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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Interlaken has to offer.

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When to visit Interlaken

Interlaken in March
Estimated hotel price
$598
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in March
Estimated hotel price
$598
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 41h 20m.

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 Europcar and Alamo, 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 41h 20m.

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 Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Zurich.

Airports near Interlaken

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Interlaken

KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,109 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,462 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,024 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,861 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $329 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $591 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 $142 to $1,374 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 28% 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)
$407+
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Hotel Du Nord
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$363+
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Youth Hostel Interlaken
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$331+
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Hotel Metropole Interlaken
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$428+
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Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$457+
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Hotel Central Continental
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$269+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

Expect to pay $4.60 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 $55.10 and $73.47. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Interlaken, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.60 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 $55.10 and $73.47. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Interlaken, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

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