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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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
$279
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in March
Estimated hotel price
$279
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Interlaken in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Interlaken, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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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. Zurich Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from SWISS, United Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Interlaken from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 12h.

Car

Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car rental from Geneva, which is about 142 km from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Final Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Geneva.

Plane

Although Interlaken doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Basel All airports (EAP), which is located 99 km from Interlaken. Zurich Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from SWISS, United Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Interlaken from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 12h.

Car

Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car rental from Geneva, which is about 142 km from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Final Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Geneva.

Airports near Interlaken

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Airlines serving Interlaken

Lufthansa
Good (8,229 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,074 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,579 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,660 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (960 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,641 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,487 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $213 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $375 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 vacation rental options in Interlaken, with prices from $100 to $870 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Interlaken are about 27% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Interlaken by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Interlaken

Most booked hotels in Interlaken

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Hotel Interlaken
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2808 reviews)
$253+
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Stella Swiss Quality Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1279 reviews)
$361+
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Gasthof Schoenegg
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2341 reviews)
$135+
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Hotel Du Nord
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2459 reviews)
$242+
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Hotel Metropole Interlaken
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1632 reviews)
$260+
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Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 267 reviews)
$304+
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Renting a car in Interlaken

Renting a car in Interlaken costs $136 per day, on average, or $409 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 57% more expensive than at Zurich.

Expect to pay $9.31 per gallon in Interlaken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $111.75 and $148.99. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Interlaken costs $136 per day, on average, or $409 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 57% more expensive than at Zurich.

Expect to pay $9.31 per gallon in Interlaken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $111.75 and $148.99. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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