I wrote reviews on several websites for this hotel - having revisited this site, I find that my review has disappeared apart from the first sentence! Perhaps my connection cut out. Several months later, I still think about Hotel Seeburg and what a lovely stay I had there, which in itself says much about the place.
The poor reviews may be written by people who expect Four Seasons Luxury 5* despite being in front of scenery that is off the scale in beauty. Most people spend a couple of nights, I stayed for ten days. I was lucky enough to be upgraded to a room overlooking the lake, with an ample balcony and a beautifully comfortable bed. My room was spotless, the bedding of high quality and ample storage space. Breakfast was really wonderful - Swiss cheese, assorted fresh bread, meats, juices, fruit, yoghurts, jams, and a perfectly boiled egg every morning if requested. I ate breakfast outside on the edge of the lake and dwarfed by the Alps. I've yet to find a better breakfast place.
The restaurant in the evening is excellent, produce 100% fresh, carefully cooked, again with a wonderful view if you visit in late Spring/Summer. Cost is reasonable for quality/view - remember, this is Switzerland. Go into a local supermarket to see food prices.It can cost more to buy food for a picnic than to sit down in a restaurant for lunch. Having my dinner served to the sound of birdsong and the changing colours of Lake Brienz was magical, an experience I repeated several times and never tired of.
Access to public transport is easy; a boat stops at regular intervals, a 10 minute walk to a bus. Those with walking difficulties should consider bringing their own transport, but there is a lift in the hotel and the grounds are flat.
The owners are exceptional - this is a family run hotel. I am a late breakfaster, I was never made to feel rushed only left to read and eat at leisure. On departure, they gave me a lift to Interlaken station and gave me a bottle of wine as a farewell present - made from grapes grown at Europe's highest altitude - because I'd helped them with some translation. Apart from the view, there is a lovely 'feel' in this hotel - probably because the owners are so pleasant. I hope to return in April May - with family.
- Seeburg Hotel Ringgenberg
