If you’ve ever been to Interlaken, you have probably noticed the bizarre-looking complex of buildings that you pass on the train on your way out of the city that houses Mystery Park. Founded by an eccentric Swiss millionaire, the park consists of seven pavilions which explore great mysteries of the world such as Stonehenge and alien invasions.
I have always secretly wanted to go to Mystery Park – just think how much kitschy fun there must be inside! But alas, I’ve never been able to justify it (or convince my husband it was a good idea), because how can you choose a campy indoor amusement park over the breathtaking Alps of the Bernese Oberland which stand right outside the park’s door?
Well luckily you may never personally be faced with this conundrum again, as Mystery Park will be closing its doors November 19th. The financial problems of the park have been in the news for quite a while, but up until recently it looked like there might be a chance for its salvation. Alas, now it’s too late. Oh Mystery Park, I never got a chance to know you…
You still have time! Go. Report back. In the name of those of us for whom this dream is outside our grasp…
I enjoyed reading about your Swiss experiences – great photographs. It brought back happy memories of grazing Alpine cattle, swimming in a mountain lake… Thanks