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Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn

3.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Standard Double or Twin Room
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; al fresco dining
Interior entrance
Garden
Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn is in the historical district, offering a complimentary breakfast buffet and a terrace for outdoor dining. Skiers love the shuttle service and lift passes, while others relax in the sauna. Helpful staff and on-site shopping enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$756
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Single Room

Superior Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Wilderswil, Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn is in the historical district and near a train station. Mystery Rooms and First Station are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Jungfrau Park and Bussalp are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowshoeing.
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Oberdorfstrasse 1, Wilderswil, BE, 3812

What's nearby

  • Mystery Rooms - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Alpine Garden - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Hoeheweg - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Interlaken Casino - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Interlaken Ost Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilderswil Station - 9 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wineart
  • ‪Café Runft - ‬4 min drive
  • Pasta Store
  • ‪Stella Swiss Quality Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪taj palace - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn

Hotel near Lake Brienz
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace and shopping on-site are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn. Hit the slopes at this hotel, offering a ski shuttle, ski passes and ski storage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Arvenstuebli, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and tour/ticket information
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished and offer comforts, such as pillow menus.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered parking on site (CHF 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Arvenstuebli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,722 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1706
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CHF 100
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CHF 100
Express check-out available

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
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 18, per pet, per day, plus a deposit of CHF 18 per stay
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CHF 200.00 per stay
  • Breakage deposit: CHF 250.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 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 to 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: CHF 10 per day
  • Pet deposit: CHF 18 per stay
  • Pet fee: CHF 18 per pet, per day
  • Early check-in fee: CHF 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CHF 100 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Baeren Bear
Baeren Bear Wilderswil
Hotel Baeren Bear Inn
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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

Is Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of CHF 18 per stay and a fee of CHF 18 per pet, per day.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn on 4 Oct 2025 start from NZ$755.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

Self-parking is available for CHF 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of CHF 100 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for CHF 100 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn located?

Located near the slopes, this Wilderswil hotel is situated in the historical district and within 1 mile (2 km) of Gasthof Baeren, Unspunnen Castle and Skydive Interlaken. Seilpark Interlaken and Tell-Spiele are also within 2 miles (3 km). Wilderswil Station is 9 minutes by foot and BOB Train Station - Schynige Platte Railway is 9 minutes.

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Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 736 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 736 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 736 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 736 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 736 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice restaurant for dinner and breakfast, parking, in neighborhood, older hotel but in good condition, close to interlaken.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nihal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ananya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property with friendly staff and lovely service. The restaurant serves delish food !! Wilderswil is a quaint town with swiss houses around and expansive views of snow clad mountains. Our room offered view of the snow clad mountains and cosy setting inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good restaurant!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast. The hotel is over 300 years old, that comes with pluses and minuses. For us, it made for a unique and authentic experience that was worth the outdated fixtures. Our room also had an unbeatable view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dixie Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay, immersing ourselves into Swiss life.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deeraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was good, room and bathroom was clean. Room included a small balcony as well. Floors were quite creaky.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, clean, and beautiful surroundings. Close to many local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Outdated but clean. Super calm at night. Staff was welcoming and helpful. Easy way to Interlaken, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. I loved my stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was cozy and had great views. Quiet town away from tourists. Breakfast buffet included. Nice restaurant for lunch and dinner. The only downside was the lack of friendliness among staff, especially the evening waitress who was snippy from the start. The evening receptionist was also a little cold and the morning staff did not acknowledge us at all both mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No elevators
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

PLee

Amazing stay at a unique little hotel. The view was spectacular!!! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aparna

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Breakfast was ok. The room was nice but a bit dated, needs new carpets and our toilet leaked. Shower wasnt tall enough for a tall person to stand up straight in it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, fab breakfast, original 300 year old Swiss hotel, very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cherrylynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel has charm. I knew that it was not modern and has no elevators. I wanted to stay somewhere that did not look like very hotel. If you like certain accommodations this place may not be for you. I loved its old charm and country feel. The breakfast was great. A buffet with a variety of foods. The room was rustic and the bathroom worked very well even if it was not remodeled. The waterflow for the shower was strong. There is no A/C. We just opened the window if needed. We traveled early September so it wasn't very hot. There is no front desk after 9pm. If you need some kind of service after hours you would have to wait until the morning. We enjoyed this hotel. It had that traditional Switzerland charm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this place! I wish we could stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay, great value within easy reach of the local railway station. Highly recommended, we will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place brilliant staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

zhengge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023