🇨🇭 Langnau, Switzerland
Emme Lodge
📍 32, Mooseggstrasse, Langnau
Your stay — Emme Lodge
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The Property — Emme Lodge
Emme Lodge is a practical, no-fuss base in Langnau's quiet outskirts, favoured by hikers and business travellers stopping over. The lobby has dark wood panelling, a small reception desk and a shelf of local trail maps — it feels like a functional mountain hostel rather than a cosy hotel. Its USP is direct access to the Emmental hiking region and the Emme river that runs behind the building. Suits those who want a clean, cheap room and a solid breakfast before heading into the hills, not a romantic weekend retreat.
Chroniken von Langnau
Langnau grew from a 12th-century farming village into the de facto capital of the Emmental region, known for its cheese and timber-framed houses. It gained rail access in 1864, which spurred modest industrialisation around woodworking and dairies. The old town retains its 17th- and 18th-century façades, painted with traditional Swiss motifs. Today it functions as a local market and administrative hub, with a small but active cultural scene around the Chüechlihus museum and summer folk festivals.
Best Time to Visit
Vollständiger Langnau-Guide →Best months
June to August offer reliable warm weather for hiking without the spring mud; July has the longest daylight hours and the Emmental Cheese Festival on the 18th, perfect for food travellers.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak summer season, driven by the Swiss school holidays and the Cheese Festival (weekend of 18-19 July). Hotel prices in Langnau rise 20-30% above June base rates; nearby Bern also fills up, pushing spillover demand here.
Budget shoulder season
May and early September offer mild weather (12-20°C), fewer day-trippers, and 15-25% lower room rates. September also has the local Ämmitaler Herbschtmärt food fair.
Weather & packing
Langnau sits at 700m in a valley, so afternoons can turn suddenly cool or rainy even in July. Pack a waterproof shell and a mid-layer fleece regardless of the forecast, plus walking shoes for the Emme riverbank paths.
Live City Briefing — Langnau
- The Emmental Cheese Festival runs 18-19 July in Langnau's main square, with free tastings and a market — book dinner early as local restaurants fill.
- Bern S-Bahn line S4/S44 to Langnau is on a summer maintenance schedule with some late-evening buses replacing trains on the 18th; check the last departure time.
- The Emme river has high water levels after June rains; the swimming spot near the bridge is open but the current is stronger than usual — respect warning signs.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Emme Lodge, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the second or third floor at the rear of the building, away from Mooseggstrasse. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise and above the ground-floor reception, so less footfall from the lobby.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Mooseggstrasse—they pick up direct road noise from cars and guests arriving. Rooms near the lift shaft can also be buzzy if the lift is used late.
Best views
Rooms at the back overlook the garden or surrounding woodland—green and calm. Front-facing rooms see Mooseggstrasse and a mix of shops and houses, so less scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest. The hotel has no lift, so stairwell noise is limited, but upper floors (3) are best for stillness.
🔊 Noise notes
Mooseggstrasse is a local road in Langnau, not a major highway, but morning and early evening traffic can be audible, especially on lower floors. The noisiest period is about 7-9am and 4-6pm.
Insider tips
Park on the street or in the small car park at the rear; spaces fill by 5pm. For a quieter stay, request a ‘back-side room’ at booking and ask for third floor to avoid stairclimbers overhead.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Emme Lodge
Free WiFi throughout; speed ~25 Mbps down, sufficient for video calls. Simple captive portal – no login required, just accept terms.
One small lift serves all three guest floors. No stairs-only sections, but the lift is narrow – large suitcases may need a second trip.
No digital newsstand. A single printed copy of the Emmentaler (local paper) is placed in the lobby; guests can also pick up free copies of 20 Minuten (free daily).
Check-in from 15:00 to 22:00. Early bag-drop from 12:00 (free, no room access until 15:00). Late check-out until 12:00 costs CHF 30; after 12:00 you pay half the best available room rate.
Free luggage storage behind reception; open 07:00–22:00. No overnight drop-off.
Step-free entrance via a ramp at the side door (ring bell for assistance). Lift to all floors but no grab bars in standard rooms; one accessible room (ground floor, wider doorways) available on request. Shower has a low step.
