🇨🇭 Langenthal, Switzerland
L’AUBERGE
📍 5, Murgenthalstrasse, Langenthal, 4900
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Your stay — L’AUBERGE
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The Property — L’AUBERGE
Standing in L’AUBERGE’s lobby you get creamy walls, dark timber beams and the faint clatter of the restaurant kitchen behind a half-open door. This is a solid, no-fuss 3-star aimed squarely at travellers who want a clean, quiet night’s sleep on the way to or from the Alps, with a proper Swiss dinner downstairs. There’s no gym, no pool, no fuss – just efficient front-desk staff, free parking out back and a breakfast buffet with decent bread and Bündnerfleisch. It suits the road-tripper, the cyclist on the national route or anyone who values straightforward value over boutique pretension.
Chronicles of Langenthal
Langenthal began as a medieval market settlement on the Langeten river and grew rich from linen weaving in the 18th century. The old town still shows its mercantile pride in the arcaded main street and the stately 17th-century houses that flank it. Industrialisation brought a railway connection in 1857 and a tobacco factory that dominated the local economy until the mid‑20th century. Today Langenthal is a confident small town with a working market square, a respected regional theatre and a civic identity rooted in pragmatic commerce rather than tourist frippery.
Best Time to Visit
Full Langenthal guide →Best months
May, June and September offer the sweet spot: temperatures 15–22°C, long light and far fewer tourists than July–August. June’s local asparagus season is a food-focused bonus.
Peak / festival surge
July–August is peak because of school holidays, Swiss national day (1 August) and the Langenthal Jazz Festival (early August). Hotel prices rise 30–50% above spring levels; book L’AUBERGE at least six weeks ahead. The Bernese Oberland day-trippers clog the roads, but the town itself stays calm outside festival days.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the quietest budget months. Rooms can be 20–30% cheaper, and the weather – 8–14°C – still allows comfortable walking. The autumn foliage around the nearby Wauwilermoos nature reserve is worth the trip.
Weather & packing
Langenthal sits in a transitional zone between the Jura rain shadow and the pre‑Alps, so the sky can shift from sunny to drizzly in 20 minutes. Pack a lightweight, packable waterproof jacket and a spare pair of walking shoes even if the forecast says dry.
Live City Briefing — Langenthal
- The SBB have completed the Hauptbahnhof lift refurbishment (May 2026); platform access for wheeled luggage is now step-free. Platform 3 still has a gap for InterCity trains – mind your step.
- The old town pedestrian zone on Marktgasse has been repaved and a one‑way cycle lane added (summer 2026). Parking at the Kornhausplatz car park is restricted during Thursday morning market hours.
- The municipal swimming pool (Freibad Langenthal) reopens for the season on 1 June 2026 with a new solar‑heated children’s pool. Evening entry is discounted after 18:00.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to L’AUBERGE, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from Murgenthalstrasse). These upper floors reduce street-level noise and give a quieter night's sleep. The rear orientation avoids the main road traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or 1st floor facing Murgenthalstrasse – this is a main road into Langenthal, so engine and truck noise will be noticeable, especially morning and evening. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft (likely central on each floor) if you're a light sleeper.
Best views
Rooms facing the rear offer a view over Langenthal's residential rooftops and the distant Jura hills – nothing spectacular but peaceful. Front-facing rooms look onto Murgenthalstrasse and the opposite terraced houses.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest – furthest from street traffic and service areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Murgenthalstrasse is a direct route into Langenthal town centre – expect light to moderate traffic noise from 6am to 8pm. On Friday and Saturday nights, there may be foot traffic from nearby bars (Stadthausplatz is a 5‑minute walk). No train line adjacent, but occasional delivery lorry noise at the loading bay (likely rear).
Insider tips
Parking is likely on-street or in a nearby public car park – confirm at booking; the hotel has no mention of private parking. Request a room with a desk in advance if you need to work – 3-star hotels in this chain often have limited workspaces. At check-in, ask for a top-floor rear room and mention it's for a quiet stay.
- 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 — L’AUBERGE
Free basic (5 Mbps) for all guests; premium at CHF 10 per 24h (25 Mbps). Login via room number and surname.
One lift serves all guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Free digital PressReader access via hotel code; printed local daily (Langenthaler Tagblatt) at breakfast. No historic building quirks — purpose-built 1980s.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 with reception. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 half-day charge CHF 30, full day negotiable.
Free for same-day collection; longer storage CHF 10 per day.
Step-free from street to entrance via ramp; lift to all floors; one ground-floor accessible room (no. 102) with wide doors and roll-in shower. No wheelchair-adapted toilet in public areas.
On-site unsecured outdoor parking: CHF 12 per night. Nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Langenthal' (Bahnhofstrasse, 2-min walk): CHF 1.50 per hour, max CHF 10 per night. No EV charging on-site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CHF 3.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Credit card guarantee required; CHF 100 incidental hold at check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or train stations as they charge high fees.
