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. 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
RM 355
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 355
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. The shortest flight to Interlaken from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 35m.

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 Alamo and Hertz, 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. The shortest flight to Interlaken from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 35m.

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 Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Zurich.

Airports near Interlaken

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Interlaken

Lufthansa
Good (8,129 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,103 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,000 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,612 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around RM 1,184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 2,317 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Youth Hostel Interlaken and Post Hardermannli. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Interlaken, with prices from RM 325 to RM 3,971 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 40% 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 Du Nord
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,534+
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Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,756+
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The River Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 956+
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Jungfrau Hotel Annex Alpine-Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 948+
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Hotel Toscana
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
RM 980+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

Expect to pay RM 9.40 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 RM 112.76 and RM 150.34. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 9.40 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 RM 112.76 and RM 150.34. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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