Bernese Oberland
Picture a dark-wood, 500-year-old chalet snuggled against the hillside, flower-strewn meadows where cows graze placidly, views of waterfalls and glaciers …
Must-see hotels in Bernese Oberland
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Grindelwald
The sweet Breitenstein family makes you feel at home in their rustic timber chalet, brimming with heirlooms from landscape paintings to snapshots of…
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Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa
Interlaken
The reverent hush and impeccable service at this landmark grand hotel evoke an era when only royalty and the seriously wealthy travelled. A perfect…
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Bernese Oberland
This charming family-run B&B is run with love by Uri and his wife Dana, who extend a warm welcome and pay attention to guests' comfort. Drenched with piny…
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Bernese Oberland
This huge wooden chalet harbours sleek and contemporary rooms and suites with wraparound mountain views. The service is first-rate, as are the views from…
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Bernese Oberland
It’s the little touches that count at this boutique-chic hotel, from the designer furnishings in your room to the mountain views and room service. Simon…
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Grindelwald
With astonishing views of the Eiger, this chic boutique hotel pays homage to its past as humble lodgings for the men who once harvested the ice from…
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Bernese Oberland
Both the food and staggering lake and mountain views are worth writing home about at this late-19th-century mountain chalet, lovingly run by the fifth…
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Bernese Oberland
A breath of fresh air to Thun’s hotel scene, the new Spedition has been designed with a razor-sharp eye for detail – for which it snapped up the Unesco…
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Interlaken
Repeatedly voted one of Europe's best hostels, Sonnenhof is a slick, eco-friendly combination of ultramodern chalet and elegant art nouveau villa. Dorms…
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Bernese Oberland
Opulent, exclusive and – in case you happen to be wondering – accessible by helicopter, this hilltop fairy-tale palace has attracted celebrity royalty…
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Grindelwald
High above Grindelwald at First middle station, this lovely chalet grants speedy access to the trails in summer and slopes in winter. Alpine chic rules in…
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Bernese Oberland
In a serene setting with views deep into the snowcapped Alps, this family-run, chalet-style hotel is utterly charming. Done out in warm pine and with…
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Grindelwald
The grand dame of Grindelwald, this plush art nouveau hotel has stylish rooms with gleaming slate-floored bathrooms. The spa is a big draw, with massage…
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Bernese Oberland
Whisking you back 100 years, the chandelier-lit public areas at this genteel hotel exude art nouveau flair. Some rooms overdo the Laura Ashley–style…
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Bernese Oberland
Oozing 250 years of history from every creaking beam, this archetypal Alpine chalet is a stunner. Romantic and warm, the cottage-style rooms feature low…
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Bernese Oberland
Huddled away in a quiet corner of the village on the fringes of woods, this sweet, family-run, chalet-style hotel is incredibly welcoming. The pick of the…
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Bernese Oberland
Nestled at the foot of the castle is this graceful 18th-century hotel with an inviting wood-panelled restaurant (mains Sfr28 to Sfr43). Hardwood floors,…
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Interlaken
Supercentral yet peaceful, the Alphorn is a five-minute toddle from Interlaken West station. Decorated in cool blues and whites, the rooms are spotlessly…
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Lauterbrunnen
The bright rooms with downy duvets are immaculately kept at this grand old hotel; the best have balconies with Staubbach Falls views. There’s a sociable…
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Grindelwald
Vreni and Heinz are your welcoming hosts at this wood chalet, picturesquely perched above the village. Creaking floors lead up to cute pine-panelled rooms…
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Bernese Oberland
Staying at this high-altitude hotel means you wake up to astounding views of first light caressing the summits of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The rooms are…
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Bernese Oberland
A backpacking legend, this basic, low-ceilinged hostel just above Gimmelwald's cable-car station has a sociable vibe. After a sweaty day’s hiking, you can…
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Bernese Oberland
Staring in wonder at the mountains is the main pursuit at this stunningly situated wooden chalet, run by the irrepressible Walter and his sidekick, Tim…
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Grindelwald
Wake up to memorable Eiger views and creamy goat’s cheese – courtesy of the resident herd – at this postcard-perfect chalet. Surrounded by meadows, the…
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Interlaken
Walter is a real star with his quick smile, culinary skills and invaluable tips. Sure, the rooms are a blast from the 1970s, but they are super-clean and…
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Bernese Oberland
Sitting on Thun’s prettiest square is this 700-year-old guild house. Bold artworks glam up the well-kept, parquet-floored rooms. Downstairs the chef uses…
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Bernese Oberland
Early birds can catch a spectacular sunrise by overnighting in a rustic dorm at Berggasthaus First by the First cable-car summit station. The well-kept,…
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Bernese Oberland
Lots of loving detail has gone into this much-lauded chalet. Grimacing masks to ward off evil spirits and assorted knick-knacks enliven the place, while…
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Interlaken
Slick, modern and incredibly central, this is a cut above your average SYHA hostel. The riverside digs lie just around the corner from Interlaken Ost…
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Grindelwald
This riverfront campsite near the Pfingstegg cable car is among Switzerland’s most stunning, with awesome views of the Eiger, Wetterhorn and Unterer…
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Bernese Oberland
Sitting prettily on the banks of Lake Thun, this hotel has simple, somewhat-dated rooms that are nevertheless large and spotless. Friendly service adds to…
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Grindelwald
Photogenically perched high above Grindelwald at 2681m, Berghotel Faulhorn first opened for business in 1832 and is the oldest and highest mountain hotel…
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Interlaken
The picture of faded grandeur, this hotel and B&B offers reasonable value. Done out in muted hues, the rooms are bright and clean, though bathrooms are…
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Bernese Oberland
Friendly service is a lucky dip, but we can’t fault the charming pine-clad quarters at this central hotel. Up the romance by opting for a four-poster bed…
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Bernese Oberland
Fondue and mulled wine pave the way to subzero slumber land at this ‘igloo village’, situated at 2000m and affording magical views to 3000m peaks. Night…
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Interlaken
A little ray of sunshine indeed, this chalet-style B&B set in pretty gardens has sweet, simple rooms, the pick of which have balconies facing the Jungfrau…
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Lauterbrunnen
This relaxed, family-run hostel has an open-plan kitchen, a garden with tremendous views of the Staubbach Falls, a laundry and free wi-fi. Most of the…
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Bernese Oberland
Rambling, creaky and atmospheric, Hotel Bellevue des Alpes is a formerly grand Victorian hotel. It has a world-beating location and a rather macabre…
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Bernese Oberland
Set above Mürren and overlooking the nursery slopes, this welcoming, family-run hotel dates to 1894. Despite '70s traces, rooms are tastefully decorated…
