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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$301
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in December
Estimated hotel price
$301
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 SWISS, United Airlines, Lufthansa 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 45m.

Train

SBB is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 07m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $45 for a 3h 35m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Stuttgart, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 195 miles and will cost you around $23. From Strasbourg, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 220 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 SWISS, United Airlines, Lufthansa 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 45m.

Train

SBB is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 07m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $45 for a 3h 35m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Stuttgart, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 195 miles and will cost you around $23. From Strasbourg, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Interlaken

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Airlines serving Interlaken

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,439 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,544 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,334 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,611 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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LOT
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Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $389 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 $722 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Interlaken are about 23% 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 (8.9, 2587 reviews)
$218+
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Aparthotel Krone - Self Check-In
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 649 reviews)
$190+
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Gasthof Schoenegg B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2173 reviews)
$171+
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Adventure Hostel Interlaken
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2125 reviews)
$123+
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Essential by Dorint Interlaken - New Opening
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 656 reviews)
$173+
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Interlaken Youth Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4047 reviews)
$194+
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Renting a car in Interlaken

Renting a car in Interlaken costs $117 per day, on average, or $234 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Zurich.

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 (Renault Captur or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Interlaken, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Interlaken costs $117 per day, on average, or $234 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Zurich.

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 (Renault Captur or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Interlaken, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

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