Balmers Hostel is proudly rated 4.3/5 from 1214 reviews
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Balmers Hostel
Sneak Peek
Who else is falling in love with Blausee…?
(it means BLUE LAKE 💙)
How to get there:
🚗 1h from Interlaken / 45min from Thun. Train to Frutigen + bus to Blausee BE.
💸 Entry:
CHF 13 for adults (includes glass-bottom boat ride! 🚤).
What to do:
- Stroll forest trails 🌲
- Take the boat ride, the old boatman tells wonderful stories! 🛶
- Visit the trout farm 🐟
Snap those dreamy reflections 📸
Best time to visit:
October for vibrant blue water and golden fall hues or winter for a frozen fairytale 🍁❄️
Save this reel for your coming autumn adventure in Switzerland!
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📷 @olliechinny
Good morning sleepy heads 🫣☀️. Remember to bring your grey mattress, red pillow cover and red duvet cover to check out 🙂. Thank you all for coming and see you next time 😊❤️
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🇨🇭 Switzerland loves surprises…
And Interlaken has all the best ones. 🤫✨
One moment you’re wandering through a quiet village…
then suddenly — BOOM — giant mountains appear out of nowhere. ⛰️
You look the other way — two turquoise lakes flexing like it’s nothing. 💙💙
It’s the kind of place where every corner feels like a screensaver —
but it’s real life. 😌
Stay at Balmers Hostel → wake up inside the postcard.
Let the adventure surprise you.
📍 Interlaken, Switzerland
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📷 @lukeguinaldo
My favourite trip to date! 🇨🇭 The trip I dreamed about for years and I finally made it happen, all on my own. ✈️
Traveling solo was something I never thought I’d have the courage to do. As someone who’s always surrounded by people, stepping out of my comfort zone felt terrifying… but it was exactly what I needed. I wanted to challenge myself, to grow, to prove that I could do things for me and by myself.
The first few days were scary getting lost, taking the wrong train, figuring things out in a new country with a new language but honestly, that’s what made it so beautiful. The mistakes, the laughter, the little moments of “wow, I did that.”
I was lucky enough to see a close friend in Germany and then set off on my own. It felt like me vs. the world… but the world showed up for me in the best way possible. I met the most amazing people balmersinterlaken all solo travelers who became lifelong friends. We extended our stays, shared stories, and created memories I’ll never forget. 💫
This trip was more than just travel it was a journey toward independence, confidence, and connection.�To anyone reading this: take the leap. Do the thing that scares you. Don’t let fear, comfort, or opinions hold you back. The world is waiting and it’s so worth it. 🌍✨
Cheers to the memories, the people, and to always saying yes to the adventure. 🥂💛
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📷 @michellegilmour33
🍁 Welcome to Lauterbrunnen in autumn, where the waterfalls whisper, the leaves glow… and you still end up partying with strangers who become friends. 🍻✨
Spend the day wandering through the valley of 72 waterfalls 🍂
Spend the night laughing, dancing, and pretending you’re not hiking tomorrow morning. 😅
Book your stay at Balmers Hostel and make Lauterbrunnen your autumn love story, with mountains. 🏔️❤️
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#Lauterbrunnen #AutumnVibes #SwitzerlandTravel #GoodTimesAhead #StayAndExplore
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🎶 Everybody’s got a good time… especially when the club is ONLY for our guests 😉
You checked into a hostel but you just unlocked Interlaken’s most exclusive party.
No strangers. No dress code.
Just travelers, cheap drinks, and absolutely zero shame on the dance floor. 💃🕺
Sleep? …Sure, but not yet.
Stay at Balmers Hostel → get the key to the club.
Miss it → stay outside listening to us having fun. 😌
📍 Balmers Club – Interlaken, Switzerland
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Switzerland = simply extraordinary🇨🇭✨
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Your First Trip to Switzerland: Discover Interlaken Like a Pro:
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Did you know that colder temperatures mean less haze and crisper views of the mountains? 🤔
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📷 @outdoorinterlaken
🌲✨ Welcome to your Alpine chalet vibes…
without the “I-sold-a-kidney-for-this-Swiss-hotel” price. 😌🛌
At Balmers Hostel, you get wooden walls, mountain air, cozy beds…
and the occasional yodel from a happy backpacker. 🎒🎶
Hike all day.
Hot chocolate (or beer 🍻) all night.
Repeat until your legs scream “NEIN!” 🏔️🔥
Your Swiss chalet experience is calling, and it says: “Book a bed already!”
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📍 Balmers Hostel – Interlaken, Switzerland
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This route is one of my favorite road trips ever! 🚐🗺️🌸🧚♀️ You’ll have the most INSANE mountain views, along with little fairy towns and waterfalls along the way.
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📍 Bern
📍 Interlaken
📍 Lauterbrunnen
📍 Grindelwald
📍 St. Gallen
📍 Meran
📍 Dolomites
📍 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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🛌✨ Woke up in a mountain postcard.
Drank too much at the bar below it.
