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LENK- TOURISM, TOURIST OFFICE JAUNPASS TOURIST CENTER LENK* AT BERG-SHOP Rawilstrasse 3, 3775 Lenk, +41 33 736 35 35 Jaunpass, 3766 , +41 33 773 63 33 Mai to October 2021 5 April 2021 to 27 June 2021 Daily, 8.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m. Mon.–Fri. 8.30 a.m.–12.00 noon, 1.30–5.30 p.m. Sat. 9.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 2.00–5.00 p.m. TOURIST OFFICE OBERWIL* SUMMER EXPERIENCES Sunday closed Camping Arnist, 3765 Oberwil, SOMMERERLEBNISSEDISCOVER MORE IN SUMMER 2021 28 June 2021 bis 24 October 2021 +41 33 783 10 90 Mon.–Fri. 8.30 a.m.–12.00 noon, 1.30–5.30 p.m. Tue.–Sat. 9.00–10.30 a.m., 5.00–6.30 p.m. MEHR ENTDECKEN IM SOMMER 2021 Sat. 9.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 1.30–5.00 p.m. Sun. 9.00 a.m.–6.30 p.m. Sun. 9.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 1.30–5.00 p.m.

25 October 2021 bis 12 December 2021 TOURIST OFFICE Mon.–Fri. 8.30 a.m.–12.00 noon, 1.30–5.30 p.m. WEISSENBURG-DÄRSTETTEN* Sat. 9.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 1.30–5.00 p.m. Gemeindeverwaltung, 3763 Därstetten, Sunday closed +41 33 783 11 73 Mon., Wed. und Thu. TOURIST OFFICE ST. STEPHAN 8.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 2.00–4.30 p.m. Gemeindeverwaltung, Lenkstrasse 80, Tue. 8.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 2.00–6.00 p.m. 3772 St. Stephan, +41 33 722 70 80 Fri. 8.00 a.m.–12.00 noon Mon.–Fri. 8.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 2.00–5.00 p.m. Closed on public holidays TOURIST OFFICE ERLENBACH* c/o. Stockhornbahn, 3762 Erlenbach, TOURIST OFFICE BOLTIGEN-JAUNPASS* +41 33 681 21 81 Reidenbach 296, 3766 Boltigen, +41 33 773 69 19 Mon.–Sun. 7.30 a.m.–6.00 p.m. Tue., Thu. 8.00 a.m.–12.00 noon Fri. 8.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 1.30–5.30 p.m. Sat. 8.00 a.m.–1.00 p.m. * opening hours may vary on public holidays

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In summer, the Simmental becomes a valley of water with impressive waterfalls. The source of the at Lenk, the «Sibe Brünne» 6 TOP 10 or Iffigfall waterfall, Hinterstockensee lake on the Stockhorn or Walopsee lake in Boltigen are all natural beauties. SUMMER EXPERIENCES 12 The green valley offers many easy walks and challenging mountain Tour suggestions 13 tours. Modern cable cars take hikers, bikers or paragliders up the Simmental 14 mountain. Alpine and mountain farming characterise the valley, Lenk 20 Restaurant pass 33 whose inhabitants are proud of their traditions and origins. Agritourism farms 36 This is celebrated through AlpKultur®. St. Stephan 44 Boltigen-Jaunpass 50 The Simmental is an authentic and family-friendly holiday destination Oberwil 54 Weissenburg-Därstetten 56 with accommodation ranging from campsite to 5* superior hotel, Erlenbach 58 the Lenkerhof gourmet spa resort with a history spanning more than Zweisimmen & 62 350 years. The former spa was and continues to be one of the most -Saanenland important sources of sulphur in the . The valley is also famous as the place of origin of the Simmental cow, which can now be found chewing the cud all over the world. 64 EVENTS

The staff at the tourist offices will be delighted to advise you and give you tips on where you can experience the summer experience you 66 CABLE CARS have always dreamt of.

