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Interlaken

Town · Canton of Berne, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Population 6,123
Area 4 km²
Time zone Europe/Zurich
Official website www.interlaken-gemeinde.ch
Interlaken

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Interlaken Essentials

Interlaken serves as the central hub between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland. This collection features the 1,322-meter Harder Kulm viewpoint and the historic 17th-century Schloss Unterseen. The 35-acre Höhematte park provides a landing site for paragliders and views of the Jungfrau massif. Cultural landmarks include the medieval Schloss Interlaken and the 13th-century Weissenau Castle ruins, while the vintage Heimwehfluhbahn funicular and the Casino Interlaken offer distinct architectural and leisure experiences.

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Scenic Viewpoints and Towers

Interlaken is situated on the Bödeli plain between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. This collection features elevated vantage points accessible via historic funiculars and forest trails. Highlights include the Harder Kulm at 1,322 meters and the vintage 1906 Heimwehfluh funicular. These locations provide clear views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks, as well as the surrounding Bernese Oberland landscape and the Aare river.

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Interlaken — Map

Interlaken — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 1°) · extremes -10°–10°
  • -3° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -11°–11°
  • -3° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 5°) · extremes -7°–14°
  • 1° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 13° (feels like 11°) · extremes -3°–19°
  • 5° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 4°–25°
  • 10° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 23° (feels like 24°) · extremes 9°–29°
  • 14° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 10°–30°
  • 16° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 11°–31°
  • 16° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 21° · extremes 6°–27°
  • 12° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 3°–23°
  • 9° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -6°–17°
  • 3° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -10°–11°
  • -2° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Swiss Franc CHF CHF · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type J
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+41
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Tours & Activities

Harder Kulm
Walk
Schloss Unterseen
Walk
Paragliding Interlaken

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