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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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.

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When to visit Interlaken

Interlaken in March
Estimated hotel price
$290
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in March
Estimated hotel price
$290
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 New York and takes around 7h 35m.

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 Fox and Hertz, 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 New York and takes around 7h 35m.

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 Fox and Hertz, among others, in Geneva.

Airports near Interlaken

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Interlaken

Lufthansa
Good (8,092 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,068 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,433 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,414 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,882 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,851 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,251 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,463 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $303 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $631 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 $1,027 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Interlaken are about 44% 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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Aparthotel Krone - Self Check-In
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 682 reviews)
$340+
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Hotel Du Nord
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2402 reviews)
$397+
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Adventure Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2352 reviews)
$263+
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Essential by Dorint Interlaken
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 940 reviews)
$350+
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Gasthof Schoenegg
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2270 reviews)
$221+
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Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 219 reviews)
$455+
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Renting a car in Interlaken

Expect to pay $9.01 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 $108.11 and $144.15. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Interlaken, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $9.01 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 $108.11 and $144.15. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Interlaken, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

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