🇨🇭 Interlaken, Switzerland

Alphorn

📍 Rothornstrasse 29a, Interlaken, 3800

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A propriedade — Alphorn

The Hotel Alphorn is a straightforward 3-star timber-clad chalet on the edge of Interlaken's west end, a five-minute walk from the West Bahnhof. The lobby smells of fresh wood and old polish; the vibe is no-nonsense Alpine comfort aimed at budget-conscious hikers and train travellers who want a clean bed and a proper breakfast. Its USP is location and price: you're a few steps from the Jungfrau Railway and the main drag, but you avoid the higher rates of the central hotels.

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Crónicas de Interlaken

Interlaken sits on a narrow strip of land between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, a flat terrace that was a medieval Augustinian monastery before tourism took hold in the early 19th century. The arrival of the Swiss railways in the 1870s transformed it from a quiet farming village into a gateway for British mountaineers heading to the Jungfrau. Today, its elegant Belle Époque hotels and casino face off against souvenir shops and watch boutiques, making for a strange but workable mix of Victorian polish and tourist-market hustle. The city's identity remains stubbornly tied to its role as the launchpad for Jungfraujoch and the surrounding peaks, a role it plays with efficient Swiss pragmatism.

Melhor época para visitar

Guia completo de Interlaken →

Melhores meses

July and August deliver the most reliable weather for hiking and lake trips, with long daylight hours and temperatures in the low 20s. September is a close second: still warm, fewer crowds, and the larch forests start to turn gold.

Peak / Festival Surge

July and August are absolute peak. The school holidays across Europe flood the region, and hotel prices double or triple from shoulder-season rates. Interlaken's two main events are the Greenfield Festival early in June and the Jungfrau Music Festival in August/September, but summer itself is the main driver.

Orçamento da temporada

May and September are the best budget shoulder months. June can still be reasonable before the July rush. In May, some mountain lifts are still closed for spring maintenance, but you get lower prices and green valleys with snow on the peaks.

Tempo e embalagem

Interlaken sits in a rain shadow but can still get sudden downpours from the Alps, even in July. Pack a waterproof shell and layers; leave the umbrella behind, as the wind off the lakes makes them useless.

Livro City Briefing — Interlaken

  • The Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen railway line has completed its track renewal project; expect regular service but occasional weekend closures for final testing through July 2026.
  • A new direct bus service from Interlaken West to Grindelwald Terminal launched in June 2026, cutting travel time to 35 minutes for the Eiger Express cable car.
  • The Höheweg promenade is undergoing partial pedestrianisation from June to September 2026, with new pop-up food stalls and bike rental stations along the central section.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Alphorn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear (east side) away from Rothornstrasse. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise and offer a quieter outlook towards the surrounding green slopes.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on the ground floor directly facing Rothornstrasse — expect street noise from passing cars and pedestrians. Also skip any room near the lift shaft on any floor, as it can be noisy with guest traffic.

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Best views

Rooms at the front (west side, facing Rothornstrasse) get views of the street and some mountain glimpses in the distance. Rear-facing rooms (east) overlook gardens or neighbouring rooftops — less dramatic but much calmer.

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Quietest floors

Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest. The hotel has a lift but no specific floor count verified; typical 3-star buildings here are 3-4 storeys, so top-floor rooms also benefit from less overhead noise.

🔊 Noise notes

Rothornstrasse is a main road through Interlaken, so expect low to moderate traffic noise from 7am to 9pm. The hotel doesn't have a bar or nightclub, but the lift and corridor footfall are the main indoor noise sources.

Insider tips

1. Check-in early if possible — the front desk can often allocate a rear-facing room if available, especially midweek. 2. Parking is limited in this area; ask about on-site spaces when booking, as there's no street parking after 6pm without a permit.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Instalações do hotel — Alphorn

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Wi-Fi

Free fibre WiFi throughout, no login required. Speed is around 50 Mbps down; enough for streaming. No paid upgrade.

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Lift / Elevator

The property has a single lift that serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.

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Media & Newspapers

Digital newspapers are not offered. A few Swiss newspapers (e.g., Blick) are available in the breakfast area each morning.

