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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
$558
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in January
Estimated hotel price
$558
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.

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 Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

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.

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 Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

Airports near Interlaken

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Interlaken

Lufthansa
Good (8,217 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,188 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,053 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,529 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,120 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,961 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,530 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,513 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $387 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $671 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Youth Hostel Interlaken and Hotel Post Hardermannli. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Interlaken, with prices from $176 to $1,427 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 17% 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$378+
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Hotel Weisses Kreuz
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$305+
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The River Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$330+
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Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$590+
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Central Continental
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$332+
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Hotel Toscana
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$251+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

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 $47.87 and $63.83. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Interlaken, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 $47.87 and $63.83. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Interlaken, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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