Hotel Krebs

Why you should experience Hotel & Restaurant Krebs in Switzerland.

Hotel & Restaurant Krebs is where warm Swiss tradition, contemporary alpine comfort, and the easy rhythm of Interlaken's lakes-and-mountains lifestyle come together so naturally that your stay feels both deeply relaxing and beautifully connected to the soul of the Jungfrau Region.

Located just steps from Interlaken West, with its lake cruises, trains, cafés, shops, and riverfront paths, Hotel & Restaurant Krebs blends historic Swiss architecture with modern, welcoming interiors that feel calm, elegant, and perfectly attuned to the needs of travelers who want both comfort and proximity. From the outside, the hotel carries the dignified charm of a classic Swiss landmark: a sculpted façade, shuttered windows, flower-lined balconies, and a graceful structure that has anchored this corner of Interlaken for more than a century. Step inside and the atmosphere transforms into a contemporary world of warm woods, soft lighting, refined décor, and gentle alpine energy. The lobby feels inviting and stylish, clean lines, curated textures, intimate seating, polished floors, and a quiet hum that instantly eases the mind. Rooms extend this sense of comfort with modern furnishings, warm color palettes, plush bedding, smooth wooden surfaces, well-chosen art, and windows framing either Interlaken's rooftops, the river, the gardens, or the surrounding mountain silhouettes. Some rooms offer balconies perfect for morning air or twilight color shifts along the valley; others feature cozy nooks ideal for reading or writing after a day of exploring. Bathrooms are bright, clean, and thoughtfully updated with glass showers, polished stone, warm lighting, modern fixtures, and amenities selected to elevate your daily routine. The hotel's greatest triumph, and its namesake glory, is Restaurant Krebs, a culinary gem beloved by travelers and locals alike. The restaurant glows with contemporary Swiss elegance: warm wood, soft spotlighting, artful table settings, comfortable seating, and an atmosphere that blends the charm of a well-loved neighborhood institution with the finesse of a refined European dining room. The cuisine is a celebration of Swiss tradition infused with modern craftsmanship. Expect dishes shaped by mountain produce, regional meats, fresh herbs, lake fish, seasonal vegetables, rich sauces, artisanal cheeses, and desserts that feel both nostalgic and inventive. Cheese fondue, rösti variations, tender meats, mountain soups, energetic salads, and plates that honor local culinary heritage. Breakfast is equally strong, a generous, beautifully arranged spread of pastries, breads, eggs, yogurt, smoked fish, cheeses, charcuterie, cereals, cakes, fresh fruit, jams, juices, and perfect coffee, all served in a bright dining room that fills with morning light. The hotel's bar and lounge offer warm, lounge-like calm, glowing lamps, comfortable seating, rich colors, curated spirits, Swiss wines, creative cocktails, and the relaxed social energy of a place shaped for connection and unwinding. Location is one of Hotel & Restaurant Krebs' defining strengths. You are moments from Interlaken West station, giving you effortless access to boats on Lake Thun, trains into the Jungfrau Region, bus routes across the valley, and scenic walks along the Aare River.

What you did not know about Hotel & Restaurant Krebs.

Hotel & Restaurant Krebs stands on land shaped by glacial forces, Celtic ritual landscapes, Roman transit patterns, monastic agriculture, early Swiss trade networks, and the golden age of Alpine tourism that transformed Interlaken from a quiet valley settlement into a world-famous resort town.