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Added value for hotel guests With the SIMMENTAL CARD Feedback from guests at at Lenk. Guests who stay at (guest card), public transport www.quality-check.ch least one night in a hotel can in the Simmental and - enables us to improve the use the cable cars at Lenk land is included from 1.6 - quality of our services and free of charge. 31.10.2021. Information on the offers. The data is evaluated Participating hotels: included public transport lines every six months. www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch/ at www.simmentalcard.ch inklusive

The highest award in qua- The holiday resort Lenk The stars displayed by holi- lity management! We are is certified as a «Family day homes and guest rooms! the proud holders of this Destina­tion». Great emp- The quality label «Apartment distinction! It singles out hasis on family friendliness Holiday Comfort» classifies companies that continuously is also placed in all other these types of accommoda- strive to maintain high quali- villages of the destination tion with up to five stars. ty standards. Lenk-Simmental! ALP HUT

4 5 TOP 10 8 Thunersee Morgeten Stockhorn

Thun NOT TO BE MISSED! 7 DÄRSTETTEN OBERWIL 1 Iffigenalp Interlaken 6 WEISSENBURG ERLENBACHNaturpark Diemtigtal

Rawilpass 2 BOLTIGEN Rossberg Jaunpass

3 Seeberg 4 Sparenmoos ZWEISIMMEN Siebenbrunnen Fromatt Gryden Rinderberg 5 Gstaad ST. STEPHAN 5 Laubbärgli Rüwlise Fermel Valley 6 Bühlberg Bäderhorn Hahnenmoos 7 Betelberg LENK Metschstand 8 4 10 Simmenfälle Leiternweide suspension bridge Stockhorn 3 Siebenbrünnen Iffigenalp 9 AlpKultur® products 2 1 10 SAC huts 6 7 RAWILPASS IFFIGENALP SIEBENBRÜNNEN GRYDEN FERMELTAL BÄDERHORN

Until the end of the 18th This wildly romantic high- After an hour‘s hike, you The crater-like, bizarre The sparsely populated The lone peak above the century trade in Simmental altitude valley is located can see the fan of water rocky landscape fascinates Fermel is an idyllic, Pass with its magnifi- cheese, cattle, wine and salt in the nature reserve area from afar - the source of the not only geologists and secluded high valley and is cent 360° panorama. was conducted via the mule Gelten-Iffigen. Simme. biologists but anyone who highly recommended for track between the cantons enjoys contemplating uni- anyone interested in The breathtaking view from of Bern and . Here you‘ll find grazing The spring gushes out of que landscapes. untamed nature. the Bäderhorn includes the herds of cows and cattle, seven crevices in the limes- Mont Blanc, the Gastlosen, Today, beautiful mountain pretty alpine flowers and tone wall, which is about 30 The enchanting landscape Here, scree slopes and the massif, the trails lead over the Rawil shy mountain animals. m wide. Hence the name can be admired from all rugged, fascinating rock Balmhorn and the Finste- Pass towards the Rawil- Visitors are invited to sample „Sibe Brünne“ or „Seven sides during the 2.5-hour faces, the Spillgerte and the raarhorn, among others. The seeleni, the highest seas the regional cuisine at the Fountains“. The perfect high-altitude circular hike. Rote Fluh, rise above the view of the entire Simmental in the Simmental, to the restaurant «Berghaus Iffi- place for a picnic and to cool protective mountain forest. is also gigantic. The hike is Wildstrubelhütte or across genalp» situated next to the your feet in the fresh spring Their dripping holes are also suitable for children who the cantonal border into the splashing creek Iffigbach. water. enjoyed by climbers. are already sure-footed. Valais. The Mieschflue, accessible via a hiking route, offers the most stunning view.

8 9 ® LEITERNWEIDE STOCKHORN SAC HUTS ALPKULTUR

SUSPENSION You can take a cable car Is there anything better PRODUCTS to reach the striking peak during or after a hike than BRIDGE of the Stockhorn at 2‘190 m enjoying a panoramic view In the Simmental there above sea level. on the terrace of a mountain are many high-quality, Test your nerves on the hut, sipping a drink and local products. 111-metre-long bridge On a clear day, you can see enjoying some homemade suspended 111 m above the 200 peaks – from the Titlis to food? They all bear the label Alp- creek Morgetebach. the Moléson. The panoramic Kultur®. Choose your favourite platform offers you a view If you then decide to stay from a variety of products When you walk over the far down and right across overnight in the hut, ranging from cheese, bridge, you will almost cer- Lake , the Mittelland, you can be sure of another yoghurt, ice cream, syrup, tainly do so with your heart the Jura and the Alsace to memorable experience in tea, herb blends, chocolate in your mouth. The path the Black Forest. Further the mountains. made with mountain herbs, continues over the steps of down, there are hiking trails meat products from the the «Leiternweg» down to skirting the perimeter of Simmental cow or Simmental the ruins of the Weissenburg two idyllic mountain lakes, beer. Bad bathhouse. which are also popular with fishers.

