Waldhotel Doldenhorn

  • Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, Kandersteg

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Upon arrival at Waldhotel Doldenhorn you will notice the stylish wooden exterior, spacious gardens and grand entrance set below the forested mountain range. Set a pleasant 20 minute walk from Kandersteg centre. The resort bus for access to the main walking lifts stops at the end of the hotel drive.

Inside you can expect the same spacious design with homely pine furnishings in the lounge, bar and a plush dining room. Enjoy pure relaxation in the sizeable indoor pool, steam bath, sauna and whirlpools.  As an alternative to the half board menu guests may choose to dine in the traditional ‘Ruedihus’ with local specialities including fondue or raclette. The outdoor sun terrace sits adjacent to idyllic gardens, amble around these tranquil surroundings and enjoy the scenic mountain setting.

Spacious bedrooms are comfortably furnished with rich décor.

Transfer Approx. 2hrs 45 mins by rail from Zurich airport or 3hrs by rail from Geneva airport. Your journey involves one change of trains.

Added value

Early booking offer available (ends 30 Apr)

Free 30 minute massage per adult guest (for stays of 7 nights or more)

Free excursion to 'Blausee' lake and free return gondola ticket for Oeschienensee (stays from 7 nights minimum)

Free daily packed lunch or light lunch in hotel

Free shuttle bus to village and cablecars (on request basis)

Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 40
  • No. of buildings: 3
  • No. of floors: 4

Annexes

Interconnecting wings

  • Official rating: 4.5

Rooms

Economy Twin Rooms are around 20m² and sleep up to three. These rooms have forest views, and tend to be at the back of the hotel. All rooms have bath, satellite TV, telephone, radio, safe, minibar and hairdryer

Ambience Twin Rooms are around 25m² and sleep up to four. These rooms have a balcony with mountain view and tend to be at the front of the hotel.

Junior Suites offer the most space at around 45m² and sleep up to four. These rooms have a whirlpool bath and separate shower, and balcony with mountain views.

Single Rooms are also available at around 20m² with bath.

  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: No
Kandersteg

Kandersteg is an attractive alpine village enjoying a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery in all directions. The main street is lined with inviting cafés and restaurants, and small shops selling local produce. The walking possibilities are excellent, with an abundance of trails around and above the village, from gentle strolls to more strenuous hill-walking. Our hotels in Kandersteg offer you a great choice of accommodation. The Oeschinen cable-car, which is a pleasant 10 minute stroll from the village, whisks visitors up to the glorious scenery of the Oeschinen Lake. Or take the Sunnbüel cable-car, a short bus ride away, for more walking trails and views. Trains in both directions link well-known places such as Interlaken, Lake Thun, Zermatt and the capital of Berne - the possibilities are varied.

In Kandersteg you'll have a telephone service - if you want to know more about the area or have any queries give us a call.

Things to Do

Free Excursions

  • Free entrance to 'Blausee' Nature Park with boat trip - visit the beautiful lake, famous for its deep blue water. Please 1½ hour walk from resort or take the bus (approx. £4 return)
  • Free weekly guided tour of the village tour and local museum (Tuesday)

Other things to do in and around Kandersteg

  • Popular terrace restaurant and rowing boat hire at Lake Oeschinen
  • Several festivals take place in July with FREE entrance: Horse show jumping competition with live music (approx. 11 - 14 Jul); ‘Sheep Festival’ at nearby Lake Dauben with traditional music (approx. 26 Jul)
  • Outdoor public swimming pool in village centre
  • Easy train routes to Interlaken, Berne and Zermatt
  • Fortnightly Swiss folklore evenings (Jun-Aug)
  • 'Ricola' herb garden located opposite the Waldhotel Doldenhorn used for the famous Swiss sweets

Discount Travel Card included for all Inghams guests

Save up to 50% with your half-price card on trips of your choice across the Swiss transport network. Included in the price of your holiday, and worth over £100!

Travel card sent to you before departure with your rail transfer tickets.

Exploring on the Swiss Transport Network

Switzerland's excellent public transport network of mountain railways, cable-cars, steam boats and buses makes it a pleasure to explore the sights, at your own pace.

Great Value Travel Passes

Purchase a regional travel pass and only pay one inclusive price for your trips:

Prices shown include Travel Card discount.

Bernese Oberland Regional Pass (pre-bookable)* - From £125 (3 days), £137 (4 days), £163 (6 days), £185 (8 days), £208 (10 days). For those wanting to travel further afield within the region, this good value pass gives you 3, 4, 6, 8 or 10 consecutive days FREE travel on regional trains, buses and boats, including:

  • Trains to Gstaad, Thun, Meiringen and Adelboden
  • Brienzer Rothorn and Niesen mountain railways
  • Unlimited cruising on Lakes Thun and Brienz
  • Mountain transport within the Jungfrau Region

*Family Card not valid with Bernese Oberland Regional Pass. Children up to 16yrs must purchase a 'Bernese Oberland Junior Card' locally (approx. Sfr30 per child).

