Plate
CHF 202
Hotel Avg
CHF 240
Best Month
July
Airport Dist.
130km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to CHF from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in InterlakenComplete guide for your wedding in Interlaken
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Interlaken, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Adventure weddings and crystal turquoise lakes between the giants of the Alps. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9/10 in romanticism, Interlaken offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Interlaken has excellent leisure infrastructure (5.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Interlaken
Main advantages
- The background setting is incomparable, framed by the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks.
- It is the global epicenter for intimate adventure elopements (symbolic ceremonies on peaks or lakes).
- Surrounded by two incredible turquoise lakes (Thun and Brienz).
Points to keep in mind
- Distance of about two hours to the main airports of Zurich or Geneva.
- High concentration of passing tourists in the summer months.
The style in Interlaken
Dominant Style
Adventure Elopement and Rustic Chic
Local Tradition
Toasting at the mountain peak after ascending by cable car and serving traditional alpine cheese fondue for late-night snacks
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Interlaken
Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa
The most luxurious and historic hotel in the Bernese Oberland with grand salons.
Spiez Castle
Medieval castle located on nearby Lake Thun surrounded by vineyards.
Harder Kulm Panorama Restaurant
Restaurant with a spectacular viewing deck suspended over Interlaken's two lakes.
Wedding traditions in Switzerland
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Apéro
Welcome reception with drinks and finger food immediately following the ceremony.
Cutting the Log
The couple cuts a log together with a two-person saw to demonstrate their teamwork.
Legal requirements to marry in Switzerland
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Civil Registry Office (Zivilstandsamt)
Minimum notice
30 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Submit the application for marriage preparation at the local civil registry office.
- Verification of the couple's civil status and eligibility.
- Official authorization to proceed (valid for 3 months).
- Civil ceremony held in the official registry office hall.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Switzerland- Apostilled and translated certificate of civil status.
- Recent birth certificate (under 6 months) translated and apostilled.
- Valid residence permit or passport.
How to get there from Switzerland
Main airports
Rail
CFF / SBB / FFS
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · Geneva · Zurich · Milan
Typical vendors in Switzerland
What Swiss couples ask most
Alojamiento para tu boda en Interlaken
Precio medio: ~250€/noche
Los mejores hoteles para invitados y novios. Compara precios en Booking, Expedia, Agoda y más en una sola búsqueda.
Comparamos precios en +100 webs de reservas
Vuelos a Interlaken
Encuentra los mejores vuelos comparando cientos de aerolineas y agencias. Alertas de precio incluidas para que reserves en el mejor momento.
Comparamos +700 aerolineas en tiempo real
Que hacer en Interlaken
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding in Interlaken cost?
The average menu is 210€. Intimate weddings or elopements range from 15,000€ to 25,000€; large weddings exceed 55,000€.
How does an adventure elopement work in Interlaken?
Couples travel with a photographer and officiant to a mountain lake (like Oeschinensee) or ascend by cable car for an intimate ceremony for two.
What is the most recommended month for a wedding in Interlaken?
July is ideal due to warm summer temperatures that allow outdoor ceremonies at high altitudes.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to CHF from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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