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Klosterhotel St. Petersinsel

St. Petersinsel
Rated 8.8 in 79 reviews

Klosterhotel St. Petersinsel is a unique retreat nestled on the serene peninsula of St. Petersinsel in Switzerland. This historic hotel offers a distinctive experience by merging the tranquility of its natural surroundings with the rich heritage of its monastic past. Originally a monastery, the building dates back centuries and retains much of its historical charm, providing guests with an atmosphere that is both peaceful and evocative.

As a boutique hotel, Klosterhotel St. Petersinsel provides a personalized and intimate setting, focusing on comfort and individual attention. Each room is thoughtfully designed to maintain the delicate balance between rustic authenticity and modern comfort, ensuring guests feel both connected to history and the contemporary era. The hotel's interiors highlight its monastic origins with exposed wooden beams and stonework, while incorporating modern amenities for a comfortable stay.

Set amidst the backdrop of Lake Biel, the hotel provides stunning views and ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Guests can explore the beautiful trails around the island, enjoy a leisurely walk, or simply relax and take in the breathtaking scenery. The quietude of the surroundings is perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape from the bustle of everyday life.

Dining at Klosterhotel St. Petersinsel is an experience in itself. The restaurant places a strong emphasis on local produce, offering dishes that reflect the region’s culinary traditions while embracing contemporary tastes. Whether you are looking for a serene getaway or an opportunity to explore the intersection of history and nature, Klosterhotel St. Petersinsel provides an exceptional and enriching experience.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
February
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 21
Rain free days
March
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Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
April
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 21
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May
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 20
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June
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July
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August
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September
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 22
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Sankt Petersinsel and near Klosterhotel St. Petersinsel

