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Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn

3.0 star property
Ski hotel with free breakfast and sauna

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, bed sheets
Exterior
Garden
Interior entrance
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; al fresco dining
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

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, bed sheets

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 Single 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
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, bed sheets

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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Superior Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, bed sheets

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 Single Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 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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About the area

Map
Oberdorfstrasse 1, Wilderswil, BE, 3812

What's nearby

  • Mystery Rooms - 4 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 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Runft - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stella Swiss Quality Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pasta Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bublee Interlaken - ‬4 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. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel, which offers a ski shuttle 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
  • A front desk safe, a banquet hall and multilingual staff
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • 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

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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 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 at the property

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
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

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 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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Reviews

Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 752 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 752 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 752 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 752 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 752 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jorunn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Area was nice, good breakfast, quaint hotel, nice village.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

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

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

d

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sateesh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, eccentric room, well appointed, very pleasant surrounding area, incredible staff, top-tier breakfast.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aparna

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully situated in a quiet village oozing with ambiance. Wonderful breakfasts, fantastic scenery and helpful and accommodating staff. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marguerite

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

10/10 Excellent

MIFUYU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
 cosy atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked this hotel very much. The only issue for us was lugging multiple pieces of heavy luggage up several flights of stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antreas

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

Beautiful small hotel

Beautiful area, delicious breakfast, too much parking available at the hotel, bus stop just 2 minutes walking distance!!! It was a beautiful experience. Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got exactly what I wanted out of an old Swiss property. The staff was very nice. The broom was comfortable with the private bathroom and shower. The bed was nice with the TV in the room and everything went very well. The restaurant was excellent and for 300-year-old hotel they've done a great job at at keeping up with the times inside.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute area with the best views. It was easy to catch the bus downtown. Breakfast was one of the best hotel breakfasts I’ve had. Hotel is older but very clean. Bathroom had funky smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Cosy stay

The hotel staff were helpful and friendly. Our room was perfect for our needs. We really enjoyed the breakfast. The Silvester Party on New Year's Eve was lots of fun. It was very generous. Only downswide, there was no snow! Proof of global warming :-(
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Ngawang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there for a night , so there for I can’t say much. But the room was not that much comfortable, specially that bed was very uncomfortable to sleep. Otherwise was ok .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No A/C so had to leave windows open. Street noise at times was an issue. Otherwise, well located and nice hotel overall.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bus was every 30mins, a little bit of a walk from train station, not a lot of restaurant or store to choose from. Staff were very nice. It's an old hotel, bed and floor makes creaky sound. Understand no airconditioner so you open the window but staff smokes outside and it goes to your room. Breakfast was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Divesh

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is good and easily accessible from bus and railway station. However, the room was on 3rd floor and property does not have lift / porter. Further, rooms are very small and owner is little rude.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Staff & service
Hmmm what to say lol. We chose Hotel Baren because it was an “affordable” hotel close to Interlaken. If you need the bus it takes about 15 minutes to get to Interlaken. Bonus the bus was free and the stop is close by. The building is very old so the bathroom is a retrofit, small and adequate. The sink was in the room. No elevator. No coffee or tea or kettle but breakfast was included so that was nice. The room was cold in early October. An extra blanket for the bed helped. All in all it was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025