Skiing in Interlaken
Interlaken lies between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland and is the urban gateway to the Jungfrau Region. It is not a ski village itself: you stay at valley level in a lively town and travel by train or car to the slopes around Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren. The reward is 236 kilometres of pistes and 41 lifts, between 1056 and 3431 metres; recent winters recorded up to 166 centimetres of snow. Interlaken offers urban amenities, nightlife and shopping that the mountain villages lack, often at friendlier rates. We list 4 accommodations in Interlaken, with prices from 1066 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Interlaken
InterlakenJungfrau Regio, Zwitserland
Hotel Beausite
Interlaken8.5Jungfrau Regio, Zwitserland
Hotel Bären (Winterspecial)
Interlaken9.6Jungfrau Regio, Zwitserland
Hotel Artos
Interlaken8.2Jungfrau Regio, Zwitserland
Hotel Bären
Interlaken9.2Jungfrau Regio, Zwitserland
Hotel Alpenblick
InterlakenJungfrau Regio, Zwitserland
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The ski area from Interlaken
From Interlaken you travel by train or car to the Jungfrau Region's ski sectors: Grindelwald-Wengen with the pistes around Kleine Scheidegg and Männlichen, the First side above Grindelwald, and the Mürren-Schilthorn sector. Together they offer 236 kilometres of pistes and 41 lifts.
The rail connections from Interlaken Ost make the daily commute surprisingly comfortable: no parking stress, and the mountain railways carry you right into the area. Do allow extra travel time each day compared with staying in the ski villages themselves.
Snow reliability from Interlaken
Interlaken itself sits low in the valley and is often green in winter; do not expect snow outside your door. The pistes you come for, however, lie between 1056 and 3431 metres, and the high sectors in particular are very dependable.
Recent winters measured up to 166 centimetres of snow in the area. December and March are more changeable on the lowest runs, but with this area's altitude you can almost always move up to good snow. For skiing conditions, your valley base makes little difference.
The town itself
Interlaken is a tourist town with a long history as a resort, beautifully set between two lakes. You find shopping streets, international restaurants, casinos and hotels in every price class, plus a view of the Jungfrau from the central meadow, the Höhematte.
The atmosphere is lively and international all year round. For winter guests that means plenty of evening choice, from Swiss classics to world cuisine, and a broader nightlife offer than any mountain village in the region.
Who is Interlaken for
Interlaken suits winter guests who combine skiing with a town feel, and mixed groups where not everyone wants the slopes every day. Non-skiers have more options here than anywhere else in the region, from lake walks to shopping and trips to the Jungfraujoch.
Dedicated skiers who want first lifts every morning are more efficiently based in Grindelwald or Wengen. With prices from 1066 euros per person Interlaken is no budget pick, but you get urban comfort and flexibility in return.
Practical information
Interlaken is one of the most accessible destinations in the Swiss Alps: via Basel and Bern it is mostly motorway, and the town is also directly and comfortably reached by train. Once there, everything works by train, bus or on foot.
We list 4 accommodations in Interlaken, with prices from 1066 euros per person. Outside the Christmas and February weeks, availability is good. When booking, check your accommodation's guest card and ski pass options; they make the daily trip to the slopes cheaper.
Interlaken on the map
Webcams · Interlaken
📷 Bonigen › East: Hotel Seiler au Lac
📷 Gsteigwiler: Schynige Platte
📷 Wengen › East: Männlichen - Bergstation Sesselbahn Männlichen
📷 Grindelwald › South-east: Männlichen, Blick zur Jungfrau
📷 Grindelwald: Männlichen - Bern, Switzerland
📷 Grindelwald: Männlichen - Bern, Switzerland
📷 Grindelwald: Bergstation Männlichen
📷 Grindelwald: Tschuggen - Eiger - Wetterhorn - Jungfrau Region - Mönch - Schreckhorn - Gross Fiescherhorn - Silberhorn
FAQ about Interlaken
How much piste can you ski from Interlaken?
From Interlaken you reach the Jungfrau Regio ski area with around 236 km of marked pistes and 41 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Interlaken cost?
Accommodations in Interlaken start from around €934 per person; Nivosola compares 6, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Interlaken?
Yes. Recent winters in Jungfrau Regio reached a maximum snow depth of around 166 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
Can I ski the Jungfrau Region well from Interlaken?
Yes, Interlaken is the region's transport hub: trains take you to the sectors around Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren. Do factor in daily travel time to the slopes.
How high is Interlaken compared with the pistes?
Interlaken sits low in the valley between two lakes, while the Jungfrau Region's pistes lie between 1056 and 3431 metres. Snow in town is therefore no requirement for good skiing conditions.
Is Interlaken suitable for non-skiers?
Exceptionally so: shopping, restaurants, wellness, lake views and the train trip to the Jungfraujoch make it the region's best base for those who ski little or not at all.
Which village should I choose for a real ski-village feel?
Grindelwald is the region's largest ski village, right by the slopes. Wengen and Mürren are car-free, quieter alternatives at altitude.