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Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast buffet before choosing between hitting the slopes with a ski shuttle or unwinding in the hotel's sauna

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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

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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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
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Wardrobe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single 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
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa 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
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 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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Superior Double or Twin Room

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
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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. While the natural beauty of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mystery Rooms. Jungfrau Park and Bussalp are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowshoeing.
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Map
Oberdorfstrasse 1, Wilderswil, BE, 3812

What's nearby

  • Gasthof Baeren - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorfmuseum "Alte Mühle" - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Skydive Interlaken - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mystery Rooms - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Alpine Garden - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bublee Interlaken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Runft - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wineart - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪taj palace - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Pier One - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn

Hotel near Mystery Rooms
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 meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall 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

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
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.

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
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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
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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, Dorfmuseum "Alte Mühle" and Skydive Interlaken. Hoeheweg and Höhematte Park 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

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 759 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, great dining options!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

catherine

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

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

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

KENNETH

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

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful views from balcony, nice historic building, fabulous breakfast, friendly staff, lovely restaurant for dinner, walkable neighborhood, fresh scent of cows, perfect place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Roberto Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Very friendly front desk and restaurant help.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nights while visiting the Jungfrau region. The hotel is rustic but super cute! Parking is on site. The staff were very helpful and patient. The included breakfast was lovely and the coffee was great! We opted to purchase the 1/2 board (dinner) and we were very impressed! It was a 3 course meal with several choices (including vegetarian and local dishes) at a very reasonable price. The only negative is the walls are very thin and the people in the rooms next to us were loud. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Great start to the new year!

Thanks to all the team at Hotel Baren. We had a lovely time. The Silvester party was fun. The food was amazing. Breakfast excellent. Loved our room with a view of the mountains. Lashings of hot water. Good sauna. Many thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Doma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great

Very attentive and great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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

Brian

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

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