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Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn

3.0 star property
3-star ski hotel near Lake Thun

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; alfresco dining
Exterior
Garden
Quadruple Room
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Oberdorfstrasse 1, Wilderswil, BE, 3812
  • Place, Gasthof Baeren
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorfmuseum "Alte Mühle"
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystery Rooms
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 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
(17 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Wilderswil

Near the slopes.You'll be steps from Gasthof Baeren and within a 10-minute walk of Dorfmuseum "Alte Mühle". Skydive Interlaken and Tell-Spiele are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

  • ‪Wineart - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Pier One - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café Runft - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie 17 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪taj palace - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn

3-star ski hotel near Lake Thun
Getting to the slopes is a breeze with the hotel's ski shuttle (surcharge). Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn helps provide the perfect ski vacation with ski storage and shopping on site. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar.

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Wilderswil hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1722 sq ft of conference space
  • 160 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1706
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn offers 46 accommodations with hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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 available
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: CHF 18 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of CHF 18 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 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 - 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher and 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

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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Bären Bear Wilderswil
Bären Bear
Baren The Bear Inn Wilderswil
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn to the airport?

Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn is 32.8 mi (45-min drive) away from the Bern (BRN-Belp) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn.

Does Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn offer free breakfast?

Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Interlaken Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

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 costs CHF 100 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 10 per day.

Does Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn have a pool?

Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn have a restaurant?

Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn is home to Arvenstuebli, which features al fresco dining, light fare, and brunch.

Does Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn to downtown Wilderswil?

Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn is 0.4 mi away from Wilderswil.

Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 761 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 761 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 761 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 761 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 761 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and nice staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruzhiele

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
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

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Scattergood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay. Breakfast was great! You are not happy to find out that they charged for parking in their own parking lot because we did not book directly with them. They said there is an 18 Swiss franc charge for parking when booked through Hotels.com or other online booking services
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

catherine

Travelled with family
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

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

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Xiaowei

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cherrylynn

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Marguerite

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
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

ruben

Stayed 3 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

10/10 Excellent

Ananya

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Nihal

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
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

Stuart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a traditional Swiss style hotel in a village just outside of Interlaken. The location is stunning, with mountains visible from the neighbourhood, and there are good transport links to Interlaken with a regular bus service and frequent trains. You get a travel card when checking in, so we used this transport to get around. There is plenty of parking at the hotel, it cost 10 CHF a day. Our rooms were comfortable, albeit a little dated. There is no lift so we lugged our suitcase up 3 sets of stairs to the room. There is a kettle, but coffee/milk is extra. However the accommodation was clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff were friendly too. We went for the half board option, and the evening meal was really good with a tasty selection of local dishes, plus a children’s menu. Breakfast was continental, although we found that by 9AM the food choice had become a bit more limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ripudaman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views Great location Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Aparna

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prasad

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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