Alpenkräuter Hotel Bären

Friendly staff and very comfortable hotel, delicious breakfast. Would highly recommend.

Incredible views and a great location. The included breakfast was incredible, huge selection and the food was delicious. The staff was so friendly and even packed us a lunch to go because we had to leave before breakfast on the last day. Would recommend this place 100%!!!

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The staff is really friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious. Location is perfect.

I would prefer if room would have ar least small fridge, there were no in ours.

We stayed 5 nights in July and enjoyed the hotel again as much as we had on our previous visits despite the major renovation/addition work being done (to be finished in the spring of 2027). The updated balcony room was really lovely (we especially enjoyed the clever lighting), and Theresa was very welcoming as always. The hotel restaurant continues to serve above average fare, much of which was quite good, and the service was excellent. Our one criticism is that the rather new emphasis on herbs (kräuter) is a bit extreme -- from, for example, a homemade ice cream that tastes like meadow grass to homemade breakfast jams that just don't quite satisfy. The chef from 4 summers ago is remembered as superior, but if alpine herbs are your thing, this is the place to dine!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you are visiting Wengen, look no further than Alpenkräuter Hotel Bären. From the moment we arrived, the hosts made us feel completely at home. The family-run hotel sits in a quiet corner of the village, offering stunning, uninterrupted views of the Jungfrau mountain. The rooms are timeless, spotlessly clean, and uniquely crafted with warm wood furniture. Booking a room with a balcony is an absolute must to watch the mountains glow at sunset.The true crowning jewel of this property is the Alpenkräuter Restaurant Bären. The kitchen operates entirely under the strict “Fait Maison” certification, meaning everything is made 100% from scratch on-site using raw ingredients. Their commitment to fresh, homemade produce is extraordinary. They harvest fresh flowers, wild mushrooms, and alpine herbs directly from their own garden and the surrounding Wengen forests. They even ferment their own kombucha, preserve seasonal berries, and brew incredible homemade after-dinner liqueurs.The kitchen is led by the incredibly talented Chef Niels (who also acts as a heartwarming co-host). His innovative food refining, meticulous plating, and flavor pairings are absolutely worthy of a Michelin star. From the incredible sourdough amuse-bouche to the vibrant, herb-infused mains, every dish feels like a work of art.For a fantastic value, choose the half-board option. It allows you to select a daily rotating, homemade three-course menu straight from their stellar à la carte options. Combined with a breakfast spread packed with local alpine cheeses, this is a world-class gastronomic retreat disguised as a cozy mountain inn.

My husband and I loved nearly everything about our stay at Alpenkrauter! We had a room with a balcony, which I would highly recommend. The view is stunning. The bathroom and room were nicely sized. The attached restaurant is incredible and it was so nice to simply walk down the stairs for dinner after a day of hiking in the area. I was very concerned about the lack of air conditioning, but it was cool at night and leaving the window open did the trick. Minimal bugs came in. I would highly recommend a stay here.

My only gripe is the construction that was going on during our stay. It did take away from the view and ambiance a bit, but is a necessary evil to improve the property. Fortunately, the crew wasn’t working on the weekends so 2 of our 3 mornings were quiet.

早餐很丰富，店员的态度亲切乐于帮助人

Beautiful view out the side of the windows. Very good breakfast included, and the good restaurant in the hotel very friendly stuff very helpful. Will definitely come back if we visit Wengen again.

The staff was so nice and welcoming, it made our stay much more pleasant.

Really helpful friendly responsive staff 10/10

Beautiful view from our bedroom window

Included breakfast was top notch! Efficient, clean rooms.

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Great views, great location. Amazing breakfast and wonderful, friendly staff.

No issues at all. Near perfect stay.

What is great: location, value for money, the hotel and rooms are clean, comfortable, cozy, updated, and some of them have a super view! Breakfast/coffee is great!

