Staying at this high-altitude hotel means you wake up to astounding views of first light caressing the summits of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The rooms are charmingly old fashioned, with lots of light and solid wood furnishings. Besides this, there's a restaurant (mains Sfr19 to Sfr27), a kids' play area, a fine terrace and hiking trails right on the doorstep.
Hotel Schynige Platte
Bernese Oberland
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