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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. 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 New York and takes around 7h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car rental from Zurich, which is about 92 km from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Dollar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

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 Zurich, which is about 92 km from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Dollar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

Airports near Interlaken

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Interlaken

Lufthansa
Good (8,245 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,084 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,605 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,665 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,998 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,701 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,499 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,616 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $208 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $386 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 $94 to $869 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Interlaken are about 24% 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, 2815 reviews)
$249+
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Stella Swiss Quality Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1283 reviews)
$213+
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Adventure Hostel Interlaken
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2523 reviews)
$184+
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Hotel Du Nord
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2503 reviews)
$230+
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Gasthof Schoenegg
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2359 reviews)
$134+
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Hotel Metropole Interlaken
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1640 reviews)
$278+
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Renting a car in Interlaken

Expect to pay $9.84 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 $118.10 and $157.47. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Interlaken, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $9.84 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 $118.10 and $157.47. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Interlaken, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

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