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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$350
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in January
Estimated hotel price
$350
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, 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 35m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 28m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $49 for a 3h 17m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city center, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 1.0 km from the center.

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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, ALSA and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Stuttgart, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 330 km and will cost you around $15. From Milan, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 354 km.

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, 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 35m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 28m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $49 for a 3h 17m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city center, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 1.0 km from the center.

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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, ALSA and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Stuttgart, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 330 km and will cost you around $15. From Milan, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Interlaken

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Airlines serving Interlaken

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,281 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,415 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,710 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $374 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 $948 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Interlaken are about 34% 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, 2631 reviews)
$221+
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Adventure Hostel Interlaken
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2185 reviews)
$115+
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Gasthof Schoenegg B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2202 reviews)
$153+
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Essential by Dorint Interlaken - New Opening
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 738 reviews)
$204+
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Boutique Hotel Bellevue
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2003 reviews)
$237+
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Hotel Weisses Kreuz
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2559 reviews)
$139+
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Renting a car in Interlaken

Renting a car in Interlaken costs $132 per day, on average, or $264 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, 45% more expensive than at Zurich.

Expect to pay $8.18 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 $98.12 and $130.82. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Interlaken, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Interlaken costs $132 per day, on average, or $264 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, 45% more expensive than at Zurich.

Expect to pay $8.18 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 $98.12 and $130.82. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Interlaken, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

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