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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
$528
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in February
Estimated hotel price
$528
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 50m.

Train

SBB is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 06m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $78 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Strasbourg, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 330 km and will cost you around $51. 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 41h 50m.

Train

SBB is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 06m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $78 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Strasbourg, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 330 km and will cost you around $51. From Munich, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Interlaken

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Airlines serving Interlaken

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,984 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $365 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $666 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 $139 to $1,122 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 30% 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 Bernerhof
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$363+
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Interlaken Youth Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$337+
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Hotel Weisses Kreuz
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$322+
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Hotel Chalet Swiss
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$294+
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Hotel Central Continental
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$307+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

Expect to pay $3.70 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 $44.36 and $59.15. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.70 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 $44.36 and $59.15. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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