Typically Swiss Hotel Ermitage - Kandersteg

3-star gateway to the Bernese Alps in Kandersteg, right next to the Oeschinensee cable car

Rooms

Typically Swiss Hotel Ermitage has 15 rooms, each named rather than numbered, with direct views of the Bernese Alps. Premium Double Rooms include balconies with deckchairs and spacious bathrooms with modern showers. The hotel also offers generous family accommodations with apartments that sleep up to 10 people, including options like the Comfort Family Room and the Apartment with Balcony.

Dining

The hotel's on-site restaurant serves dinner with a menu focused on regional and seasonal dishes, including fondue and raclette. Breakfast is a buffet with homemade pastries, fresh bread, local cheeses, and charcuterie. A coffee house on site and a selection of wine and champagne are available.

Wellness & Activities

Guests at Ermitage Hotel have access to an outdoor hot pot overlooking the Blümlisalp mountain, a private sauna, and the largest fitness center in Kandersteg, open for 10 CHF per entry. The property includes a garden with outdoor furniture, a sun terrace, and a games room with billiards and board games. Ski storage, ski-to-door access, and ski school are available for winter sports, while summer guests can use the children's playground and kids' outdoor play equipment.

Family Offerings

The hotel is family-friendly, with apartments that sleep up to 10 guests and a children's playground with outdoor play equipment. Kids' meals are available at the restaurant, and board games are provided for indoor entertainment. The KanderCard guest card gives families 20% off the Oeschinensee cable car tickets.

Location & Services

Typically Swiss Hotel Ermitage sits directly opposite the Oeschinensee cable car station, a 10-minute walk from the Kandersteg train station and town center with shops and restaurants. The hotel provides free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, and accessible parking. Additional services include luggage storage, tour desk, express check-in/check-out, and pet-friendly policies with pet baskets and bowls available.

• Rooms: 15 named rooms with Alpine views and balconies
• Dining: Regional and seasonal dishes at the on-site restaurant
• Wellness: Largest fitness center in Kandersteg, outdoor hot pot, private sauna
• Family: Apartments for up to 10 people, playground, kids' meals
• Location: Right next to Oeschinensee cable car, short walk to town center
• Activities: Ski-to-door access, bike storage, billiards, games room