Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Interlaken travel guide

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With a population of 5,067, Interlaken is a must-see destination in Bern, Switzerland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Interlaken deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Interlaken

Interlaken in January
Estimated hotel price
$487
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in January
Estimated hotel price
$487
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Interlaken in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 145 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Interlaken, with an average rainfall of 75 mm.

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How to Get to Interlaken

Plane

Although Interlaken doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Basel All airports (EAP), which is located 62 miles from Interlaken. The shortest flight to Interlaken from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 32h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Interlaken to Milan takes 3h 17m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $70 for a 4h 04m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 0.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 57 miles from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, ALSA and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Milan, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 220 miles and will cost you around $43. From Karlsruhe, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 230 miles.

Plane

Although Interlaken doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Basel All airports (EAP), which is located 62 miles from Interlaken. The shortest flight to Interlaken from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 32h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Interlaken to Milan takes 3h 17m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $70 for a 4h 04m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 0.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 57 miles from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, ALSA and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Milan, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 220 miles and will cost you around $43. From Karlsruhe, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Interlaken

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Airlines serving Interlaken

KLM
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Lufthansa
Good (7,909 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,871 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,383 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $377 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $787 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Interlaken Youth Hostel and Post Hardermannli. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Interlaken, with prices from $137 to $1,622 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 48% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Interlaken

Most booked hotels in Interlaken

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Hotel Beausite
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$274+
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Hotel Du Nord
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$386+
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The River Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$293+
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Hotel Central Continental
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$312+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

Hiring a car in Interlaken costs $244 per day, on average, or $488 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.99 per litre in Interlaken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $47.83 and $63.78. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Interlaken costs $244 per day, on average, or $488 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.99 per litre in Interlaken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $47.83 and $63.78. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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