Hotel Metropole

Switzerland , Bernese Oberland , Interlaken

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  • Central Location
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  • Hotel Metropole Interlaken Exterior
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  • Hotel Metropole Interlaken Lobby
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  • Hotel Metropole standard single room with balcony
  • Höheweg 37 -3800 Interlaken
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Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Single Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
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Interlaken at a glance

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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 
  • Free bottle of sparkling wine, valid on stays of 7 nights or more, ½ bottle per single room
  • 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 bed & breakfast or 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.
  • Book by 31 Dec 25
Free night offer
Stay for a minimum of 7 nights and get a night for free on holidays booked by 31 Dec 25. Prices shown include discount.

About Hotel Metropole

A high-rise hotel offering stunning views from every room. The hotel is situated in the centre of Interlaken and offers everything you'd expect from a city hotel. The lovely first-floor garden terrace offers a quiet place to read a book and enjoy the panoramic views, a 24-hour fitness room, excellent restaurants, and a great bar. Close to the train station and an easy walk to the Harder Kulm funicular, accessing the mountains is easy. The first-floor lounge has free tea and coffee-making facilities, and if you fancy something stronger, you can head to the stylish Metro Bar, with its vaulted glass roof and grand piano. 

Each of the hotel's 96 bedrooms has spectacular views over Interlaken and the surrounding mountains, and you'll find a huge range of activities to enjoy on your doorstep. Just over a ten-minute walk from the hotel is the Harder Kulm funicular. From the top, you can see both Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, enjoy the pretty circular walking trail, and watch spectacular sunsets at the end of the day.

If you're keen to see more of the area, then a short bus ride will have you beside the cool, clear waters of the beautiful lakes, Brienz and Thun. Interlaken West train station is just a seven-minute walk, and the bus stop is 100 metres from the hotel - great options for exploring the wider Jungfrau region.

Spa & wellness facilities:

  • Sauna
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Spa and massage treatments (payable locally)
  • Free use of outdoor clay tennis courts at nearby club (approx. 150 metres)

Hotel facilities:

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Sun terrace garden on the first floor
  • Hair salon
  • Highchairs in the restaurant
  • Early meals for children are available on request - these are taken in the Top O Met Restaurant. Limited menu. The restaurant is open all day, so meal times can be flexible.
  • Parking (payable locally)

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.

  • Located in the town centre
  • 500 metres from Interlaken West train station
  • 160 metres to the nearest bus stop
  • 250 metres to the nearest supermarket

The daily buffet breakfast offers a wide range of hot and cold dishes, getting your day off to a great start. Throughout the day, free tea and coffee are available in the first-floor lounge. In the evenings, enjoy a three-course dinner chosen from the a la carte menu - half board meals are taken in the hotel's Bellini or Top O'Met restaurant. Additional starter or dessert available for a supplement.

This property caters to the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians
  • Dairy Free

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, Bed and Breakfast

  • Premium single room
    Premium single room
  • Deluxe twin room
    Deluxe twin room
  • Deluxe queen room
    Deluxe queen room
  • Deluxe bathroom
    Deluxe bathroom
  • Standard twin room
    Standard twin room
  • Standard twin room without balcony
    Standard twin room without balcony
  • Standard single room
    Standard single room
  • Standard single room ensuite
    Standard single room ensuite
  • Suite
    Suite
  • Suite
    Suite

Standard twin rooms are located on floors 1-6. These rooms are around 25-30m², and sleep two to three people. These rooms have an ensuite with a bath (with overhead shower).

Standard queen rooms are located on floors 1-6. These rooms are around 20m², sleep two people, and have an ensuite with a shower. These rooms are available for single occupancy for a supplement.

Standard single rooms are around 19m² and on floors 1-6. They have an en-suite with a shower. 

Deluxe twin rooms are located on floors 7-14. These rooms are around 25-30m², and sleep two to three people. These rooms have an ensuite with a bath (with overhead shower).

Deluxe queen rooms are located on floors 7-14. These rooms are around 20m², sleep two people, and have an ensuite with a shower. These rooms are available for single occupancy.

Premium single rooms are around 19m² and on floors 7-11. They have an ensuite with a shower. 

Two-room suites are on the top floor (floor 15), are around 50m², and sleep two to four people (two rooms with an interconnecting door). An excellent option for families,  suites consist of two rooms with an interconnecting door - one bedroom and one living area with a double sofa bed. They have a corner bath and a separate shower. These rooms are available on request - please call us to book.

All rooms have:

  • Balcony
  • TV
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Hairdryer

Kettles and cups are available from reception for a refundable deposit of approx. CHF20 per kettle.

Additional information:

  • Cots & linen available (fees may apply)
  • No. of rooms: 96  
  • Steps into property: 0
  • Adapted rooms: 0
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: No
  • A resort tourist tax of approx. CHF3.50 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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