Your stay — Marco Hostel
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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.
Good to know — Interlaken
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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 Marco Hostel
🕒 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Marco Hostel?
Check-in at Marco Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Marco Hostel?
A filled brioche or sandwich from a bakery with a drink costs roughly CHF 10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Marco Hostel?
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.
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.