A Swiss Alps Weekend in Spiez — Destination Dreamer Diaries

A couple of weekends ago, I took an impromptu trip to Switzerland – as we all know it’s one of my favorite European countries, and it’s especially easy now that I live in Paris.

outside spiez train station big mountain — Directly outside the Spiez train station in Switzerland; June 2022

This time I opted to return to the Swiss Alps, and took a chance on Spiez.

girl taking selfie in switzerland green mountains water behind her — Selfie in Switzerland in Spiez, Swiss Alps; June 2022.

It was a fairly chill trip, and I mostly wanted to share this post to share all of my pictures – as it had been five years since the last time I went to the Swiss Alps!

view of mountains and grass in swiss village — View of Spiez in the Swiss Alps; June 2022

I arrived at my hotel, La Belle Vue Spiez Boutique Hotel & Cafe, and enjoyed and iced oat milk coffee while exhaling for the first time in a few weeks.

two patio chairs pink cushion with view of water and mountains — View from rooftop at la belle vue spiez hotel & cafe; June 2022

Where Should I Stay in Spiez?

Honestly, Spiez is so small that distance or safety wise – you won’t be to far away from the best places such as Bucht Spiez, Strandweg, or Spiez Port. As a solor female traveler, I stayed at Hotel Bellevue in Spiez, and while it got the job done – I would probably look for something a little more affordable, the next time.

Drinking Swiss Tap Water

When in Switzerland, you never have to buy bottled water – drinking from the tap is heavenly!

I then got to my room, and enjoyed the Swiss water again since my trip to Bern and Lausanne in October.

water on a tray — Never buy water in Switzerland; the tap tastes like bottled water!

Trip to Coop in Spiez

I then took a trip to Coop, one of my favorite things to do in Switzerland – and bought all the vegan karma chocolate I could!

Outdoor cafe with Swiss Flag in Spiez; June 2022

Street view of flower shop in Spiez; June 2022

vegan chocolate from swiss coop store — I am obsessed with the vegan chocolate from Coop in Switzerland by Karma.

I then went back to my hotel to grab things for a calm Saturday afternoon: which included journaling and taking a swim while I avoided the heatwave back home in Paris!

pink flowers in spiez water and mountain view — View of Spiez, Switzerland; June 2022

I then went wandering for photos – and evidently, found a lot of opportunities!

small house with tree and flowers — Houses in Spiez, Switzerland; June 2022

View of Niesen in Spiez, Switzerland; June 2022

houses with green trees and flowers — Wandering around Spiez, Switzerland; June 2022

Swimming in Spiez

I then sat near the lake and took a swim in the cold, invigorating water… it felt good against the strong summer Swiss sun.

mountain with lake palm trees and colorfu flowers — Spiez Port; June 2022

journal with handwriting in black ink — Journaling in Spiez; June 2022

I made my walk back to my hotel, and of course – took a few more pictures before chatting with some Sweedish girls about my latest life dilemma.

Bucht Spiez

Locals enjoying a Saturday afternoon in Spiez, Switzerland; June 2022.

I then ended my short trip by watching the sunset at my hotel, journaling, and enjoying dinner with a view.

Bucht Spiez

blue journal open to handwriting with a view of the swiss alps — Writing with a view of Spiez; June 2022

I did a similar thing the next morning: journaled, enjoyed the view… before going back home to France.

artwork hanging on wall that says, "a winner is a dreamer who never gives up" — Artwork in Hotel in Spiez; June 2022

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About the Author

Hi, I'm Stephanie Safdie, a travel writer and content creator based in Paris. Since living here, I've spent years exploring the city and regularly update my Paris travel guides with firsthand experience while also exploring destinations across Europe and beyond as a solo female traveler. I've been solo traveling for the past decade, having visited more than 70 cities and nearly 30 countries before turning 30.

Before moving abroad, I grew up moving all around the United States, having lived in New York City, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and Tampa – which sparked my desire to discover and experience new places and cultures from a young age.

As a true writer at heart passionate about being open-minded, adventurous, and diaristic – it's my goal to share honest, practical travel advice, local insights, detailed itineraries, and real-life experiences that go beyond typical tourist recommendations. With over 200 guides published on Destination Dreamer Diaries, I’m here help you plan the most memorable trip of a lifetime with confidence.

When I'm not traveling or working professionally in content creation, you'll find me doing just about anything creative: writing, practicing my photography skills (the large majority of photos featured on this blog were taken during my own travels), playing my music at open mic nights, editing videos for my YouTube channel, cooking, or creating travel content.

Last updated: June 30, 2025