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Welcome
DESTINATION GUIDE
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR A GREAT HOLIDAY
SUMMER | ENGLISH
A very warm welcome to you!
From the pebbles in the stream to the rocks at the summit, sum-
mer in Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg is like an alpine mosaic.
Written in large letters, of course, is the wide range of cultural
and sporting activities. But which of these colourful little stones
fit into your personal holiday plans – and in which order? Look no
further than this handy Destination Guide. This brochure contains
the must-do and most attractive cornerstones of relaxed and en-
ergetic moments.
Returning home 04
06
08
Highlights
Summer Events
Good to Know
36
40
42
Adventure
Children and Families
Worth Visiting
12 Cable Cars 44 Wellness
14 Hiking Paradise 48 Gastronomy
24 Mountain Summer Insights 56 Excursions in the destination
28 Summer Sports 58 How to get here
30 Bike Paradise 60 Contents A – Z
32 Indoor Activities
4 HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS 5
Highlights
«ALPAUFZUG» ENGSTLIGENALP CHAMBER MUSIC
Watch as 500 cattle climb the steep and Young musicians and well-known
rocky path up to Engstligenalp at the end ensembles gather in Adelboden for the
of June. Swiss Chamber Music Festival.
HIKING PARADISE GOLFMOUNTAIN
With 300 km (nearly 200 miles) of hiking Europe’s highest-altitude 18-hole pop-up
paths and countless lookout points, golf course on Engstligenalp (September
the region is beautiful wherever you and October) plus pure indulgence in the
look. raclettehut.
TROTTILAND SKI REGION
(DOWNHILL SCOOTER TRAILS) Adelboden-Lenk … dänk! with its over
7 trails, 45 km (28 miles): Endless 200 km (125 miles) of ski pistes is one of
descents on two wheels between Silleren, the top ski regions in Switzerland.
Hahnenmoos and Adelboden village.
The perfect way to discover Vogellisi
Mountain.
WATER CASTLE FIS SKI WORLD CUP
The Engstlige Falls, 600 m (approx. Each year, the FIS Ski World Cup attracts
2000 ft) from top to bottom, are the over 40,000 fans to Adelboden.
second highest in Switzerland.
TROPENHAUS FRUTIGEN FONDUE IGLOO
An exotic world of tropical plants and Flickering candles, romance, a unique
a sturgeon farm for the production of atmosphere, delicious cheese fondue
caviar. in an igloo, the largest snow igloo
restaurant in Europe.
6 SUMMER EVENTS 7
Summer Events
CURRENT
EVENTS
Instantly find out what's on.
Simply scan the QR code
and see when the next cultural
highlight is taking place
an agenda full of music,
tradition and good-natured
competition.
adelboden.ch/en/s/events
8 GOOD TO KNOW GOOD TO KNOW 9
Good to Know
The Tourist Destination Guest Card Schönbühl, Schmittengraben, Post Adelboden
Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg Every overnight guest pays the Marktplatz, Friedhof, Gilbach, Dorfstrasse 6, Adelboden
reaches from Kiental and tourist tax - but why? Can you Boden-Wendeplatz. A leaflet Money exchange
Kandersteg to Adelboden, find an overview at adelboden. with prices is available from Monday–Friday at all banks
Frutigen and Lenk. ch/en/tourist-taxes. All over- Adelboden Tourist Center. in Adelboden.
night guests to Adelboden are Saturday morning at the
TOURIST CENTER required to pay this tax in Parking at cable lifts Post Adelboden.
& MOUNTAIN LAB return for a guest card which (Bergbahnen Adelboden AG)
ADELBODEN entitles you to attractive dis- At Parking Fuhrenweidli (P1) Public showers
Help desk, hotel room counts where indicated. You daily charges of CHF 5.– apply Freizeit- und Sportarena,
bookings, apartments and can get a Guest Card directly during the regular opening CHF 5.– per person on request
packages, sale of hiking from your local host. With the hours of the cable lifts +41 (0)33 673 17 77
passes, maps, rental Guest Card from Adelboden, (8am–5pm).
from workspaces and you enjoy the local Bus in Adel- No overnight parking permitted. Waste disposal Adelboden
meeting rooms. boden for free. General waste must be de-
Your furhter benefits: Public electric filling stations posited in official, tax-paid
Dorfstrasse 23 adelboden.ch/en/guest-card 4 places car park Adelboden refuse sacks. For more details
3715 Adelboden 1. UG, and information about
+41 (0)33 673 80 80 Car park Adelboden 4 places valley station Silleren- recycling:
adelboden.ch Free use of the covered car bühl (Oey), +41 (0)33 673 82 10
adelboden@be-welcome.ch park during the first hour. 2 places valley station 3715.ch
More details about parking Engstligenalp (Unter dem Birg),
Info TV charges are provided in 2 places Schlegelistrasse 10, Thrift shop Adelboden
Useful information about Tourist Center Adelboden 2 places Märitplatz Adelboden Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
Adelboden around the clock. or at 3715.ch/ 2pm–4.30pm
The channel can be found on Parkhaus Adelboden. Banks, ATM / Cashpoints +41 (0)79 867 37 25
the Adelboden local cable +41 (0)33 673 10 68 Berner Kantonalbank BEKB frauenvereinadelboden.ch
network on Channel 990 parkhaus@3715.ch Dorfstrasse 31, Adelboden
(this can vary according to the
Spar- u. Leihkasse Frutigen AG
receiver). Municipal car parks Dorfstrasse 30, Adelboden
Adelboden
Raiffeisenbank Frutigland
Locations: Nursing home,
Landstrasse 6b, Adelboden
Leisure and Sports Arena,
10 GOOD TO KNOW GOOD TO KNOW 11
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS DOCTORS
Emergency medical services 144 Local emergency medical service +41 (0)33 671 11 11
Local emergency medical service +41 (0)33 671 11 11 Hospital Frutigen +41 (0)33 672 26 26
REGA (flying ambulance) 1414 Dr. med. Walter Bleisch, Adelboden +41 (0)33 673 13 48
Air-Glaciers 1415 Dr. med. Reto König, Adelboden +41 (0)33 673 26 26
Police 117 Pharmacy Adelboden +41 (0)33 673 13 75
Fire brigade 118
Police station Adelboden +41 (0)33 356 85 21
DENTISTS
Dr. med. dent. Tobias Pflug, +41 (0)33 673 08 08
Tourist Center & Mountain Lab Adelboden +41 (0)33 673 80 80 Adelboden
AFA Bus Company Adelboden +41 (0)33 673 74 74
VETERINARY
Railway station Frutigen +41 (0)58 327 39 39
Veterinary group practice +41 (0)33 671 30 00
Lindenmatte AG
AFA Taxi, Adelboden +41 (0)75 415 15 15
Dr. med. vet. Andrea Feist +41 (0)33 671 15 60
ABC-Funk-Taxi Bergmann, Adelboden +41 (0)33 673 28 48
Advance reservation essential
Lost and Found Adelboden +41 (0)33 673 80 80
TIP
MOUNTAIN LAB ADELBODEN
In addition to leisure activities, you can retreat to
the Tourist Center's co-working space and create
new perspectives in an inspiring way. The Mountain
Lab offers day and long-term workplaces as well
as rooms for workshops.
