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Waterside restaurants
Experiences
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Food & drink
Waterside restaurants
Discover our lovely waterside restaurants. The culinary options are vast and make for a splendid day when combined with an excursion.
Oberhofen
Pier 17 Oberhofen
When you arrive at Pier 17 directly opposite Oberhofen castle you'll be welcomed with a friendly "Ahoy!". Situated on the shores of Lake Thun, the restaurant is popular with water and land lovers alike.
Bern
Schwellenmätteli Restaurants
Crispy baked chicken wings, served with chips and salad – the speciality of the house makes a visit to the Güggeli-Beiz at Schwellenmätteli in Bern a real treat.
Beatenberg
Berghaus Niederhorn
Nidau
Restaurant La Péniche
Restaurant La Péniche is idyllically situated on the shores of Lake Biel, right by the boating harbour in Nidau. A varied range of seasonal dishes are offered for lunch and evening meals – all freshly prepared on the day.
Blausee
Hotel Blausee
Restaurant Blausee is located right beside the turquoise waters of Lake Blausee in the Kandertal nature park. Enjoy the excellent cuisine on the terrace, in the Art Nouveau restaurant or in the Grandezza hall.
Iseltwald
Hotel Chalet Du Lac
The view onto the clear waters of Lake Brienz, the peninsula with its lakeside castle, the beautiful mountain panorama – what better place to relax and enjoy local culinary delights?
Lenk
Hotel Restaurant Simmenfälle
Enjoy nature's beauty beside a wild mountain stream – free from everyday life's stresses and strains. Hotel Restaurant Simmenfälle is the perfect place to indulge your taste buds and relax, and is also the starting point for countless beautiful hikes.
Hasliberg
Hasliberg Swimming Lake and Bistro
How about a swim while you gaze at the mountain panorama, followed by a light summer meal on a lakeside terrace? At the Hasliberg swimming lake and bistro you can have it all.
Thun
Schadau Castle
Have you ever dined in a castle? Whether it's for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or a candlelit dinner – a visit to Schadau Castle is always an indulgent treat.
Zweisimmen
Lakeside Restaurant Forellensee
At Lake Forellensee in Zweisimmen guests quite literally catch their dinner themselves – unless they prefer to have it brought to them in the idyllic oasis of the restaurant.
Feutersoey
Restaurant Huus am Arnensee
Spend beautiful hours in nature at Lake Arnen. Whether fishing, hiking or eating.
Kandersteg
Restaurant Oeschinensee
Enjoy local specialities and personal service at the restaurant Oeschinensee. Situated within the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch", the panoramic restaurant terrace offers fantastic views onto the crystal waters of the lake.
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Hotels by the water
Hikes by the water
Discover our recommendations for refreshing hikes alongside lakes and rivers and to breathtaking waterfalls. On some of these hikes, it is well worth taking your swimsuits with you, for a refreshing dip along the way.
Summer and autumn offers
Discover our summer and autumn offers and get to know the Region of Bern on a refreshing trip to a lake, a culinary excursion or on active holidays that bring you closer to nature.