Interlaken Neighborhoods: 4 Area Guides
Interlaken is small, but where you stay changes the trip: the areas around the two railway stations, Interlaken West and Interlaken East, differ in feel and access, and Unterseen across the Aare keeps an older village core. These guides explain each part of town.
Interlaken neighborhood guides
Interlaken Ost: A Guide to Interlaken's East Side
Interlaken Ost is the east-side district wrapped around the main station, with the Harder Kulm funicular a short walk away and the Höhematte park within easy reach on foot. It suits travelers who want mountain access over quiet streets, and this guide covers the layout, the sights, the ticket prices and who should look elsewhere.
Interlaken West: The Town-Center Side of Interlaken
Interlaken West is the services-and-shopping side of Interlaken, close to Unterseen's quieter old-town streets and an easy hop from Interlaken Ost. Use it as a base if you want restaurants and shops at the door, and accept a short walk or train ride to reach the Jungfrau region.
Matten bei Interlaken: A Neighborhood Guide for Visitors
Matten bei Interlaken is Interlaken's quiet residential neighbor, built around grassy streets and apartment-style stays rather than sights of its own. It suits travelers who want space and self-catering, and it puts Hohematte Park and the Bodeli ice sports centre within a short walk.
Unterseen, Interlaken: The Old Town District Worth Knowing
Unterseen is a separate municipality beside Interlaken, set between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz at 567 m. It works as a quiet, small-scale base with the Aare and Interlaken's sights a short walk away.