Bretterhotel Trauffer, Ferienregion Interlaken
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Family-friendly accommodation

Family holidays in the Bern Region: family-friendly hotels, holiday apartments and hostels for relaxed breaks with the whole family.

Hotel Schlossberg

Thun, Interlaken holiday region
Hotel Schlosberg in Thun, Ferienregion Interlaken
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Boutique Hotel Schlossberg in Thun combines stylish comfort with genuine castle flair. Families stay in a historic setting, where children can sleep in an open room next to their parents, with views over the town, Lake Thun and the Swiss Alps. A small spa area provides additional moments of relaxation. This makes a stay at the castle a special experience for both young and old.

Hotel Schlossberg in Thun

Bretterhotel Trauffer

Hofstetten bei Brienz, Interlaken holiday region
Bretterhotel Trauffer, Ferienregion Interlaken
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The spacious Family Suite offers plenty of room for up to six guests. It features a double bedroom with a Küng Swiss pine sauna, an adventure room with a slide, and a cosy suite living room, ideal for playing and relaxing. Two bathrooms provide additional comfort. The highlight is the large private rooftop terrace with an impressive mountain panorama.

Bretterhotel Trauffer

Dorint Resort Blüemlisalp

Beatenberg, Interlaken holiday region

With its views of the mountains, the Dorint Resort Blüemlisalp on Beatenberg offers pure holiday enjoyment. Each of the family apartments sleeping up to six people is equipped with a kitchenette and balcony. Amenities include table tennis, mini-golf and a playroom as well as a wellness area with panoramic indoor pool, sauna, and steam room.

Dorint Resort Blüemlisalp

SWISSPEAK Resorts Meiringen

Meiringen, Jungfrau Region
SWISSPEAK Resorts Meiringen

The SWISSPEAK Resorts in the heart of Meiringen in the Haslital valley offer lots of fun experiences in nature, leisure, and relaxation. The modern two- to four-room apartments boast magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. The kids’ room and games room, the children’s playground and the sauna provide plenty of additional recreation options.

SWISSPEAK Resorts Meiringen

Hotel and Nature Resort Handeck

Guttannen, Jungfrau Region
Hotel und Naturresort Handeck
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In summer, the Hotel and Nature Resort Handeck in Guttannen offers the ideal mix of hiking and excursion adventures. Explore the surroundings at the foot of the Grimsel Pass either with the Gelmer funicular or on foot. A large playground complete with trampoline, a children’s climbing garden, and a heated outdoor pool round off the family-based activities.

Hotel and Nature Resort Handeck

Belvedere Swiss Quality Hotel Grindelwald

Grindelwald, Jungfrau Region
Belvedere Swiss Quality Hotel Grindelwald

Family rooms with separate sleeping area, an indoor swimming pool, and a games room with table tennis and billiards: the Belvedere Swiss Quality Hotel in Grindelwald has every amenity you could wish for as a family on holiday. Thanks to the elevated location, you have ready access to the nearby mountains, making this the ideal starting point for exciting excursions.

Belvedere Swiss Quality Hotel Grindelwald

Hotel Kreuz Bern

Bern, Destination Bern
Hotel Kreuz Bern, Destination Bern
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There’s plenty for children and adults alike to experience and discover in and around Bern. So it’s ideal if families have the opportunity to stay overnight in the centre of the Swiss capital. With its family rooms, the Hotel Kreuz Bern – just a few steps away from the main railway station and the Bundeshaus (Federal Palace) – is ideally suited for a cosy family stay.

Hotel Kreuz Bern

Stay KooooK Bern City

Bern, Destination Bern
StayKooooK Bern City, Destination Bern
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Stay KooooK Bern City offers flexible studios and apartments with kitchenettes, ideal for families. Spacious shared areas invite guests to cook, play and connect. Thanks to its central location in Bern’s Old Town, the city is easy to explore.

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Harry’s Home with family room

Ostermundigen, Destination Bern
harry's home Bern-Expo, Destination Bern
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At Harry’s Home Bern-Ostermundigen, families enjoy an interactive themed room all about communication, created with the Museum of Communication. Two bedrooms, a living area with kitchenette, playful challenges and nostalgic elements make the stay fun and memorable. Admission to the museum is included, and children up to 6 years stay free of charge.

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Burgdorf Castle Youth Hostel

Burgdorf, Destination Bern
Jugendherberge Schloss Burgdorf

The youth hostel on the premises of the 800-year-old Burgdorf Castle combines history and adventure to wonderful effect. The family and multi-occupancy rooms with four and six beds each are as much a discovery as 'Burdtli' the resident ghost, the museum, and the large common rooms.

