Wilderswil is a charming, traditional Bernese village with a peaceful, rural ambience. Set amidst flower-strewn meadows at the foot of the Bernese Alps, this is a friendly village with wooden chalets dating back to the 17th century and lovely old ‘Stübli’ restaurants serving traditional Swiss dishes. Wilderswil is perfectly placed for an amazing choice of excursions using the local trains, boats and cable-cars and is an excellent starting point for many of the region’s varied walks, from easy to difficult. Take the rack railway into the mountains to visit Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren, with connections to the Jungfraujoch or the Schilthorn, or the cog railway to Schynige Platte to explore the fabulous alpine garden and some of the best views of the Jungfrau massif. FREE travel on local buses and some nearby trains included for all guests, allowing you to explore the neighbouring villages, the town of Interlaken and lake shores of Thun and Brienz. Our hotels in Wilderswil offer a great choice of accommodation.
Wilderswil Holidays
Peaceful village perfectly located for exploring the Jungfrau region's lakes and mountains
Added value
Discount Travel Card – worth over £100 per person - included in the price of your holiday
Free Travel on Swiss Transport Network for children up to 15 years incl.
Free daily packed lunches at selected hotels
Early Booking Offers at selected hotels
Visiting Inghams Rep service
Useful Information
Resort Code: CHWI
Languages spoken:
Time difference: GMT+1
Currency: CHF
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from£579pp
- 35 rooms
This 400 year old Bernese Oberland chalet-style house has a charm like no other with flower-bedecked balconies, situated just off the village square in the centre of Wilderswil.
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from£569pp
- 50 rooms
Situated in the heart of Wilderswil just off the village square, the characterful Hotel Bären is a traditional, rural Bernese inn which dates back to 1706.
Travel and Transportation
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Zurich | Gatwick Heathrow, Luton, Birmingham, London City, Manchester |
Transfer Approx. 2hrs 30mins by rail.
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4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14 |
Geneva | Gatwick Heathrow, Luton, London City, Manchester, Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh, |
Transfer Approx. 3hrs by rail. Your journey may involve a change of trains.
Flight supplements may apply and are based on 7 nights midweek/weekend departures. Other UK regional airports are available on indirect flights.
Luggage Services
‘Fly-rail Luggage’ - send your luggage directly from your UK airport to your hotel for only £18 per item per way. See our Transfers page for details.
‘Bagsahead’ - If you would like to have your luggage collected direct from your home, we recommend Bagsahead.
Car hire available: No
Evening resort bus service: No
Local bus services:
Parking available: No
Resort Ski bus available: No
Excursions
PRE-BOOKABLE
Jungfraujoch - ‘Top of Europe’
From £85, daily
A ‘must-see’ for all visitors is the ultimate rail journey through the Eiger, and up to Europe’s highest railway station at 3,454m, for breathtaking views including the 14km-long Aletsch glacier and the ‘Ice Palace’.
Schynige Platte, plus alpine garden*
From £24, daily
Take the charming cogwheel railway up to Schynige Platte at 2000m, and visit the wonderful Alpine garden with some 600 different Swiss alpine plants including Edelweiss, Enzian.
Bernese Oberland Regional Pass*
From £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
Jungfraubahn Pass*
From £97 3 days, £141 6 days, £161 7 days, £180 8 days
Enjoy consecutive days Free travel on trains, cable-cars, gondolas and boats within the Jungfrau region including:
- Train travel to Wengen, Mürren, Interlaken, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen
- Travel on ‘First’ gondola, Männlichen and Pfingstegg cable-cars and Harder Kulm funicular
- Travel on Schynige Platte cog railway for alpine garden
- 6 days onward includes boats on Lakes Thun & Brienz, and train between Interlaken Ost & Breinz
N.B. Supplement applies for Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn.
BOOK LOCALLY
Many more options available locally through your Representative including:
Fun Package: First Flyer / Glider & Trottibike / Mountain Cart from Sfr64
Swiss Food and Culture Tour - from only Sfr20 per person - Exclusive to Inghams
*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.
Things To Do
- Alpine Garden
- Hiking
- Excursions by rail
- Lake cruises
- Cycling
- Museum
- Walking
Wilderswil holidays are perfectly placed for an amazing choice of excursions using the local trains, boats and cable-cars. Take the rack railway into the mountains to visit Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren, with connections to the Jungfraujoch or the Schilthorn, or the little mountain railway to Schynige Platte to explore the fabulous alpine garden. People on holidays in Wilderswil can also reach neighbouring Interlaken by a short bus or train journey or a leisurely half hour stroll.
Other things to do in and around Wilderswil
- Starting point for mountain railway up to Schynige Platte alpine garden
- One of the best viewpoints for the Jungfrau massif
- ‘Old Mill’ village museum with display of local history and crafts
- Visit the ruins of Unspunnen castle, or the nearby Gsteig castle
- Excellent transport links to Grindelwald, or Lauterbrunnen for access to Wengen and Mürren
- Performances of the ‘William Tell’ open-air play, with a cast of 250 actors and live animals, take place Jun-Aug
- Heimwehfluh vintage funicular with toboggan run and model railway exhibition at summit
Free Resort Card
The free 'Wilderswil/Interlaken Resort Card' is provided by your hotel on arrival and gives you:
• Free use of local buses in Wilderswil, Interlaken and to surrounding villages such as Iseltwald and Beatenbucht
• Free entrance to casino in Interlaken
• Free Travel on some nearby trains. See map for valid routes
• Free entrance to village museum and guided weekly walks in Bönigen
Discount Travel Card included for all Inghams guests
Save up to 50% with your travel 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 travel pass and only pay one inclusive price for your trips:
(Prices shown include Travel Card discount)
Jungfrau Travel Pass (pre-bookable) 3 or 6 days from £97
Enjoy 6 consecutive days Free travel on trains, cable-cars, gondolas and boats within the Jungfrau region including:
- Free train travel to Wengen, Mürren, Interlaken, Wilderswil and Lauterbrunnen
- Free travel on ‘First’ gondola, Männlichen and Pfingstegg cable-cars and Harder Kulm funicular
- Free travel on Schynige Platte cog railway for alpine garden
- Now also includes boat trips on Lakes Thun and Brienz (6 day passes only)
Supplement applies for Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn. Family Card not valid with Jungfrau Travel Pass, children up to 16yrs must purchase a Jungfrau Junior Travel Card locally (Sfr 30)
Bernese Oberland Regional Pass (pre-bookable)* - From £144 (4 days), £183 (6 days).
For those wanting to travel further afield within the region, this good value pass gives you 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).
Frequent bus services to Interlaken and surrounding area included with guest card
Car hire is available
Walking
Easy There is an excellent selection of easy walks in and around Wilderswil passing by the village’s historical landmarks, including the ‘Burgenweg’ from the village centre to the Unspunnen castle ruins dating back to the middle ages. Or try the themed trail from resort along the Lütchine river to Zweilütschinen with interesting information points explaining the local flora and fauna along the way.
Moderate The surrounding mountains offer a multitude of more adventurous walks, with the Schynige Platte being a popular starting point. Try the roundtrip from the summit to Oberberghorn for great views (approx. 1¼hrs).
Slightly challenging With excellent transport links and free buses to Interlaken, the walking and hiking terrain of the Jungfrau region is also within easy reach for day trips.