12 CABLE CARS
Cable Cars
CURRENT
OPERATING HOURS
What's the weather like?
What time does the gondola
lift leave? Simply scan
the QR code and find out
about transport operating
times and when the moun-
tain restaurants are open.
Visit us
Guided tours 2021
e.g. Lötschberg base tunnel
Guided hikes 2021
- North ramp
- South ramp
TIP
GIANT SWING All offers and booking at
This popular selfie-hotspot is ready for the summer
-up on Tschentenalp, the swing invites you for a free
bls.ch/visit
mountain experience at 1950 m ( 6400 ft.) above sea
level.
14 HIKING PARADISE 15
Hiking Paradise
From the 600-metre-high Engstlige Falls to the deep Choleren Gor- HIKING TIPS Bergläger–Bütschi–
ge: Around 300 km (186 miles) of hiking trails wind their way th- Hahnenmoos
rough the pastures, forests and rocky areas around Adelboden. Hörnliweg This simple mountain hike
Thanks to our excellent mountain transport system, your tour does The gentle climb, simple two- takes you through pine forests,
hour route, timeless farm- across Alpine meadows and
not have to begin down in the valley every time. Once the cable car
houses, and a south-facing past shepherds’ huts to
or lift reaches the top, circular and panoramic trails spread out
slope make this circular trail Bütschi, the home of the
across the landscape beneath the summits of the Lohner, Wildstru- close to the village extremely legendary Vogellisi. After two
bel and Gsür. attractive. But the real high- hours, the horizon finally opens
light has to be the two lookout up at the top of the pass bet-
points at Hörnli and Tauben- ween Adelboden and Lenk.
fels. Here the view sweeps out
from the Niesen mountains Adelboden–Scherm-
across the whole Engstligen tanne–Tschentenalp
Valley. Cool forest air, aromatic Alpine
herbs and sun-drenched look-
Floral Trail (Blumenweg) out points make this walk
Alpine roses, spring gentian, above the village of Adelboden
or mountain violets? If the an experience for all the
imposing panorama were not senses. In less than three
reward enough, this gentle, hours, you reach the crest of
one-hour, elevated trail bet- the «Mountain of Views», which
ween the cable car stations on at 1950 m (6400 ft) above sea
Silleren and Hahnenmoos level affords uninterrupted
promises the visitor an views across the valley end.
abundance of Alpine flora.
Feast for the eyes TIP
SUNRISE FROM BUNDERSPITZ
Active early-risers with headlamps are rewarded
after a two-hour climb from Bunderalp.
Gaze in awe as Lohner’s neighbour provides an
unforgettable morning panorama.
16 HIKING PARADISE
MORE HIKING T H E CO M PAC T N I KO N Z
Boden–Unter dem TIPS AND
Birg–Waterfall INFORMATIONS
This traffic-free walking path
really goes against the flow:
The 90 minute walk takes you
out from the picturesque
village upstream along the path
of the mountain brook to
the foot of Engstligenalp where
the foaming waters cascade
powerfully before your eyes
and ears.
TIP
VOGELLISI – THE ADVENTURE TRAIL
Fun and games based on the well-known, legendary
character. This adventure trail welcomes families
to a voyage of discovery between Sillerenbühl and
Bergläger. 20,9 MP DX-FORMAT | 11 FPS WITH AF/AE |
4K MOVIE | TILTING TOUCH SCREEN |
WI-FI®/ BLUETOOTH® nikon.ch
18 HIKING PARADISE ELSIGENALP 19
HIKING PASS
Doldenhorn, 3643 m Balmhorn, 3698 m Altels, 3629 m Rinderhorn, 3448 m
*Reduced rate
*Reduced rate
Full price
Full price
Children
Children
Seniors
Adults/
Adults
(6–15)
No. Days
1 42 23 34 18
2 73 41 59 32
3 100 58 78 44
4 124 70 98 57
112
5 147 81 115 66
6 162 92 129 72
7 175 99 139 76 123 122
116 115
14 222 125 175 97
117
123
* Seniors from 64 years, families, groups. 124 122
Bunderfälle
The Hiking Pass is valid as follows: Tschentenalp, Elsigenalp, Engstli- 124 114
65
genalp, Silleren-Hahnenmoos, Village cable car (Oey-Adelboden, 64
Dorf), Höchst, Bus Adelboden-Gilbach-Geils, Stand-Xpress, during
the regular opening times.
