Happy Inn Lodge

Happy Inn Lodge is a guesthouse and backpacker lodge of about 19 rooms at Rosenstrasse 17 in Interlaken, in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland. It stands near the Höhematte, the large central meadow where paragliders land, so the town centre, restaurants, supermarkets and the Höheweg promenade are within a few minutes' walk. Interlaken Ost station, the departure point for trains to Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and the Jungfrau region, is also reachable on foot, and boats on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz are close by.

With around 19 rooms, the lodge is small and personal in scale, closer to a guesthouse than to a large hostel. Accommodation includes dormitory beds and private rooms. Indicative prices run from about CHF 40 to 90 per dorm bed, with private rooms from about CHF 110, depending on season. These rates make it an economical choice in a destination where summer hotel prices are high. Details of kitchens, breakfast, common rooms and bathrooms are not recorded in the available data, so visitors should confirm what is provided before booking.

The lodge suits solo travellers, couples and small groups who want a central base for outdoor activities. Interlaken is the centre of Swiss adventure tourism, with paragliding, canyoning, skydiving, hiking and rafting offered by local operators, and many operators collect guests from central accommodation. The mix of dorm and private rooms allows travellers to choose between a social atmosphere and more privacy.

Because of the small size, rooms can sell out quickly in July and August and around school holidays, so early reservation is advisable. Spring and autumn are calmer and cheaper, while winter brings skiers heading for the Jungfrau region's resorts. The lodge can be contacted on +41 33 822 32 25 or through happy-inn.com. Visitors arriving late by train should confirm check-in arrangements in advance.