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Our Cozy Chalet in Interlaken

Our home base in Interlaken is a charming 130 year old< Swiss chalet style hotel, offering spectacular views of the Swiss Alps from the balconies of this historical establishment, and only a 5 minute walk from the station and town center.

I have had the pleasure of staying here for almost 2 decades now, and would not stay anywhere else! Come see for yourself, why my tour members fall in love with the hotel the moment they arrive!

Rooms are renovated on a continual basis using local pine wood felled from our host's farm. The rooms are decorated with rustic furnishings. All rooms have private facilities, in room hair dryers, TV, and clocks. Some rooms also have a writing desk. At night, snuggle up with your goose down comforter and pillows. Some rooms have balconies with a spectacular view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau!!

If you can't join us on tour, and need the best place to stay in the Interlaken area, email Kim at The Post Hardermannli for reservations.

At night it's customary for the group members to gather around the fireplace and relax with a cup of hot coffee, cocoa or your favorite nightcap, as we make plans for the next day.

On my walk back to the hotel one evening, I purchased a salad, roasted chicken, rolls and a Pepsi, and headed straight for the table on my balcony. I lit the candle I purchased that day, spread my dinner on the table, and with the 18th Variation of Rhapsody playing in the background, I sat down to a very relaxing and peaceful dinner, with reflections of the days activities sifting through my mind.

As I watched evening embrace this magical setting, I realized I had just witnessed a fantastic day in the Alps turn into an incredible evening. The moonlight framed the massive snow capped peaks I had explored earlier that day. I knew the morning's sun would bring another day to explore sleepy mountain villages, or ride a cable car, or a steamer on a glacier lake, or maybe shop or visit a museum.

The Ristorante Arcobaleno, where you will be personally greeted by Giuseppe Fanciullo and Giacomo Verrardo, is THE favorite place to eat in Interlaken among the locals. The atmosphere is casual and serves lunch, dinner and drinks. A great way to end the day's adventure is with one of their beautiful desserts and ice creams!!

Swiss cuisine is rated among the highest in the world. Each morning, enjoy your included breakfast buffet, featuring: Farm fresh eggs, 2 types of fresh yogurt, 4 cereals, milk, 2 juices, 2 types of jam, butter, cheese, croissants, rolls and nut breads, hot coffee and hot cocoa. Many of our breakfast pleasures come straight from Andreas' and Kims' organic dairy farm.

Switzerland is one of, if not the safest place in the world. There is less violent crime in the whole country in one year, than in New York City in one day.

Hotel Des Alpes, Lucerne

The Hotel Des Alpes, with its fantastic views of the Alps, as its name implies, is a very popular hotel located on the River Ruess, next to Lake Lucerne, on the edge of the picturesque old town district of Lucerne.

Originally built circa 1740 as an inn for travelers, The Hotel Des Alpes' tall, narrow facade with restrained baroque detailing, was renovated in 2001, and continues to welcome visitors.

The Des Alpes' public rooms still retain their old fashioned Swiss charm. The rooms in the rear open onto the Altstadt (the Old Town), the other rooms have a view of the River, and Lucerne's skyline.

All units feature private bathrooms with hair dryers, TV and mini bar. There are 2 restaurants, one of which is an open air terrace beside the River Ruess. After a day of sightseeing and shopping, enjoy a light snack or meal while watching the swans drift along with the currents.

The hotel also features a lounge, room service and dry cleaning. On Saturday mornings, just outside our windows, the local vendors set up stalls along the eriver, selling cheese, meats, spices, fruit, candies and beautiful flowers.

Enjoy the tempting breakfast buffet with cereals, juices, milk, hard boiled eggs, fresh breads, fruits and jams, before we leave for our flights back home.