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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Interlaken to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Interlaken

Interlaken in February
Estimated hotel price
$518
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in February
Estimated hotel price
$518
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 47h 45m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 02m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $75 for a 3h 17m 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 Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Busbud. From Mulhouse, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 193 km and will cost you around $13. From Munich, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 370 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 47h 45m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 02m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $75 for a 3h 17m 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 Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Busbud. From Mulhouse, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 193 km and will cost you around $13. From Munich, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Interlaken

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Airlines serving Interlaken

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $377 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $682 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 $1,298 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 24% 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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Interlaken Youth Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$321+
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Hotel Chalet Swiss
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$261+
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Hotel Weisses Kreuz
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$329+
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Hotel Du Lac
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$323+
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The River Village
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$288+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

Expect to pay $3.55 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 $42.57 and $56.76. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Interlaken, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.55 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 $42.57 and $56.76. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Interlaken, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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