Rotstockhutte - Murren

As alpine huts go, this is a nice location, with good views of the surrounding Bernese Alps. We were a family with two young children. The sleeping arrangement was the typical mattresses on the floor in the attic with about 30 other hikers (not very...conducive to sleep). The half-pension consisted of salty alphabet soup and spaghetti bolognese for dinner, about average for a Swiss hut, and bread, cheese, jam (no butter), coffee/tea/hot chocolate for breakfast. As a small extra they also had made Swiss müesli. There is nothing wrong with the hut. The only issue is that it is not good value for money for a family. One adult is 70 Francs for night+half-pension. But the child discount is very small, so after adding 2 beers, 2 hot chocolates and 2 strawberry shakes (to motivate the kids) the final bill was over 250 Francs. The better idea is to get a good deal for a family room in Mürren and do a day hike up to the hut.

We hiked here from Gimmelwald were dazzled to find this gem! Gleaming mountain peaks surrounded us, and it felt surreal to order beer enjoy some of the best berry pastries with fresh whipped cream we have ever had! We also enjoyed the delicious...wurst. We napped for a few minutes before the amazing hike back to Gimmelwald.

You need to walk in a few hours to reach the cottage, perhaps that's why the food tastes so good I don't know, but the limited menu is good and presented in a stunning location.

This is a typical mountain hut. At 2000m in the mountains you expect basic facilities - cold water only, outside toilet block, large dormitory. But the hut enjoys a great location, is clean and well-cared for and well-run. It is small - staff are helpful and friendly. Be aware it is cash only, no wifi, and there is only one plug socket for the whole hut to charge a mobile phone! And there is a dairy next door - whilst cow bells are charming they will wake you at 5am unless you remember ear plugs!

Stayed here one night during our alp trek - was heading to a higher hut but injury forced us to shorten the trek and fortunately there was room. The hut provides showers and toilets, food and refreshments, sleeping quatters (basic but ample) with pillows and blankets (you need to bring a sheet or hire one there - not included).Not a destination in itself but it does not claim to be - this is a great place to stay the night while on a trek between huts.