62
Local bus services Adelboden valid with the local pass / guest card 125
Adelboden. 118 62 64
SALES POINTS 65
Tourist Center Adelboden and all Mountain Transport ticket offices. 62
CABLE CARS INCLUDED
Most hotels and some holiday apartments are now offering
complementary passes giving unlimited travel on the mountain
transport facilities. See the list at adelboden.ch or ask when
making a reservation.
12620 ENGSTLIGENALP, TSCHENTENALP, SILLEREN-HAHNENMOOS 21
Rinderhorn, 3448 m Tierhörnli, 2894 m Steghorn, 3146 m Wildstrubel / Grossstrubel, 3243 m Mittlerer Gipfel, 3244 m Wildstrubel, 3244 m
113
111
113
112 127
109
88
113
112 112
111 108
109 88
110 95
99
110 127 93 88
109
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102 re
93 98
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98
105
116 115 95
104
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102 93
117 88
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71 100 97 98
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62 78 76a
79
79 82
36
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82
55
3/2018
12622 KANDERSTEG 23
üemlisalphorn Fründenhorn Doldenhorn Balmhorn Altels
3663 3369 3638 3699 3629
Rinderhorn Daubenhorn Steghorn Wildstrubel
3453 2942 3146 3244
Oeschinenhorn
3486
Lötschental
Roter Totz Tiefhörnli
Lötschenpass Walliser Alpen 2840 2894
2690
Tschingellochtighorn
Gemmipass 2735
Äuss. Fisistock Chindbettipass
2314 Lämmerenhütte SAC
Tällisee
Rote Kumme
Spitzer Stein Inn. Fisistock
Tatelishorn Daubensee Schwarzgrätli
Fründenhütte SAC
2562 Schwarenbach
Gällihorn
at
2284 gr
en
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Jegertosse ch
Arvenseeli Üs
2155
Adelboden
Sunnbüel Spittelmatte
1920
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Doldenhornhütte SAC rnig
9 1915 Gu
Üschenen
Kl. Lohner
Felssturzgefahr - Absperrungen beachten
Risk of rock slide - no trespassing
Fels
enpfa 2587
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Infos unter gemeindekandersteg.ch
Klettergarten
J ngrat
9 Klus Alpschele
Freeride Trail
Lötschbergtunnel
Brig-Milano
Oeschinensee
Biberg
Bire 1578
502 6 4
Underbärgli
Heuberg Läger
5 Obere Allme
Oeschinen 2017
1682
Untere Allme Allmenalp
Oeschiwald 1725 First
2549
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1200
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Nordic Arena
Höh
Golitschen
Golitschenpass Elsigenalp
Spiez Blausee 2194
Thun Frutigen
Bern Kiental24 MOUNTAIN SUMMER INSIGHTS 25
Mountain Summer Insights
Summer in the mountains is characterised by age-old traditions
and living alpine culture. Whether on foot or by bike, anyone ven- Monday
turing here on their own risks missing out on many of the fascina- ADELBODEN GUIDED TOURS
14 June to 11 October 2021
ting details and stories behind the mountain backdrops. This is
Historical backgrounds, handed-down
why a guided themed tour in the Engstlige Valley is always worth customs and Alpine politics: A guided
joining. With helpful input from local guides, the Bernese Ober- tour through Adelboden each Monday
land really comes to life in a personal way. gives guests an intimate look behind the
scenes of our chalet village. The tour
concludes with an aperitif at the Adel
boden Tourist Center.
Daily on request
VISIT TO AN ALPINE CHEESE-
MAKER PLUS ALPINE BREAKFAST
from the end of June to the end of
August 2021
Enjoy a hearty breakfast on Engstligen-
alp and watch close up how Adelboden
mountain farmers make their milk
products. Daily from the end of June to
the end of August on request (transport
arrangements not included in price).
On request
YODEL WORKSHOP
Discovery
This is what tradition sounds like: At a
workshop or company event, individuals
or groups are taught the art and joy of
this original song form.
Subject to possible change without prior notice.
All the latest updates online at adelboden.ch26 SUMMER SPORTS 27
Summer Sports
Climbing, tennis, swimming, cycling – the list of summer activities SWIMMING 29 May to 29 August 2021,
in Adelboden is almost endless. With the historic open-air swim- Monday–Friday 9am–7pm,
ming pool ("Gruebi"), the Leisure and Sports Arena and the Neva- Panorama swimming Saturday and Sunday
da Skills Area, there is plenty of action right in the centre of the pool Gruebi Adelboden 10am–7pm.
+41 (0)33 672 50 50
village. Further afield, guests can also explore the alpine landsca-
50 m pool, children’s pool, sportzentrum-frutigen.ch
pe with the help of a long rope or motorless scooter («Trottinett»).
3 m diving platform, play-
ground, games field with Indoor swimming pool
beach volleyball, table tennis, Frutigen
restaurant. 25 m pool, multi-purpose
pool, children’s fun pool with
12 June to 5 September 2021, a small slide, whirl pool and
daily from 9am–6pm relaxation room.
