Hotel Seiler au Lac

Switzerland , Bernese Oberland , Interlaken

  • Family-Run
  • Solo Holidays
  • Lakes
4/5
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Hotel Seiler Au Lac Interlaken Exterior
Hotel Seiler Au Lac Interlaken Exterior From The Lakeside
Hotel Seiler Au Lac Interlaken Dining Room
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  • Hotel Seiler Au Lac Interlaken Exterior
  • Hotel Seiler Au Lac Interlaken Exterior From The Lakeside
  • Hotel Seiler Au Lac Interlaken Dining Room
  • Am Quai 3-3806 Bönigen bei Interlaken
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Facilities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
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Interlaken at a glance

  • German
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Included in your walking holiday to Interlaken

  • Half price rail, bus, and boat travel with the Swiss Half Fare Card (worth over £100 per person)
  • Swiss Family Card Included - free travel for children under 16 on mainline trains/buses/boats in Switzerland when accompanied by a parent 
  • Free Interlaken Guest Card with unlimited use of local buses and trains
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Experts based in Interlaken
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, walks, and useful information
  • Flights from the UK, transfers, and accommodation on a half board basis 
Interlaken/Wilderswil Guest Card included
Free use of local buses in Wilderswil, Interlaken and surrounding villages, plus free or discounted entry to some local attractions.
Swiss Half Fare Card included
Up to half price off various modes of transport, plus free travel to children from 6 to 15 years old, when accompanied by a parent with the Swiss Family Card.
Free night offer
Stay for a minimum of 7 nights and get a night for free, when staying during Summer 2025. Discount applied automatically.

About Hotel Seiler au Lac

The Hotel Seiler au Lac sits at the western tip of Lake Brienz in the village of Bönigen. Watch the boats and paddle streamers pass by from the large lakeside terrace, or head on a relaxing lakeside walk or boat trip - at the Seiler au Lac, it's all about enjoying life at the water's edge. The hotel is homely throughout and there's a comfortable lounge, pizzeria, and the Lake Restaurant La Gare where you can enjoy breakfast with a view.

The hotel is ten minutes by bus to central Interlaken, and the ferry port is just 80 metres away. From Interlaken you can take the train to nearby Grindelwald from where you can head up to the Eigergletscher or Kleine Scheidegg, or on to the smaller mountain resorts of Wengen and Mürren.

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Lakefront terrace
  • Garden with sun loungers
  • Parking
  • Early children's meals available (from 6pm)
  • Transfer time: approx. 2hrs 30 mins by rail from Zurich airport or 3hrs by rail from Geneva airport. Your journey involves one or two changes of train. On arrival/departure, a taxi/porter service is provided to transfer you from/to Interlaken Ost station.
  • 300 metres from Bönigen village centre
  • 60 metres to the nearest bus stop
  • 600 metres to the nearest supermarket
  • 80 metres to the boat station
  • 3.4 kilometres from Interlaken town centre
  • 2.4 kilometres from Interlaken Ost train station

The daily buffet breakfast is served in the main restaurant, which offers beautiful lake views. 

Half board is offered six evenings a week. A four-course set menu is served in restaurant La Gare five nights of the week - Wednesday to Sunday. On Mondays and Tuesdays, La Gare is closed. On Tuesday, you have half board included and this is taken in the in-house pizzeria which has a selection of pizzas, pasta's and meat dishes on the menu. On Monday, half board isn't included - the in-house pizzeria is open if you'd like to eat there à la carte, or you can head into the village and try one of the great local restaurants. 

Throughout the week, if you prefer to choose from the à la carte menu instead of your half board meal, you'll receive a CHF25 per person credit. This offer can be used in the La Gare restaurant or the in-house pizzeria on Tuesday. When weather permits, you can enjoy your meals on the lakeside terrace.

This property caters to the following special dietary requirements

  • Vegetarians

Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan meals can also be provided on request.

Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Board basis available: Half Board

  • Standard room
    Standard room
  • Superior room
    Superior room
  • Mini suite
    Mini suite

All of the bedrooms are comfortably furnished and have a balcony - you can choose from either a garden view, which gets the afternoon sun, or upgrade to a lake view room for spectacular views.

Standard garden view twins are around 20m² and sleep two people. They have a bath (with a showerhead), and are west-facing with views of the garden and towards Niesen Mountain. These rooms are available on request for summer 24 - please call us to book.

Superior garden view twins are more spacious than the Standard Garden View rooms. For summer 25 these rooms also have a balcony.

Superior lake view twins are around 29m² and sleep two to three (an extra bed is a single sofa bed). They have a lake view, a balcony, and a bath or shower. A double bed is possible in these rooms on request for summer 24 - please call us to book.

Mini lake suites are around 29-35m² and can sleep two to four (extra beds are single sofa beds). They have a lake view, balcony, lounge area, and bath (with a showerhead). These rooms are on request - please call us to book.

Single rooms are around 14m² and have a bath or shower, lake side. They are on request - please call us to book.

Single lake view rooms have a balcony and a bath or shower.

