This alpine hut is in one of the most picturesque and dramatic alpine settings you can imagine…read more The 2 hour hike to get to the hut was one of the most beautiful hikes we have ever been on--waterfalls everywhere, green, lush foliage along steep cliffs overlooking the town of Grindelwald below, groups of black and white sheep grazing on the mountainsides, four peaks of over 4000 meters looming above you... when you get close to the hut, you then have a gigantic glacier that appears to be moving down the mountain right to you. It's indescribably in words. The nice Swiss couple who run the hut are very helpful and maintain a very orderly and clean atmosphere (observe the rules!). Dorm-type room was simple but cozy--bring a sleeping bag liner sheet. Dinner was delicious, too. Highly recommend! If you are fit, love to hike, like be away from it all (no Wifi here) and love amazing mountain scenery, this is the place for you.

Five Stars is in the context of a traditional Swiss German Restaurant…read more Ambiance, a 10. The place is frozen in the late 1800's with a few updates like an exposed knob and tube electrical system, at least for the dining room lighting. The wait staff are dressed in traditional Haut Valais garb but unlike many places where the outfits seem too theatrical, here they just seem to naturally blend with the place and the aromas of traditional Swiss fare wafting from the kitchen and every table. If you have never eaten a Swiss rösti you must have it here because it is perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. Once tried you will have your rösti benchmark from which to criticize all others. The meat dishes we ordered, veal, sliced cured local ham, calf's liver, were all delicious with a clean taste that told of locally raised stock. We were driving back to the Goppenstien from Zurich Airport with some tired travelers so we didn't stay for desert but what I saw looked like another trip to Reichenbach would soon be necessary.

Esther's B&B came highly recommended, and rightly so. It's been family-run for quite some time. The…read morerooms (I saw 2: mine with a single bed, and my friends' with 2 singles, a double, and a sofabed) are a nice mix of rustic feel with modern conveniences. Some rooms have a shared bathroom, others have private ones. There's a communal fridge and cooking space available. Patio & deck areas are well-maintained. It's just an all around well run little spot in a lovely part of the world. I would happily return to Esther's.

We loved B&B 18. First & foremost, the service was great. The owners were very friendly &…read moreaccommodative from the time we connected them over email. We were vegetarian & they provided us with what we needed. My wife is not pet friendly & we had no issues with that. They helped us immensely in guiding us around Interlaken. When we decided to leave Interlaken one day early, they did not hold a grudge. We had the Orange Room (blue colored) & had a non attached private bathroom. Everything was clean & tidy. We felt at home. The owners live upstairs. Hot water & heating were not problems. Things were modern but had character. Food was very good - a great variety of Swiss breakfast items. The location is very very close to the train station, center of town & the bus - none more than a few minutes walk & a 30 second sprint if you wanted to run. Stepping out from here, you have great views. Putting it all together, we would stay here again. It was quiet as well but not far from the hustle & bustle, given it is just off the main street. The 2 rooms upstairs have a shared bathroom, so be sure you know what you are getting.

Great hostel. The service is superb. Location, location, location ... with magnificent views…read more Petra and Walter Brunner will take great care of you.

Pension Gimmelwald is by FAR the BEST biergarten we've ever been to. The staff is great, the vibes…read morechill, and the VIEWS! WOW! After a moderate mountainside hike from Mürren we followed the signs, little yellow ones that mimic the Swiss hiking signs, to Pension. As soon as you step into the back patio you are blown away at the setting. For us (mid-September) the plants were lush, the sun was shinning, and the temps were perfect - all made for an incredible time. Find yourself a little table and grab a brew from the bar inside (which in-and-of itself was fantastically old school tavern/inn). If you're hungry they have brats and kraut served outside. Wonderful! Order a beer, pay in cash (trust me, it just feels more fun), and enjoy a beer in the perfect spot in Jungfraur region.

This is me and my brother's 2nd time to stay here. Our 1st time was in 2014 and this year in 2018…read more In my opinion this hotel has the best view on the mountain. The back deck has a wonderful view of the mountains as you enjoy your breakfast, lunch and dinner. The owners are so nice, the food is home cooked and they brew and excellent dark beer! The Pension is just a 30-45 minute beautiful walk to Murren or a quick ride up the lift. All around you can enjoy wonderful eating and some of the most scenic hikes in Switzerland. This place has shared bathrooms and large bedrooms. Great for hikers, skiers, and tourists. I would highly recommend this cozy and beautiful hotel for anyone!

Welp, we didn't stay here but we sure ate here. It was our first night in Murren. I wanted to try…read morethis place out. Again, like this was an experience of a lifetime and OMG wow. The service was great, the view was incredible, and the food. WOW. We had the prawns to start, and their bread was amazing. I mean this place was crazy delicious. We had a mushroom ravioli that was out of this world, and a diablo chicken. I mean all this was so delicious and just fantastic. We did have something for dessert, but I don't have the photo for it. It was probably delicious as well. I would love to come back and check this out during the winter time. The patio was the best way to finish out our meal. See photos for some of what we ate. :)

We stopped by the restaurant at Hotel Eiger during a quick trip to the beautiful mountain village…read moreof Murren. It was past lunch time but they were still serving food. They are open throughout the day so that was great. The cream of tomato soup and Indonesian vegetable rice were very well presented and soothing on a cold, rainy day in the mountains. Prices are exorbitant but that is expected when you are in such a remote town in Switzerland. Service was quick and friendly by Swiss standards :)

My friend and I had the pleasure of staying here in October 2017. Everything about our time in…read moreMurren was perfect, and we owe a large part of it to our decision to stay here. The b&b is located about a 10 minute walk from the Murren train station. Additionally, there is a Coop grocery store right across the street, which was super convenient! The rooms were spacious and the beds were comfortable! There is a sink in the room, which is nice, and shared bathrooms outside. The bathrooms, room, and dining area were all exceptionally clean. Lastly, the view from the room is just surreal! Then there is Denise, the lovely owner of the b&b. Denise was fluent in English (originally from England) which made communications a breeze. She set up an absolutely beautiful complimentary breakfast each morning with fresh baked bread, cheese, hard boiled eggs and other pastries/fruit. She is also extremely knowledgeable regarding the area and recommended an absolutely gorgeous hike for us to do on our first day that I didn't come across in my research I did beforehand. She also recommended that we take the opportunity to hike down from the Schilthorn back to Murren, and we were so so glad we did. Overall, the b&b itself was already exceptional, but Denise really put it over the top and helped us take full advantage of the few days we spent in Murren. I can't recommend this place enough!

High in the Jungfrau region of the Swiss Alps you can join ski queen, Denise and stare out your…read morebedroom window at massive peaks, Eiger, Monch, and the mother of them all, Jungfrau itself. Yes the window also looks out on the main road in Murren (pop. 448), but with no auto traffic, who cares?!? Besides, after hiking around for a few hours at that elevation you'll sleep like a baby anyway. Lodging in Switzerland isn't cheap, but Fontana is at least reasonable, and if you play your cards right Denise has a semi-hidden jar of peanut butter to liven up your already hearty breakfast. From here you can explore the entire town in a few minutes. The bathrooms aren't en suite, and there was one woman from ... hmmm ..whom I saw on two or three occasions, in flagrante delicto. Ahhhh, the Alps!