(in good weather up to 7pm)
In bad weather please inform Monday 2pm–9pm, Tuesday
you under 9am–9pm, Wednesday
+41 (0)79 663 83 14 6am–9pm, Thursday and Friday
9am–9pm, Saturday and
Entry adults CHF 5.–, Sunday 10am–6pm.
children from 7 CHF 2.–, Entry adults CHF 12.50,
children to 7 are free. children CHF 7.–
Entry free with guest card +41 (0)33 672 50 50
and local pass. sportzentrum-frutigen.ch
Passion
Open-air swimming
pool Frutigen
Heated 25 m swimming pool
with 1 m diving board, fun pool,
water slide for children,
sandpit, beach volleyball,
artificial turf, table tennis,
table football.28 SUMMER SPORTS SUMMER SPORTS 29
TROTTILAND (DOWNHILL «Mammoth» boulder course TENNIS GOLF
SCOOTER TRAILS) at Engstligenalp
Eight different assault courses, Two Swiss courts and two GolfMountain
45 km (28 miles) of marked moderate to challenging. sandcourts next to the parking The highest-altitude 18-hole
paths with varied steepness. Also suitable for families. garage. pop-up golf course in
Details available in the Equipment hire available at Court hire per hour from Europe combining wilderness
separate map. Engstligenalp Mountain Hotel. CHF 18.–. and elegance. Between
+41 (0)33 673 32 70 Adelboden Tourist Center 11 September to 24 October
Day pass/Trotti hire CHF 18.–, engstligenalp.ch +41 (0)33 673 80 80 2021, the Engstligenalp is
various combi-offers (cable car, Tennis coaching perfect for lovers of the natural
restaurant) available. Indoor climbing tennis-adelboden.ch world and also for golf pros.
Bergbahnen Adelboden AG See page 33. +41 (0)33 673 03 07
+41 (0)33 952 52 52 OFF-ROAD SEGWAY TOURS golfmountain.ch
vogellisiberg.ch Climbing courses
See page 37. Discover the unique Segway
CLIMBING driving experience as you glide
NORDIC WALKING silently through Adelboden’s
Chäligang Climbing Route areas of natural beauty.
Unter dem Birg-Engstligenalp. Guided tours in Adelboden
Difficulty K2, duration 3 hours, Gaby Zumbach, Adelboden Event-Treff Adelboden
altitude difference 560 m / +41 (0)78 719 94 41 Dorfstrasse 22, Adelboden
1837 ft. +41 (0)33 673 21 51
Equipment hire available at
base station.
+41 (0)33 673 32 70
engstligenalp.ch
TIP
OK:GO
For holidays without hitches – our online guide
lists which events and locations are also accessi-
ble with a wheelchair or pushchair. ginto.guide/en30 BIKE PARADISE 31
Bike Paradise
Beginners can get started right here – at the Nevada Skills Area in BIKE TIPS World Cup Tour
the middle of the village, there is a pump track, jump line and bike Why not discover the FIS Skiing
school waiting for newcomers. Outside the village, experienced Sillerenbühl – Troneggrat World Cup race course by moun-
riders can enjoy shorter round trips or longer mountain pass rou- Straightforward tour which is tain bike? Even in summer the
both exciting and diverse, legendary Ski World Cup slope
tes – and e-bikes can be hired at any time.
offering a breathtaking panora- has an attraction all of its own.
ma from Gsür across to Al- – Length: 10 km (6 miles)
bristhorn and Wildstrubel up – Altitude difference: 476 m
to Lohner. (1561 ft)
– Length: 25.5 km (16 miles)
FURTHER BIKE ROUTES
– Altitude difference: 1204 m
(3950 ft)
Adelboden – Tschentenalp
From Ausserschwand up to
Bütschegga, via Mösere up to
Tschentenalp. There then
follows a thrilling descent to
Schärmtanne (not recommen- INFORMATIONS ON
ded for the inexperienced BIKE COURSES, HIRE
AND CARRIAGE
mountain biker).
– Length: 18 km (11 miles)
– Altitude difference: 829 m
(2719 ft)
Adventure
meine-berge.ch/en/biking
TIP
NEVADA SKILLS AREA
Trail, pump track or jump line on the 2200 m2 area
in the village centre, mountain bikers of all levels
will find the right track for exhilarating rides.32 INDOOR ACTIVITIES 33
Indoor Activities
LEISURE AND SPORTS
ARENA ADELBODEN Ice Hockey
From 11 July 2021
+41 (0)33 673 17 77 During public ice skating
arena-adelboden.ch sessions, a section of the ice
rink will be reserved for ice
Ten-pin bowling hockey practice. Sticks can be
From 12 June 2021 hired at the ticket desk at the
Tuesday-Saturday, 3pm-10pm, Leisure and Sports Arena.
Sunday, 10am-3pm
(Monday day off) Ice skating school Adelboden
From 11 July 2021
Price CHF 40.– per lane Informations under
and hour ecadelboden.ch
Family Day (Sunday) CHF 35.–
per lane and hour Climbing / Bouldering
Shoe hire CHF 2.50 From 12 June 2021
Monday-Saturday, 3pm-10pm,
Ice skating for the general Sunday, 10am-3pm
public
From 11 July 2021, Adults from CHF 14.–, children
please consult the current from CHF 8.–
weekly schedule! Equipment hire at the ticket
desk.
Prices: Adults from CHF 7.–,
children from CHF 4.–
Skates can be hired at the
ticket desk at the Leisure and
Sports Arena.34 INDOOR ACTIVITIES
Curling For groups outside normal
From 4 July 2021 hours also available. Advance
Advance reservation essential reservation essential.
+41 (0)33 673 17 77 All prices and offers at
arena-adelboden.ch
Rink hire charges from
CHF 60.–/hour Indoor swimming pool
Frutigen
VERY CLOSE TO
Ideas for groups and
companies:
– Fun indoor Olympics
See page 27.