The Bernese Oberland Regional Pass also entitles you to discount and in some cases free excursions out of the following list: (prices may vary)

Schynige Platte

For steam train and train lovers. Explore the stunning mountain backdrop and picturesque meadows. Including trains to Wilderswill and Schynige Platte.

Alperlebnis Betelberg Lenk

Relaxing cable car and train journey sandwiched around an unforgettable 1.5h hike.

Hiking Lötschberger Südrampe and Thermal Bath Brigerbad

Experience Switzerland and travel by bus and train. Including an open-air thermal bath with Europe’s longest alpine waterslide. The 1.30h hike takes you past some ideal vantage points with memorable views.

Hiking and Cruise on Lake Thun

Marvel the magnificent mountain views from this romantic waterside location. There is something uniquely relaxing about this cruise.

 

Village bus is free with guest card
Car hire is available

 

 

Excursions

Suggested days out

'Blausee' Nature Park with boat trip - visit the beautiful lake, famous for its deep blue water. Please 1½ hour walk from resort or take the bus (approx. £4 return)

Oeschinen Lake - UNESCO World heritage site*

From £9, daily

Take the cable-car from resort to this stunning lake above Kandersteg for great walking, popular panoramic terrace restaurant and fabulous views.

Sunnbüel cable-car*

From £11, daily

Enjoy a cable-car ride up to Sunnbüel from where walking possibilities abound (approx. beginning June to end of the season).

Allmenalp cable-car*

From £12, daily

This ride brings you to fantastic scenery and views over the village. A lovely area for walkers and particularly good for spotting wildflowers.

Kandersteg/Adelboden Walkers' Pass*

From Sfr 170 (6 days)

Covering 7 cable-cars in the Kandersteg , Frutigen & Adelboden areas as well as the Adelboden-Frutigen-Kandersteg bus. Lifts include TschentenAlp, Engstligenalp,, Silleren-Hahnenmoos in Adelboden, Elsigenalp in Fruitgen and Oeschinensee, Allmenalp & Sunnbüel in Kandersteg. Bus runs approx. 12 June - October. Bus Kandersteg to Frutigen approx. 30 mins, bus Kandersteg to Adelboden approx. 1hr.

 

PRE-BOOKABLE

Bernese Oberland Regional Pass*

From £125 3 days, £144 4 days or £183 6 days. For those wanting to travel further afield within the region, this good value pass gives you 4 or 6 consecutive days travel on regional trains, buses and boats, including:

  • Trains to Gstaad, Thun, Meiringen and Adelboden
  • Brienzer Rothorn and Niesen mountain railways
  • Unlimited cruising on Lakes Thun and Brienz
  • Mountain transport within the Jungfrau Region

*Family Card not valid with Bernese Oberland Regional Pass. Children up to 16yrs must purchase a 'Bernese Oberland Junior Card' locally (approx. Sfr30 per child) 

*Book locally prices are for guidance only. All prices shown include Travel Card discount. Please note that we act at all times as selling agent for the suppliers of activities & excursions.

Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing but may vary up or down; correct prices will be advised at the time of booking.

Facilities
  • Spacious bar and lounge
  • Attractive restaurant
  • Gourmet à la carte restaurant (15 Gault Millau points)
  • Snooker room
  • Lift
  • Spa area with indoor pool adjoining outdoor jacuzzi, bio/Finnish saunas and steambath, indoor jacuzzi and small fitness room (free)
  • Solarium & beauty treatments (pay locally)
  • Small 'beer garden'
  • Wi-Fi (pay locally)
  • public PC with internet access(free)
  • Swimming pool (indoor)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Games room
  • Sauna
  • Solarium
  • Lounge area
  • WiFi
  • Spa
Family Facilities

Babysitting available (on request)

High chairs in restaurant 

 

Meals
  • Hot and cold buffet breakfast
  • Excellent four course evening meal with choice of each course from two complete menus, plus dedicated vegetarian menu
  • Half-board may also be taken in the traditional 'Ruedihus' (closed Wednesdays), for Swiss specialities including fondue or raclette
  • Free daily packed lunch or light lunch in the hotel
  • Free afternoon tea and cake daily
  • No of restaurants: 2
  • Distance to nearest restaurant serving dinner outside of property:

    In hotel

  • Dress code for restaurants:

    Casual

Board basis options available

  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians
Location in resort
  • Longitude: 7.6753
  • Latitude: 46.4953
  • Location Description:
    • Set in an idyllic quiet position, approximately 20 minutes' walk to the resort centre
    • Nearest bus stop 100 metres away
    • 1.6 kilometres to Kandersteg station
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Waldhotel Doldenhorn
Kandersteg, Bernese Oberland,Half Board
16/09/2022 - 3 nights
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