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
$522
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in January
Estimated hotel price
$522
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 42h 15m.

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 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 99 km from Interlaken. The shortest flight to Interlaken from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 42h 15m.

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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

Airports near Interlaken

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Interlaken

Lufthansa
Good (8,116 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,989 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,940 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,868 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,209 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,308 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,317 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $531 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,094 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Youth Hostel Interlaken and Post Hardermannli. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Interlaken, with prices from $141 to $1,772 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 49% 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$655+
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The River Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$492+
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Jungfrau Hotel Annex Alpine-Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$460+
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Central Continental
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$489+
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Hotel Toscana
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$435+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

Expect to pay $4.06 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 $48.70 and $64.94. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.06 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 $48.70 and $64.94. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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