Interlaken pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Interlaken is low; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Interlaken's setting between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz features oak, beech, and alpine meadow grasses as pollen sources, with exposure varying between the two-lake corridor and the built-up resort town centre.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Interlaken right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Interlaken are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Interlaken tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Interlaken will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Interlaken this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Interlaken?

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Interlaken. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia, birch, hazel, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Interlaken?
Hazel and alder kick off the season at Interlaken in January, and once birch peaks strongly through April, oak and ash take over before grass claims June and July. This stretch of the Aare valley tends to funnel air, occasionally trapping pollen, while the surrounding farmland and forested rises keep contributing through summer. Being somewhat higher than the lake cities, the season here tends to start a touch later.
How often is the Interlaken pollen forecast updated?

The Interlaken pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Interlaken come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Interlaken based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Interlaken, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Interlaken.

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