Bretterhotel
Family comfort, mountain views, and local flavors
About this hotel
The Bretterhotel in Brienz is designed for families seeking comfort and convenience amidst the Swiss Alps. Rooms offer private bathrooms, mountain views, and modern amenities like a TV and free toiletries. The hotel's restaurant is a highlight, serving local cuisine with a focus on vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options for lunch, dinner, and high tea in a contemporary setting. Guests can relax on the sun terrace, explore the garden, or gather around the outdoor fireplace. Its location provides easy access to local attractions such as the Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg, making it a great base for exploring the region.
- Family rooms
- Mountain views
- Restaurant with local cuisine
- Sun terrace and garden
Our take
Bretterhotel is a family-friendly three-star in Brienz with mountain-view rooms, a restaurant serving local cuisine, a sun terrace and a garden, close to the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum. Brienz is a lakeside village and the listing names no ski facilities, so I would not book it for slope access. A 9.0 from 262 reviews is strong. I would choose it for families combining the lake, Ballenberg and day trips into the Bernese Oberland.
- Explore the nearby Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg, it's a short walk and offers a great cultural experience.
- Try the local cuisine at the hotel's restaurant, they cater well to various dietary needs.
- Enjoy the sun terrace or outdoor fireplace for a relaxing evening after a day of activities.
Why we love it
- Family rooms with mountain views
- Restaurant with local and dietary options
- Sun terrace and garden for relaxation
- Close to cultural attractions
Why guests love itBretterhotel was a warm, family-friendly base in Brienz. Our family room had mountain views that the kids loved, and the comfortable, modern rooms made the week easy. The restaurant served local cuisine that went down well with everyone. On sunny afternoons we relaxed on the sun terrace while the children played in the garden, and the nearby Ballenberg Open-Air Museum made a great day out when we wanted a break from the snow.