Free on-site parking for about 20 cars (first come, first served). No valet. No EV charging. Nearest public car park is Parkplatz Bahnhof Langnau (CHF 3 for 2 hours, CHF 8 for 24 hours, 5-min walk).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CHF 2.50 per person per night (local tourist tax, included in rate at some OTAs; check your booking)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require a credit card guarantee. A CHF 100–200 incidental hold is placed at check-in.
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use ATM withdrawals for best rates; avoid airport currency exchange kiosks and tourist bureaux which charge poor rates and high fees.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) widely accepted; contactless and Twint mobile pay common; small shops/markets may prefer cash.
Tipping not expected but appreciated; round up restaurant bills (5-10% for good service), taxi drivers round to nearest franc, hotel staff CHF 2-5 for service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a café counter costs around CHF 4-5.
Soup or sandwich at a bakery or self-service café costs CHF 12-18.
Main course pizza or pasta at a budget-friendly restaurant runs CHF 20-30.
Limited street food; look for bratwurst or currywurst stands in Langnau village centre.
Migros and Coop are the main budget supermarkets in the Langnau area.
Affordable clothing shopping is minimal locally; best to go to Bern or use online retailers.
Bus day pass around CHF 8-10; from Bern airport, take train to Langnau im Emmental (approx CHF 15-20).
Buy groceries from Migros/Coop rather than eating out; use halbtax or day passes for public transport; fill water bottles at public fountains.
Good to know — Langnau
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Langnau, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Emme Lodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Bern Airport (BRN) → Langnau i.E. Station
💡 Buy a Swiss Travel Pass for unlimited public transport
Bern Airport (BRN) → Langnau i.E.
💡 Book online in advance to get the best rates
Bern Airport (BRN) → Langnau i.E. Post
💡 Check the PostBus website for schedules and prices
Bern Airport (BRN) → Hirschen Hotel
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Über Langnau
Wikipedia ↗
Langnau im Emmental (German pronunciation: [ˈlaŋˌnaʊ̯ ɪm ˈɛməntaːl]) is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is situated in the upper Emmental between Bern and Lucerne. It has about 9,000 inhabitants and is the most important market place...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Emme Lodge?
Request rooms on the second or third floor at the rear of the building, away from Mooseggstrasse. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise and above the ground-floor reception, so less footfall from the lobby.
Which rooms should I avoid at Emme Lodge?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Mooseggstrasse—they pick up direct road noise from cars and guests arriving. Rooms near the lift shaft can also be buzzy if the lift is used late.
Is Emme Lodge noisy?
Mooseggstrasse is a local road in Langnau, not a major highway, but morning and early evening traffic can be audible, especially on lower floors. The noisiest period is about 7-9am and 4-6pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Emme Lodge?
Rooms at the back overlook the garden or surrounding woodland—green and calm. Front-facing rooms see Mooseggstrasse and a mix of shops and houses, so less scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Emme Lodge?
Park on the street or in the small car park at the rear; spaces fill by 5pm. For a quieter stay, request a ‘back-side room’ at booking and ask for third floor to avoid stairclimbers overhead.
What time is check-in at Emme Lodge?
Check-in at Emme Lodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Emme Lodge have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speed ~25 Mbps down, sufficient for video calls. Simple captive portal – no login required, just accept terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Emme Lodge?
CHF 2.50 per person per night (local tourist tax, included in rate at some OTAs; check your booking)
Where can I eat cheaply near Emme Lodge?
Soup or sandwich at a bakery or self-service café costs CHF 12-18.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Emme Lodge?
Bus day pass around CHF 8-10; from Bern airport, take train to Langnau im Emmental (approx CHF 15-20).
When is the best time to visit Langnau?
June to August offer reliable warm weather for hiking without the spring mud; July has the longest daylight hours and the Emmental Cheese Festival on the 18th, perfect for food travellers.
Top-Attraktionen in Langnau
💡 Combine a visit with a hike along the nearby trails for breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps.
💡 Bring binoculars to spot birds and other wildlife, and look out for the reserve's unique geological formations.
💡 Take a refreshing dip in the river on a hot summer's day or try your hand at fishing in the designated areas.
💡 Look out for the church's unique astronomical clock and take a moment to reflect in the peaceful surroundings.
💡 Check the museum's website for special exhibitions and guided tours.