Interlaken in March (2026)
Verdict: Go with caveats
March is an okay time to visit Interlaken, with some trade-offs. Cold, snow melting at low altitude, temperatures around 8°C/0°C. The upside: moderate prices and moderate crowds.
Weather
8°C/0°C · Cold, snow melting at low altitude
Crowds
Medium
Daily budget
₹12,500–₹31,700/day
Temperature
8°C/0°C
Weather
Cold, snow melting at low altitude
Crowds
Moderate
Prices
Moderate
March vs the best time to visit Interlaken
The best months to visit Interlaken are July, August, December and the months to avoid are November. March sits outside peak season, which often means better value and thinner crowds.
See the full month-by-month guide →Things to do in Interlaken in March
Harder Kulm
A funicular ride straight up from Interlaken's town centre to a viewing platform between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, with the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks lined up on the horizon.
Jungfraujoch
"Top of Europe" — the highest railway station on the continent at 3,454m, reached via a dramatic cogwheel train through tunnels bored into the Eiger itself, ending at an ice palace and glacier viewpoint.
Lauterbrunnen Valley
A glacially carved valley with 72 waterfalls cascading down sheer cliff walls, including Staubbach Falls right beside the village — the visual inspiration for Tolkien's Rivendell.
Lake Brienz Cruise
A boat trip on a turquoise glacial lake ringed by mountains, with stops at villages like Iseltwald (an Instagram favourite thanks to a lakeside jetty).
Paragliding
Interlaken is one of the world's best-known paragliding launch points, with tandem flights taking off from Beatenberg or the Schilthorn over the valley between the two lakes.
Grindelwald First
A cable car up to a ridge offering the First Cliff Walk (a walkway bolted to a cliff face), a mountain cart track, and a giant zipline over the valley.
Interlaken in March — FAQs
Is March a good time to visit Interlaken?
March is an okay time to visit Interlaken, with some trade-offs. Cold, snow melting at low altitude, temperatures around 8°C/0°C. The upside: moderate prices and moderate crowds.
Is Interlaken expensive in March?
March is a moderate-price month in Interlaken, with moderate crowds and daily costs around ₹12,500–₹31,700/day per person. The best-value strategy: take advantage of off-peak rates on stays and activities.
What should I pack for Interlaken in March?
Pack for temperatures around 8°C/0°C. Light layers work well, with something warmer for evenings. Late-season skiing, valley trails starting to clear
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