Burgdorf Castle Youth Hostel

Grizzlybär Swiss Lodge Hotel

Forst-Längenbühl, Destination Bern
 Grizzlybär Swiss Lodge Hotel, Destination Bern
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The Grizzlybär Swiss Lodge Hotel on Lake Dittlig is a family paradise surrounded by greenery, right at the gateway to Gantrisch Nature Park. Family-friendly rooms, some with a balcony and views of the lake or mountains, ensure an easy-going stay. Garden, terrace, playground and indoor play areas offer space to relax and play. An animal park, minigolf, hiking and cycling trails turn the stay into a small adventure for the whole family.

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Frienisberg Monastery

Seedorf, Destination Bern

Frienisberg is a special place for families looking for community and peace. Set within a lively residential and care home, it is a special place for families looking for peace, community and time together. Historic atmosphere, modern comfort and plenty of space for encounters shape the stay. Whether over breakfast, while exploring the monastery grounds or during activities on site, shared experiences happen naturally. Creative offers and the close-to-nature surroundings invite families to leave everyday life behind.

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Hotel Simmenhof

Lenk, Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg
Hotel Simmenhof, Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg
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At the four star Hotel Simmenhof, families can truly relax and unwind. Alongside wellness and tranquillity, guests can also enjoy horse riding experiences for the whole family. The Schwarz family’s riding stables are located right next to the hotel. Surrounded by the breathtaking natural scenery of Lenk, the hotel is also an ideal base for a wide range of outdoor family activities.

Hotel Simmenhof

Belle Epoque Hotel Victoria

Kandersteg, Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg
Belle Epoque Hotel Victoria
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Surrounded by a large park, the long-established Belle Epoque Hotel Victoria awaits in the centre of Kandersteg. Take in the splendid alpine mountain scenery from the balcony of a spacious family apartment while the children enjoy themselves in the hotel’s very own KidsClub or the playground on the grounds.

Belle Epoque Hotel Victoria

Holiday & Family Hotel Alpina

Adelboden, Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg
Ferien- & Familienhotel Alpina

There’s lots for children to discover at the Holiday & Family Hotel Alpina in Adelboden: the mascot 'Alpini', miniature goats, and a play area with mini-golf and ball pool. A supervised kiddies’ club is available during the school holidays. The family package deal is also highly appealing, with children up to age 15 staying for free when sharing their parents’ room.

Holiday & Family Hotel Alpina

HUUS Gstaad Hotel

Saanen, Gstaad holiday region
HUUS Gstaad Hotel, Ferienregion Gstaad
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The 4-star superior Hotel HUUS in Saanen offers families a world of adventure and authentic enjoyment. There are plenty of outdoor activities such as skiing, trekking and rafting, and the supervised HUUS Kids Club guarantees that even toddlers never get bored. The HUUS Spa is the perfect place for children and their parents to recharge their batteries in readiness for new adventures.

HUUS Gstaad Hotel

Saanen-Gstaad Youth Hostel

Saanen-Gstaad, Gstaad holiday region
Jugendherberge Saanen-Gstaad, Ferienregion Gstaad
© Jugendherberge Gstaad Saanenland

The award-winning Saanen-Gstaad Youth Hostel impresses with its modern design and quiet location. It is an ideal starting point for hikes, bike trails and winter sports. The ski slopes are close by.

Saanen-Gstaad Youth Hostel

Gstaaderhof Active & Relax Hotel

Gstaad, Gstaad holiday region
Gstaaderhof Active & Relax Hotel, Ferienregion Gstaad
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The family-run Hotel Gstaaderhof is centrally located in Gstaad and is especially ideal for families with school-age children who want to enjoy active summer holidays in the mountains. Hiking, biking and mountain excursions start nearby. Children can enjoy a playroom with table football, table tennis and other games. Family rooms and a wellness area complete the stay.

Gstaaderhof Active & Relax Hotel

Hotel Arc-en-Ciel

Gstaad, Gstaad holiday region
Hotel Arc-en-Ciel, Ferienregion Gstaad
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The family-run Hotel Arc-en-Ciel is quietly located on the edge of Gstaad, right next to hiking trails and the Eggli mountain railway. It is ideal for active summer days in the mountains. Families enjoy a large playground, playrooms and a varied outdoor programme with hikes and bike tours for all ages.

Hotel Arc-en-Ciel

Hotel Camping Sutz

Sutz at Lake Biel, Biel Seeland
Hotel Camping Sutz, Biel-Seeland & Grand Chasseral
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Hotel Camping Sutz offers families direct lake access, play areas and a wide range of accommodation options, from tents and barrel cabins to simple hotel rooms. Shallow shores, playgrounds and leisure activities make it ideal for swimming holidays and active days by Lake Biel. With cycling routes right on site, the campsite is perfect for easy-going family holidays.

Hotel Camping Sutz

La Cibourg Holiday Centre

Renan, Grand Chasseral region
Ferienzentrum La Cibourg, Biel Seeland & Grand Chasseral
© Reto Duriet

At the La Cibourg Holiday Centre in the Grand Chasseral region, you and your family stay close to nature, with a choice of different accommodation options and a campground. A swimming lake, animal park and playground provide plenty of entertainment on site.

La Cibourg Holiday Centre