Interlaken travel guide
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Interlaken, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Interlaken travel guide

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Adventure hub between two lakes under snowy peaks. The best time to visit Interlaken is June, July, August and September. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
June, July, August
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Interlaken

The best time to visit Interlaken is June, July, August and September. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Interlaken

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Interlaken District
Interlaken District
Interlaken is a district of the canton of Bern.
~$5 · 1.5h
Interlaken Monastery
Interlaken Monastery
Interlaken Monastery was a convent of the Augustinian Canons Regular from about 1133 until 1528 at Interlaken in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of n
Free · 1h
Interlaken Ost railway station
Interlaken Ost railway station
Interlaken Ost or Interlaken East is a railway station in the resort town of Interlaken in the Swiss canton of Bern. The station was previously known as Interlaken Zollhaus. The to
~$5 · 1.5h
Interlaken West railway station
Interlaken West railway station
Interlaken West is a railway station in the resort town of Interlaken, in the Swiss canton of Bern. It is on the Thunersee line of the BLS AG, and is one of two stations in the tow
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Bödeli
Bödeli
Bödeli is the tongue of land between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland. Lake Thun and Lake Brienz were not yet separate after the last ice age. The r
Free · 2h
Interlaken ship canal
Interlaken ship canal
The Interlaken ship canal is a 2.75-kilometre (1.71 mi) long canal in the Swiss canton of Bern. It connects Lake Thun with a quay in the town of Interlaken adjacent to Interlaken W
Free · 2h
Bönigen
Bönigen
Bönigen is a village and municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the Swiss canton of Bern. It lies on the shore of Lake Brienz, near to the mouth of the
Free · 2h
Heimwehfluhbahn
Heimwehfluhbahn
The Heimwehfluhbahn (DIH) is a funicular at Interlaken in the Swiss Canton of Bern. It runs to the top of the nearby Heimwehfluh hill at an altitude of 680 metres (2,230 ft) above
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Interlaken
Taste the signature dishes of Interlaken.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Interlaken itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Bödeli12:30 · Bönigen16:00 · Jungfrau Park
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Day 2
09:00 · Heimwehfluhbahn12:30 · Interlaken District16:00 · Interlaken Monastery
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Day 3
09:00 · Local food tour of Interlaken12:30 · Central market & street-food lunch16:00 · Interlaken West railway station

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Interlaken travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Interlaken?+

The best months to visit Interlaken are June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Interlaken?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Interlaken, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Interlaken expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Interlaken (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Interlaken?+

Popular highlights include Interlaken District, Interlaken Monastery, Interlaken Ost railway station and Interlaken West railway station. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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