Court Ligerz
Court Ligerz
Castle in Ligerz / La Neuveville in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
1.6km / 1mi
Museum of viticulture on Lake Biel
Museum of viticulture on Lake Biel
Museum in Ligerz / La Neuveville in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
1.7km / 1mi
Festi ruin
Festi ruin
Ruins of a castle in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
2.1km / 1.3mi
Reformed white church
Reformed white church
Church building in La Neuveville in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
3.5km / 2.2mi
Schlossberg Castle
Schlossberg Castle
Castle in La Neuveville in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
4.4km / 2.8mi
Erlach Castle
Erlach Castle
Castle buildings in Erlach in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
4.6km / 2.9mi
Fenis / Hasenburg, early medieval-medieval castle ruin
Fenis / Hasenburg, early medieval-medieval castle ruin
Archaeological site and earthwork in Ins in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
5.5km / 3.4mi
Jolimont estate
Jolimont estate
Manorial building ensemble in Gals in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
5.7km / 3.5mi
BorNE-BE.2de1895
BorNE-BE.2de1895
Boundary stone of the cantons BE an NE between the municipalities of La Neuveville / Le Landeron
4.3km / 2.7mi
Reformierte Kirche Erlach
Reformierte Kirche Erlach
Church building in Erlach, Switzerland
4.7km / 2.9mi
Reformed Church with Rectory
Reformed Church with Rectory
Church building and part of an architectural ensemble in Vinelz in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
4.6km / 2.9mi
Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Täuffelen
4.3km / 2.7mi
Castle Le Landeron
Castle Le Landeron
Castle in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland
6.3km / 3.9mi
Centre Albert Anker
Centre Albert Anker
Museum collection in Ins in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
7.6km / 4.8mi
Kirche Walperswil
Church building in Walperswil, Switzerland
6.5km / 4.1mi
Church Saint-Maurice
Church Saint-Maurice
Church building in Le Landeron in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland
6.1km / 3.8mi
Papiliorama
Papiliorama
Zoo and botanical garden in Kerzers (Switzerland), specializing in tropical animals and plants
9.8km / 6.1mi
Nidau Castle
Nidau Castle
Castle building in Nidau in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
9.8km / 6.1mi
Gampelen Castle
Gampelen Castle
Castle in Gampelen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
8.9km / 5.5mi
Jeanjaquet Castle
Jeanjaquet Castle
Castle
9.1km / 5.7mi
Thielle Castle
Thielle Castle
Castle building in Gals in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
9.8km / 6.1mi
Reformed church with parsonage
Reformed church with parsonage
Church with outbuilding in Bargen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
9.9km / 6.2mi
Schlossmuseum Nidau
Schlossmuseum Nidau
Museum in Nidau (Switzerland)
9.8km / 6.1mi
St. Erhard
Church building in Nidau, Switzerland
9.6km / 6mi
Former Saint-Martin church and Jeanjaquet castle
Former Saint-Martin church and Jeanjaquet castle
Building in Switzerland
9.1km / 5.7mi
Église Saint-Martin
Church building in Cressier, Switzerland
8.4km / 5.2mi
Aarberg Castle
Aarberg Castle
Castle in the municipality of Aarberg in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
10.5km / 6.5mi
New Museum Biel
New Museum Biel
Museum in Bienne in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
10.8km / 6.7mi
Pasquart Kunsthaus
Pasquart Kunsthaus
Art museum for contemporary art in Biel/Bienne in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
10.7km / 6.6mi
Reformed city church
Reformed city church
Church in Bienne in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
11.2km / 7mi
Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception
Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception
Roman Catholic parish church in the city of Biel/Bienne, Switzerland; cultural property of national significance
11.6km / 7.2mi
Pasquart church (Biel/Bienne)
Pasquart church (Biel/Bienne)
Church building in the city of Biel/Bienne, Switzerland
10.9km / 6.8mi
Nicholas of Flüe catholic church
Nicholas of Flüe catholic church
Church building in Bienne in the canton of Bern, Switzeland
10.7km / 6.7mi
Bienne City Park
Bienne City Park
Public park in the city of Bienne in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
11.5km / 7.2mi
Reformed church
Reformed church
Church building in Orvin in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
11.4km / 7.1mi
Goldhubel, medieval castle site (earthen castle)
Goldhubel, medieval castle site (earthen castle)
Decayed castle in Aegerten in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
11.6km / 7.2mi
Boundary Stone borNE-BE.1A
Boundary Stone borNE-BE.1A
Boundry stone Neuchâtel-Bern on Rothausstrasse in Gampelen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
11.4km / 7.1mi
Saint-Vincent de Paul church, of the penitentiary
Church building in Sugiez in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
10.6km / 6.6mi
Beautiful Steps #2
Beautiful Steps #2
Art installation at the office tower Kongresszentrum in Bienne in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
10.8km / 6.7mi
Burg Biel
11.1km / 6.9mi
Reformed church
Reformed church
Church building in Aarberg in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
10.5km / 6.5mi
Eglise Saint-Paul - Pauluskirche
Church building in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland
11.1km / 6.9mi
Mathäus-Zentrum
Church building in Port, Switzerland
10.1km / 6.3mi
Christ Catholic Parish Church Epiphany
Christ Catholic Parish Church Epiphany
Church building in Bienne in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
11.2km / 7mi
Kirche Radelfingen
Kirche Radelfingen
Church buildings in Radelfingen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
11.3km / 7mi

