Nightlife · Interlaken · Switzerland
Interlaken nightlife
Where the evenings happen in Interlaken, from early drinks to late nights.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Giles Laurent, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Interlaken's nightlife is small but sociable, driven by backpacker hostels, pubs along the Höheweg and après-ski in winter. Mountain villages are quiet at night, apart from ski-season bars in Grindelwald and Wengen. The main areas are Höheweg and Jungfraustrasse and Grindelwald.
Key facts
- Nightlife areas
- 2
- Local drink
- Local beer
Where to go out
Höheweg and Jungfraustrasse
Pubs, hotel bars and late-opening places between the stations, busiest in summer and on weekends.
Grindelwald
Après-ski bars on the main street in winter, and terraces facing the Eiger in summer.
Nightlife tips
- Hostels around Interlaken often have their own bars, the easiest way to meet other travellers.
- Plan big nights before rest days; early mountain starts are part of the appeal of the region.
- The last trains up to the mountain villages leave in the late evening, so check times before staying out.
What to drink
- Local beer — Interlaken's own brewery in Matten produces lagers and seasonal beers that are poured across the region.
Evenings through the year
Sunset and the overnight low decide how long the outdoor part of a night lasts. July has the warmest evenings, with lows around 13°C (55°F).
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Overnight low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 17:07 | -4°C (25°F) | 9 |
| April | About 20:16 | 3°C (37°F) | 11 |
| July | About 21:19 | 13°C (55°F) | 13 |
| October | About 18:42 | 5°C (41°F) | 9 |
Getting home late
- Walking — Walking covers the town, Unterseen and both lake piers; flat paths also run along the Aare and the lake shores.
- Ferry — BLS boats cross Lake Brienz from Interlaken Ost and Lake Thun from Interlaken West, serving lakeside villages, castles and caves.
- Bus — Overnight guests usually receive a guest card with free local bus travel in the Interlaken area.
Late-night bites
- Bernese Alpine cheese — Dairies and alp huts along hiking trails, village cheese shops and supermarkets.
Staying safe at night
Interlaken is generally low-risk for visitors, with the main dangers coming from the mountains: sudden weather changes, altitude on high peaks and slippery trails. Use licensed operators for adventure sports and follow trail signs and weather warnings.
- Emergency number
- 112 (general), 144 ambulance, 1414 Rega air rescue
Where to stay for nightlife
Questions travellers ask
+Where is the best nightlife in Interlaken?
Höheweg and Jungfraustrasse and Grindelwald. Pubs, hotel bars and late-opening places between the stations, busiest in summer and on weekends.