Switzerland · January
Interlaken in January
January in Interlaken offers a quintessential alpine winter wonderland perfect for a short, exhilarating escape.. .
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Is January a good time to visit Interlaken?
January is a workable month for Interlaken with tradeoffs. -5-3°C, snowy with limited sunshine — Daylight hours are very short.
Overall: Avoid if possible
Crowds: Light
Prices: Light
What makes January worth visiting
- •Winter sports in nearby resorts
- •Snowshoeing opportunities
Events in Interlaken this January
January
Lauberhorn Races
One of the most famous alpine ski races on the World Cup circuit, held near Wengen.
What to pack for Interlaken in January
Winter-specific items.
Clothing - Cold Weather Layers
- ●Thermal Base Layers
- ●Fleece or Wool Mid-Layers
- ●Waterproof and Windproof Outer Shell
- ●Insulated Ski Pants
- ●Warm, Waterproof Gloves or Mittens
Electronics
- ●Power Adapter
- ●Portable Power Bank
- ●Camera and Extra Batteries
Health & Safety
- ●High SPF Sunscreen
- ●Lip Balm with SPF
- ●Basic First-Aid Kit
- ●Personal Medications
Documents & Money
- ●Passport
- ●Swiss Travel Pass
- ●Credit/Debit Cards
Miscellaneous
- ●Sunglasses
- ●Reusable Water Bottle
- ●Small Backpack
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