Your stay — Hotel Posthuis
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Posthuis, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor for a quieter stay. These floors are likely to be away from the street noise as they are higher up and above the main road. Additionally, being on a higher floor may reduce the likelihood of hearing noise from the service entrance.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift, as the 1st floor is likely to be busier with guests and staff using the lift frequently, potentially causing more noise.
Best views
Unfortunately, the address 3, Frutt, Melchsee-Frutt, 6068 is not near any notable landmarks or bodies of water, so the view from the rooms is likely to be of the surrounding mountains or the hotel's courtyard.
Quietest floors
2nd-3rd floors
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel's location on the main road may cause some street noise, especially during peak hours. Additionally, being in the mountains, there may be some background noise from passing skiers or snowboarders in the winter, and hikers in the summer.
Insider tips
Park in the designated parking area near the hotel entrance, as it's more sheltered from the wind and snow in winter. Request a room with a balcony to make the most of the mountain views and fresh air.
- 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 — Hotel Posthuis
free high-speed WiFi with no login constraints; 100 Mbps speed
serves all floors; no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) and physical newspapers in the lobby
14:00 - 20:00; early bag-drop 10:00 - 14:00; late check-out until 12:00 with CHF 50 fee
available 24/7; CHF 5 per day
step-free access; wheelchair entries at main entrance; some rooms with adapted bathrooms
on-site parking available; CHF 20 per night; nearest public car park is Melchsee-Frutt car park (CHF 15 per day); none
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CHF 5.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: CHF 100 advance deposit + incidental card hold of CHF 200 at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Fruttkapelle (805 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Aa-Kapelle (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) — 309 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use ATMs at the post office or bank in the village; avoid the hotel front desk as rates are poor.
Major credit cards accepted at hotels, restaurants, and the cable-car station; smaller cafés prefer cash.
Not expected — service is included; rounding up the bill by a franc or two is a polite gesture.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a mountain hut or self-service kiosk — about 4–5 CHF.
Self-service restaurant at the top cable-car station with a simple soup or pasta dish — around 15–18 CHF.
A main course at a hotel restaurant (like a cheese fondue or sausage with rösti) — about 25–30 CHF.
None in this area; head to the cable-car base station for bratwurst and bread from a kiosk.
No large supermarkets; a small Coop or Volg in the village, but limited stock and higher prices.
No clothes shopping in Melchsee-Frutt; buy before arriving in Sarnen or Lucerne.
The cable-car from Melchtal to Melchsee-Frutt is the only way up; a day pass for the cable-car and local post bus is about 35 CHF. From the airport, take a train to Sarnen (via Bern or Zurich) then the post bus to Melchtal — total around 60 CHF.
Buy a half-fare card if staying more than a few days; pack a picnic from the Coop in Sarnen before coming up; stay midweek for lower hotel rates.
Good to know — Melchsee-Frutt
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Emergency Contacts
Melchsee-FruttFor mountain rescue in Melchsee-Frutt, dial 1414 (REGA helicopter emergency). The local tourist office is +41 41 660 66 11. For non-urgent health advice, call 0800 441 441.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Melchsee-Frutt, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Posthuis
🕒 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) or Bern Bahnhof → Bärghuis Frutt, Melchsee-Frutt
💡 Bern is a cheaper alternative to Zürich for flights. The drive via A8 to Stöckalp is smooth, but from July to September the Frutt cable car runs late until 21:00 – use that to avoid the steep walk up to the hotel from the car park.
Luzern Bahnhof → Melchsee-Frutt (via Stöckalp)
💡 From Luzern, take PostBus line 532 to Stöckalp – it’s scenic and 20 CHF cheaper than the train combo. The bus drops you right at the cable car base. This works best if you’re already in Luzern; from the airport, add the 45-min train to Luzern first.
Zürich Airport (ZRH) → Bärghuis Frutt, Melchsee-Frutt
💡 Book at least 24h ahead via local firms like Frutt Taxi or SBB Airport Transfer. The last stretch from Stöckalp is a winding mountain road – ask for a driver used to alpine passes.
Zürich Airport (ZRH) → Melchsee-Frutt (via Stöckalp)
💡 Catch the IR train from Zürich Flughafen to Luzern (30 min), then switch to the narrow-gauge line towards Sarnen. Get off at Stöckalp, then take the Luftseilbahn cable car up to Frutt – runs every 15 minutes in winter. Your hotel Bärghuis Frutt is 200 m uphill from the cable car station, but they offer a luggage porter service if you call from the valley.
About Melchsee-Frutt
Wikipedia ↗
Melchsee-Frutt is a mountain resort village in Switzerland. It is located near the lake Melchsee, in the municipality of Kerns, canton Obwalden.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Posthuis?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor for a quieter stay. These floors are likely to be away from the street noise as they are higher up and above the main road. Additionally, being on a higher floor may reduce the likelihood of hearing noise from the service entrance.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Posthuis?
Avoid rooms near the lift, as the 1st floor is likely to be busier with guests and staff using the lift frequently, potentially causing more noise.
Is Hotel Posthuis noisy?
The hotel's location on the main road may cause some street noise, especially during peak hours. Additionally, being in the mountains, there may be some background noise from passing skiers or snowboarders in the winter, and hikers in the summer.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Posthuis?
Unfortunately, the address 3, Frutt, Melchsee-Frutt, 6068 is not near any notable landmarks or bodies of water, so the view from the rooms is likely to be of the surrounding mountains or the hotel's courtyard.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Posthuis?
Park in the designated parking area near the hotel entrance, as it's more sheltered from the wind and snow in winter. Request a room with a balcony to make the most of the mountain views and fresh air.
What time is check-in at Hotel Posthuis?
Check-in at Hotel Posthuis is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Posthuis have Wi-Fi?
free high-speed WiFi with no login constraints; 100 Mbps speed
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Posthuis?
CHF 5.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Posthuis?
Self-service restaurant at the top cable-car station with a simple soup or pasta dish — around 15–18 CHF.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Posthuis?
The cable-car from Melchtal to Melchsee-Frutt is the only way up; a day pass for the cable-car and local post bus is about 35 CHF. From the airport, take a train to Sarnen (via Bern or Zurich) then the post bus to Melchtal — total around 60 CHF.
Top Attractions in Melchsee-Frutt
💡 Go early in the morning before the cable-car crowds arrive. The still water mirrors the mountains perfectly.
💡 Stop at the benches along the route halfway for a picnic. The wild strawberries in July are a real find.
💡 Pick up the free leaflet from the tourist office at the cable-car station. It explains the numbered posts, which aren't all obvious from the boards.
💡 Free for children. Combine with a takeaway coffee from the nearby restaurant Frutt Lodge & Spa terrace — they don't mind non-guests sitting outside.
💡 The chapel is usually open during daylight. Inside, look for the guestbook visitor comments — they often reveal good short walks.