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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in March
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Interlaken in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 145 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Interlaken, with an average rainfall of 75 mm.

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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. The shortest flight to Interlaken from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 21h 55m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 07m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $72 for a 3h 17m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Strasbourg, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 346 km and will cost you around $50. From Munich, the ticket costs about $59 for a journey of 370 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. The shortest flight to Interlaken from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 21h 55m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 07m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $72 for a 3h 17m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Strasbourg, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 346 km and will cost you around $50. From Munich, the ticket costs about $59 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Interlaken

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Airlines serving Interlaken

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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Qatar Airways
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Emirates
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Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Finnair
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LOT
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Singapore Airlines
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Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around $274 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $583 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Interlaken Youth Hostel and Post Hardermannli. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Interlaken, with prices from $120 to $1,029 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 25% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Interlaken

Most booked hotels in Interlaken

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Hotel Bernerhof
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$257+
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Salzano Hotel - Spa - Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$358+
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Interlaken Youth Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$289+
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Hotel Chalet Swiss
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$182+
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Hotel Central Continental
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$231+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

Hiring a car in Interlaken costs $126 per day, on average, or $378 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Zurich.

Expect to pay $3.22 per litre in Interlaken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $38.57 and $51.43. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Interlaken costs $126 per day, on average, or $378 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Zurich.

Expect to pay $3.22 per litre in Interlaken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $38.57 and $51.43. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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