Bernese Oberland

Marathon (www.jungfrau-marathon.ch) from
Lauterbrunnen to Kleine Scheidegg.
An Alpine Olympics of sorts, the Unspunnenfest
(www.unspunnen-schwinget.ch) features
yodelling, alpenhorn playing, Schwingen
wrestling and stone-throwing, preferably
of the historic Unspunnen Stone. The next
Interlaken games are planned for 2017.
4 Sleeping
Ask your hotel for the useful Guest Card for
free bus transport plus discounts on attractions
and sports facilities. Call ahead during
the low season, as some places close.
oHotel Rugenpark B&B $$
(%033 822 36 61; www.rugenpark.ch; Rugenparkstrasse
19; s/d/q Sfr62/105/175, with bathroom
Sfr87/130/200; piW) Chris and Ursula have
worked magic to transform this into an
incredibly sweet B&B. Rooms remain
humble, but the place is spotless and has
been enlivened with colourful butterfl ies,
beads and travel trinkets. You’ll feel right at
home in the shared kitchen and garden, and
your knowledgeable hosts are always ready
to help with local tips.
Victoria-Jungfrau Grand
Hotel & Spa HISTORIC HOTEL $$$
(%033 828 28 28; www.victoria-jungfrau.ch;
Höheweg 41; s/d from Sfr560/680, d with Jungfrau
views from Sfr780; pis) The reverent hush
and impeccable service here (as well as the
prices) evoke an era when only royalty and
the seriously wealthy travelled. A perfect
melding of well-preserved Victorian features
and modern luxury make this Interlaken’s
answer to Raffl es – with plum views of
Jungfrau to boot.
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof HOSTEL $
(%033 826 71 71; www.villa.ch; Alpenstrasse 16; dm
Sfr39-45, s Sfr69-79, tw Sfr118-138; piWc)
Sonnenhof is a slick combination of ultramodern
chalet and elegant art nouveau
villa. Dorms are immaculate, and some
have balconies with Jungfrau views. There’s
also a relaxed lounge, a well-equipped
kitchen and a leafy garden for kicking back
and enjoying the Jungfrau views. Kids are
amused in the playroom and special family
rates are available.
Hôtel du Lac HISTORIC HOTEL $$
(%033 822 29 22; www.dulac-interlaken.ch;
Höheweg 225; s/d Sfr160/280; i) Smiley old-
fashioned service and a riverfront location
near Interlaken Ost make this 19th-century
hotel a solid choice. It has been in the same
family for generations and, despite the
mishmash of styles, has kept enough belle
époque glory to remain charming.
Walter’s B&B B&B $
(%033 822 76 88; www.walters.ch; Oelestrasse 35;
s/d/tr/q Sfr50/66/99/112; pW) Walter is a real
star with his quick smile, culinary skills and
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