Introduction
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
₹ 11865
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11865
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 SWISS, Air India, Air Canada and other airlines departing from India. The shortest flight to Interlaken from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 9h 15m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Zurich.

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 SWISS, Air India, Air Canada and other airlines departing from India. The shortest flight to Interlaken from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 9h 15m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Zurich.

Airports near Interlaken

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Interlaken

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,449 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,382 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,785 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around ₹ 17,041 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 35,603 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 ₹ 7,592 to ₹ 80,195 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 29% 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 Interlaken
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 23,201+
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Gasthof Hirschen in Wilderswil
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,439+
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Hotel Du Nord
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 21,340+
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Alpenrose Hotel & Gardens
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 19,833+
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Youth Hostel Interlaken
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,249+
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Boutique Hotel Bellevue
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 22,615+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

Hiring a car in Interlaken costs ₹ 10,959 per day, on average, or ₹ 32,877 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, 30% more expensive than at Zurich.

Expect to pay ₹ 242 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 ₹ 2,904 and ₹ 3,872.

Hiring a car in Interlaken costs ₹ 10,959 per day, on average, or ₹ 32,877 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, 30% more expensive than at Zurich.

Expect to pay ₹ 242 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 ₹ 2,904 and ₹ 3,872.

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