The village of Bonigen, Switzerland, is a great vacation spot for people traveling to Europe to find a little peace and quiet. Located on the left bank of Lake Brienz, Bonigen is just two miles away from the town of Interlaken, one of the oldest and most-visited tourist destinations in Switzerland. Hotel accommodations in this picturesque region are plentiful and range from large resorts to quaint family-run hotels.
The Hotel Oberlaenderhof offers sweeping views of the mountains and Lake Brienz. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast or dinner in the Bellavista restaurant and relax after a day of exploring the Bonigen area in the hotel's cozy bar. Rooms at this small family-run hotel range in price from $68 a night for a single to $160 a night for a superior double, depending on the season, as of January 2011.
The Seiler au Lac, located on Lake Brienz, is a small hotel with classic Swiss chalet architecture. The hotel has 42 rooms, ranging from singles to mini-suites and rates range from $136 to $250 a night, as of January 2011. The hotel's La Boheme restaurant features an a la carte menu and is a meeting place for locals and visitors alike.
The Seehotel La Terrasse is a family-run hotel that caters to families with children, offering an outdoor playground and indoor playroom. All of the hotel's rooms have views of the surrounding mountains or Lake Brienz. The Seehotel La Terrasse's Elemant restaurant caters to its guests from breakfast through dinner and has a menu for children. Guest rooms range from singles to double room that range in price from $105 to 240 a night, as of January 2011.
The Hotel Walida is a traditional bed and breakfast located in the center of town with views of Lake Brienz. Its 13 rooms each have in-suite baths. Rates range from $70 to $95 a night, as of January 2011.
