Hotel Weissenstein

Hotels ·Oberdorf ·4-star hotel
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Most reviewed in OberdorfTravelers' Choice 2026
  • Ideal for kids, a special occasion, business

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Hotel Weissenstein is a four-star mountain hotel at 1,284 metres above sea level, high above Solothurn in Oberdorf.

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What's on here

Why go

  • A large playground below the terrace has Wendelin’s eagle nest at its centre.

Good to know

Family roomsAccessible roomsSuitesNon-smoking roomsMountain viewMid-rangeQuaintInterconnected rooms availableCable / satellite TVFlatscreen TVWalk-in showerClothes rackPrivate bathroomsHousekeepingPaid public parking on-sitePaid private parking on-siteFree High Speed Internet (WiFi)Free internetPublic wifiWifiBaggage storageBar / lounge

Good for

  • families Family rooms and interconnected rooms are available.
  • groups The east-side panorama hall is for larger events.
  • business Six meeting rooms have modern technology and infrastructure.

Rooms

Family rooms
Family rooms available
Accessible rooms
Accessible rooms available
Suites
Suites available
Non-smoking rooms
Non-smoking rooms available
Mountain-view rooms
Rooms with mountain views available
Room features
Interconnected rooms, satellite TV, walk-in showers and private bathrooms are among the room features.

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi.
  • Breakfast Breakfast buffet available.
  • Pets Pets are allowed.
  • Baggage storage
  • Bar / lounge
  • Laundry and ironing service

Restaurants and bars on site

  • Special-diet menus are available.
  • Reserve a table through aleno.

Location

  • Vorderer Weissenstein 2, 4515 Oberdorf, Switzerland.
  • Phone: +41 32 530 17 17.
  • Book a room through Simple Booking.

What you see

  • Views extend to the Alps and the Swiss Mittelland. Mountain-view rooms are among the room options.

With kids

  • Kids’ meals and highchairs are available.

Interesting facts3

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  1. 1827

    The spa house was built in 1827–1828 on physician Johann Baptist Carl Kottmann’s initiative, partly with donated funds.

    Hotel Weissenstein - Wikipedia
  2. Treatments used milk, whey and mountain air for skin, respiratory, digestive and nerve complaints.

    Hotel Weissenstein - Wikipedia
  3. The main building remained for spa guests while the wings accommodated tourists and overnight guests.

    Geschichte des Hotel Weissenstein

History

The Kurhaus later operated year-round after the Solothurn–Münster railway opened. It is a cultural property of regional importance in the canton of Solothurn. After the historic chairlift closed, a postbus served the route until the gondola began operating in late 2014. The hotel reopened after a complete renovation in 2019, with a new panorama hall on its east side.

  1. 1862–1867Two wings were added, with a tourist restaurant on the west side and guest rooms in the east wing.
  2. 1876A drinking hall was built beside the east wing.
  3. 1951A south terrace was added, and the Oberdorf–Weissenstein chairlift began operating.
  4. 1987The spa house reopened after two years of renovation.
  5. 2010The Oberdorf–Weissenstein chairlift closed.
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  1. Late 2014A postbus bridged the gap until the new gondola lift began operating.
  2. April 2018–August 2019The hotel closed for a complete renovation in April 2018 and reopened at a festival in August 2019.

Shorts

How to get there

  • Cable carReach the Weissenstein by gondola from Oberdorf.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access
  • Accessible rooms

Sources: Hotel Weissenstein - Wikipedia · Solothurn - Wikivoyage (do) · Hotel Weissenstein – Zwölf Minuten zum Glück · Über uns – Hotel Weissenstein · Geschichte des Hotel Weissenstein · Hotel Weissenstein: booking (its own site) · Hotel Weissenstein: booking (its own site) · Hotel Weissenstein: booking (its own site) · Hotel Weissenstein: menu (its own site) · Hotel Weissenstein: menu (its own site) · checked 13 Oct 2026

Where
Vorderer Weissenstein 2, Oberdorf 4515 Switzerland

Questions and answers

How can I book a room at Hotel Weissenstein?

Book through Simple Booking.

Can I reserve a restaurant table at Hotel Weissenstein?

Yes. Reserve through aleno.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Weissenstein?

Yes, pets are allowed.

Is Hotel Weissenstein non-smoking?

Yes, it is a non-smoking hotel.

Can guests hike and ski at Hotel Weissenstein?

Hiking and skiing are available among the hotel’s activities.

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