🇨🇭 Unterseen, Switzerland
Central Continental
📍 Bahnhofstrasse 35, Interlaken, 3800
Photo: official website
Your stay — Central Continental
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- 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)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Höhematte — 934 m · ~12 min walk
Brünig Dampfbahn BDB — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
Tellspiele — 837 m · ~10 min walk
Spielplatz Auf dem Graben — 904 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 106 m · ~1 min walk
Bahnhof Apotheke — 202 m · ~3 min walk
Migrolino — 213 m · ~3 min walk
Interlaken West — 208 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Travellers can exchange currency at banks, post offices, or currency exchange offices in Interlaken town centre. Be aware that airport exchange offices and tourist bureaux often offer poor exchange rates, so it's best to avoid them.
Credit cards and contactless payments are widely accepted in Unterseen and Interlaken, with most businesses accepting Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro. Mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also common.
Tipping in Switzerland is generally not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants and bars is considered polite. For taxi drivers and hotel staff, rounding up the fare or leaving 5-10 CHF is sufficient.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cheap coffee can be found for around 4-5 CHF at a local café or bakery.
A budget-friendly lunch option can be a sandwich or salad from a local bakery or supermarket, costing around 10-12 CHF.
A affordable dinner option is a meal at a local restaurant, with a main course costing around 20-25 CHF.
The cheapest eating options are often found at the local market or at food stalls at the Interlaken Ost train station.
Local supermarkets like Coop and Migros offer affordable shopping options for groceries.
For affordable high-street shopping, head to the Interlaken town centre or the nearby villages of Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald.
The cheapest way to get around is by buying a 24-hour Interlaken-Oberhasli region public transport ticket for around 28 CHF. From the airport, take bus 143 to Interlaken Ost station, then transfer to the regional bus or train.
Buy a Swiss Travel Pass for free public transport, shop at local markets for fresh produce, and consider cooking your own meals to save money.
Good to know — Unterseen
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$1 ≈ CHF0.81 · CHF
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 Central Continental
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 106 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Bahnhof Apotheke — 202 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Central Continental?
Check-in at Central Continental is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Central Continental?
A budget-friendly lunch option can be a sandwich or salad from a local bakery or supermarket, costing around 10-12 CHF.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Central Continental?
The cheapest way to get around is by buying a 24-hour Interlaken-Oberhasli region public transport ticket for around 28 CHF. From the airport, take bus 143 to Interlaken Ost station, then transfer to the regional bus or train.
Top Attractions 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.