In the heart of the Interlaken district of Switzerland's Berne canton lies the quiet village of Beatenberg. This remote village stands high above the placid, surreal blue waters of Lake Thun. It is situated on a grassy slope that directly overlooks the lake. The imposing peak of Mt. Niederhorn looms on the other side of the village. Beatenberg hotels typically feature gorgeous views of the mountain and lake. Even budget and discount hotels in Beatenberg afford some excellent views of the lake and the Jungfrau mountains that ring the lake.
During your stay in Beatenberg, don't forget to make a "pilgrimage" to the Cave of St. Beatus, the town's patron saint. Take the Beatusweg walk, and also don't forget to examine the town's Reformed church, with its pure, clear lines so perfectly evocative of the new Protestant religion that rocked Europe in the 1500's. For an even more spectacular view of the surrounding mountains, take the Seilbahnen Beatenberg-Niederhorn gondola. Check out EasyToBook.com for some of the best deals on Beatenberg hotels.