10 11 SUMMER EXPERIENCES TOUR SUGGESTIONS AND PLANNING

This guide shows you what there is to discover in the Simmental.

To help you on your way to your next experience, they are classified per village.

In the chapter «Simmental» you can discover all the activities you can enjoy throughout the Simmental, such as hiking and cycling.

You can find more information about events and experiences in the Simmental online. We‘ll help you to find and plan your perfect tour.

www.lenk-simmental.ch At www.lenk-simmental.ch/en/tour-planner you‘ll find amongst other things hiking, biking, cycling and trail running tours throughout the Simmental and the neighbouring valleys. All the tours are accompanied by a route description, the degree of difficulty, photos, an elevation profile and a map.

Print a detailed map and description of the tour before you set out or download the geodata (GPX or KML).

12 13 HIKING

The Simmental has hiking trails catering to every taste. The flat valley floor is ideal for extensive SIMMENTAL walks and is also the starting point for more demanding mountain hikes. With over 600 km of signposted hiking trails from Lenk to the Stock- horn, guests will be spoilt for choice. The options range from walking paths, hiking trails and circu- lar hikes to multi-day hikes. The well-maintained THE LANDSCAPE IS GENTLE, paths enable hikes right up to the vicinity of the glacier (Plaine Morte). THE VALLEY FLOOR IS FLAT AND THE MOUNTAIN TERRACES THEMATIC HIKES AND EXCURSIONS Thematic hikes and excursions are listed in this ARE ALWAYS SUNNY brochure per village. PANORAMA AND HIKING MAPS Panorama and hiking maps with tips and recom- mendations are available separately.

HIKING AND MOUNTAIN GUIDES Hiking and mountain guides help ensure that hikes through the mountains are safe and stimulating. Contact details for guides can be found at: www.lenk-simmental.ch/en/hiking-mountain-guides

14 15 ALPNESSTRAIL The AlpnessTrail enables those who are fond CYCLING, MOUNTAIN BIKE, of long hikes to enjoy a circular trail featuring 13 stages passing through the Saanenland and E-BIKE, ROAD CYCLING Obersimmental Alps. Untouched nature, encounters with both people and animals, rushing The topography of the Simmental can be charac- or still waters, history and folklore, alpine flora, terised as hilly to high alpine and offers various traditions and simple mountain-cuisine are the ele- routes for cyclists and mountain bikers. ments of an even more intensive outdoor experien- ce that will help you take things at a slower pace. CYCLING ROUTES www.alpnesstrail.ch • Lenk–Simmenfälle , 5 km, the route is flat, suitable for families • Lenk–Zweisimmen, 13 km, the route is flat, suitable for families • Zweisimmen–Boltigen–Wimmis, 32 km • Zweisimmen–Gstaad, 13 km

MORE ROUTES ® Tour recommendations online and for printing: Morgeten R Stockhorn Thunersee N 18 Q 21 Thun ALPKULTUR www.lenk-simmental.ch/en/tour-planner P 19 Spiez DÄRSTETTEN OBERWIL ERLENBACH RESTAURANT PASS MAPS 17 WEISSENBURG Naturpark BOLTIGEN Diemtigtal 20 O Rossberg Go to the middle of this brochure. Different topographic maps can be purchased Jaunpass at the Tourist Center Lenk. Seeberg M 14 12 You can find details of the restaurant pass there. Sparenmoos ZWEISIMMEN If you visit at least eight of the 18 alpine restaurants L 16 15 K BIKE TRANSPORT BY LENK BERGBAHNEN Fromatt listed this summer and mark your pass upon every Rinderberg Gstaad ST. STEPHAN All information and tariffs can be found on: 13 10 consumption – like on an orientation trail – you‘ll 9 Laubbärgli Rüwlise 7 www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch/sommer/bikevergnuegen 11 J Bühlberg receive a stylish water carafe with simmental de- I A H Hahnenmoos sign at the end of the season. Betelberg LENK TRANSPORT MIT DEM ZUG 5 G Metschstand Simmenfälle 6 Cycle day pass for CHF 14.–. If the distance is short 4 3 E 1 Siebenbrünnen 2 F (less than CHF 14.–) half price of the regluar fare is B Iffigenalp

C D payable, with or without half-fare or general SBB travel card. Lenk train station,

® A AlpKultur restaurant pass +41 33 733 13 55, [email protected], www.mob.ch 2 Agritourism farm Cable car

