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

Interlaken travel guide

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You're Going to Love Interlaken

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 99 km from Interlaken. The shortest flight to Interlaken from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 31h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Interlaken to Milan takes 3h 17m and costs around $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about $75 for a 5h 33m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 92 km from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Stuttgart, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 330 km and will cost you around $30. From Munich, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 370 km.

Plane

Although Interlaken doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Basel All airports (EAP), which is located 99 km from Interlaken. The shortest flight to Interlaken from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 31h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Interlaken to Milan takes 3h 17m and costs around $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about $75 for a 5h 33m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 92 km from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Stuttgart, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 330 km and will cost you around $30. From Munich, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Interlaken

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Airlines serving Interlaken

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,943 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,344 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,208 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,995 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,230 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $402 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $812 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 $136 to $1,625 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 56% 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 Du Nord
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$402+
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Stella Swiss Quality Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$362+
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Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$572+
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The River Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$327+
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Hotel Toscana
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$253+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

Expect to pay $4.07 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 $48.79 and $65.05. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.07 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 $48.79 and $65.05. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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