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Where to stay
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Interlaken travel guide

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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
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in March
Estimated hotel price
£51
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 62 miles from Interlaken. Zurich Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Interlaken from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Interlaken to Geneva takes 2h 51m and costs around £55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £40 for a 3h 17m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 0.6 miles from the centre.

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 Europcar and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Geneva.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Strasbourg, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 220 miles and will cost you around £17. From Milan, the ticket costs about £36 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 American Airlines, Air Canada, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Interlaken from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Interlaken to Geneva takes 2h 51m and costs around £55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £40 for a 3h 17m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 0.6 miles from the centre.

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 Europcar and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Geneva.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Strasbourg, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 220 miles and will cost you around £17. From Milan, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Interlaken

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GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Interlaken

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British Airways
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around £162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £391 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 holiday rental options in Interlaken, with prices from £60 to £703 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 57% 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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Dorint Blüemlisalp Beatenberg/Interlaken
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£250+
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Interlaken Youth Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hotel Berghof Amaranth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Hotel Weisses Kreuz
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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The Hey Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£178+
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Hotel Du Lac
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£132+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

Hiring a car in Interlaken costs £107 per day, on average, or £321 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, 52% more expensive than at Zurich.

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.17 and £24.23. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Full-size (BMW 3 Series Touring or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Karoq or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Interlaken costs £107 per day, on average, or £321 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, 52% more expensive than at Zurich.

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.17 and £24.23. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Full-size (BMW 3 Series Touring or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Karoq or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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