3 Best Hotels in Berner Oberland, Switzerland

This family-run chalet just below the center of town has bright interiors and good views; be sure to dine in (or visit the restaurant for dinner if you're not a hotel guest), as the local, seasonal cuisine is some of the best in town. Guest rooms, while simple, are done up with modern furnishings and accented by watercolors painted by the owner's mother; front rooms have balconies, so be sure to ask for a view when booking. There's also a comfortable separate chalet, perfect for families, next to the hotel. The nearby playground is a winner for young children.

On the charming town hall square, this landmark hotel has some fine river views, and although the exterior is classic, the airy interior is stylistically modern. The friendly staff are happy to help plan your sightseeing excursions. The Krone has two eateries, one serving Chinese favorites and the other, an upscale grill restaurant, which whips up chic versions of regional specialties.

Families often settle in for a week or two at this hotel high above the lakefront, their evenings spent by the immense stone fireplace, in the panoramic winter garden, or on the spectacular terrace. The grounds of this 1910 lodge are beautifully manicured, the atmosphere both familial and formal. Guest rooms are quirkily and individually decorated by themes—cheese, forest, flower meadow, and straw hut, to name a few. Children love these hideaways, and families with small ones appreciate that they can dine together by the fire, apart from other guests. Those with lots of luggage will want to call ahead to be picked up from the train station.