🇨🇭 Interlaken, Switzerland
Hotel Krebs
📍 4, Bahnhofstrasse, Interlaken, 3800
Your stay — Hotel Krebs
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The Property — Hotel Krebs
Hotel Krebs sits on the Höheweg, Interlaken’s main promenade, with direct views of the Jungfrau and the surrounding Alpine panorama. It feels like a comfortable, family-run base rather than a flashy resort: the lobby is wood-panelled and quiet, with a traditional Swiss restaurant attached that locals use. The USP is the location and the views from the front-facing rooms, plus the inclusion of a free travel pass for the Jungfrau region. Best suited to couples or older travellers who want a solid, no-surprises hotel within easy walk of the station and boat piers.
Chronicles of Interlaken
Interlaken began as a small Augustinian monastery settlement in the 12th century, with the town name meaning 'between lakes'—a reference to Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. By the 19th century, the opening of the Bernese Oberland railway turned it into a mass-tourism gateway to the Jungfrau region. The grand hotels along the Höheweg, including the Hotel Krebs building (dating from the late 1800s), were built to serve Victorian-era travellers on the Grand Tour. Today, Interlaken is a compact, purpose-built tourist hub of about 6,000 residents, dominated by hotels, watch shops, adventure-sport outfitters and the unmistakable presence of paragliders landing in the central Höheweg park.
Best Time to Visit
Full Interlaken guide →Best months
June to September deliver the most reliable weather for Alpine walking and boat trips, with July averaging daily highs of 23°C and long daylight. September is usually drier and less crowded than peak July.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak months, driven by European school holidays and the Jungfrau Railways high season. Prices in Interlaken hotels roughly double compared to late May or October. The main event is the Unspunnen Festival (every six years; next is 2029) but in normal years no single festival drives July; it's sustained demand.
Budget shoulder season
Late May and early October offer hotel discounts of 30–40% off July rates, with daytime temperatures at 16–18°C. You still get clear days, but fewer tourists on the trails and shorter queues for the Jungfraujoch train.
Weather & packing
Interlaken's climate is wetter than you might expect: July thunderstorms roll in from the Alps most afternoons, often clearing by evening. Pack a rain jacket and a pair of sturdy walking shoes for wet cobbles and muddy lake paths, regardless of the forecast.
Live City Briefing — Interlaken
- Direct train services from Interlaken Ost to Milan via the Lötschberg Base Tunnel are now running twice daily, making a day-trip to Italy feasible. Check SBB for peak-season supplements.
- The Jungfrau Railway completed a major track renovation in late 2024, so train frequency and reliability have improved on the Kleine Scheidegg–Jungfraujoch section.
- A new electric ferry service on Lake Brienz started in spring 2025; the timetable includes more stops at Giessbach Falls and Iseltwald. Book tickets in advance for summer weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Krebs, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor overlooking the rear courtyard or gardens. These are higher up, away from street-level noise from Bahnhofstrasse, and quieter overall. The lift serves all floors, so access is fine.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing Bahnhofstrasse. These get direct street noise from traffic, pedestrians, and nearby bars or restaurants. Also avoid rooms next to the lift or stairwell, as footfall can carry.
Best views
Interlaken is between two lakes and faces the Jungfrau massif. Request a room with a south-facing view (towards the mountains) from upper floors for panoramic Alpine views. North-facing rooms overlook the town and train station but lack the grand mountain vista.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are quietest. Above the street level and below any roof areas that might have mechanical noise. The higher you go, the less street sound you'll hear, especially in rear positions.
🔊 Noise notes
Bahnhofstrasse is the main street in Interlaken, with trams, buses, taxis, and heavy foot traffic, especially in summer. The hotel is near the train station, so occasional train announcements or station noise may carry. Rear-facing rooms are significantly quieter.
Insider tips
If you're arriving by car, ask the hotel about parking options in advance; they may have a discounted deal with a nearby garage. For a genuinely quiet stay, check in early and request a courtyard-facing room on floor 3–5 at booking.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel Krebs
Free WiFi throughout hotel; speed adequate for typical browsing and streaming; login via room number and surname
One lift serves all floors (4 floors); no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access via hotel app; no physical papers
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 08:00; late check-out until 13:00 for CHF 50, subject to availability
Complimentary luggage storage before check-in and after check-out
Step-free access from street to lobby; lift serves all guest floors; no designated accessible rooms; narrow doorway to restaurant
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Interlaken Ost' (200m, under railway station) costs CHF 15 per 24h; no EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CHF 3.00 per person per night (mandatory, usually included in rate)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged to guarantee booking; CHF 100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: EMK Interlaken (473 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: BewegungPlus (481 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Unterseen (922 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Jehovas Zeugen (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Höhematte — 934 m · ~12 min walk
Brünig Dampfbahn BDB — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
Tellspiele — 837 m · ~10 min walk
Spielplatz Auf dem Graben — 904 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 106 m · ~1 min walk
Bahnhof Apotheke — 202 m · ~3 min walk
Migrolino — 213 m · ~3 min walk
Interlaken West — 208 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use ATMs in Interlaken (PostFinance or UBS) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at train stations and airport, which mark up badly.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) are common; small cash is still handy for market stalls and minor purchases.