Thousands of years ago, the Aare Glacier carved the flat valley floor where the hotel now stands. As the glacier retreated, it deposited mineral-rich sediments, formed river channels, and molded the alluvial plain that became Interlaken's defining geography. The turquoise Aare River, flowing near the hotel, still carries glacial meltwater from the Jungfrau Region, its color and movement shaped by millennia of ice activity. Before medieval Switzerland emerged, Celtic tribes inhabited this valley, cultivating early agricultural terraces and building footpaths between lakes, forests, and high passes. Their spiritual reverence for mountains shaped settlement patterns, and archaeological remnants scattered through the region reflect their quiet yet lasting influence. When the Roman Empire expanded northward, the valley became a transit route between Aventicum and the Rhine. Roman artifacts, coins, pottery, tools, found around the lakes indicate active movement through an early version of the corridor that would later hold Interlaken's railway lines. By the Middle Ages, the entire region was under the authority of the 12th-century Interlaken Monastery. The land where Hotel & Restaurant Krebs now stands was once cultivated by monks who managed vineyards, orchards, livestock, and grain fields across the valley floor. Their agricultural innovations shaped irrigation channels, land organization, crop patterns, and the early road network that would one day become Interlaken's streets. In the 18th and early 19th centuries, inspired by Romantic poets, painters, naturalists, and explorers, Interlaken became a destination for European elites who traveled across the continent to witness the sublime beauty of the Alps. This wave of interest sparked the construction of elegant lodging establishments, including the foundation-era structure of what would eventually become Hotel & Restaurant Krebs. The hotel's original building dates back to the early 1870s, a time when Interlaken's transformation from a monastic agricultural center into a thriving tourist hub accelerated rapidly. The Krebs family played a significant role in shaping the hotel's early character, positioning it as a warm, welcoming, well-situated inn for explorers headed toward the mountains or cruising the lakes. During the Belle Époque period, the hotel expanded and adopted architectural details that still define its exterior today. It became a gathering place for travelers, mountaineers, artists, and aristocrats exploring the region's dramatic landscapes. The surrounding area also became central to early mountaineering history. As explorers and scientists attempted new routes up the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, many stayed along the corridor that connected early hotels near Interlaken West. The completion of the Lake Thun steamer connections and nearby rail lines brought even more travelers, making the site of Hotel & Restaurant Krebs a strategic lodging location. Wildlife in the region, ibex on high ridges, chamois in meadows, eagles soaring over the lakes, marmots populating summer slopes, foxes and lynx roaming forests, continues to shape the valley's ecological identity, just as it shaped the stories and traditions of the local people centuries before.

How to fold Hotel & Restaurant Krebs into your trip.

Hotel & Restaurant Krebs becomes the central, comfortable, quietly elegant anchor of your Swiss adventure, a place where mornings feel fresh and easy, days unfold into panoramic wonder, and evenings return you to warm lighting, satisfying cuisine, and relaxed alpine atmosphere.

Begin your morning with breakfast in the bright dining room, pastries, breads, eggs, yogurt, smoked fish, cheeses, charcuterie, cereals, fruit, jams, juices, and strong Swiss coffee that prepares you for the day ahead. After breakfast, walk to Interlaken West station, just steps from the hotel, and take panoramic trains or boats to explore the region. Spend your day ascending to Wengen's car-free charm, hiking through Mürren's cliffside majesty, wandering Grindelwald's glacier-framed valley, or riding to Kleine Scheidegg for iconic views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Continue to Jungfraujoch to experience the world of ice and sky at Europe's highest railway station. In summer, the hotel becomes your gateway to lake cruises on Thun and Brienz, wildflower trails, waterfalls, river walks, paragliding launches, forest paths, and scenic bike rides winding through the valley. In winter, it becomes a warm, welcoming refuge for skiing, sledding, winter walking, and snow-dusted scenic rail journeys. After returning, settle into the hotel bar for cocktails or Swiss wine, relax in the lounge, or simply unwind in your room as golden evening light fades over the rooftops. Dinner becomes a highlight, Swiss-inspired dishes prepared with soul and served in the hotel's warmly lit restaurant. Walk the river paths after dinner or stroll through Interlaken's lantern-lit streets before returning to your room for a peaceful night's rest. Hotel & Restaurant Krebs becomes not just where you stay, but the warm, comforting, centrally placed soul of your entire Interlaken journey.

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