Tucked into its car-free village high above the Lauterbrunnen Valley, this grande dame of Switzerland’s hospitality scene has been lovingly restored with a reverence for its heritage and a flair for contemporary design – think handcrafted pine furnishings, chic marble bathrooms, and comforting woollen textures. In winter, the setting is nothing short of cinematic: jagged peaks frame a collection of 210 pistes in the Jungfrau region, catering to the masses from intermediates and beginners to families. Their ascent to this snowy playground is made all the more swift by the Männlichen cable car, just under 10 minutes from the door; while the return journey ends in the warmth of a steaming outdoor pool and Japanese onsen-inspired spa. 

In summer, this peaceful perch becomes a gateway to glacier-fed lakes, mountain villages and flower-lined hiking trails. Out and about, days are filled with e-bike tours through the valley, Alpine cheesemaking, or kayaking on Lake Brienz. Meanwhile, at the hotel, experiences like pasta-making workshops and forest foraging offer an authentic taste of the region. And the spa has its time in the sun too, with treatments harnessing the power of Alpine plants that have soaked up the rays and the indoor indulgencies being swapped for mindful wanders along the private forest trail.