What was not great: Construction but that was temporary and the breakfast lady/waitress-moody, annoyed to be bothered

Fantastisk personal som tog så väl hand om oss - vi kände oss så välkomna och omhändertagna. Vi fick jättebra tips på saker att göra. Restaurangen och maten var underbar! När vi var där pågick renovering men det kommer att bli väldigt bra med nya takterrassen och rummen med sauna. Vi kommer absolut att bo där nästa gång vi kommer till Wengen.

My favorite part of the hotel was the incredible breakfast spread that was included with stay. This was a surprise to us and one that made every morning something to look forward to. Rooms and staff were great. Our room was a clean, efficient room that served our needs very well with an amazing view. I will stay here again if I get the chance to return.

Lovely staff, clean facilities and good breakfast

We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Baren. The hotel room and view from the balcony are exactly as in the photo - although the view is even more spectacular! All staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful which made our stay that bit more special. It is evident that it is a family run hotel. We chose the half board option so enjoyed the food in the restaurant (although a 3 course meal every night is a lot of food!). We would definitely stay again if we are able to return to Switzerland and would highly recommend.

We were lucky that our stay was over the weekend as there is heavy construction underway and hammers start early. Room and view was fantastic, clean and easy to get to.

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Absolutely wonderful! Loved everything about our rooms, the location, the views, the staff, the food, everything was amazing!

Todo perfecto, las vistas desde la habitación con balcón son increíbles. El desayuno súper , los trabajadores están pendientes en todo momento

sehr freundliches und gut gelauntes Personal, zu empfehlen ist auch das Restaurant

Очень отзывчивый персонал, великолепное расположение. В отеле тихо, чисто, очень вкусный завтрак.

К сожалению, вода в сливе в душе проходила очень медленно.

It was a real pleasure to stay at the Alpenkrauter-Baren. The room is spacious, clean, luminous and I had a great view on the mountains. The staff is welcoming and helpful and provide a truly friendly service. Excellent price/quality ratio. We stayed there on a half board base. Food is creative and excellent and even half board have a large choice (with reasonable price additions for a few specific choices). Thank you to the hotel family leadership and the whole team.

The Baren Hotel is the most wonderful experience one can have while on holiday. The staff treats their guests like family. You will have the best food, service, and views in the Swiss Alps. I highly suggest staying at the Baren if you are planning a trip to Wengen.

Lovely hotel. Friendly staff, well prepared rooms and very helpful. Great for a relaxing stay in beautiful Wengen. Food is creative and at a good price.

Sehr freundliches Personal und gutes Frühstück mit riesiger Auswahl an frischen Broten. Gediegenes und sehr gutes Abendessen.

Excellent breakfast, room was very comfortable, gorgeous view. We had dinner in the hotel one night and it was excellent. Short walk to the hotel but there is a hill. We will definitely be back!

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My husband and I were so very fortunate to have our wedding in Wengen (we are from the US). Wengen is our favorite place! The Baren hotel hosted our reception dinner (for 20 people) and they completely exceeded our expectations. Planning a wedding in a different country can certainly be overwhelming, but Nicole helped ease every worry of mine. She walked through every step with us via email and videocall. She made the vision I had come to life! Everything was perfect and so beautiful! We are so thankful for the team at the Baren Hotel, they did not miss any detail with our dream wedding and the service was exceptional. We look forward to our next visit, cheers!

Geräumige Zimmer, sehr gutes Frühstück (glutenfreie Optionen), super Restaurant, freundliches Personal

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Spacious and warm

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Lovely stay at the Alpenkrauter, pleasant staff, spacious and clean room. Paid extra for the Alpine view balcony room and was worth it. Would definitely stay here again.

Charming hotel in a beautiful location.

Hotel location beautiful, excellent breakfasts

Any hotel you walk in the person at the reception is the one who can make or break the joy of the stay ..and Daria was fabulous. Very sweet person . So were the rest of the staff Breakfast was good and hospitality great . I was regretting not having planned to stay here more than 2 nights that we did .

The location and Mountain Views were amazing! The room had great amenities, phone charging plug-in’s, blankets etc. The breakfast was phenomenal! The best selection and great cappuccinos! Would highly recommend!

