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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. Interlaken deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Interlaken

Interlaken in March
Estimated hotel price
$355
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in March
Estimated hotel price
$355
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 62 miles from Interlaken. Zurich Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, SWISS, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Interlaken from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 7h.

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 $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $45 for a 3h 17m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 0.6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car rental from Zurich, which is about 57 miles from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Priceless and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Strasbourg, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 205 miles and will cost you around $29. From Munich, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 230 miles.

Plane

Although Interlaken doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Basel All airports (EAP), which is located 62 miles from Interlaken. Zurich Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, SWISS, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Interlaken from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 7h.

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 $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $45 for a 3h 17m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 0.6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car rental from Zurich, which is about 57 miles from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Priceless and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Strasbourg, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 205 miles and will cost you around $29. From Munich, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Interlaken

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Interlaken

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
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 $211 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $380 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Post Hardermannli and Hotel Blume Interlaken. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Interlaken, with prices from $80 to $643 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Interlaken are about 29% 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 Bernerhof
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1462 reviews)
$208+
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Gasthof Schoenegg B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2123 reviews)
$145+
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Essential by Dorint Interlaken - New Opening
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 593 reviews)
$243+
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Interlaken Youth Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3999 reviews)
$194+
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Salzano Hotel - Spa - Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 911 reviews)
$260+
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Hotel Weisses Kreuz
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2431 reviews)
$185+
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Renting a car in Interlaken

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Interlaken, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Interlaken, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

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