Interlaken travel guide
Interlaken Tourism | Interlaken Guide
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.
When to visit Interlaken
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.
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, British Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Interlaken from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car hire from Geneva, which is about 88 miles from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Geneva.
Airlines serving Interlaken
Where to stay in Interlaken
Average rates range from around £141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £289 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 holiday rental options in Interlaken, with prices from £71 to £657 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 24% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Interlaken
Most booked hotels in Interlaken
Hiring a car in Interlaken
Hiring a car in Interlaken costs £91 per day, on average, or £274 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, 43% more expensive than at Zurich.
Expect to pay £1.97 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 £23.53 and £31.37. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.