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
$575
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in January
Estimated hotel price
$575
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 39h 50m.

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 39h 50m.

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 (8,231 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,074 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,586 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (962 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,224 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,649 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,488 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,604 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $372 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $654 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 $174 to $1,518 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$441+
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Stella Swiss Quality Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$625+
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Hotel Du Nord
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$422+
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Hotel Metropole Interlaken
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$455+
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Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$528+
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Hotel Central Continental
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$321+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

Expect to pay $4.30 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 $51.51 and $68.67. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Interlaken, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.30 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 $51.51 and $68.67. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Interlaken, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

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