What to do in Sankt Petersinsel and near Klosterhotel St. Petersinsel

Court Ligerz
Court Ligerz
Castle in Ligerz / La Neuveville in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
1.6km / 1mi
Museum of viticulture on Lake Biel
Museum of viticulture on Lake Biel
Museum in Ligerz / La Neuveville in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
1.7km / 1mi
Festi ruin
Festi ruin
Ruins of a castle in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
2.1km / 1.3mi
Reformed white church
Reformed white church
Church building in La Neuveville in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
3.5km / 2.2mi
Schlossberg Castle
Schlossberg Castle
Castle in La Neuveville in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
4.4km / 2.8mi
Erlach Castle
Erlach Castle
Castle buildings in Erlach in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
4.6km / 2.9mi
Fenis / Hasenburg, early medieval-medieval castle ruin
Fenis / Hasenburg, early medieval-medieval castle ruin
Archaeological site and earthwork in Ins in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
5.5km / 3.4mi
Jolimont estate
Jolimont estate
Manorial building ensemble in Gals in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
5.7km / 3.5mi
BorNE-BE.2de1895
BorNE-BE.2de1895
Boundary stone of the cantons BE an NE between the municipalities of La Neuveville / Le Landeron
4.3km / 2.7mi
Reformierte Kirche Erlach
Reformierte Kirche Erlach
Church building in Erlach, Switzerland
4.7km / 2.9mi
Reformed Church with Rectory
Reformed Church with Rectory
Church building and part of an architectural ensemble in Vinelz in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
4.6km / 2.9mi
Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Täuffelen
4.3km / 2.7mi
Castle Le Landeron
Castle Le Landeron
Castle in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland
6.3km / 3.9mi
Centre Albert Anker
Centre Albert Anker
Museum collection in Ins in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
7.6km / 4.8mi
Kirche Walperswil
Church building in Walperswil, Switzerland
6.5km / 4.1mi
Church Saint-Maurice
Church Saint-Maurice
Church building in Le Landeron in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland
6.1km / 3.8mi
Papiliorama
Papiliorama
Zoo and botanical garden in Kerzers (Switzerland), specializing in tropical animals and plants
9.8km / 6.1mi
Nidau Castle
Nidau Castle
Castle building in Nidau in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
9.8km / 6.1mi
Gampelen Castle
Gampelen Castle
Castle in Gampelen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
8.9km / 5.5mi
Jeanjaquet Castle
Jeanjaquet Castle
Castle
9.1km / 5.7mi
Thielle Castle
Thielle Castle
Castle building in Gals in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
9.8km / 6.1mi
Reformed church with parsonage
Reformed church with parsonage
Church with outbuilding in Bargen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
9.9km / 6.2mi
Schlossmuseum Nidau
Schlossmuseum Nidau
Museum in Nidau (Switzerland)
9.8km / 6.1mi
St. Erhard
Church building in Nidau, Switzerland
9.6km / 6mi
Former Saint-Martin church and Jeanjaquet castle
Former Saint-Martin church and Jeanjaquet castle
Building in Switzerland
9.1km / 5.7mi
Église Saint-Martin
Church building in Cressier, Switzerland
8.4km / 5.2mi
Aarberg Castle
Aarberg Castle
Castle in the municipality of Aarberg in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
10.5km / 6.5mi
New Museum Biel
New Museum Biel
Museum in Bienne in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
10.8km / 6.7mi
Pasquart Kunsthaus
Pasquart Kunsthaus
Art museum for contemporary art in Biel/Bienne in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
10.7km / 6.6mi
Reformed city church
Reformed city church
Church in Bienne in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
11.2km / 7mi

About Sankt Petersinsel

Sankt Petersinsel, nestled in the heart of Lake Biel in Switzerland, offers a serene escape with a variety of activities to enjoy. Exploring Nature is a must, as the island is a lush natural reserve perfect for hiking and leisurely walks. The trails through forests and along the water's edge provide picturesque views and a chance to immerse oneself in tranquility. Visiting Historical Sites is also a key highlight. The island is home to a former monastery that dates back to the 12th century, where the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau once took refuge; today, this building is a charming place for reflection and learning about the region's history. Indulging in Local Cuisine at the island's restaurant, housed in the historic monastery, offers an opportunity to savor traditional Swiss dishes made from fresh, local ingredients while enjoying views of the surrounding lake. Birdwatching is another enjoyable activity, as the island and its vicinity are habitat to a variety of bird species, making it a peaceful spot for observation. For those interested in water activities, Boating and Fishing are available, providing a chance to experience the calm waters of Lake Biel up close. Overall, Sankt Petersinsel is a destination offering tranquility and diverse experiences centered around nature, history, and relaxation.




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