Restaurants include service, so rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% is polite but optional; taxis round up to the nearest franc; hotel staff appreciate CHF 2–5 for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a bakery or kiosk costs about CHF 3.
A filled brioche or sandwich from a bakery with a drink costs roughly CHF 10.
An affordable main (e.g., rösti or pasta) in a village pub runs around CHF 18.
The Höheweg and the area around Interlaken West station have several budget-friendly stands offering bratwurst and falafel; avoid the pricier hotel-side paths.
Migros and Coop are the main budget supermarkets here; both have branches near the West and East stations.
High-street shopping is limited in Interlaken itself; the Höheweg has a few mid-range chains (e.g., H&M, C&A), but for serious bargains head to Coop City or the outlet centre in Brünig.
The cheapest way around town is walking or a single-zone bus ticket (CHF 2.50). For airport transfer, take the SBB train from Zürich Flughafen to Interlaken Ost (around CHF 25 with a supersaver ticket), not a pricey direct coach.
1. Buy a Swiss Travel Pass if doing multiple train/bus/boat trips; it covers all regional transport and many mountain railways. 2. Fill up a reusable water bottle at public fountains – tap water is excellent here. 3. Eat at Coop or Migros supermarket takeaway counters for a filling, cheap lunch.
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Emergency Contacts
InterlakenFor non-urgent medical help, call the REGA helicopter rescue hotline at 1414 (free within Switzerland). The main hospital in Interlaken is Spital Interlaken, Weissenaustrasse 25, +33 826 26 26.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Interlaken, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Krebs
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 106 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Bahnhof Apotheke — 202 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Interlaken Ost Station → Harder Kulm viewpoint
💡 Go at 08:30 to beat crowds – the first car is often empty. Your Swiss Travel Pass gives a 50% discount. The funicular runs May–October only.
Interlaken West Station → Höheweg, near Hotel Splendid
💡 Buy a 24-hour local pass (€8) from the station kiosk – covers all buses and trams in town. The Splendid is a 3-min walk from the stop.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Hotel Splendid, Interlaken
💡 Pre-book with a fixed-rate company like AirportTaxiSwiss to avoid surge pricing. Ask for a minivan if you have skis or bags.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Interlaken West Station
💡 Book a 1st-class Supersaver ticket online for €25–30 if you travel off-peak. Sit on the left side for lake views.
About Interlaken
Wikipedia ↗
Interlaken (Swiss Standard German: [ˈɪntərlaːkn̩]; lit.: between lakes) is a Swiss town and municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern. It is a tourist destination in the Bernese Oberland region of the Swiss Alps, and the main transport gateway to the moun...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Krebs?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor overlooking the rear courtyard or gardens. These are higher up, away from street-level noise from Bahnhofstrasse, and quieter overall. The lift serves all floors, so access is fine.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Krebs?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing Bahnhofstrasse. These get direct street noise from traffic, pedestrians, and nearby bars or restaurants. Also avoid rooms next to the lift or stairwell, as footfall can carry.
Is Hotel Krebs noisy?
Bahnhofstrasse is the main street in Interlaken, with trams, buses, taxis, and heavy foot traffic, especially in summer. The hotel is near the train station, so occasional train announcements or station noise may carry. Rear-facing rooms are significantly quieter.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Krebs?
Interlaken is between two lakes and faces the Jungfrau massif. Request a room with a south-facing view (towards the mountains) from upper floors for panoramic Alpine views. North-facing rooms overlook the town and train station but lack the grand mountain vista.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Krebs?
If you're arriving by car, ask the hotel about parking options in advance; they may have a discounted deal with a nearby garage. For a genuinely quiet stay, check in early and request a courtyard-facing room on floor 3–5 at booking.
What time is check-in at Hotel Krebs?
Check-in at Hotel Krebs is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Krebs have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout hotel; speed adequate for typical browsing and streaming; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Krebs?
CHF 3.00 per person per night (mandatory, usually included in rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Krebs?
A filled brioche or sandwich from a bakery with a drink costs roughly CHF 10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Krebs?
The cheapest way around town is walking or a single-zone bus ticket (CHF 2.50). For airport transfer, take the SBB train from Zürich Flughafen to Interlaken Ost (around CHF 25 with a supersaver ticket), not a pricey direct coach.
When is the best time to visit Interlaken?
June to September deliver the most reliable weather for Alpine walking and boat trips, with July averaging daily highs of 23°C and long daylight. September is usually drier and less crowded than peak July.
Top Attractions in Interlaken
💡 Free organ recitals happen most Wednesday evenings at 19:30 in summer — check the noticeboard outside for exact dates.
💡 Cross the footbridge from Interlaken West station — the quietest time is early morning before the tour groups arrive.
💡 Walk it at sunset when the mountains catch the alpenglow — the light changes fast, so go around 20:00 in summer.
💡 For free entry, walk up instead of taking the funicular — the path starts behind the Interlaken Ost station and is unmarked but used by locals.
💡 Walk east from the Bönigen harbour — the swimming pier at the end of Seestrasse is free and rarely crowded, even in July.