If you are planning to spend several days in the Berner Oberland, look no further than the Hotel Sonnenberg as the home base for your visit. Christoph goes above and beyond to make your visit as warm and comfortable as possible. We spent 4 nights at the Sonnenberg and enjoyed the peace and quiet up the valley above Mürren, away from most of the tourists. Your only sounds at night will be the nearby glacial stream and the cute local cattle and sheep herds. The hotel is located in the Blumental valley beneath the Schilthorn, filled with wildflowers and just a few B&Bs and Pensions. From the hotel, you have some of the best views across the valley of the 3 famous Swiss peaks, the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Note that Mürren is a 30-minute hike down the valley - if you are only staying one night in the area, it’s probably not the place for you to make the most of your visit. It’s much better to stay at least 2 nights, and we enjoyed spending a full 4 nights and days. That gives you plenty of time to explore the whole Lauterbrunnen Valley (and have a better chance of good weather). If you’re visiting to hike (or ski in the winter), there are some great trails right off the property. For a moderate downhill hike, do the North Face Trail from the hotel, breaking off to the Sprutz waterfall at Spielbodenalp. From there, head downhill into Gimmelwald and take the gondola back up to Mürren. The continental breakfast is fresh with local meats, cheeses, and fruits and the coffee is better than most we had in Switzerland. We had two of our dinners at the hotel, and they were both delicious. Prices are comparable to what you’ll pay elsewhere in Mürren for authentic Swiss cuisine. Christoph and his staff made every effort to ensure we had a comfortable stay, and he really tries to make you feel at home. We found ourselves soaking wet and cold after a hike and he was a call away to come pick us up from the Mürren train station.

Nothing! Just note the warning about the location - it might not be right for all guests. If you’re staying a few days and in decent shape, it’s perfect!

This beautiful mountain Lodge is located right in the middle of many hikes the tour books suggest. From our balcony we looked out over cows wearing bells, rolling green hills, steep green and rocky cliffs, snowy alps and peak of the season wildflowers. The views are unbeatable. Christoff, the proprietor, was especially kind and thoughtful. The chef made special Alpine dishes, which were delicious, and the staff were very friendly.

The location was beautiful and bucolic with unobstructed views of the Alps no matter what direction you looked. The Swiss cows were grazing about 20 meters from the hotel and the ringing of their cow bells was melodious and music to the ear! Our room had a nice balcony where we could gaze at the Alpine meadows while enjoying some cheese and wine. We were there in early July, so fields were filled with wonderful wildflowers! Christoph, the owner, was very friendly and accommodating. If the hotel shuttle is available the ride to town is free. Nice selection of liquor and other beverages. Delicious mushroom soup! Very clean room and superior insulation for heat and sound, heated floors. Beautiful wood- paneled walls and awesome mountain scape mural wallpaper on the headboard wall.

Breakfast was too expensive...24 euros/person for quite a limited offering, or 8 euros for 2 croissants. Excellent location for for hikers and skiers, but if you wanted to visit restaurants, cable car stations, and shops in the town of Murren, the location is less than ideal. It should be disclosed in the booking information that the hotel is a mile out of town and is 800 feet higher in elevation than the town of Murren. So transportation costs need to be considered. However, if the hotel shuttle is available the ride to town is free.

I have to start with the service. I have traveled my fair share, and I have never experienced anyone more attentive and eager to please than Chris. I stayed with my wife and parents. Chris went above and beyond at every turn to ensure we were having the best holiday possible.. Our rooms were spacious, and the balcony views offered everything Switzerland was supposed to be. The views from the hotel were spectacular. You are away from any tourist traffic and steps away from the North Face Trail. Breakfast was solid, and we enjoyed dinner multiple nights during our stay.

This isn't a negative and is actually a positive to many. The Sonnenberg is a short hike outside of Murren. It took us a couple of attempts to find the best way back up, which is the Allmendhubel funicular and catching the North Face trail down.

Really nice staff Fabulous views Good food and very friendly chef Loved the ambience Much better than staying in the crowded town of Murren

Difficult to hike up to the hotel with luggage Shuttle service was great A little pricey

Location is out-of-this-world - ski to door on the pist! Fabulous owner who really cares for his guests ❤️ your comfort and experience of utmost priority. We were very impressed by the wine selection and digestif wagon 👌 a very nice touch, particularly the great descriptions and stories Christoph could relay for each acquisition. The food was great too - amazing chef who we also had the.pleasure of him joining us for a drink (or 2). We will be back to experience this Gem every season of the year.

Maybe to hear about the sauna and how and when it could be used ?

Wonderful location. Ski in-ski out. Incredible views. Sunny and sheltered. Terrace for relaxing with a drink (still too chilly to be outside late into the evening as we were early April). Christoph looked after us really well, delicious breakfasts and 3 course dinners - we didn’t need lunch! Rooms clean and comfortable with lovely views. So peaceful. Couldn’t recommend it more!

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Amazing location, but be aware you have to walk a mile to get there! Stunning views across the valley to the Jungfrau and many glaciers. Very friendly and accommodating host, who did all he could to ensure we weren't disappointed. Lovely dining terrace and balcony in room, both with bathed in sun when the clouds clear.

We had not appreciated that getting to the hotel was quite an adventure, involving a cable car, train and not insignificant walk uphill, if driving into Lauterbrunnen, where one has to find and pay for parking.

Stayed with my wife and two teenage daughters. The location was beyond our expectations. Chris is an excellent host and took good care of us. There are plenty of things to do in Mürren and its vicinity. The scenery is amazing. We would certainly come back and stay here in the future.

It requires a steep hike to get to the place. Chris offers shuttle service and is very flexible and accommodating with the pick up drop off requests. So this was not a big deal to us but I wish we did not have to bother him

Stunning location, ski in-ski out directly on a blue piste. Extremely welcoming staff, attention to detail that make a comfortable and homely stay - good quality duvets and comfy mattresses, games for kids/adults, complimentary tea/juice in the rooms, flexible check out. The chef is excellent, we stayed 3 nights and ate there every evening with great veggie options and good beer! Important to communicate in advance regarding arrival logistics.