Ula's Holiday Apartments - 2 Bedrooms - 82 m2

Our two-bedroom apartment (82 m2) sleeps up to 6 persons and is perfect for families or groups of friends seeking a true Alpine experience in an historic and traditional Swiss chalet. The spectacular panoramic views of the Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger and lake Thun will simply take your breath away. The space Beatenberg is a mountain village 12 minutes by car or 20 minutes by public bus from Interlaken. Our chalet is situated on 1200 m2 of land with wonderful views from all sides of the house, cozy sitting areas in the gardens and a swingset for children. The master bedroom has one queen sized bed (160 cm x 200 cm, the second bedroom 2 single beds and the living room one fold-out double sized sofa bed. The bathroom with shower/toilet is fitted with bath towels, hand towels, hairdryer and free toiletries. The downstairs kitchen is equipped with a granite countertop, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, water cooker and rice cooker - everything you would need for a self-catering holiday. There are 2 balconies with outside furniture as well as a garden terrace and an extra guest toilet on the ground floor. A free laundry service is provided. Our home has a special history. Our chalet was originally built in 1866, one year after the road to Beatenberg from Interlaken was constructed. Our chalet was originally the Hotel Jungfrau and the neighboring building, the Hotel Des Alpes was also constructed that year. They were the second and third guesthouses built in Beatenberg. Our specific location with direct views of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau as well as our view to lake Thun was perfectly chosen for such an endeavor. In the early 1900s Beatenberg experienced the Belle Epoche period where tourism bloomed (especially for the aristocracy of Europe seeking refuge from the cities with fresh, clean air, peaceful surroundings with beautiful panoramic views and a closeness to nature). After the Second World War, tourism essentially stopped. Our home and neighboring building then became an orphanage for children from the war and was run as such for the next 30 years. At that point the two buildings were converted into an Alpine boarding school. In the late 1980's our chalet was then converted into 5 self-contained apartments. We purchased the chalet in 2015 and have invested much effort in restoring it lovingly to its present state where people from all over the world can again enjoy this spectacular location and views. Guest access If you are considering the Interlaken area for your base for visiting Switzerland, you have found the right place! Beatenberg is the true hidden gem of this region. Due to its close proximity to Interlaken, you can easily visit the major sites yet return home to the best panoramic Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and Lake Thun views right from your balcony! You get to experience a true Swiss Alpine stay, away from the tourist crowds and high prices of accommodation in Interlaken. For nature lovers, we have world-class hiking right from our doorstep. The family friendly Hohwald ski resort is less than 1 KM away and there is a free shuttle at the bus stop one minute from our chalet. For adventure seekers, you are in the mecca of Europe's adventure sports scene...paragliding, hang gliding, bungee jumping, canyoning, rafting, zip lines, ice climbing, mountaineering, rope parks and more! Avoid the crowds, enjoy the views, breathe in the fresh mountain air, listen to the sound of the cowbells and the occasional alphorn playing in the distance and just maybe, you will find yourself yodeling before you leave! Other things to note Please be advised that our chalet is only accessible via stairs. It is not recommended for those with mobility issues. The apartment is set on the ground floor and the first floor with an internal stairwell leading up to the bedrooms and bathroom.