Introduction
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
$481
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in January
Estimated hotel price
$481
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 31h 40m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by AccesRail. 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 $80 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 Budget and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, Regiojet and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Friedrichshafen, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 140 miles and will cost you around $28. From Milan, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 220 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 31h 40m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by AccesRail. 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 $80 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 Budget and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, Regiojet and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Friedrichshafen, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 140 miles and will cost you around $28. From Milan, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Interlaken

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Airlines serving Interlaken

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,815 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,243 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,883 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,349 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,749 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,151 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $314 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $626 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 $134 to $1,583 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 25% 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 Interlaken
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$357+
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Boutique Hotel Bellevue
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$378+
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Happy Inn Lodge
1 star
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$179+
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Hotel Tell and Apartments
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$229+
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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 $43.28 and $57.71. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 46% 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 $43.28 and $57.71. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.