Fitness studio Beau-Site
THE TROPICS
– Social ice hockey Daily from 9am–9pm
– Social curling with instructor +41 (0)33 673 82 82
– Social ice stick curling hotelbeausite.ch Relaxing time out in
– Ten-pin bowling
the tropics for families
and connoisseurs.
TIP www.tropenhaus-frutigen.ch
Taster curling sessions Monday and Thursday
from 4.30pm-6pm. Reservations accepted until
5pm the previous day on +41 (0)33 673 17 77,
from CHF 25.– per person (from 4 persons).36 ADVENTURE 37
Adventure
ALPINSCHULE ADELBODEN – Boulder climbing on
KANDERSTEG Engstligenalp
– Rock climbing courses
Adventure Park Adelboden (weekends)
13/15 to 16 May 2021
(Ascension), Alpine Tours, Summit Tours,
22 May to 31 October 2021, Glacier Tours
Saturday and Sunday, – Fründenhorn 3369 m
1.30pm-5pm (11053 ft)
Additional 7 July to 18 August – Blüemlisalp 3663 m (12017 ft)
and 29 September to 20 – Wildstrubel 3243 m (10640 ft)
October 2021, – Balmhorn 3698m (12132 ft)
every Wednesday, 1.30pm-5pm – Lohner Westgrat 3048 m
14 July to 15 August and (10000 ft)
6 to 24 Ocotber 2021, – Gsür 2708 m (8884 ft)
Wednesday-Sunday, 1.30pm-5pm – Lohnerweg with Mittaghorn
2678 m (8786 ft)
New with 2 cable cars over – Tschingellochtighorn 2735 m
320 meters (8973 ft)
– Mönch 4111 m (13488 ft)
Climbing Activities – Jungfrau 4158 m (13642 ft)
– Summer climbing school – Eiger 3970 m (13025 ft)
(Monday / Tuesday) – Via ferrata Adelboden and
– Abseiling at Choleren Gorge Kandersteg
– Climbing routes with guide
(Chäligang and Kandersteg)
TIP
COOL DOWN IN THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
How about a refreshing dip in front of waterfalls,
water mills and polished rocks? Head to Choleren
Gorge and cool off in front of an impressive
backdrop.38 ADVENTURE
Schadenskizze
Other activities Tandem paragliding
– Canyoning Tschentenalp–Adelboden,
– Personal mountain guide for Mäggisseren–Frutigen,
your own tour Allmenalp-Kandersteg,
Niesen-Mülenen / Spiez
Activities for companies,
clubs, groups +41 (0)79 630 98 93
– Adventure Park info@cloud-7.ch
– Adventure Park with cloud-7.ch
barbecue
– Climbing, fixed rope route +41 (0)77 522 39 77
– Abseiling info@paragliding-kandertal.ch
+41 (0)79 363 19 62 paragliding-kandertal.ch
alpinschule-adelboden.ch
+41 (0)78 652 77 32
MOUNTAIN TOURS s.schnidrig@bluewin.ch
FRUTIGLAND
– Summit tours Sightseeing flights
– Glacier tours Various tours depart from
– Canyoning Flugplatz Reichenbach.
+41 (0)79 312 92 66 or +41 (0)33 676 23 43
+41 (0)79 314 61 00 fluggruppe-reichenbach.ch
berg-touren.ch
Hike and Fly
+41 (0)33 654 45 30
samuel.kropf@gmail.com
TIP Was immer kommt – wir helfen Ihnen
EXPERIENCE PLANNER rasch und unkompliziert. mobiliar.ch
Search, find, enjoy – our planning platform offers
detailed information about tours of all kinds,
plus suitable local accommodation.
outdoor.meine-berge.ch/en40 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 41
Children and Families
Globi on Engstligenalp Picnic and campfire sites
Float in the Globi cable car, Adelboden
past the roaring waterfall, up to Bergläger, Gurtnermatte (Dorf),
Engstligenalp. Once there, Globi Horn and Rossweidli (Stiegel-
says hello to walkers and nature schwand), Unter dem Birg,
lovers. The child-friendly crea- Adventure trail Vogellisi, Area
ture offers local specialities, Nevada.
reports about life in the Alps,
helps to look after the animals Horse drawn carriage
and searches for his friend. Also Saturday and Sunday
included are model ship building Reservation essential
and a picnic in the straw. +41 (0)79 345 61 70
+41 (0)33 673 32 70 famwaefler@bluewin.ch
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Library Adelboden
Playgrounds Adelboden Mon. Tue. and Thu. 3.30pm–
Gurtnermatte, Adler Adel- 5.30pm, Fri. 5pm-7pm,
boden, Berghotel Engstligenalp, Sat. 10am–12 noon
Berghotel Hahnenmoospass, +41 (0)33 673 14 19
Bergrestaurant Sillerenbühl, bibliothekadelboden.
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Mon. Tue. and Thu.
3.30pm–5.30pm,
Fri. 6pm–8pm
+41 (0)78 652 30 01
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TIP
PLAY THROUGH ADELBODEN
A herb-themed puzzle in front of the pharmacy and
mini toboggan race at the Tschenten mountain
lift – there are over 20 entertaining spots through-
out the village to match each location.42 WORTH VISITING WORTH VISITING 43
Worth Visiting
Choleren gorge Alpine Garden Tropenhaus Frutigen Local archive Adelboden
Solid steps and bridges in the Around 500 varieties of flowers The Tropical Hothouse in Fruti- Open on the first Saturday of
rock connect this 100 m long and herbs, over 400 of them gen is an attractive destination each month as well as on
formation. Imposing waterfalls marked, and all at 1500 m / and plays a prominent role in 7 June and 3 October 2019
and countless water mills are 4921 ft above sea level. In the using renewable energy in the from 10am–4pm.
only some of the attractions to Höreli Alpine Garden, the Alps. Sturgeon and their eggs dorfarchivadelboden.ch
be seen on this visit. Another diversity of Adelboden’s flora is (caviar) are cultivated in an
Wood carving studio
not-to-be missed attraction is in full bloom. Of course, these aquaculture and exotic fruit is
Trummer
Pochtenkessel, a natural Alpine plants are especially grown in the tropical garden.
