Laundry Options Around Interlaken, Lucerne & Zermatt

Travel makes your clothes dirty. There is no way to avoid it.

And maybe once a week, you are going to want to do some laundry while on the road (or rail) in Switzerland.

The problem is, doing laundry in Switzerland comes with a whole range of challenges:

• Hotel laundry services cost a fortune
• Not everyone is in an Airbnb with a laundry
• There are almost no laundromats

So, I am going to assume you want to find a reasonably priced laundry option while in the most popular places in Switzerland and map those out below for you.

But before I do that, let me explain

Why Are There No Laundromats In Switzerland?

The reason laundromats are few and far between in Switzerland is that every apartment block comes with a shared laundry.

So, even though I live with five other families in my building, we all share the same laundry and either have an allocated slot(s) per week or work it out between us. The landlord buys the laundry machine and dryer and we pay for the electricity.

Newer places tend to have their own these days, but still, almost nobody needs a laundromat.

That is how life in organised Switzerland works.

Where Can You Do Laundry?

I have searched high and low to find the available options in the most common spots you guys tend to congregate, but bear in mind that getting this information can be tough.

So, please double-check it before relying on it on the day. Some of these disappear, close or move. And they don’t let me know when they do it :>

Zurich

There is one public laundry that is convenient to reach if you are in the old town area. It’s right in the Niederdorfstrasse area.

• Address: Häringstrasse 18, 8001 Zürich
• Map Link: Google Maps
• Website: Washsalon
• Open:
  • Fri, Tue, Wed: 9 AM–1 PM, 2–7 PM
  • Sat, Thu: 9 AM–1 PM
  • Sun, Mon: Closed

PRICES

• Wash: & Dry 5 CHF Each

Lucerne

Laundry Luzern is located just a 5 minute walk from the Chapel Bridge.

• Address: Hirschengraben 31, 6003 Luzern
• Map Link: Google Maps
• Open: Daily 6am – 10pm

PRICES

• Wash: & Dry 16 CHF (Also includes detergent so WATCH OUT)

Interlaken (Wash & Go)

Right in the heart of Interlaken is the self-service option with coin or tap and pay. Just make sure you read the instructions and don’t start a load after 11pm, as they shut at midnight.

Although this is more convenient, if you want more affordable try the second option a bit further walk away in Matten (5 CHF per wash/dry instead of 14 and 8 CHF here).

• Address: Postgasse 1, 3800 Interlaken
• Map Link: Google Maps
• Open: Daily 6.30 and til Midnight

PRICES

• Wash: 14 CHF
• Dry: 8 CHF

Interlaken Laundry Service (Matten bei Interlaken)

This is a little outside of Interlaken in an area called Matten.

Buses 104 & 105 stop just around the corner (from Wilderswil or Interlaken Ost). Or it’s a 15-minute walk from Interlaken West train station, where most of the shops and restaurants are.

• Address: b, Interlaken CH, Hauptstrasse 19/a, 3800 Matten bei Interlaken
• Map Link: Google Maps
• Open: Mon: 9am–10pm, Wed–Sat: 8am–10pm, Sun: 9am–10pm, Tues CLOSED

PRICES

• Lots of details on the website here

Lauterbrunnen

There is a laundromat available on the main street of Lauterbrunnen

• Address: Fuhren 455E, 3822 Lauterbrunnen
• Map Link: Google Maps
• Open: 9am – 9pm

PRICES

• Washing 5 CHF (includes its own detergent in the wash cycle apparently)
• Drying 5 CHF each cycle (people say two cycles are necessary for 100% drying)

Grindelwald

There is none that I know of in Grindelwald. I asked the tourist office too and they said “Matten bei Interlaken” is the closest one. So, that is unfortunate if you are there.

Wengen

A lovely reader of my newsletter (thanks Holly) has reported that the laundry behind the Silberhorn Hotel near the train station.

• Map Link: Google Maps
• Open: 8am – 10pm

PRICES

• Washing 5 CHF
• Drying 5 CHF

WengenZermatt

I could not find anything for Zermatt either, sorry!

Plan Your Trip to Switzerland

Accommodation: I always book my hotels via Booking.com. They have some of the best rates, longterm deals, easy cancellation and more

Transport: Train travel is one of the best ways to explore Switzerland. Buying a Swiss Travel Pass is a great way to save money on travel and museums.

Car Rental: Having a car gives you flexibility on your travels. I use RentalCars.com and Discover Cars to get the best deals on car rentals in Switzerland.

Luggage Storage: Find out where you can store your store your luggage while you are visiting various places in Switzerland.

Trips & Tours:Viator and Get Your Guide are the best places to find local tours and trips for your adventures in Switzerland.

Packing: Here are my recommendations for what to pack for a trip to Switzerland. As someone who has lived half their life in Switzerland, I have a good idea of what you need to bring!