Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn

3.0 star property
Wilderswil ski hotel with ski shuttle and ski storage

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Nestled in the historical district, Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet, a cozy terrace for al fresco dining, and shopping on site. Enjoy skiing at this hotel with ski shuttle and passes or relax in the sauna. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Ski storage
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Ski shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathtub or shower
The current price is CNY1,737
CNY1,803 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15

Room options

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Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Oberdorfstrasse 1, Wilderswil, BE, 3812

What's nearby

  • Gasthof Baeren - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Skydive Interlaken - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mystery Rooms - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Höhematte Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Alpine Garden - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 45 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 120 min drive
  • Interlaken West Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Wilderswil Station - 9 min walk
  • BOB Train Station - Schynige Platte Railway - 9 min walk
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Brasserie 17 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Delicias Algarve - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café Runft - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gasthof Hirschen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Luna Piccante Pizzaria - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn

  • Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn features a ski shuttle and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. After relaxing in the sauna, guests can grab a bite to eat at Arvenstuebli, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Skiers will appreciate access to ski storage. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 46 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (CHF 10 per day)
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Offsite

    • Ski shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1722 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1706
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 6 stairs to reach property

Ski

  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski storage
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Ski rental shops
  • Snowshoeing nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Arvenstuebli - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: CHF 200.00 per stay
  • Breakage deposit: CHF 250.00 per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, CHF 2.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, CHF 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Ski shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of CHF 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of CHF 100 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: CHF 18 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 18 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs CHF 10 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Also known as

Baeren Bear
Baeren Bear Wilderswil
Hotel Baeren Bear Inn
Hotel Baeren Bear Inn Wilderswil
Hotel Bären Bear Inn Wilderswil
Hotel Bären Bear Inn
Bären Bear Wilderswil
Bären Bear
Baren The Bear Inn Wilderswil
Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn Hotel
Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn Wilderswil
Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn Hotel Wilderswil

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 18 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of CHF 18 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

Yes. Self parking costs CHF 10 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. There's a charge of CHF 100 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of CHF 100 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Interlaken Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and sledding, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a sauna and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

Yes, Arvenstuebli offers alfresco dining.

What's the area around Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn like?

Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Wilderswil Station and 13 minutes' walk from Skydive Interlaken.

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Reviews

Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, and delicious with a variety of options. (30 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is old, but well kept & has a woodsy charm to it. There is parking on sight. The staff are great! Breakfast on Saturday was buffett style with plenty of options.
Cindy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, great dining options!
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great views Great location Friendly staff
Ripudaman, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice restaurant for dinner and breakfast, parking, in neighborhood, older hotel but in good condition, close to interlaken.
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, fab breakfast, original 300 year old Swiss hotel, very nice staff.
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Charming, clean, and beautiful surroundings. Close to many local attractions.
Rosario, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The Baren exceeded all my expectations. It was cozy, clean, and the staff were so accommodating. I cannot recommend this place enough. We also enjoyed using the sauna facilities and the breakfast was great. We came a little late one day and the server made us more eggs and bacon fresh. Beautiful area as well close to a bus stop.
Emily, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, convenient location
KENNETH, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Stay was good, room and bathroom was clean. Room included a small balcony as well. Floors were quite creaky.
Deeraj, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

wonderful views from balcony, nice historic building, fabulous breakfast, friendly staff, lovely restaurant for dinner, walkable neighborhood, fresh scent of cows, perfect place!
Toby, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Outdated but clean. Super calm at night. Staff was welcoming and helpful. Easy way to Interlaken, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. I loved my stay!
Dominique, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were friendly and helpful. The accommodations were clean with an authentic feel of a 350 year old establishment. Food was good. Would stay there again.
Kathryn, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay here, such a charming hotel in a beautiful location. Parking on-site & convenient spot to get everywhere. Room was spacious, clean & warm, pack earplugs though as not super soundproofed. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast & restaurant foods were delicious.
George, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

PLee

Amazing stay at a unique little hotel. The view was spectacular!!! Thank you!
Pamela, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Everyone was very nice and helpful. We had a room with balcony on the 3rd floor but because the hotel is 300 yr old there was no elevator. We did get help from a staff member to take the bags up and down. Stayed 2 nights and ate at their restaurant, both breakfast and dinner were good. Very small village, train station was close by.
catherine, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice. Very friendly front desk and restaurant help.
Mason, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed for 2 nights and loved everything about this hotel. Quaint and charming with everything you need for a wonderful stay in the Interlaken area. We had 2 rooms for our family of 4 and did not want to leave. Fantastic mountain views from bedroom windows. Enjoyed a meal in the restaurant and had a couple of beers in the bar. Breakfast was great with everything you needed. Switzerland is not cheap but this hotel was a fantastic option and not too pricey when compared to others.
Angela, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was our final stop in Switzerland and our best! The hotel was quaint and charming, the restaurant cheerful with delicious food and tasteful presentation. We could walk to the train station or to the grocery. A wonderful experience.
Amanda, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very accommodating!! Excellent service. Definitely will come back with my whole family. Pool sauna and steam bath as soon as we got there!! Love it. Too bad we only stayed for one night. Next time
Maria, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

We spend two nights at the Bear Inn, we got a top floor room which was exceptional because we had a beautiful view of the mountains, the room is spacious but the bathroom is small, this is a vintage building so floors are wood and if you walk you hear the wood cracking, the 105 bus leaves you right next to the hotel or otherwise you can walk 10 minutes to the train station. Breakfast is ok
Roberto Carlos, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great

Very attentive and great service
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Our stay was overall good. The neighborhood is nice and quiet. It’s easy to get around. Overall, Zürich has nice train system. Appreciate the hotel offering train pass that is good in many locations. Break fast was better than expected.
Doma, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a good size room with a bathtub. We were upgraded to a balcony with a excellent view of the mountain. Restaurant options in the area are sparse. The dinner dining at the hotel is good, but expensive. The breakfasts are excellent.
Robert, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

This is great hotel and offers free breakfast buffet which was probably the best we had in Europe thus far! My only suggestion is it’s time to swap out the pullout couches for real beds in the 4 person rooms. While the twin beds were extremely comfortable, the pull out was not at all but what you’d expect from a pull out. The staff was amazing and the view in from the top floor room was so beautiful to wake up to
Kyle, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wife wants to come back here

The hotel is a bit out of town but very easy transit using the guest pass provided by the hotel. Hotel itself had some creaky floor boards but was extremely comfortable after a lot of hiking and walking. The bed was the most comfortable bed we’ve had on our trip so far. Bathroom is small but shower was great.
Brian, 4-night trip