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. Interlaken deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Interlaken
When to visit Interlaken
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″.
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 SWISS, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Interlaken from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 20h 50m.
Train
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Interlaken to Zurich takes 1h 13m and costs around $97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Basel, expect to pay about $151 for a 4h 25m 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 Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Zurich.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Regiojet. From Strasbourg, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 205 miles and will cost you around $58. From Memmingen, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 310 miles.
Airlines serving Interlaken
Where to stay in Interlaken
Average rates range from around $235 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $485 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Post Hardermannli and Hotel Blume / El Azteca.
Where to stay in popular areas of Interlaken
Most booked hotels in Interlaken
Renting a car in Interlaken
Renting a car in Interlaken costs $159 per day, on average, or $318 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Interlaken.
Expect to pay $7.87 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 $94.48 and $125.98. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Economy (Skoda Yeti or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Crossover or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.