Hotels in Interlaken

Interlaken Hotels

Situated, as its name suggests, between two lakes, Thun and Brienz, Interlaken could not be more Swiss if it came from the pages of ‘Heidi’. Geraniums spill from the window-boxes of wooden chalets, while 3 giants of the Swiss Alps, Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau, act as a permanent backdrop. Head out of town and you’ll find lush, green meadows bursting with flowers and mountain goats gamboling happily.

Things to see

Become acquainted with Interlaken on the Hoeheweg, the city’s main promenade. Stroll through the leafy Hohernatte Park, a favorite meeting place of locals and visitors alike, or take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, as the Victorians used to, and clip clop your way down the street. Hoeheweg stretches all the way from the Interlaken Ost station to Interlaken West. At the western end, there are numerous shops and restaurants, where you can buy traditional Swiss souvenirs. At the eastern end, museums and churches form the historic district. Interlaken is close to 3 ski resorts which provide over 200 kilometers of powdery piste. Enjoy blinding white vistas and Switzerland’s fabled pure air as you whizz down the slopes on skis, snowboards, or toboggans. In summer, take cable cars or funicular trains to the top of the mountains for unspoiled alpine vistas. Families will enjoy the entertainment and play facilities at Jungfrau Park, Interlaken’s amusement park.

Hotels in Interlaken

With a mix of charming wooden chalets and grand townhouses, whichever Interlaken hotel you choose, you’ll be staying in Swiss style. The luxury hotels offer spacious suites and balconies with stunning mountain views. Facilities include indoor pools, health clubs, and saunas, while the restaurants serve elegant European dishes in the evening, as well as complimentary breakfasts each morning. Budget accommodation is also available – there are some delightful guesthouses with traditionally-furnished rooms, some of which have complimentary WiFi available. Some hotels are set up for the winter sports crowd, with ski storage, transport to the slopes and bars for après-ski drinks.

Where to stay

Central Interlaken, around Hoeheweg, offers a good range of hotels. Here, you’ll be close to the city’s attractions, shops, and restaurants, as well as having transport links to the mountains for skiing in winter and hiking in summer. Both luxury and budget hotels are available here. If you’d prefer an alpine hideaway in a forest, stay in one of the chalets or house hotels to the south of the city. For ski breaks, choose one of the delightful chalets in the north, just across the river. You’ll be close to the slopes of Jungfrau and the hotels offer ski storage.

How to get to Interlaken

Zurich is one of Switzerland’s main international airports and is within reasonably close proximity of Interlaken. It takes about 1.5 hours by road or 2 hours by train from Zurich to Interlaken. Another option is to fly to Berne, which receives flights from several national and European destinations. From Berne, it is a 40-minute drive or a 50-minute train ride. If coming from a neighboring European country, traveling by train is a common option is a pleasant journey. International coach services also connect Interlaken with other European cities. Taxis are available from the train and bus stations.