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.
When to visit Interlaken
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.
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 40h 05m.
Train
SBB is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 0h 53m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Geneva, expect to pay about $55 for a 2h 46m 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 Geneva, which is about 142 km from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Geneva.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, Regiojet and MarinoBus. From Stuttgart, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 306 km and will cost you around $76. From Strasbourg, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 330 km.
Airlines serving Interlaken
Where to stay in Interlaken
From 5-star hotels such as the Lindner Hotel Interlaken Beau Rivage to great affordable options like the Hapimag Resort Interlaken, Interlaken offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $277 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $578 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Youth Hostel Interlaken and Post Hardermannli.
Where to stay in popular areas of Interlaken
Most booked hotels in Interlaken
Hiring a car in Interlaken
Expect to pay $3.36 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 $40.30 and $53.73. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.