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Check-in / Check-out

Standard check-in 15:00–22:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00; late check-out (until 12:00) costs CHF 25. Earlier or later must be arranged with reception.

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Baggage Storage

Free storage behind the front desk, available from check-out until 18:00.

Accessibility

There is one step at the main entrance – staff will lay a portable ramp on request. The lift is large enough for a standard wheelchair. No adapted guestrooms.

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Parking

No on-site parking. The nearest public car park is the Interlaken Ost railway station car park (5-minute walk), CHF 20 per 24 hours. No EV charging on-site.

Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos

City / tourist tax: CHF 2.50 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax).

Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a hold of CHF 100 per room for incidentals is taken at check-in.

Faith & Dietary nas proximidades

  • Church: EMK Interlaken (473 m · ~6 min walk)
  • Church: BewegungPlus (481 m · ~6 min walk)
  • Church: Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Unterseen (922 m · ~12 min walk)
  • Church: Jehovas Zeugen (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)

Estilo de vida e recreação local

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Walking & Running

Höhematte — 934 m · ~12 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Brünig Dampfbahn BDB — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Tellspiele — 837 m · ~10 min walk

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Kids & Family

Spielplatz Auf dem Graben — 904 m · ~11 min walk

5 minutos de rádio essencial

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 106 m · ~1 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Bahnhof Apotheke — 202 m · ~3 min walk

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Convenience Store

Migrolino — 213 m · ~3 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Interlaken West — 208 m · ~3 min walk

Dinheiro e moeda

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Local currency

Swiss Franc, CHF

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs for the best rate; avoid currency exchange desks at stations or tourist offices, which charge high commissions.

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Cards & contactless

Visa and Mastercard accepted almost everywhere; contactless and Apple/Google Pay are standard. Smaller shops and mountain huts may only take cash.

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Tipping etiquette

Not expected; service is included. For good service, round up the bill or leave 5–10% in cash.

Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento

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Cheap coffee

Filter coffee or espresso at a café kiosk: ~4 CHF.

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Best-value lunch

Pizza slice or sandwich from a bakery or kebap shop: 10–15 CHF.

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Affordable dinner

Simple pasta or rösti main in an unpretentious restaurant: 20–25 CHF.

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Street food & cheap eats

Kebab shops, bakery chains, and Asian takeaway spots near the West and Ost train stations offer filling meals under 15 CHF.

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Budget groceries

Coop and Migros are the main budget chains — small branches in town, larger ones in the shopping centres outside the centre.

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Affordable clothes

Major chain stores like H&M and Migros clothing lines along Höheweg and in the Jungfrau Centre mall.

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Cheapest way around

Day pass for Interlaken’s local bus network: 7 CHF (buses within town are free with guest card from many hotels). From Zurich Airport, take the direct train (the cheapest is a Supersaver ticket from SBB; book ahead).

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Money-saving tips

Eat lunch specials (Mittagsmenü) rather than dinner. Buy groceries at Migros or Coop for picnic supplies. Walk or rent a bike instead of taking taxis or cable cars for short trips.

É bom saber — Interlaken

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Plugs & power

Type C/J · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ CHF0.81 · CHF

Emergency Contacts

Interlaken
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Police
117
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Ambulance / Medical
144
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Fire Department
118

For non-urgent medical help, call the REGA helicopter rescue hotline at 1414 (free within Switzerland). The main hospital in Interlaken is Spital Interlaken, Weissenaustrasse 25, +33 826 26 26.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Bären Grill-Stübli Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Laterne Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Bamboo asian
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Hooters burger
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Hirschen Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Strämi Beizli Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Pure8 Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Restaurant 3a Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Interlaken, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Alphorn

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 106 m · ~1 min walkpharmacy · Bahnhof Apotheke — 202 m · ~3 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

Vindo ao redor

Find train tickets →
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Interlaken–Harder Kulm Funicular €17

Interlaken Ost Station → Harder Kulm viewpoint

10 min · Every 30 minutes · 08:30–17:30 (seasonal)

💡 Go at 08:30 to beat crowds – the first car is often empty. Your Swiss Travel Pass gives a 50% discount. The funicular runs May–October only.

