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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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 235
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 235
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. 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

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by SBB. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 12m and costs around C$ 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Geneva, expect to pay about C$ 102 for a 2h 51m 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 rental from Geneva, which is about 142 km from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Budget and 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 346 km and will cost you around C$ 44. From Milan, the ticket costs about C$ 66 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 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

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by SBB. The train journey from Interlaken to Basel takes 1h 12m and costs around C$ 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Geneva, expect to pay about C$ 102 for a 2h 51m 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 rental from Geneva, which is about 142 km from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Budget and 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 346 km and will cost you around C$ 44. From Milan, the ticket costs about C$ 66 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Interlaken

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Interlaken

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around C$ 304 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 708 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$ 1,305 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation 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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Hotel Sterne
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 187+
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Dorint Blüemlisalp Beatenberg/Interlaken
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 464+
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Interlaken Youth Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
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Hotel Berghof Amaranth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
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Hotel Weisses Kreuz
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 234+
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The Hey Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 330+
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Renting a car in Interlaken

Expect to pay C$ 2.81 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$ 33.72 and C$ 44.96. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.81 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$ 33.72 and C$ 44.96. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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