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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. Interlaken deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Interlaken

Interlaken in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 158
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 Air Canada, Lufthansa, SWISS and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Interlaken from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 06m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about C$ 62 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 rental from Geneva, which is about 88 miles from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Geneva.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Stuttgart, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 188 miles and will cost you around C$ 36. From Strasbourg, the ticket costs about C$ 35 for a journey of 205 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 Air Canada, Lufthansa, SWISS and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Interlaken from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 06m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about C$ 62 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 rental from Geneva, which is about 88 miles from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Geneva.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Stuttgart, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 188 miles and will cost you around C$ 36. From Strasbourg, the ticket costs about C$ 35 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Interlaken

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Interlaken

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,731 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,929 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,977 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around C$ 289 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 574 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 vacation rental options in Interlaken, with prices from C$ 111 to C$ 1,075 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood 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.

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)
C$ 529+
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Hotel Sterne
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 242+
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Interlaken Youth Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 267+
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Hotel Chalet Swiss
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 219+
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Hotel Weisses Kreuz
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 273+
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Hotel Berghof Amaranth
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 306+
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Renting a car in Interlaken

Expect to pay C$ 2.89 per litre in Interlaken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.58 and C$ 46.11.

Expect to pay C$ 2.89 per litre in Interlaken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.58 and C$ 46.11.

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