Perfect

Our room was very clean and the view from our balcony was amazing, breakfast was also incredible lots of fresh food and friendly staff

Another great stay at the Baren Hotel! Each time we visit Wengen we have only stayed here. The room was very clean and had a great view of the mountains. The breakfast had a great selection of items to choose from and the service excellent. Questions we had were completely answered by whoever was at the front desk. We love this area of Switzerland and will try our best to get back again!

Everything about our stay was wonderful. Our balcony room was very nice and the view we had was awesome. Breakfast each morning was very good and we made a wise decision to go with the half-board, because the four dinners we had were outstanding. With all of that said, the quality of the staff at the hotel perhaps exceeded even the exceptional room and restaurant. Everyone we encountered over our stay was professional, kind, helpful, and friendly. We almost felt like family by the time we checked out; it has my highest recommendation.

This hotel was above and beyond our expectations, it was clean, spacious, and the balcony had a beautiful view of the mountains. The staff was so friendly and nice, we were so impressed about everything. I would Definitely stay here again

The hotel is downhill from the train station so you have the uphill to return. Most anywhere you stay in Wengen will have a hill involved. I really appreciated the hotel staff and the owner. They were very attentive and friendly. I had a lovely room with a balcony. All in all, I really enjoyed staying here especially having the best restaurant in Wengen right there. My breakfasts and dinners were delicious. Even if you aren't staying here, please consider eating at the restaurant. The chef has a garden beside the hotel where he utilizes what he grows into his dishes.

If you are tall, be aware that some rooms may have a slanted ceiling at the bed and if you aren't careful you can bump your head. I'm short so it was never an issue for me. Also, my bathroom shower was tight. These are things to consider if you are tall and a little bigger. I would not let that stop me from staying here if you make clear that you are tall when reserving your room. I bet there are other rooms to accommodate you.

Restaurant is a must try!

We really enjoyed our stay! We booked a family room and it was a perfect set up with two twins beds in two separate rooms. The breakfast was delicious and the staff was friendly and helpful. The best part of our stay was dinner at the hotel; it was truly a first class experience...the food presentation is impressive, and the meal itself was incredible. I enjoyed the curry vegetables with jasmine rice and it was delicious. Overall, we had a wonderful time!

Loved the breakfast and balcony

I found a long black hair under mattress topper other than that it was great. My husband removed it

We stayed for a week with a package that includes lodging, breakfast and dinner, and transport on all of the regional trains and lifts. The latter is important for accessing a large number of hikes of all levels, always surrounded by beautiful scenery. The Baeren is a small family-run hotel in an amazing location. The mountain views from the rooms are stunning, the restaurant is the best in Wengen, and the owners and staff are uniformly friendly and helpful. This was our fourth stay at the Baeren and we will be back again soon.

I've stayed in Wengen a couple times (once at Edelweiss and once at Beausite). Hotel Baren is good but not amazing. We had a family room which was quite large (consists of two adjoining rooms and 2 bathrooms). One of the rooms has a view of the mountains and has a balcony. The other (where we stuck the kids) does not have a view but is totally adequate. The breakfast was good (my kids loved boiling their own eggs with the timer), and we paid for the half-board - the dinners were good. The location is also good - right down the hill from the train station (<10 minute walk). It doesn't get a 5 star from me because the housekeeping needs some work. We left our neck pillow on a shelf and when we left, it was literally covered in black dirt. I actually ended up throwing it out! And when we came, the water canister was only half-full; it was obviously left over from the last guest and not cleaned or refilled. I think the family room is good but next time I might try something else.

This hotel had: INCREDIBLE views, the NICEST staff (I want to give a special shout out to Niels!), a delicious included breakfast with fresh-squeezed OJ, included coffee machine in the room, really it had everything you could ever want in a hotel room and more. I loved it and wish we could have stayed longer.

Great restaurant

A wonderful stay at this hotel. The staff was extremely warm and welcoming. The room was spacious, clean and had an amazing view. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. We had dinner at the restaurant the first night and it was top-notch. I highly recommend this hotel.

