How to Find Cheap Hotels in Interlaken, Switzerland. Interlaken is the oldest and one of the most popular tourist resorts in all of Switzerland. A peaceful mountain town set between lakes Brienz and Thun, Interlaken serves as a natural base for embarking on an outdoor adventure in the surrounding Bernese Oberland Alps. Enjoy the splendid views of the magnificent Jungfrau mountain, all without spending a fortune on lodging.
Choose which seasonal activities appeal to you most. Skiing and snowboarding are popular during the winter months in Interlaken. Rock-climbing, para-gliding, hiking, swimming, sailing and rafting take over in the summer.
Visit nearby Brienz with its woodcarving shops and souvenirs. You'll also find a variety of hotels and motels here.
Explore the Mystery Park, which is a theme park Erich von Däniken, a famous Swiss author, dreamed up. Mystery Park includes expensive replicas of an Egyptian pyramid, a Mayan temple, an Indian Vimana and Stonehenge. The park's "Sphere" is a visible landmark.
Take advantage of Interlaken's remarkably pleasant weather by spending most of your visit outside. In the winter, temperatures rarely dip below freezing, and summers typically peak at 70 degrees F. Look for hotels with outdoor patios or gardens, and request a room with a view.
Know that Interlaken's two train lines enable easy access to the nearby cities of Bern, Thun and Spiez, each with their own attractions and array of budget-friendly accommodations.
Trains arrive in Interlaken every hour from Geneva, Zurich and Bern.
Traverse Interlaken on foot or by bike. Taxis are available, but are rarely necessary.
Some of the more remote lodgings can feature the most charming accommodations and the best value. Choose a lodging near a train station to enable easy access to Interlaken and beyond. To book accommodations, contact The Swiss National Tourist Office at (877) 794-8037 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).
Make sure to reserve your summer accommodations far in advance, either online or by contacting the reception desk via phone, email or fax.
Stay in one of Interlaken's many hostels. You can find a high-quality hostel for a meager 20 to 30 Swiss francs (CHF) per night (see Resources, below).
Investigate the possibility of an apartment rental in Interlaken, as these arrangements can save you a lot of money and are particularly useful for accommodating a group.