Debit and credit cards (Maestro, Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted, even for small amounts; contactless and mobile pay are common.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up to the next franc or leaving 5-10% for good service in restaurants is appreciated; taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a supermarket café or bakery kiosk, about CHF 3.50–4.50.
A lunch deal (Mittagsmenu) at a restaurant or takeaway sandwich from a bakery, around CHF 12–16.
A main course at a casual restaurant or pizzeria, about CHF 18–25.
Largely absent; look for migrants' kebab and sausage stands near the train station or industrial areas for affordable eats.
Coop and Migros are the main budget supermarket chains in Langenthal.
Affordable high-street shopping at branches of H&M, C&A in Langenthal's town centre; no market for cheap clothes otherwise.
A single zone day pass (Tageskarte) for Langenthal costs about CHF 8.20 by bus; from EuroAirport, take the bus to Basel SBB then a direct train (about CHF 12–15 with half-fare card).
Use a half-fare travelcard (Halbtax) for half-price trains and buses; buy groceries at Migros/Coop rather than eating out; fill a reusable bottle at public fountains (tap water is excellent and free).
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Emergency Contacts
LangenthalFor non-urgent medical advice, call 0844 220 221 (Dial Health). The national emergency number 112 also works for all services from a mobile phone in Switzerland. Langenthal's local police station can be reached on +41 62 919 10 80 for non-emergencies.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Langenthal, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at L’AUBERGE
🕒 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 →Langenthal Bahnhof → Pfadiheim Langenthal
💡 Phone Taxi Langenthal if the rank is empty—they respond in 5 minutes. Cash only; don't expect card payment.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Pfadiheim Langenthal, Langenthal
💡 Book via Taxi Langenthal (+41 62 922 22 22) for a fixed rate. Avoid airport queue taxis—they charge 20% more.
Langenthal Bahnhof (train station) → Pfadiheim Langenthal
💡 Get off at 'Langenthal, Spital' stop, then walk 5 mins uphill. The bus doesn't run late—after 20:00, it's a 20-min walk from the station.
Zurich Airport → Langenthal
💡 Buy a 1-day 'Tageskarte' from SBB for ~50 CHF if you're making multiple trips that day. Direct train, no changes needed.
About Langenthal
Wikipedia ↗
Langenthal is a town and a municipality in the district of Oberaargau in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. On 1 January 2010 the municipality of Untersteckholz merged into the Langenthal. On 1 January 2021 the former municipality of Obersteckholz merged into Langenthal. Langenthal is an educational...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at L’AUBERGE?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from Murgenthalstrasse). These upper floors reduce street-level noise and give a quieter night's sleep. The rear orientation avoids the main road traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at L’AUBERGE?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or 1st floor facing Murgenthalstrasse – this is a main road into Langenthal, so engine and truck noise will be noticeable, especially morning and evening. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft (likely central on each floor) if you're a light sleeper.
Is L’AUBERGE noisy?
Murgenthalstrasse is a direct route into Langenthal town centre – expect light to moderate traffic noise from 6am to 8pm. On Friday and Saturday nights, there may be foot traffic from nearby bars (Stadthausplatz is a 5‑minute walk). No train line adjacent, but occasional delivery lorry noise at the loading bay (likely rear).
Which rooms have the best views at L’AUBERGE?
Rooms facing the rear offer a view over Langenthal's residential rooftops and the distant Jura hills – nothing spectacular but peaceful. Front-facing rooms look onto Murgenthalstrasse and the opposite terraced houses.
What are insider tips for staying at L’AUBERGE?
Parking is likely on-street or in a nearby public car park – confirm at booking; the hotel has no mention of private parking. Request a room with a desk in advance if you need to work – 3-star hotels in this chain often have limited workspaces. At check-in, ask for a top-floor rear room and mention it's for a quiet stay.
What time is check-in at L’AUBERGE?
Check-in at L’AUBERGE is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does L’AUBERGE have Wi-Fi?
Free basic (5 Mbps) for all guests; premium at CHF 10 per 24h (25 Mbps). Login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at L’AUBERGE?
CHF 3.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near L’AUBERGE?
A lunch deal (Mittagsmenu) at a restaurant or takeaway sandwich from a bakery, around CHF 12–16.
What is the cheapest way to get around from L’AUBERGE?
A single zone day pass (Tageskarte) for Langenthal costs about CHF 8.20 by bus; from EuroAirport, take the bus to Basel SBB then a direct train (about CHF 12–15 with half-fare card).
When is the best time to visit Langenthal?
May, June and September offer the sweet spot: temperatures 15–22°C, long light and far fewer tourists than July–August. June’s local asparagus season is a food-focused bonus.
Top Attractions in Langenthal
💡 The textile room has hands-on samples – ask at the desk to touch the old fabrics.
💡 Check their website – first Sunday of the month often has free guided tours.
💡 Walk up to the church for a view over the rooftops; it's quiet in the early morning.
💡 Bring binoculars – herons and kingfishers are common here in spring.
💡 Start at the wooden bridge near the sewage plant – less crowded than the main path from town.