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
$585
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in March
Estimated hotel price
$585
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 62 miles from Interlaken. The shortest flight to Interlaken from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 35h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 57 miles 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 62 miles from Interlaken. The shortest flight to Interlaken from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 35h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 57 miles 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 (8,281 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,546 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,448 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $343 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $621 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 $141 to $1,492 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 31% 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)
$432+
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Hotel Du Nord
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$397+
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Youth Hostel Interlaken
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$321+
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Boutique Hotel Bellevue
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$421+
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Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$483+
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Hotel Central Continental
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$318+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

Expect to pay $4.51 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 $54.04 and $72.05. Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Interlaken, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.51 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 $54.04 and $72.05. Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Interlaken, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

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