🇨🇭 Unterseen, Switzerland
Post Hardermannli
📍 Unterseen
Dein Aufenthalt — Post Hardermannli
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Das Eigentum — Post Hardermannli
Post Hardermannli is a straightforward 2-star hotel in Unterseen, the old quarter of Interlaken. It’s a practical base for budget travellers who want clean, functional rooms and a central but quiet location. Standing in the lobby you see simple wooden furniture, a small reception desk and a quiet bar; the vibe is no-frills Swiss efficiency, not charm. It suits hikers, skiers and overnight train travellers who need a bed near the station without paying for frills.
Chroniken von Unterseen
Unterseen was founded in 1279 by Berthold von Eschenbach as a fortified market town, making it older than Interlaken proper. Its medieval layout remains intact, with a grid of narrow streets, a 14th-century church (Stadtkirche) and a 16th-century town hall. The city played a minor role in the Swiss Reformation, but its real growth came with tourism in the 19th century as a quieter alternative to Interlaken. Today it retains a sleepy, residential character, with bakeries and small hotels rather than souvenir shops, yet sits adjacent to Interlaken’s bustling Höheweg.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Unterseen-Guide →Die besten Monate
June, July, August – warm weather (20–25°C), long daylight hours, and all mountain trails open. Crowds are heavy but manageable if you book early.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak. The Jungfrau Marathon (September) adds some pressure, but summer lift queues and hotel occupancy are the main drivers. Prices at Post Hardermannli rise 20-30% in summer; book months ahead.
Budget Schulter Saison
May and September offer 15–20°C weather, fewer crowds, and hotel prices 15-25% lower than peak. Trails are open but lift queues shorter.
Wetter & Verpackung
The region gets sudden rain even in July, and afternoon thunderstorms are common. Pack a waterproof jacket and layers; never rely solely on a small umbrella.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Unterseen
- From June 2026, the BLS rail line between Interlaken Ost and Spiez has partial weekend closures for track upgrades; check replacement bus schedules (buses run, but journey takes 20 min longer).
- The Unterseen market square (next to the hotel) hosts a weekly food and craft market every Wednesday from 8am to 1pm, June through September – a good chance to buy local cheese and cured meats.
- Harder Kulm funicular, a 10-min walk from the hotel, operates extended evening hours until 9pm from July 1 – sunset views over the Jungfrau are exceptional but arrive before 7pm to avoid queues.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Post Hardermannli, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor facing the rear courtyard. These rooms are above street level, quieter, and have more natural light than lower floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. Unterseen's main road can have early morning traffic and pedestrian noise from nearby cafés and shops.
Best views
Rooms at the back overlook a quiet courtyard or neighbouring rooftops, offering a calm, uncluttered view. Front-facing rooms look onto Unterseen's historic street but with more noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest set-back from street level. No lift means less foot traffic up here.
🔊 Noise notes
This is a small hotel on a through street in Unterseen. Morning delivery trucks to nearby shops, café chatter, and pedestrian traffic are the main noise sources. No lift means less internal noise from machinery but stairs can amplify footsteps.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room at the back when booking – worth requesting even if it's smaller. 2) If you're driving, check in advance if the hotel has parking or if you need to use public car parks in Unterseen (on-street is limited).
- 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 Einrichtungen — Post Hardermannli
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed adequate for browsing/email (approx 10 Mbps); no login required.
No lift; the property is a traditional 2-storey building with stairs only.
No digital newsstand; physical newspapers (Berner Zeitung) available at breakfast. The building dates from 1908, with original wooden staircase and ceiling beams in the breakfast room.
Check-in from 14:00 to 21:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 with CHF 20 fee (subject to availability).
Free luggage storage for day of arrival and departure, behind reception desk.
No step-free access; entrance has 2 steps (no ramp). Ground-floor room available but doorway width may be tight for wheelchairs.
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Stadthaus' (450m walk) costs CHF 8 per night (18:00–08:00) or CHF 1 per hour daytime. No EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: CHF 2.50 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit; a CHF 50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Unterseen (356 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: BewegungPlus (665 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: EMK Interlaken (682 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Schlosskirche (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Kursaalgarten — 663 m · ~8 min walk
Brünig Dampfbahn BDB — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Schlosskeller — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Spielplatz Auf dem Graben — 391 m · ~5 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Postfinance — 229 m · ~3 min walk
Grosse Apotheke Dr. Bichsel — 280 m · ~4 min walk
City Shop — 42 m · ~1 min walk
Interlaken West, Bahnhof — 415 m · ~5 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use ATMs (PostFinance or UBS) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or train station, which charge high fees.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard accepted almost everywhere; Amex less common; mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) widely supported.