Carved souvenirs, sculptures,
geological rock funnel at the beautiful from June to +41 (0)33 672 11 44
pictures and commodities.
point where the Engstlige and September, but a visit at any tropenhaus-frutigen.ch
Tuesday–Friday 8am–12 noon
the Otterebach river flow other time is also worth the
and 1pm–6pm,
together. effort. Local museum Adelboden
Saturday 10.30am–12 noon
2 June to 6 October 2021,
and 1pm–4pm
Engstlige Falls Hostalde Suspension every Wednesday 2pm–5pm
+41 (0)33 673 43 06
From the high plateau of Bridge Prices from CHF 4.–,
trummerwoodcarving.com
Engstligenalp, the waters For walkers with a good head group rates CHF 100.–
Holzschnitzerei Trummer,
cascade 600 m (1968 ft) into the for heights, the riverside path Hanspeter Oester,
Blattiweg 11, Adelboden
valley below. This second hig- from Rohrbach to Frutigen has +41 (0)79 685 41 86
hest waterfall anywhere in a special adventure in store. Cinema Rex Adelboden
Switzerland is a natural High above the ground, this is Local church Adelboden The current cinema program-
spectacle in a class of its own the longest pedestrian suspen- Built in 1433, the old wedding me is shown on the bill
and has been subject to a sion bridge in Europe. But the chair, the four bells and the postings at the Ciné Rex,
cantonal protection order since Brücken-Beizli (restaurant), Giacometti windows are all well at the Tourist Center, on
1948. Whether on a circular various natural playgrounds worth seeing. Open daily Info TV Adelboden or online.
trail, mountain tour or climbing and the alluvial protection are 9am–4pm. +41 (0)33 673 18 05
route, from a bus or cable car also good reasons to take a cine-rex.ch
cabin, this majestic natural break on your journey along the
wonder is waiting to be Engstlige River. Hänge-
discovered. brügg-Beizli is closed on
Mondays.44 WELLNESS 45
Wellness
Your legs are heavy from the hike, your head is full of alpine im- Bellevue Parkhotel & Spa, Spa
pressions. Returning home to the mountain village of Adelboden Adelboden Daily, 6pm-9.30pm, on request
promises recovery as well as reward. Late afternoon is the per- Indoor pool 16 × 8 m (29°C),
fect time for a jacuzzi, a massage specialist's expert hands, or outdoor salt water pool (34°C), Indoor & Outdoor
Himalayan salt sauna (70°C), panorama pool
simply some time-out in the relaxation lounge. Let our local well-
bio sauna (60°C), Finnish sauna Daily, 6pm–9.30pm,
ness hosts take care of your needs.
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cular training area, relaxation
pavilions (total area 1700 m²). The Cambrian Design-
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ments available on request. Indoor and outdoor pool,
cardio-oriented fitness area,
Indoor pool Finnish sauna, steam bath,
Daily, 7.30am–10pm multi-sensory showers, Kneipp
pool, relaxation area. Beauty
Day spa and massage treatments
Daily on request 10am–7pm available on request.
Friday and Saturday
just to 7.30 pm Only for hotelguests.
Bathe & Dine and Brunch & +41 (0)33 673 83 83
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Relaxation
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Adler Adelboden
Spa with whirlpools (37°C),
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Tecaldarium, ice grotto, solari-
um, rest area. Poultices and
massages.46 WELLNESS 47
Boutique Chalet-Hotel Coiffure-Beauté Vreni,
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Sauna area with Finnish sauna, +41 (0)33 673 21 38
infra-red sauna, sanarium,
steam bath, rest area, outdoor PEDICURE
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MASSAGE AND THERAPY
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Bio sauna, Finnish sauna, Adelboden
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rest area, massages.
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Only for hotelguests. Dorn- und APM-Therapeutin
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SAUNA
Med. Massage Enzian
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masseuse SPA
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praxis-muntanella.ch48 GASTRONOMY 49
Gastronomy
The diversity of the mountain summer is reflected in the colorful GOURMET RESTAURANTS
alpine pastures and local menus. In Adelboden, rustic traditiona- Dine Around
lists and innovative top chefs stand side by side in the kitchen. Restaurant Alpenblick Guests with half-board
The range of dishes made from fresh, regionally sourced ingre- «Stuba», Adelboden accommodation staying at any
dients is correspondingly broad, ranging from a simple rösti to 16 Gault-Millau points «Swiss Hotel Association»
1 Michelin star establishment in Adelboden
saddle of lamb with a herb crust.
+41 (0)33 673 27 73 have the option of dining at
alpenblick-adelboden.ch another participating hotel on
Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday
Restaurant Hohliebe-Stübli, evenings.
