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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Interlaken to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Interlaken

Interlaken in February
Estimated hotel price
$465
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in February
Estimated hotel price
$465
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 32h 15m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 27m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Geneva, expect to pay about $105 for a 3h 10m 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 Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Milan, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 354 km and will cost you around $95. From Munich, the ticket costs about $68 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 32h 15m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 27m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Geneva, expect to pay about $105 for a 3h 10m 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 Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Milan, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 354 km and will cost you around $95. From Munich, the ticket costs about $68 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 (7,098 reviews)
SWISS
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Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
Good (2,824 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
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LOT
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Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $494 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,000 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 $133 to $1,918 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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Interlaken Youth Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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Hotel Chalet Swiss
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$441+
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Hotel Weisses Kreuz
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$411+
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Hotel Du Lac
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$347+
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The River Village
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$477+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

Expect to pay $3.61 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 $43.22 and $57.63. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.61 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 $43.22 and $57.63. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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