Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Interlaken
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Interlaken, Switzerland — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Interlaken Ost.
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Top pick
Interlaken Ost
Eastern station — gateway to Brienz, Grindelwald, and the Jungfrau trains.
10 min walk from center
#2
Interlaken West
Western station + the casino, Höhematte Park, the main hotel strip.
15 min walk from center
#3
Unterseen
Old-town side along the Aare — quieter, traditional houses, riverside walks.
16 min walk from center
Getting around
Trains link to Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, and Wengen; lake ferries connect Thun and Brienz.
Buy the Berner Oberland Pass — covers lakes + trains + most cable cars for 3-, 4-, 6-, 8-, or 10-day stays.