Adelboden
14 Gault-Millau points
+41 (0)33 673 10 69
hohliebestuebli.ch
Restaurant «Belle Vue»,
Adelboden
14 Gault-Millau points Will the restaurants
+41 (0)33 673 80 00 be open today?
bellevue-parkhotel.ch An up-to-date list of which
restaurants are closed on
which days of the week can
Enjoyment
be obtained from Tourist
Center Adelboden or online
at adelboden.ch50 GASTRONOMY GASTRONOMY 51
Snacks, small meals, patisserie
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Award-winning fine-dining
Hearty, home-style dishes
Restricted opening hours
Swiss | regional dishes
Creative gastronomy
International cuisine
Mountain restaurant
French cuisine
Excellent food
Bar | Nightlife
Italian cuisine
Asian cuisine
Hotel | B & B
Restaurant
Raclette
Fondue
WLAN
Café
Grill
ESTABLISHMENT DISTRICT WEB PHONE +41 (0)
Adelboden Pizzeria Dorf/Adelboden pizzeria-adelboden.ch 033 673 03 56 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Adler Dorf adleradelboden.ch 033 673 41 41 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Aebi Aebi restaurant-aebi.ch 033 673 13 56 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ▲ ■
Alfredo Dorf ristorante-alfredo.ch 033 673 19 40 ■ ■ ■
Alpenblick «Bistro» Dorf alpenblick-adelboden.ch 033 673 27 73 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Alpenblick «Stuba» Dorf alpenblick-adelboden.ch 033 673 27 73 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Alpengruss Dorf hausalpengruss.ch 033 673 34 83 ■ ■ ■
Alpina Boden alpina-adelboden.ch 033 673 75 75 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Alte Taverne Dorf alte-taverne.ch 033 673 25 00 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Arena Bowling Mühleport arena-adelboden.ch 033 673 17 77 ■ ■ ■ ■
Axe-Bar Dorf thecambrianadelboden.com 033 673 83 83 ■ ■ ■ ■
Bären Dorf baeren-adelboden.ch 033 673 21 51 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Bärtschi Engstligenalp berghausbaertschi.ch 033 673 13 73 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Beau-Site Dorf hotelbeausite.ch 033 673 82 82 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Belle Vue Dorf bellevue-parkhotel.ch 033 673 80 00 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Bergbach Unter dem Birg restaurant-bergbach.business.site 078 635 58 33 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Bernabar Dorf bernahof.ch 033 673 14 31 ■ ■
Bernahof Dorf bernahof.ch 033 673 14 31 ■ ■
Bodehüttli* Boden bodehuettli-adelboden.ch 033 673 37 00 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
*Opening in summer 202152 GASTRONOMY GASTRONOMY 53
Snacks, small meals, patisserie
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Award-winning fine-dining
Hearty, home-style dishes
Restricted opening hours
Swiss | regional dishes
Creative gastronomy
International cuisine
Mountain restaurant
French cuisine
Excellent food
Bar | Nightlife
Italian cuisine
Asian cuisine
Hotel | B & B
Restaurant
Raclette
Fondue
WLAN
Café
Grill
ESTABLISHMENT DISTRICT WEB PHONE +41 (0)
Bonderstübli Bonderalp 079 631 29 65 ■ ■ ▲
Bonderalp Bonderalp 033 673 17 16 ■ ■ ▲
Bristol Dorf bristol-adelboden.ch 033 673 14 81 ■ ■ ■ ■
Bühlberg Lenk buehlberg.ch 033 733 15 60 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ▲ ■
Burn Living Dorf burnliving.ch 079 472 27 07 ■ ■ ■
Bütschi Bütschi 079 673 86 30 ■ ■ ▲
Café Haueter Dorf haueter-adelboden.ch 033 673 12 34 ■ ■ ■ ■
Chuenisbärgli Chuenisbärgli chuenisbaergli.ch 079 746 55 45 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ▲
Des Alpes Gilbach desalpes-adelboden.ch 033 673 12 24 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Elsigbach Elsigbach gasthaus-elsigbach.ch 033 671 13 45 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Elsighütte Elsigenalp haris-elsighuette.ch 033 671 46 80 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Elsigenalp Elsigenalp berghaus-elsigenalp.ch 033 671 10 26 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Engstligenalp Engstligenalp engstligenalp.ch 033 673 22 91 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Geilsbrüggli Geils geilsbrueggli.ch 033 673 21 71 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Hahnenmoospass Hahnenmoos hahnenmoos.ch 033 673 21 41 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Hängebrücke-Beizli Hostalde/Frutigen 033 671 15 83 ■ ■ ■
Hari im Schlegeli Schlegeli hotelhari.ch 033 673 60 60 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Höchst Höchst/Frutigen gasthaus-hoechst.ch 033 671 44 25 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Hohliebestübli Hohliebe hohliebestuebli.ch 033 673 10 69 ■ ■ ■ ■
Jack's Diner Mühleport arena-adelboden.ch 033 673 17 17 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Kiosk Treff Dorf eventtreff.ch 033 673 45 89 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■54 GASTRONOMY GASTRONOMY 55
Snacks, small meals, patisserie
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Award-winning fine-dining
Hearty, home-style dishes
Restricted opening hours
Swiss | regional dishes
Creative gastronomy
International cuisine
Mountain restaurant
French cuisine
Excellent food
Bar | Nightlife
Italian cuisine
Asian cuisine
Hotel | B & B
Restaurant
Raclette
Fondue
WLAN
Café
Grill
ESTABLISHMENT DISTRICT WEB PHONEN +41 (0)
La Orquidea Dorf viktoria-eden.ch 033 673 88 88 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Queens Bar Dorf viktoria-eden.ch 033 673 88 88 ■ ■ ■
Raclettehütte Engstligenalp raclettehuette.ch 033 673 03 07 ■ ■ ■ ■ ▲
Revier Mountain Lodge Dorf adelboden.revierhotels.com 081 382 06 60 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Ruedy-Hus Margeli ruedy-hus.ch 033 673 33 22 ■ ■
Schermtanne Stiegelschwand schermtanne.ch 033 673 10 51 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Schmittestübli Dorf 033 673 33 40 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Sillerenbühl Sillerenbühl vogellisiberg.ch 033 673 38 40 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Standhütte Metsch/Lenk huettenzauber.ch 033 736 30 00 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ▲
Steinbock Unter dem Birg steinbock-adelboden.ch 033 673 05 93 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Steinmattli/AlpenChic Dorf hotel-steinmattli.ch 033 673 39 39 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
SZimmer Dorf restaurantszimmer.ch 033 673 22 27 ■ ■ ■ ■
Tea Room Schmid Dorf tearoom-schmid-adelboden.ch 033 673 19 51 ■ ■ ■ ■
The Cambrian & Bryn Williams Dorf thecambrianadelboden.com 033 673 83 83 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Time Out Pub Dorf timeoutpub.ch 033 673 20 00 ■ ■ ■
Tschentenalp Tschentenalp tschentenalp.ch 033 673 16 53 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Vogellisi Mountain Bar Dorf eventtreff.ch 079 339 45 89 ■ ■ ■ ■
Weltcup Bar & Lounge Dorf 078 682 12 43 ■ ■ ■
Wildstrubel Lodge Boden wlodge.ch 033 673 21 07 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■56 EXCURSIONS IN THE DESTINATION EXCURSIONS IN THE DESTINATION 57
Excursions in the destination SUNNBÜEL GEMMIPASS
Both Goethe and Mark Twain once
crossed this historic pass. Their traces
can be uncovered at the legendary
FRUTIGEN Schwarenbach Mountain Hotel.
