Home on the slopes

This hotel in Grindelwald attracts a public who doesn’t mind a bit of luxury. Part of this is represented by the top-notch spa; a spacious whirlpool with a view of the Eiger north face was placed outdoors right next to the slope. No skier in this area will have failed to notice this classy feature.

You can’t get closer to the slope: the family-friendly hotel with its 70 rooms is situated directly at the top station of the Lenk-Betelberg cable car. After operating hours you just stay up there, which is the best idea anyway considering the varied cuisine of the house.

On the other side of the valley, in the skiing region of Adelboden-Lenk, you find a similar situation: a hotel at 2000 meters above sea level located directly at the top station. Many of the comfortable rooms with a wonderful far-reaching view have been recently refurbished.

The hotel was opened in 2012, has 23 fashionably decorated rooms and is situated conveniently at the middle station of the Rinderberg cable car. From here, you conquer Gstaad’s skiing area without standing in line for even one minute before your first downhill run.

All the hotels presented here are romantic – but the Hornberg has set an even higher level with its traditional, but at the same time modern chalet design. The hotel is situated directly next to the valley station Saanenmöser near Gstaad, which means you’re right in the middle of everything, but in the snow in no time as well.

Beatenberg offers a fairy-tale view – but from the Niederhorn, the vista is even more spectacular. The Berghaus is next door to the top station. If the weather is nice, you won’t want to go to bed at all, but spend hours looking down on the twinkling lights around Lake Thun.

Axalp is a small, family-friendly skiing area high above Lake Brienz. Those who travel with children will appreciate the fact that you can put on your skis right outside the hotel and take off. At the end of the day, you ski back to the same spot. Guests have commended in particular the exceptionally friendly hosts.

Here’s another hotel that will appeal to families – not least because of its quite moderate prices. The Berghotel Wiriehorn is situated at the top station of a small, but very nice skiing region. Next to all the famous destinations in the Bernese Oberland, the Diemtigtal valley is definitely worth a visit.

Opened in 2015, the hotel is situated in Hasliberg right next to the valley station of the Reuti-Mägisalp cable car. It captivates the guests’ attention with its alpine chic design, spacious rooms, and a superb wine list. Those who need a winter’s week of pampering have come to the right place.