Train RESTAURANT PASS Road

16 17 PUMP TRACK LENK FIREPLACE A circular track with waves and banked curves, Beautifully situated, for a cosy stay and barbecue. which can be ridden on a bicycle, miniscooter, A detailed list of the fireplaces in the Simmental is skateboard or inline skates. The mobile pump track available here: Lenk is located at the Sportanlage TEC and has the www.lenk-simmental.ch/en/grilling-sites same opening hours as the TEC. CHURCHES PUMP TRACK ZWEISIMMEN Impressive churches with fascinating histories The asphalted pump track measuring some can be found throughout Simmental and are open 1‘400 m2 in Zweisimmen can be found next to for visits. the school. Church guides and bell ringing: The high-quality

brochure «Kirchen vom Simmental, Diemtigtal, FAMILY BICYCLE Saanenland, Jauntal und Pays-d’Enhaut» (only Explore Lenk on four wheels. There is place for two available in German and French) guides you through or four pedallers and two children. The roof provi- the churches with text and images. des protection against heat and rain. The locations are marked on a map. Reservation: Kiosk at the Lenkerseeli and Hotel Krone, +41 33 736 33 44 The brochure can be purchased for CHF 5.– at the Tourist Center Lenk and the tourist office Boltigen-Jaunpass.

SPECIALIST SHOPS, EQUIPMENT, GUIDES, COURSES www.lenk-simmental.ch/en/churches-in-simmental

Bergluft Bike, Lenk Trailstar MTB-Guiding & Training, Lenk OBERSIMMENTAL AND SIMMENTAL +41 33 733 04 28, www.bergluft-sport.ch Daniela Michel & Niklaus Mösle, HOUSE PATH Specialist shop with personal advice +41 79 746 95 53, www.trailstar.ch Admire the high standard of craftsmanship and • mountain bikes, e-bikes, road bikes E-bike/biking technique lessons and single ­trail tours magnificent facade painting on the Simmental • rental of all types of bikes and accessories Pascal Pompe, Jaunpass & Lenk houses and learn about the distinctive features • Spare parts warehouse, repairs, service +41 79 463 99 96, www.pascalpompe.ch of this building culture. Also possible with a guide. • extensive accessories, clothing • bike- swiss cycling bike guide • bike- and e-bike technique Obersimmental house path: Boltigen–Lenk und e-bike guide • biking technique les- lessons • guided bike- and e-bike tours sons, single trail tours • «Bike Treff Lenk» Simmental house path: Wimmis–Boltigen Sputnik Bikeshop, Zweisimmen www.hauswege.ch INTERSPORT Troxler, Lenk +41 33 722 32 55, www.sputnik-bikeshop.ch +41 33 733 05 56, www.troxler-lenk.ch Bike specialist shop offering personal advice • moun- Bottom station Betelberg: Clothes • Bike tain bikes, e-bikes, bicycles, racing bikes • various ac- rental, «Rent a Bike» station • guided bike cessories, clothes • spare parts warehouse, repairs, tours, biking technique lessons service • bike rental, child carrier and accessories

18 19 ALP EXPERIENCE BETELBERG

Lenk Bergbahnen LENK +41 33 736 30 30, www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch ALPINE FLOWER TRAIL BETELBERG On the Alpine Flower Trail on the Betelberg, Mo- ther Nature is the gardener! On the 1.6 km long circular trail there are around 90 signs to help you PROBABLY THE recognise the well-known and lesser-known alpine flowers.

LOVELIEST VALLEY END Guided tour: The local alpine flower specialist Mar- grit Dubi explains exciting, interesting and unusual IN THE ALPS facts about the alpine flora. The topics of mytholo- gy, medicinal plants and the effects of alpine herbs will also be discussed.

Daten: 13 / 26 June, 9 / 19 / 28 / 31 July, 8 August 2021.

Price: CHF 20.– per person, with guest card CHF 15.-, children up to the age of 16 CHF 10.–, with guest card CHF 8.–

Information and reservation: the day before at Lenk-Simmental Tourism, +41 33 736 35 35

Experience the Alpine Flower Trail digitally with the „Flower Walks“ app. Download the „Flower Walks“ app onto your mobile phone and set off on a walk along the Betelberg. The app leads you directly to the various plants and tells you the most important information. As a special highlight, the walk also takes you along the Gryden circular path and back.