HOSTALDE SUSPENSION BRIDGE
153 metres in length, this spectacular
structure sits high above the Engstlige ALLMENALP
River and its floodplains. Whether you go by mountain lift, across
the fields or by air, impressive views are
always guaranteed on Allmenalp.
TELLENBURG
The restored ruins dating back to the
year 1200 offer a magnificent view of
Frutigen and the Kander Valley.
KIENTAL
GRIESALP
Narrow bends, thunderous waterfalls,
rugged rocks – this adventurous ride
TROPENHAUS FRUTIGEN from Kiental up to Griesalp forms the
An exotic world of tropical plants and
steepest post bus route in Europe.
a sturgeon farm for the production of
caviar.
REICHENBACH CRYSTAL CELLAR
The mountains are a treasure trove. At
Dorfstrasse 27 in Reichenbach, you can
admire and even purchase these pre-
cious discoveries.
KANDERSTEG
OESCHINEN LAKE TSCHINGEL WILD WATERWAY
This glacial lake is surrounded by Foaming waterfalls await visitors to this
spectacular rock faces and magnificent rocky gorge between Tschingel and
peaks and is ideal for paddeling, summer Griesalp. Arrival and departure by post
tobogganing and swimming. bus is recommended. Walking time
approx. 2 hours.58 HOW TO GET HERE
How to get here
By car By train and bus
from the North and West: from the North and West:
Motorway A1 via Bern, then take via Bern–Frutigen (Bern–
the A6 to Spiez and follow the main Frutigen: direct connections with
road to Frutigen–Adelboden. the Lötschberger railway). From
Frutigen by bus to Adelboden.
from the South:
via Domodossola–Iselle–Simplon– from the South:
Brig–Goppenstein, then car- via Domodossola–Iselle–Sim-
by-train service Lötschberg plon–Frutigen (Brig–Frutigen:
(Goppenstein–Kandersteg). From direct connections with the
Kandersteg follow the main road to Lötschberger railway). From
Frutigen–Adelboden. Frutigen by bus to Adelboden.
DEUTSCHLAND
Basel
FRANCE
1h Zürich
Bern 1¼ h
The ticket for
leisure lovers
1½ h
1h
Frutigen
Genève
ADELBODEN
ITALIA Your next adventure
with BLS: bls.ch60 CONTENTS A–Z CONTENTS A–Z 61
Contents A–Z
Adventure Park 37 Info TV 8
Alpine Garden 42 Leisure and Sports Arena Adelboden 33
Alpine School Adelboden 37 Libraries 41
Alpine tours, Summit tours 38 Local archive Adelboden 43
Bike Paradise 31 Local church Adelboden 43
Bouldering 28, 37 Local museum Adelboden 43
Cable cars 12 Nordic Walking 28
Campfire sites 41 Parking 8, 9
Cash change, ATM/cash point, money exchange 9 Paragliding 38
Children & Families 41 Playgrounds 41
Choleren gorge 42 Excursions in the destination 56
Cinema Rex 43 Sightseeing flights 38
Climbing 28, 33, 37, 38 Swimming 27
Curling 34 Segway 29
Doctors 11 Taxi 10
Engstlige Falls 42 Tennis 29
Toy library 41 Ten-pin bowling 33
Gastronomy 49 Thrift shop 9
Golf 29 Tourist Center 8
Guest Card 8 Tropenhaus Frutigen 43
Guided tours with guest aperitif 25 Trottiland 28
Gym 34 Waste disposal 9
Hiking Pass 18 Wellness, cosmetic treatments 45, 46
Mountain Summer Insights 25 Wood carving studio Trummer 43
Hiking tips 15 Worth Visiting 42
Hostalde suspension bridge 42
Horses 41
Ice skating 33
Important phone numbers 10
Indoor swimming pool Frutigen 2762 PUBLICATION DETAILS 63
Information and prices Images
All indicated prices and Tourismus Adelboden-
information are subject to Lenk-Kandersteg
change without prior notice. Bergbahnen Adelboden AG
Bergbahnen Engstligenalp
Publisher Freizeit- und Sportarena
Tourismus Adelboden- Bellevue Parkhotel & Spa
Lenk-Kandersteg Anja Zurbrügg
Tropenhaus Frutigen
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