the kids busy when we needed some peace and a cup of tea!

For more info on the accommodation options, and to find out what to pack / what’s included, read my post: Eurocamp Holidays: Which accommodation should I choose? What’s included?

 

What facilities are on site at Manor Farm Campsite?

• I’m not actually sure what was on offer at the campsite itself, particularly as we visited right at the end of the season – we had so much exploring to do that we really just used our holiday home for sleep, rest and food! But, the Eurocamp reps at the campsite were a lovely married couple and the site had a family feel about it.
• Switzerland is a very expensive place to visit, so you really have to be careful about where you spend your money. We actually did a full food shop in France before we entered Switzerland and packed things into cool bags. Self-catering was vital to keep costs down, so we took picnics everywhere and didn’t eat out at all. We then just topped up locally with the extras that we needed from the local budget supermarkets.

• We were able to park directly in front of the holiday home we stayed in, making it easy to load and unload the car of luggage and food shopping.
• Most Eurocamp accommodation doesn’t come with a TV – it’s only included with their higher ranges – so it’s handy to take a tablet or laptop with you with some movies for when you want a quiet evening if it’s not included with your holiday home type.

 

Getting to Switzerland from the UK

To drive from Calais to Manor Farm Campsite in Interlaken takes around 8.5 hours, so it’s perfectly doable as a road trip and it’s so handy to have a car for exploring. Check out my article: Family road trip essentials: 13 things to pack on a road trip with kids to make sure that you have everything you need for a stress free family road trip before you set off. If you’re new to road trips, this article is a great place to start: How to road trip on a budget around Europe – the ultimate family guide! You can book your ferry / Eurotunnel travel directly through Eurocamp, or check out the Direct Ferries website to compare prices across routes and providers.

Having said that, the public transport in the Interlaken area (with boats, buses and trains) is really handy and I think getting around without a car would work too. But the nearest airport is Zurich which is 138km away from Manor Farm Campsite – so it would definitely be preferable to travel by car or train. Use the Skyscanner website to find the cheapest flight prices – it’ll compare airlines, airports, dates and times for you without you having to do all of the leg work! If you do choose to fly, but don’t want to hire a car, then it’s about a 2 hour train ride from Zurich to Interlaken. You could also check out the Sun Transfers website to see prices for airport transfers, or Expedia is a great place to start if you plan to hire a car.

 

How much does a Eurocamp holiday at Manor Farm Campsite cost – was it good value for money?

I hope my review has been helpful – compared with other accommodation options in Interlaken / Switzerland, staying at Manor Farm Campsite with Eurocamp was really cheap and the campsite location was perfect for our adventures. We paid around £400 for the week, and it was certainly one of our favourite holidays. There’s so much to do in and around Interlaken, and everywhere is picture perfect – no filter needed! If you can, I think everyone should visit Switzerland at least once, and Manor Farm Campsite is a great base to do it from. This holiday was absolutely magical! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Manor Farm Campsite on the Eurocamp website.

As we home-educate the kids, we are fortunate to be able travel term-time which is a great money saver, but if you’re restricted to school holiday dates then look for May half-term getaways – they’re always so much cheaper than the summer holidays! But, having said that, affordable school summer holiday travel is possible – I went hunting on the Eurocamp website and found 50 family holidays under £1k for August 2026 – with prices starting from less than £300! (There were more but I ran out of steam! 😂)

Find out more about our Switzerland adventure, including how much we spent and tips for keeping costs down, in my article: Our Eurocamp Interlaken Family Holiday Guide: How to visit Switzerland on a budget with kids.

 

To find out more about Eurocamp and how to save money on your holiday check out:

Check out my article: The Ultimate Eurocamp Holiday Guide – and money saving tips!

Or read my blog post: Why do we use always Eurocamp to travel in Europe with the kids?

 

Still need help deciding where to stay? Check out my full reviews of the other Eurocamp campsites that we’ve visited, just click through below:

Eurocamp Holiday Review: Beekse Bergen Lake Resort, Hilvarenbeek, North Brabant, The Netherlands

 

Eurocamp Holiday Review: Camping Cisano San Vito, Lake Garda, Italy

 

Our 3 week Italian Eurocamp Road Trip Itinerary: How to visit Italy with kids on a budget

 

Eurocamp Holiday Review: Birkelt Village Campsite, Larochette, Mullerthal, Luxembourg

 

Eurocamp Holiday Review: Camping La Chapelle, Argelès-sur-Mer, Roussillon, South of France

 

Budget Family Holiday Tips: How to travel in Europe cheaply with kids

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