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The 5 best hotels in Wengen, Switzerland
In the canton of Berne, Wengen has the air of a timeless village, car-free and accessible only by cogwheel train from Lauterbrunnen. Far from the hustle and bustle of Switzerland’s major resorts, this enclave nestled between the Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger mountains offers a natural, soothing backdrop for a stay at altitude. Authenticity is the watchword at these five discreetly luxurious hotels.
1. Grand Hotel Belvedere, Wengen, the jewel of the Bernese Oberland
Perched at an altitude of over 1,200 m, the Grand Hotel Belvedere Wengen, one of Wengen's finest hotels, is the jewel in the crown of this peaceful, pedestrian village facing the majestic Jungfrau. This luxury hotel in Switzerland, restored by the Beaumier Group, impresses on arrival with its historic façade.
Inside, the elegance of the Belle Époque blends with a certain contemporary sobriety. In a setting intoxicated by the freshness of trees and snow-capped peaks, natural materials enhance the Alpine charm. Boosted by spectacular nature, spa hotels in Switzerland have a reputation for excellence.
The Grand Hotel Belvedere is no exception. Inspired by the Japanese onsen, the thermal baths of the Land of the Rising Sun, and open to the valley, it features a sauna, hammam, indoor and outdoor pools, a cold bath and rituals designed by Susanne Kaufmann, the Austrian priestess of natural treatments. Designed by architect Arnaud Christin, the 90 rooms and suites, including the sublime Beaumier Suite, enjoy panoramic views of the forest and mountains. Nature continues to punctuate the décor, with spruce parquet flooring, whitewashed walls, granite-green bathrooms, ceramics and thick woollens.
Little cocoons of softness in the image of a family country home. Under the leadership of chef Will Gordon, Brasserie Belvédère pays tribute to Swiss flavors in an Art Nouveau setting, while Waldrand distills Alpine cuisine for sharing. The experience continues at the Belvi Salon, an elegant and intimate space, and the Bergwald Bar, a Swiss-style bar.
The highlight? The convivial terrace, which comes alive throughout the afternoon.
Grand Hotel Belvedere Wengen
90 keys from 369 euros per night
Galliweidli 1440E, 3823 Wengen BE
41 33 856 67 00
beaumier.com/grand-hotel-belvedere
Inside, Belle Époque elegance meets contemporary sobriety
2. Braunbär Hotel & Spa, a 5-star hotel in Wengen open all year round
Behind its traditional chalet façade, this hotel in Wengen is one of Switzerland's finest 5-star hotels. Completely redesigned and open all year round, it boasts a refined atmosphere, where light wood, soft colors and sober lines fade into the background to the beauty of the landscape. The 80 rooms, vast and bathed in light, invite contemplation. Some have balconies, promising contemplative evenings surrounded by starry skies and snowy peaks.
The spa, a mineral and plant refuge, reinforces this sense of harmony, making it easily one of the best spa hotels in Wengen: heated outdoor pool with view, hammam, swimming pool, whirlpool baths and made-to-measure Nuxe treatments punctuate a resolutely sensory experience. A special highlight is the mini chalet-style outdoor sauna. The culinary offering is particularly well thought-out, from the Goldlöckchen restaurant, with its local ingredients and modern mountain setting, to the Grillkota, a small grill hut with a convivial fireplace, and the Nummer 100 chairlift for fondues and local cheeses.
Braunbär Hotel & Spa
80 keys from 572 euros per night
Wengiboden 1352a, 3823 Wengen BE
41 33 856 52 00
The rooms, vast and bathed in light, are an invitation to contemplation
3. Hotel Regina, 4-star in the center of Wengen
In the heart of the village, this spa hotel in the Alps occupies a Victorian building dating from 1894. You can feel the aura of the place throughout its various spaces, particularly in the 80 rooms and suites. Alpine classics of rough-hewn wood, antique furniture and vintage armchairs permeate the keys, which boast generous floor space and, in some cases, private balconies or terraces with panoramic views over the Lauterbrunnen valley.
The two restaurants of this 4-star hotel cultivate an almost princely refinement. At Meyer's, gastronomy follows the rhythm of the seasons and local produce, served on a white tablecloth adorned with a silver chandelier. Antique portraits hanging on the walls watch the parade of dishes. Equally elegant, Jack's Brasserie revisits the classics with a modern twist, to our delight. On the spa side, the Beauty Regina Center offers a traditional hammam, sauna and a variety of treatments.
Hotel Regina
80 keys from €358
Zentrum, 3823 Wengen BE
41 33 856 58 58
You can feel the aura of the place through its various spaces, especially in the 80 rooms and suites
4. Beausite Park Hotel & Spa, an elegantly reinvented classic
Few hotels in Wengen can boast "since 1898" on their façade. Such is the case of the Beausite Park Hotel & Spa, a 4-star refuge of the Montelago Hospitality Group, whose history is preserved in a topothèque, the memory of decades of hospitality. While the walls bear the traces of a rich past, the hotel boasts a resolutely contemporary spirit.
In the 43 rooms, there are still a few nods to the past, such as this wooden rocking horse. In the Altitude restaurant, Swiss specialties flirt with the Mediterranean, in a creative cuisine full of freshness. At Rondobar, you can enjoy a caipirinha, impeccably prepared by the barman, in a mountain palace setting.
On the spa side, it's the huge picture windows that steal the show: they don't just let in the light, but open up a breathtaking tête-à-tête with the Alpine peaks. A few laps facing the immensity of the mountains is the ideal way to extend a detoxifying Finnish sauna.
Beausite Park Hotel & Spa
43 keys from 424 euros per night
Wengi, 3823 Wengen BE, Switzerland
41 33 856 51 61
On the spa side, huge picture windows steal the show
5. Maya Caprice Boutique Hotel & Spa, unadorned Alpine charm
Authentic and rustic, the Maya Caprice Boutique Hotel & Spa is an Alpine chalet where you'll love to linger, curled up in a blue velvet armchair by the fire. Rated 4 stars, this spa hotel in Wengen boasts some 20 rooms spread over four floors. Decorated with natural woods, exposed beams, mountain photographs and sober furnishings, they exude an Alpine atmosphere without going overboard. Most rooms have south-facing balconies with views of the Jungfrau massif and Lauterbrunnen valley.
On the dining side, the Caprice restaurant cultivates the mountain spirit with Italian touches and a rich menu of 80 Swiss, Italian and European wines. The wellness offer is modest but pleasant, with jacuzzi, sauna and Kneipp hydrotherapy foot bath, ideal after a day exploring the region.
Maya Caprice Boutique Hotel & Spa
21 keys from €385
Schonegg 1333d, 3823 Wengen BE
41 33 856 06 06
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