Landgasthof Hirschen

Landgasthof Hirschen is a three-star country inn of about 20 rooms at Hauptstrasse 11, 3800 Matten bei Interlaken. A Landgasthof is a traditional Swiss countryside inn, historically combining guest rooms with a restaurant serving regional food, and the Hirschen (stag) name is common among such inns across the German-speaking regions. The location in Matten places it on the Hauptstrasse south of the Aare, away from the busiest promenade traffic yet within reach of Interlaken West and Interlaken Ost stations by foot or by a short bus ride. With around 20 rooms, the property is small and personal in scale, and the Landgasthof format typically means a restaurant on the ground floor featuring Swiss dishes such as rösti, cheese specialities and local meats, though the exact menu and opening hours are not confirmed here. The official website, hirschen-interlaken.ch, lists current rooms and rates. The inn suits guests who prefer village atmosphere to town bustle and who plan day trips by rail to Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald and the Jungfraujoch, or by boat on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. As in the rest of Interlaken, summer dates are in demand and booking ahead is common. Matten bei Interlaken is a village directly adjoining Interlaken on the south side of the Aare, along the Hauptstrasse that leads towards Wilderswil and the Lauterbrunnen valley. The setting is quieter and more residential than the Höheweg, with traditional Bernese farmhouse and chalet architecture still visible along the street. Interlaken West and Interlaken Ost stations, and the Höhematte meadow, are reachable on foot or by a short bus ride, and the local bus network connects to the valley villages. Properties in Matten and neighbouring Unterseen tend to price below the promenade hotels, which makes them popular with independent travellers who spend their days on trains and trails around the Jungfrau Region. The Swiss Travel Pass and the Berner Oberland Regional Pass cover many of the nearby lake boats and mountain railways, and the Swiss Half Fare Card gives discounts on the rest.