🇨🇭 Interlaken, Switzerland
RiverLodge
📍 36, Brienzstrasse, Interlaken, 3800
Photo: official website
Your stay — RiverLodge
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to RiverLodge, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the higher floors (5th floor and above) for a quieter stay. The hotel has 5 floors in total, and the higher floors are likely to be less prone to noise from the street and the service entrance.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1st to 3rd floor) near the service entrance, as you may be disturbed by staff and delivery noise.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Brienzstrasse does not provide a direct view of the surrounding mountains or the lake, but you may get a glimpse of the surrounding buildings and the city skyline from higher floors.
Quietest floors
4th to 5th floor
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Brienzstrasse may be noticeable, especially on the lower floors. The service entrance on the street side can also generate noise from staff and deliveries.
Insider tips
Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to Interlaken's city center by walking to the nearby restaurants and shops along Hauptstrasse. If you're driving, be aware that parking in the area can be limited, and the hotel may have limited parking spots available, so consider arriving early or exploring public parking options nearby.
- 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 — RiverLodge
free, 1Gbps speed, login via room key card
serves all floors, historic section has stairs-only access on 2nd floor
complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader, physical papers available in lobby
14:00 - 22:00, early bag-drop available from 08:00, late check-out until 12:00 with CHF 50 fee
available 24/7, CHF 5 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair entries at main entrance, some rooms have adapted bathrooms
on-site parking available, CHF 30 per night, nearest public car park at Interlaken Ost, CHF 20 per day, no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CHF 3.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: CHF 200 advance deposit + CHF 100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Heiliggeist (655 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Schlosskirche (700 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Jehovas Zeugen (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Kirchgemeindehaus Matten (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Englischer Garten — 271 m · ~3 min walk
Brünig Dampfbahn BDB — 588 m · ~7 min walk
Schlosskeller — 697 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 133 m · ~2 min walk
Portmann — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Coop Pronto — 133 m · ~2 min walk
Interlaken Ost — 124 m · ~2 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 RiverLodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 133 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Portmann — 1.6 km · ~21 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 are the best rooms at RiverLodge?
Request a room on the higher floors (5th floor and above) for a quieter stay. The hotel has 5 floors in total, and the higher floors are likely to be less prone to noise from the street and the service entrance.
Which rooms should I avoid at RiverLodge?
Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1st to 3rd floor) near the service entrance, as you may be disturbed by staff and delivery noise.
Is RiverLodge noisy?
Street noise from Brienzstrasse may be noticeable, especially on the lower floors. The service entrance on the street side can also generate noise from staff and deliveries.
Which rooms have the best views at RiverLodge?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Brienzstrasse does not provide a direct view of the surrounding mountains or the lake, but you may get a glimpse of the surrounding buildings and the city skyline from higher floors.
What are insider tips for staying at RiverLodge?
Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to Interlaken's city center by walking to the nearby restaurants and shops along Hauptstrasse. If you're driving, be aware that parking in the area can be limited, and the hotel may have limited parking spots available, so consider arriving early or exploring public parking options nearby.
What time is check-in at RiverLodge?
Check-in at RiverLodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does RiverLodge have Wi-Fi?
free, 1Gbps speed, login via room key card
Is there a city or tourist tax at RiverLodge?
CHF 3.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near RiverLodge?
A filled brioche or sandwich from a bakery with a drink costs roughly CHF 10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from RiverLodge?
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.