All rooms have:

  • TV
  • Minibar fridge
  • Tea/coffee making facilities
  • Safe
  • Hairdryer

Additional information:

  • Cots & linen available (CHF15 per stay)
  • No. of rooms: 42
  • Steps into property: 3
  • Adapted rooms: 0
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes
  • A resort tourist tax of approx. CHF 3.50 per person per night is payable locally. Children aged 15 years and under are exempt

Travel to Interlaken

Depart on: any day except Tuesday

Arrive into: Zurich, Geneva or Basel airport, or Interlaken Ost station

Transfer time: 2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours

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Travel by air

Flights depart any day expect Tuesdays between 17 May - 25 Oct 25 & 16 May - 24 Oct 26.

Fly from:

  • London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London City, London Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Edinburgh.

Fly into:

  • Geneva, Zurich or Basel airport

Transfer time:

  • From Geneva: 3hours  by rail. Your journey will have one change of trains.
  • From Zurich: approx. 2 hours 20 minutes by rail. There are some direct trains from Zurich Airport to Interlaken. 
  • From Basel: approx. 2 hours 35 minutes by rail. There are frequent direct trains from Basel train station. From the airport to the train station is a local bus.  

On arrival into Interlaken Ost station, there will be a hotel shuttle or taxi to take you to your hotel.

Travel by train

We offer holidays by train to Interlaken, departing daily except on Tuesday.  The journey takes around 14 hours from London St. Pancras and you'll be able to enjoy the change of scenery out of the train window as you journey through France and into the Alps of Switzerland.

See below for train journey details.

Inghams Rating: 4/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Walks and hikes

Walking Trails:
500km
Terrain:
Diverse terrain from flat valley floors and lakeside walks to towering 4000m peaks of the Jungfrau
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Discover Interlaken

  • Take a leisurely lunchtime cruise on Lake Thun or Brienz
  • Admire the far-reaching views from Harder Kulm
  • Get adventurous with a thrilling paraglide or some canyoning in Switzerland's adventure capital

Interlaken makes adventure easy and is a great base for a summer holiday. Sprawled out between the turquoise lakes of Thun and Brienz, this town launches you into the great outdoors in an array of memorable ways – from mountain hikes to sunset cruises. But for all the adventure on its doorstep, Interlaken is a relaxed home base. Sip a kafi crème at a sun-trap café or stroll downriver to the timber buildings of the old quarter. Interlaken is also the start of some of the most scenic rail journeys in Europe, all easily voyaged thanks to the expansive and reliable train network.

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Things to do in Interlaken

Grindelwald First Mountain Carting

 

First Glider

 

Grindelwald-First is nicknamed Top of Adventure - so it's no surprise you'll find heaps of fun things to do here.

It's the starting point for some amazing walks, home to the exhilarating Cliff Walk and packs a punch when it comes to views. But if it's adrenaline you're looking for, you're definitely in for a treat here - there are plenty of activities that adventurous teens and adults will love.

First Flyer zip line

Whizz down the mountain on the zip lines - race your friends at up to 80 kilometres an hour down the First Flyer zip line - there are four, 800-metre-long zip lines next to each other perfect for an exciting race against friends.

First Glider zip line

Fly like an eagle on the First Glider which carries up to four people beneath a huge model eagle. 

Trottibikes

Make your mountain descent more exciting by hiring a Trottibike scooter. Trottibikes are like a cross between a mountain bike and a scooter - ride past flower meadows and pretty farm houses as you journey down from Bort back to Grindewald.

Mountain carts

Mountain carts are three-wheeled carts almost like a cross between a sled and a go-cart. The route follows a three-kilomtre track from Schreckfeld to Bort along a gravel road.

Book locally - Grindelwald First Adventure Package

First Flyer, Glider & Trottibike or Mountain Cart from CHF64 per person

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

Image: (Copyright: Jungfraubahnen)

Grindelwald Jungfraujoch Ice Palace

Swiss engineering is as good as rumour has it, with trains and cable cars allowing wanderers to easily explore car-free. One of the most famous train journeys include the track that runs all the way up to the Jungfraujoch – not only the highest railway station in Europe but the Jungfrau-Aletsch area is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site – a must-see for all visitors making it the ultimate rail journey through the Eiger and up to 3,454 metres, for breath-taking views including the 14km-long Aletsch glacier and the Ice Palace. 

Pre-book your Jungfraujoch ticket

As well as the incredible views, there's a lot to do at the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe. Head in to the Ice Palace to see the fascinating glacier from within and some impressive ice sculptures, try some Lindt chocolate in the highest Lindt shop in the world, or head out onto the snow fun park (snow activities payable locally).

This ticket includes travel from your resort - if you've pre-booked a Travel Pass some of your journey may be covered by it so we recommend checking the validity as it may be best to buy the Jungfraujoch supplement locally.

Pre-booked tickets are available from Interlaken, Wilderswil, Grindelwald and Wengen. Tickets are bookable locally from Mürren.

Prices include Swiss Half Fare Card discount.

