How to get a seasonal job in Interlaken

Interlaken in Switzerland runs its season roughly May – Sep. Two lakes, skydives and a summer staffed almost entirely by travellers.

What gets hired here: hostel reception, housekeeping, kitchen help, farm and eco-project work, social media and guest hosting. Employers in Interlaken care far more about your dates, your attitude and whether you can start on time than about a polished CV — say clearly which months you are available and what you can do.

Hosts usually confirm helpers four to eight weeks ahead, so you can plan this one closer to your travel dates.

Before you accept anything in Interlaken, ask three questions: is accommodation included and what is deducted for it, are meals part of the deal, and what the contract actually pays per month. Anything vague in writing tends to stay vague once you arrive.

Budget for a flight, a deposit and roughly one month of living costs before your first pay lands. Then browse the live Interlaken listings on Seasonaries and email three to five employers the same week — applying broadly is what lands a season.