Alpenruh Hotel

3 STARS GETS YOU GREAT ACCOMMODATION

by ALPLUVR about HOTEL ALPENRUH

From the train station in Murren you walk through the small village past aged-wood chalets covered with flower boxes. On your left as you walk you are accompanied by the Eiger, the Monch and the Jungfrau peaks along with views of the beautiful Lauterbrunnen valley below.
You will reach the hotel right before the Schilthorn cable car station. The Alpenruh has traditional alpine style.. clean, cute, cozy and comfortable. I booked a room with a balcony overlooking the restaurant outdoor terrace and the breath-taking view of the Eiger and the Jungfrau. The balcony has a lounge chair for sunning or napping in the Alpine air and a little table and chairs and of course, flower boxes all around. Inside the feather beds are waiting softly for you. There was a multi-disc CD player, including some very cool C.D.s in the room, a nice wicker bowl of fruit and lovely, personalized "Welcome" letter from the prorietors, hanging on my door. The shining white-tiled bathroom was quite large and had every amenity and toiletry to make a city girl comfortable in an mountain inn. They have a sauna and wonderfully cozy lounge area. The restaurant is rather small inside, but very nicely decorated in a traditional style but during the day and on warm evenings there are many more tables on the stone terrace outside.
Every hotel staff person I encountered was friendly and helpful. The owners bring in interns from Hotel Management schools and help them learn the trade in this gorgeous village.
One of the greatest things about staying at the Alpenruh is that they are owned by the people who own the Schilthorn cable car, and if you so choose, you can have your included breakfast at 10,000 ft. in the Schilthorn's revolving restaurant. You must pay for your way up there but then breakfast is free. I opted for the 10,000 ft. breakfast and was blessed with the most, clear spectacular morning for my ascent.
Snow-covered peaks in 360 degrees were glistening in sunlight. I thought about hiking down as it was so beautiful but I was ill-prepared and had to catch the train in Lauterbrunnen in just a few hours.

Mountain fare is hearty and tasty

by ALPLUVR about Hotel Alpenruh

The Hotel Almendhubel has a lovely terrace that overlooks the Lauterbrunnen Valley and the Alps surrounding Murren. It is right next door to the Schilthorn cable car station and much better food than at the touristy revolving restaurant at the 1-,000 ft. summit.
The views are almost tasty enough to nourish you but try their many local favorites and you will be pleasantly surprised. I love Rosti.. it is basically a very large hashbrown but it has been cooked like a big pie in a heavy wrought iron pan and is often served with ham, cheese and/or an egg. Order this with a Kalbswurst or sometimes called Weisswurst, all light and airy inside and crispy on the outside. These are not greasy like bratwurst but almost fluffy and less spicy. They can also be served with just a good strong Swiss mustard or a traditional zweibel (onion) sauce. If you have never tried a Swiss fondue in Switzerland it is a must do. Be sure to accompany with a glass of dry, white wine (they make great wine in Switzerland).. no beer with this dish please.

Alpine Honeymoon - 007 Style

by emaschal46

"Getting To & Arriving In Murren"

After landing in Zurich, we immediately went to the CBB ticket counter and got our train passes for the remainder of our trip. Next we went downstairs at the airport to catch the train. We had to switch trains at the main Zurich station then our next stop was Interlaken Ost (or east). There we caught the Bernese-Oberland-Railway (BOB) train that would take us to Lauterbrunen. Upon arriving in Lauterburnen, we crossed a small street and caught the funicular to Grütschalp then another train to Murren. This all sounds tricky but everyone was very helpful and we never missed a train.
Once we arrived in Murren we had to hike across the village (about 12 minutes) to our hotel, the Hotel Alpenruh. This hotel was VERY lovely and quite affordable. I would strongly reccomend it!

"Good Eats At Stagerstubli"

Our first meal in Murren was at Stagerstubli. My wife (Kristin) had the white fish and I had the Bratwurst with onion sauce and rosti (hashbrowns) - terrific! The service was excellent and the prices were reasonable. I will be returning.