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

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. 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 32h 45m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by SBB. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 06m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Innsbruck, expect to pay about $51 for a 3h 38m 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 Budget and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, Regiojet and ALSA. From Stuttgart, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 314 km and will cost you around $25. From Karlsruhe, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 354 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 45m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by SBB. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 06m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Innsbruck, expect to pay about $51 for a 3h 38m 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 Budget and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, Regiojet and ALSA. From Stuttgart, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 314 km and will cost you around $25. From Karlsruhe, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Interlaken

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Airlines serving Interlaken

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
Good (4,321 reviews)
Delta
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SWISS
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Iberia
Good (3,189 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,625 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
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LOT
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $371 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $736 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 $135 to $1,500 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 53% 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 Beausite
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$310+
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Hotel Du Nord
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$360+
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Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$516+
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The River Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$273+
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Hotel Toscana
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$242+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

Hiring a car in Interlaken costs $241 per day, on average, or $483 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

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 $48.74 and $64.98. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Compact (Kia Cee'd 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.

Hiring a car in Interlaken costs $241 per day, on average, or $483 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

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 $48.74 and $64.98. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Compact (Kia Cee'd 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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