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Bathroom and kitchen

I booked through Expedia several months ago and was quoted/charged one price with a 50% deposit, when it came time for the trip I was charged about $200 extra for the second half. At final checkout I was told I owed even more through what I was told was a ‘glitch’ in the system by the front desk staff that in total was close to $400 USD more than what it should have been. I swallowed my pride, as we had a train to catch and this was just a small piece in what was a very expensive trip already, but people should be aware they aren’t honoring prices quoted through Expedia.

" you Americans and your ice" All I asked for was enough ice for the little bucket that was provided in the room for our 1/2 Bottle of French Champagne we brought from Paris to celebrate our 55 anniversary. They knew we had booked their hotel for our celebration, documented in several emails. We booked 6 months in advance for the best room and a celebration dinner in thier restaurant. The girl at reception was having none of that. No amount of begging would get us more than two small water glasses of ice, they couldn't be bothered with chilling our Champagne for us. We were given the worst room in the Hotel, 1st floor at the end, right on the road where the little hotel trucks ran up and down all day escorting their guest back and forth from the train station to various hotels below the Baren. We stayed one night, did not celebrate in the restaurant and left 2 nights early (paid for) These people were the most inhospitable we have encountered on our trips to Europe. They obviously had a problem with Americans. (we are non-political and were not wearing MAGA hats or clothes). We are non-demanding unassuming folks who love people and embrase all walks of life in our travels. Is a bucket of ice to Beg for just too much? Apparently so. So rude. Nasty even. We didn't want to stay where we were not welcome and left for Bern. FYI; this hotels ventalation system was inadequate for the shower so they ask that all guest leave the bathroom door open and open a window to clear out the steam. The towels were thin and thread bare. There is no refrigerator in the room, only one in the hotel where you can buy chilled drinks at a steep premium. No Champagne. Avoid at all cost if you are American, the young heavy-set dark haired girl at reception. Who claimed to be the owner. (daughter?)

Great place to stay with clean rooms and friendly staff!

We had a wonderful experience at the Hotel Baren in Wengen. The staff was so helpful and accommodating. We had the room with the soaking tub and an absolutely beautiful view of the mountains. The room was very clean and comfortable, and the tub was great after a hard hike. Be prepared for a short uphill walk from the hotel to the town, the train, or the gondola. The staff gave us great tips about hikes and more, and the lobby is filled with helpful brochures. We found it very convenient to reserve with half board - it was easy and the food was excellent. We did see the people in the room next door sometimes when we were on the terrace, it is not totally private, but it worked out fine. Overall, we had a great experience staying here!

We were a family of 3 adults staying in the family room. The room was very clean and comfortable and quiet at night. We were able to sleep with the windows open to let in cool air after the warm summer days. Location is close to the Coop, Main Street of Wengen and train and gondola stations albeit the hill is hard work. Luckily they will transport your luggage up the hill when it comes time to leave. We loved the breakfast in the restaurant and whilst we didn’t eat dinner there we did pop in for a drink late one evening. The front desk and restaurant staff were all very friendly and helpful.

It would be great if there was a guest laundry. We were on a month long holiday and regularly needed washing facilities. The 2 washing machines and driers at the public laundromat do not meet the demand of all the tourists in the town so we were having to spend time there late at night or early morning before we started our day and had to hang wet laundry around our room.

Lovely property, comfortable bed, exceptionally clean. An on-site restaurant is a plus with great food . The staff is both helpful and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again when I return.

I liked everything.

The property is great. The staff is excellent. The food is outstanding. If you want a true view of the valley be careful and request a room on on the 2nd or 3rd floor and on the right side of the hotel that faces the valley (looking at the valley).

Service was excellent. Room is very clean. Must try their dinner in their restaurant.

Our week stay at hotel Baren was the highlight of our trip. Everything was perfect and the staff were so kind and friendly. The half board is a must - each dinner we looked forward to after a day of hiking and it always exceeded our expectations. Breakfast delicious also. You can see that the owners and staff take great pride in the menu and drink they offer and it is a perfect place to stay for a family that loves to hike and loves local, healthy and quality food. Thank you so much to all the staff and our food servers for making the stay so special and wonderful.