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PostAuto Bus 103 €2.50

Interlaken West Station → Höheweg, near Hotel Splendid

8 min · Every 10 minutes · 06:00–23:00

💡 Buy a 24-hour local pass (€8) from the station kiosk – covers all buses and trams in town. The Splendid is a 3-min walk from the stop.

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Airport Transfer Service €320

Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Hotel Splendid, Interlaken

110 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Pre-book with a fixed-rate company like AirportTaxiSwiss to avoid surge pricing. Ask for a minivan if you have skis or bags.

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Bern–Interlaken Express €45

Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Interlaken West Station

125 min · Every 30 minutes · 05:00–23:30

💡 Book a 1st-class Supersaver ticket online for €25–30 if you travel off-peak. Sit on the left side for lake views.

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Perguntas frequentes

What are the best rooms at Alphorn?

Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear (east side) away from Rothornstrasse. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise and offer a quieter outlook towards the surrounding green slopes.

Which rooms should I avoid at Alphorn?

Avoid rooms on the ground floor directly facing Rothornstrasse — expect street noise from passing cars and pedestrians. Also skip any room near the lift shaft on any floor, as it can be noisy with guest traffic.

Is Alphorn noisy?

Rothornstrasse is a main road through Interlaken, so expect low to moderate traffic noise from 7am to 9pm. The hotel doesn't have a bar or nightclub, but the lift and corridor footfall are the main indoor noise sources.

Which rooms have the best views at Alphorn?

Rooms at the front (west side, facing Rothornstrasse) get views of the street and some mountain glimpses in the distance. Rear-facing rooms (east) overlook gardens or neighbouring rooftops — less dramatic but much calmer.

What are insider tips for staying at Alphorn?

1. Check-in early if possible — the front desk can often allocate a rear-facing room if available, especially midweek. 2. Parking is limited in this area; ask about on-site spaces when booking, as there's no street parking after 6pm without a permit.

What time is check-in at Alphorn?

Check-in at Alphorn is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Alphorn have Wi-Fi?

Free fibre WiFi throughout, no login required. Speed is around 50 Mbps down; enough for streaming. No paid upgrade.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Alphorn?

CHF 2.50 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax).

Where can I eat cheaply near Alphorn?

Pizza slice or sandwich from a bakery or kebap shop: 10–15 CHF.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Alphorn?

Day pass for Interlaken’s local bus network: 7 CHF (buses within town are free with guest card from many hotels). From Zurich Airport, take the direct train (the cheapest is a Supersaver ticket from SBB; book ahead).

When is the best time to visit Interlaken?

July and August deliver the most reliable weather for hiking and lake trips, with long daylight hours and temperatures in the low 20s. September is a close second: still warm, fewer crowds, and the larch forests start to turn gold.

Principais atrações em Interlaken

Schlosskirche Interlaken Free

💡 Free organ recitals happen most Wednesday evenings at 19:30 in summer — check the noticeboard outside for exact dates.

Unterseen Old Town Free

💡 Cross the footbridge from Interlaken West station — the quietest time is early morning before the tour groups arrive.

Höheweg Promenade Free

💡 Walk it at sunset when the mountains catch the alpenglow — the light changes fast, so go around 20:00 in summer.

Harder Kulm Viewpoint Walk Free

💡 For free entry, walk up instead of taking the funicular — the path starts behind the Interlaken Ost station and is unmarked but used by locals.

Lake Brienz Shore Free

💡 Walk east from the Bönigen harbour — the swimming pier at the end of Seestrasse is free and rarely crowded, even in July.

ℹ️ Aviso de dados: A informação é obtida a partir de dados públicos, análises de IA e fontes da Internet. Detalhes, incluindo configurações de quartos, preços, horários de funcionamento e listas de eventos, podem ser imprecisos ou desatualizados.
How we built this briefing
  • Room intel — AI synthesis of verified guest reviews (Google Place Details)
  • Ratings — Google guest score, sourced live via Google Places API
  • Address, phone, coordinates — OpenStreetMap + hotel's official website
  • Weather — Open-Meteo 14-day forecast (open-source, no API key)
  • Transport & dining — OpenStreetMap Overpass API + AI editorial
  • Facilities dossier — AI analysis of public hotel data, updated on each visit

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