Must-see hotels in Bernese Oberland

  • The Hayloft

    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 …

  • Gletschergarten

    Grindelwald

    The sweet Breitenstein family makes you feel at home in their rustic timber chalet, brimming with heirlooms from landscape paintings to snapshots of…

  • 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…

  • Esther’s Guest House

    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…

  • Hotel Eiger

    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…

  • Hotel Victoria

    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…

  • Hotel Glacier

    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…

  • Berghotel Oeschinensee

    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…

  • Spedition Thun

    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…

  • Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof

    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…

  • Gstaad Palace

    Bernese Oberland

    Opulent, exclusive and – in case you happen to be wondering – accessible by helicopter, this hilltop fairy-tale palace has attracted celebrity royalty…

  • Berghaus Bort

    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…

  • Le Grand Chalet

    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…

  • Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof

    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…

  • Hotel Steinbock

    Brienz

    Guarded by a namesake Steinbock (ibex), this beautiful pine chalet dates to 1787. The plush, warm-hued rooms have organic mattresses, flat-screen TVs and…

  • Strandhotel Belvédère

    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…

  • Ruedihus

    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…

  • Hotel Alpenblick

    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…

  • Hotel Bären

    Wengen

    From town, loop back under the rail track and head down the hill to this snug log chalet with bright, wood-floored rooms in Alpine-chic style and with…

  • Grand Hotel Giessbach

    Brienz

    Overlooking Brienzersee and the thundering Giessbach Falls from its hilltop perch, the lavish 19th-century Grand Hotel Giessbach is a romantic retreat…

  • Schwert

    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,…

  • Hotel Alphorn

    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…

  • Hotel Staubbach

    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…

  • Naturfreundehaus

    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…

  • Hotel Schynige Platte

    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…

  • Mountain Hostel

    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…

  • Hotel Mittaghorn

    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…

  • Hotel Bodmi

    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…

  • Walter's B&B

    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…

  • Zunfthaus zu Metzgern

    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…

  • Berggasthaus First

    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,…

  • Hotel Alpenruh

    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…

  • SYHA Hostel

    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…

  • Gletscherdorf

    Grindelwald

    This riverfront campsite near the Pfingstegg cable car is among Switzerland’s most stunning, with awesome views of the Eiger, Wetterhorn and Unterer…

  • Seegarten Marina

    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…

  • Berghotel Faulhorn

    Grindelwald

    Photogenically perched high above Grindelwald at 2681m, Berghotel Faulhorn first opened for business in 1832 and is the oldest and highest mountain hotel…

  • Hotel Lötschberg/Susi’s B&B

    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…

  • Hotel Alpbach

    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…

  • Iglu-Dorf

    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…

  • Sunny Days

    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…