We loved our stay in the small chalet apartment at Hotel Baren! We had an amazing view of the mountains and could hear the bells on the sheep just down the road… and see the bunnies playing just outside our window by Hotel Edelweiss. The free breakfast was AMAZING and we had dinner there, too - also delicious. The staff was very attentive and helpful. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!

Nice staff , clean rooms, good breakfast

The staff at this hotel were exceptionally warm, welcoming, and helpful. One in our party did not receive her luggage in Zürich and the staff went out of the way to contact the lost luggage department, notify us, contact the station to make sure it would be open when it was delivered, Retrieve our luggage. They were helpful in every respect. Accommodations were lovely. Had a beautiful view from our balcony room. The room was spacious. Gorgeous location very close to the Co-op and the station. A hill to walk up to get to the station, but they bring your luggage to the station for you! We do wish the pillows were a little fluffier

Fantastic location. Convenient to train station and great views!

Our family of 4 stayed 3 nights at the chalet that had a great mountain view as shown in the website. The chalet was spacious with 2 bedrooms (1 with double bed and the other with 2 single beds). Both rooms had a desk. There is one bathroom with a shower (no bath) and a separate toilet. There is also a separate sink to wash your cups and water bottles etc. There is a small fridge with enough space to store fresh fruits, coffee machine and very nice tea bags including herbal teas provided. Although there is no fan there are many windows and the cooler evening mountain air meant the trmperature was quite comfortable at night on one of the 30 degree days that we were there. We did half board with buffet style breakfast and 3 course dinner provided. Both were excellent. Recommend you take up this offer if you have the chance. Its great value and you won't be disappointed. For breakfast there is a variety of homemade breads, jams, butter, cereals and yoghurts. There is bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage, and variety of hams. There is also different kinds of juices. There is also a water bath machine that allows you to boil eggs to your liking e.g. half boiled, soft or hard boiled. The food was plentiful and delicious. Recommend you try the different breads. I especially liked the 'nut bread'. For dinner there is good variety of starters and mains to choose from with generous portions so you are not left still hungry afterwards. All the dishes we had were very yummy that contained very fresh ingredients. The desserts were also great and also good selection of drinks. Also, the chef was able to make delicious dishes that cater to my dietary requirements without garlic and onions. So recommend that if you have dietary requirements that you inform the pleasant staff well in advance - the chef may be able to cook yummy dishes to your needs.

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We had an amazing stay at Hotel Barren. The view was the best in Wengen, location was prime, and the complimentary breakfast each day was great before a big day of hiking and exploring the region. They even took our bags up to the train station for us upon check out. Would highly recommend!

My entire family of 7 (2 grandparents, 2 daughters, 1 spouse and 2 grandchilren) recently stayed here for 1 week and the visit was absolutely perfect! Wengen is my most favorite place on earth and I wanted to share that experience with the rest of my family. I had stayed at this exact hotel about 10 years previously, so I remembered fondly the wonderful balcony views and delicious meals. The fact that the hotel was still under the same personal management as before, gave me confidence that I would not be disappointed in a visit 10 years later, and I was not! If anything, the food was even better than I had remembered! The rooms themselves are clean and sunny with comfortable beds and everything needed for a comfortable stay. From our balcony we had a gorgeous view of the Monch and Jungfrau mountains above the Lauterbrunnen Valley. What makes this hotel a standout is the careful attention and friendliness of Therese and Willy Brunner (the owners) as well as of the hotel and restaurant staff. Everyone was interested in our plans for the day and had suggestions if we needed them. When my daughter sprained her ankle on a hike, Therese insisted on providing ice for it from the kitchen. When my granddaughter broke her permanently attached retainer and needed an emergency dental visit, one of the staff made numerous phone calls to arrange for a dental visit in Interlaken. There are a million various activities available to the tourist in the Bernese Oberland, and we participated in many of them, but as I said 10 years ago and I repeat now, I would be happy merely sitting on the balcony and looking at the view for the entire visit--it is that beautiful!! I can't wait to come back!