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

Image: (Copyright: Jungfraubahnen)

To The Schilthorn Mountain

A trip up the spectacular Schilthorn peak above Mürren, famous for being the set of the James Bond film ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’. Visit the museum and enjoy the fantastic views of the surrounding snow-clad peaks. If you have a good head for heights, the 'Thrill Walk' at Birg is an exhilarating metal walkway that clings to the mountain edge, providing an exciting walk and some unbeatable photo opportunities.

Pre-book your Schilthorn ticket

This ticket includes travel from your resort - if you have a Travel Pass some or all of your journey may be covered by it so we recommend checking the validity as it may be best to buy the Schilthorn supplement locally if required.

Prices include Swiss Half Fare Card discount.

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

Image: (Copyright: BENEDETTA BARBANTI)

Interlaken Ship On Lake Brienz

One of the best places to relax around Interlaken is undoubtedly aboard one of the cruises - book a culinary cruise for an extra special treat, and gaze at the view while you enjoy lunch on board. The shores of Lake Thun, with castles, vineyards, and the St. Beatus caves invite you to hop off and explore along your route.

On Lake Brienz, take a boat to the impressive Giessbach waterfalls, or all the way to Brienz, at the opposite end of the lake to Bönigen. Here you'll find the Brienzer Rothorn steam train which takes you high into the mountains, for - you guessed it - more incredible views.

Pre-book your cruise on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz

Spend a day cruising with this ticket, valid for one day on your choice of either of the lakes, Thun, or Brienz. Upgrade to 1st class for seats on the top deck!

Prices include Swiss Half Fare Card discount.

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

Image: (Copyright: Switzerland Tourism)

Ballenberg Open Museum

Interlaken is already a remarkable mix of adventure, culture, and natural beauty - but even here, some experiences stand out. One of these is the Ballenberg open-air museum, Switzerland’s only museum of its kind. Set across 66 hectares, it’s a journey back in time, with centuries-old buildings and demonstrations of traditional crafts that bring rural Swiss life vividly to life.

Image: (Copyright: Ballenberg Freilichtmuseum Der Schweiz David Birri)

Interlaken paraglider in switzerland

There's no shortage of adventure and water sports on offer in Interlaken, from paragliding and bungee jumping to speed boats and canyoning. There's something for everyone, regardless of how full-throttle you want your adventure - head out for a relaxing afternoon on a paddleboard or kayak, or jump full-swing into the canyon on the canyon-swing. For the water lovers, there's rafting too, and of course, plenty of opportunities to swim. And, if you prefer your adventures up high, try the high ropes or some rock climbing and via Ferrata, the opportunities are endless.

Image: (Copyright: Switzerland Tourism)

Put your aprons on and have your chocolatier hats at the ready as the Funky Chocolate Club allows children to create and decorate their very own chocolate bars. There is even some chocolate tasting during the process – what's not to love about that?

Ropes Park Interlaken

Harness up, you're about to experience the thrill of zip lines, swings and over 160 obstacles. Climbing up to heights of 23 metres, the rope park in the centre of Interlaken offers non-stop fun for all the family. You will be spoilt for choice with multiple courses, including the Butterfly path for smaller children.

Image: (Copyright: Outdoor Switzerland AG)

Take the charming cogwheel railway up to Schynige Platte at 2,000 metres and visit the wonderful Alpine garden with some 600 different Swiss alpine plants including Edelweiss and Enzian.

You'll need plenty of time to admire the view from the top of the Schynige Platte. In one direction, the peaks of the Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger dominate the skyline, and in another, the bright blue waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz glisten in the sun. It's the starting point for many great walks, or if you're keen on a more relaxing visit, enjoy lunch in the panorama restaurant and a live Alphorn concert (daily between 11am - 2pm by the railway station). Children will love the playground and treasure hunt. 

Pre-book your Schynige Platte ticket

Ticket will include travel from your resort to Wilderswil and return travel on the cogwheel railway up to Schynige Platte.

Pre-booked tickets are available from Interlaken, Wilderswil and Wengen. Tickets are bookable locally from Grindelwald and Mürren.

Prices include Swiss Half Fare Card discount.

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

Harder Kulm viewing platform

A 15-minute funicular from Interlaken to the spectacular Harder Kulm viewing platform - a sight not to be missed - look down on Interlaken, Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.

Pre-book your Harder Kulm ticket

Pre-booked tickets are available from Interlaken and Wilderswil.

Prices include Swiss Half Fare Card discount.

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

The thrill walk at Birg is a must-do if you take a trip to the Schilthorn. Metal walkways cling to the cliff beneath the lift station, with unique (optional) obstacles along the way, offering many perfect photo opportunities - just don't drop your phone!

Brienz Rothorn mountain view

The Brienzer Rothorn steam train offers a nostalgic ride into the mountains from nearby Brienz. As the vintage locomotive chugs upward, you’re treated to views of alpine meadows, lush forests, and sweeping panoramas. A quirky favourite is the 'sausage train' where (on select departures) passengers can enjoy a sausage cooked in the engine’s steam - an experience as memorable as the ride itself.

Image: (Copyright: Switzerland Tourism Jan Geerk)

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