Service is included in bills, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% in cash for good service is appreciated; no tipping for taxis or hotel porters expected.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery kiosk — about CHF 3.50–4.50.
A sandwich or salad from a Coop or Migros takeaway counter — roughly CHF 8–12.
A main course in a modest restaurant (e.g., rösti or pasta) — around CHF 20–28.
No street food scene; cheapest eat-in meal is at a supermarket self-service restaurant or a döner kebab shop (about CHF 10–14).
Coop and Migros are the two main budget chains in Unterseen.
No high-street fashion in Unterseen itself; head to Interlaken (5-min walk) for chains like H&M and C&A.
The cheapest way around is walking; for longer trips, a day ticket on the local bus network (Stadtbus Interlaken) costs about CHF 5–6.
Buy groceries at Coop or Migros rather than eating out every meal. Fill a reusable water bottle at public taps (water is safe and free). Buy a Swiss Travel Pass if doing multiple days of train/bus travel.
Gut zu wissen — Unterseen
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Emergency Contacts
UnterseenFor general emergencies or mountain rescue, call 112 (European emergency number). The nearest hospital with emergency services is Spital Interlaken (Weissenaustrasse 25, 3800 Interlaken, tel +41 33 826 77 77). For non-urgent medical advice, call 141.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Unterseen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Post Hardermannli
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Postfinance — 229 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Grosse Apotheke Dr. Bichsel — 280 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Bern Airport (BRN) station → Interlaken Ost, then 5-min bus to Unterseen
💡 Buy a supersaver ticket via SBB app for half price; change at Bern Hbf to Interlaken Ost – direct boat connections also run May–Oct for same fare.
Interlaken Ost (Bahnhof Ost) → Unterseen, Post Hardermannli stop
💡 Alight at ‘Unterseen, Post’ stop – it’s 50 meters from hotel door. Avoid peak hours 07:30–08:30 if you have luggage, as bus can fill with commuters.
Interlaken West station → Unterseen, Post Hardermannli stop
💡 Buy tickets from driver with cash (exact change); this runs only Fri/Sat – use taxi for late weeknights. Check timetable via SBB app day-of.
Bern Airport (BRN) → Post Hardermannli, Unterseen
💡 Pre-book via PostAuto or local firm for fixed rates; BRN airport is small, so taxis wait directly outside arrivals.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Post Hardermannli?
Request a room on the second floor facing the rear courtyard. These rooms are above street level, quieter, and have more natural light than lower floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Post Hardermannli?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. Unterseen's main road can have early morning traffic and pedestrian noise from nearby cafés and shops.
Is Post Hardermannli noisy?
This is a small hotel on a through street in Unterseen. Morning delivery trucks to nearby shops, café chatter, and pedestrian traffic are the main noise sources. No lift means less internal noise from machinery but stairs can amplify footsteps.
Which rooms have the best views at Post Hardermannli?
Rooms at the back overlook a quiet courtyard or neighbouring rooftops, offering a calm, uncluttered view. Front-facing rooms look onto Unterseen's historic street but with more noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Post Hardermannli?
1) Ask for a room at the back when booking – worth requesting even if it's smaller. 2) If you're driving, check in advance if the hotel has parking or if you need to use public car parks in Unterseen (on-street is limited).
What time is check-in at Post Hardermannli?
Check-in at Post Hardermannli is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Post Hardermannli have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed adequate for browsing/email (approx 10 Mbps); no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Post Hardermannli?
CHF 2.50 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Post Hardermannli?
A sandwich or salad from a Coop or Migros takeaway counter — roughly CHF 8–12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Post Hardermannli?
The cheapest way around is walking; for longer trips, a day ticket on the local bus network (Stadtbus Interlaken) costs about CHF 5–6.
When is the best time to visit Unterseen?
June, July, August – warm weather (20–25°C), long daylight hours, and all mountain trails open. Crowds are heavy but manageable if you book early.
Top-Attraktionen in Unterseen
💡 Start at the Schiffländte pier and head east for the best mountain panorama. Bring binoculars — herons and kingfishers are common in summer.
💡 Check the carved wooden pulpit from 1597. The carillon rings at 11am and 5pm — best heard from the churchyard bench.
💡 Climb at sunset for unobstructed light over the Alps to the south. The tower door is sometimes locked — ask at the tourist office for the key if closed.
💡 Late April to early May, wild garlic carpets the forest floor. Take a bag — locals forage for pesto-making. No entry fee, but parking costs 5 CHF.
💡 Walk down Obere Gasse early morning to catch sunlight hitting the timber-framed facades. No crowds until 10am.