10/10 would recommend. 😌⛰️
At Balmers Hostel, you don’t just get a bed,
you get bonfires, dance floors, new best friends,
and that one guy from Australia who somehow knows everyone. 🍻
Come for Interlaken’s mountains…
Stay because you missed checkout. Twice. 😅
📍 Balmers Hostel – Interlaken, Switzerland
🛏️ Book your bed → before someone else steals it
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Every swirl tells a story ❤️🍫
Our chocolatiers teach you the art of love, one chocolate heart at a time.
Join the sweetest story in Switzerland 🇨🇭✨
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Make your own Swiss chocolate. Book it now:
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📷 @funkychocolateclub
✨ Here’s a list of some beautiful destinations to visit in Berner Oberland in autumn, although there are a lot more:
1. Thun
2. Bönigen
3. Leissigen
4. Grindelwald
5. Lauterbrunnen
6. Interlaken
7. Rosenlaui
📍Berner Oberland, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Which one is your favorite?
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🎤💃 New friends, good music, and nights you’ll never forget, that’s Balmers Club! 🎶
Whether you’re dancing bachata, singing your heart out at karaoke, or just vibing with travelers from around the world, every night turns into a story worth telling. 🌍✨
Come for the beats, stay for the people. 🕺🍻
Open only for our Guests
📍 Balmers Club – Interlaken, Switzerland
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Every day is a new lesson 😊
Explore more...
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📷 @lukeguinaldo
🎒 Check-in time, adventure mode: ON. ✨
Whether you’ve just crossed the Alps or hopped off the train, our reception is where every Interlaken story begins, with a warm welcome and a smile. 🗻💫
📍 Balmers Hostel – Interlaken, Switzerland
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October in Switzerland is unmatched 🥹🍂
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📷 @natyexplora
🔥 The fire’s lit, the vibes are high, and the night’s just getting started. 🌙✨
Gather ‘round the flames, grab a drink, and meet fellow travelers from every corner of the world — because the best stories always start by the fire. 🏕️🔥
📍 Balmers Hostel – Interlaken, Switzerland
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Scenic jetboat rides are available only until the end of October. 🇨🇭
This is your last chance to book it on:
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📷 @outdoorinterlaken
Just Flying ❤️
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Go paragliding over Interlaken
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💃🕺 Bachata Time Recap! 🎶
Last night we danced, laughed, and had the best time together at our Bachata class! 🔥
Just pure good vibes and smiles all around! 🌎✨
Thanks to everyone who joined and made the night so special. 💃🍻
Stay tuned… more dance nights coming soon at Balmers! 🎉
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From reception to the lake – let’s go! 🏞️
Bring your towel if you wanna swim, your drinks 🍻, your bus card 🚍 and maybe a jacket for later.
We’re heading out to catch the sunset by the lake 🌅
Let’s make it a good one: music, good vibes, and hostel family feels 💃🕺🔥
Every day we organize special activities only for our guests.
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Welcome to Balmers Hostel, where adventure meets community!
Nestled in the heart of Interlaken, we host travelers from all over the world, sharing mountain sunsets, lake dips, BBQ nights, beer pong battles and spontaneous fun every day.
Come for the views, stay for the vibe 🌄🍻💛
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One of those activities you can enjoy over and over again. 😍
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#september #october #activities
Switzerland you were an absolute dream🧸🧸🧸
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Sleep at Balmers Hostel:
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🇨🇭 Solo Backpacking Switzerland 2025: where freedom meets adventure. From glacier hikes to lake dips, train rides through alpine valleys to nights under the stars, Switzerland was made for solo explorers. At Balmers Hostel, you’ll find not just a bed, but a community of travelers who get it, stories, laughter, and lifelong memories start here.
🎒 Ready to go solo (but never alone)? Book your Swiss backpacking stay today!
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📷 @harrybialos
SEND THIS REEL to the person you want to go on an autumn hike with in Grindelwald!
Hike Adventure: Bort ➝ Grindelwald 🌄
🏁Start: Bort (take the gondola up from Grindelwald 🚠to the first station). You can have lunch at the Bort mountain restaurant first before your hike!
⏰ Duration: 1.5–2 hrs at an easy downhill pace! SUITABLE for families.
🖼️ Scenic highlights: SWISS MILK CARTON views of the Eiger north face, lush alpine meadows, and traditional Swiss chalets along the way ✨🐄🥛you will have a hard time closing your gaping mouth 🤪
🛴 Fun adventure option: swap hiking boots for a Trotti bike at Bort and zoom down to the valley instead!
🚌 Return: if your legs are tired….catch the local bus 122 from Grindelwald back to the main town!
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#📷 @olliechinny
Have you heard of Giessbach Falls? 👀
Tucked away on the shores of Lake Brienz near Interlaken, Giessbachfälle is one of Switzerland’s most stunning waterfalls, especially magical during the autumn months when the forest turns golden. 🍁🗺️
You can hike around it, walk behind the waterfall (yes, behind it!), and even take a historic funicular up to the beautiful Grandhotel Giessbach nearby.
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