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Visiting Balmers Hostel

article updated on July 25th, 20243 min read


Balmers Hostel,
the place to be!

Balmers hostel is the oldest hostel of Switzerland. It has been build in a typical wooden Swiss Chalet. The hostel has three buildings, the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, each room is unique with a touch of traditional Swiss character.

Come in and discover a place full of history.

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When visiting Switzerland, you will surely stop in Interlaken, the city between two lakes. Interlaken is the place to go beyond your limits and experiment one of the multiple adrenaline activities you can find here.

We can take you Night Sledding, Snow Shoeing, tell you where the best snow is for Skiing and Snowboarding, or simply point you to the chocolate shop and enjoy a chocolate making course. Free walking tours leave from the hostel at 10:40 am on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.  Let us entertain you in one of the top ten rated hostels in the world for fun.

Balmers Hostel:
Your home away from home

After visiting our reception where our friendly staff will give you your keys and recommandations to enjoy your stay, go find your bed and drop your luggages.

Let's have a look at our freshly renovated bed room.

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Nice and cosy, our room are all different and have each his own character. Here a comfy double bed room with a view of the Swiss Alps. Check out our other rooms type.

At Balmers Hostel, we also have a fully equipped kitchen that allows you to prepare your own meals.

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And for those who don't want to cook, there is always the wintergarten who propose delicious burger & fondue.

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It is a super chill place to meet other travelers and to try traditional food at a very reasonable price.

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What are you waiting for...Book a stunning gateway in the Swiss Alps

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Balmers Club
Party all night long

Downstairs is the famous Balmers Club, the number one hotspot in Interlaken for partying. Meet a unique mix of locals and international travelers in a friendly, fun environment. Enjoy live music, international DJ’s and Theme Parties. The Club is only open on weekends during winter months so be sure to come over a weekend!

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Happy winter!
- Love, Balmers -

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