Interlaken: Hotels and Accommodations

Interlaken is located in the Bernese Oberland between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. The town is a starting point for excursions into the Bernese Oberland; lakes, mountain villages, and the Bernese Alps can be reached by train, road, and mountain railway.

If you would like to find and book a hotel in Interlaken, you can focus your accommodation search specifically on this location.

Geographical Location

At Interlaken West railway station, the boat landing stages are located directly next to the station. This makes it easy to combine train and boat journeys.

Nature and Views

The funicular railway travels from Interlaken Ost to Harder Kulm in eight minutes. From there, the Two-Lakes Lookout Point offers views of Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, and the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.

Höhematte has been a historically protected area since 1864 and offers views of the Jungfrau massif.

Routes Through Interlaken

A city walk can begin on Bahnhofstrasse, cross the Aare, lead through the old town, and reach Höheweg. In the old town of Unterseen, paths along the Aare invite visitors to take a stroll; the Tourism Museum can also be visited there.

The City Train Interlaken offers a 45-minute electric round trip from Höhematte with a multilingual audio guide.

Culture and Guided Tours

The former Augustinian monastery of Interlaken was first documented in 1133.

Interlaken Walking Tours typically last between two and three hours. The offerings include free walking tours covering the history of Interlaken and the region, as well as private city tours.

Cycling

Cycling in Interlaken can include routes through Interlaken and Unterseen as well as along the shores of Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. Guided e-bike tours are also available.

For the higher-level travel overview: Interlaken-Oberhasli Region.

More Destinations

Other places within the same destination:

Axalp, Matten bei Interlaken, Wilderswil, Brienz, Saxeten, Unterseen, Iseltwald, Beatenberg.