20 21 ALP DESCENT TROTTI-BIKE DETECTIVE TRAIL BETELBERG The two-thirds asphalt route leads from the On the one-hour circular hike, riddles on the Leiterli mountain station over a magnificent nine treasure map (German and French) have to be kilometres back to the Betelberg valley station. The solved. At the end of the trail, the detectives come scooters are state-of-the-art, have disc brakes and across a treasure chest where the solution code suspension. Scooters can be hired from Lenk Berg- must be entered and a gift awaits as a reward. bahnen, and returned to the valley station by 5 pm. Minimum age 12 years (16 years if not accompanied GONDOLA RIDE EXPERIENCE WITH by an adult). MONA, FLÖCKLI AND MORITZ During the journey on the Betelberg gondola, Mona PLAY AT THE ALPINE SOUNDSCAPES LEITERLI the cow, Flöckli the goat and Moritz the marmot The alpine Soundcapes are located 5 minutes will delight you as they describe their lives in the from the Leiterli mountain station and invites you Alps in local dialect or French. Young and old alike to make music. It consists of various utensils that will be enthralled by the stories recounted by Mona, characterise alpine life. Inverted milk churns are Flöckli and Moritz during the ride up to the Leiterli used as percussion instruments and a bell pyramid and back down to the valley. with bells of different sizes is ready for music- making. All the elements of the sound band are LYNX TRAIL BETELBERG coordinated so that a melodious tune is created Open your eyes and ears! A number of lifelike lynx when they are played together or one after the figures are hidden in the terrain. At one of the sta- other - a real alpine band. tions, visitors are invited to identify animal sounds. Apart from a wealth of information there are also ALPINE CIRCULAR TRAIL LEITERLI lots of things to experience on this trail. An easy circular hike with magnificent views of the Perfect age: 8–14 years. Leiterli mountain station– most beautiful end of the valley. Along the way Restaurant Wallegg, 4 km, 2.5 hours. there is an interesting mix of original information and experience stations that tell exciting stories MARMOT TRAIL BETELBERG about AlpKultur®, geology and Lenk history. Explore the life of the marmots. Let‘s go into the marmot cave - and you‘re already in the world of ro- Guided tour: On the road with local mountain ent- dents. Thanks to many fun and exciting play stations husiast and cultural activist Hans-Ueli Hählen. such as the balance bridge or the Tyrolienne, the life Daten: 12 July, 9 Aug – 18 Oct, every Monday. of the marmots is made tangible. Ideal age: 5-10 ye- ars. Leiterli mountain station - Stoss middle station, Cost: CHF 20.– per person, with guest card CHF 15.–, 3 km, 1.5 h. A new marmot cave awaits young and children up to 16 years 16 J. CHF 10.–, with guest card old explorers at the Leiterli reservoir. The cave is a CHF 8.– place to discover, play and learn. Topics such as the Information and registration: Up to one day before construction of caves, the duration of hibernation, the event at Lenk-Simmental Tourismus, the diet and the fat deposits of marmots are presen- +41 33 736 35 35 ted in a playful way. 22 23 STORAGE LAKE LEITERLI - NEW ALPCATCHING LENK Last summer a new reservoir was built on the An entertaining paperchase for the entire family, Betelberg in Lenk. This is located below the Leiterli groups and school classes. Get to know local mountain station and can be reached on foot in just products and interesting places at Lenk in a playful under five minutes. The new Murmeli Cave from manner. Search for the right place and the right the Murmeli Trail awaits young and old explorers answers using the hints provided. directly at the Leiterli reservoir. Tourist Center Lenk +41 33 736 35 35, www.lenk-simmental.ch

ALPINE CHEESE FACTORY, ALP SEEWLEN Watch the alpine family Klopfenstein in their chee- se factory and indulge in the glorious fragrance SPECIAL of their cheese creations. Enjoy some bread and cheese and visit their cheese cellar.

EXPERIENCES Dates: Thursday, mid-June until mid-August. Transfer and location: 8.25 a.m. Lenk train station, bus ADVENTURE PARK RUFELI to Laubbärgli. Then a walk lasting between 10 and 50 You’ll be dizzy with joy! Experience a special minutes to the Alp Seewlen (depending on Stafel). adventure in a group, with your family or with friends in the middle of the beautiful natural Cost: CHF 18.– per person, children pay half, surroundings of Lenk. Via ferrata, tyrolienne, rope free of charge up to the age of 6. Bus to Laubbärgli bridge and a 40-metre abseiling point are waiting not included in the price. for your visit. Information and reservation: By 4.30 p.m. the day before at Tourist Center Lenk, +41 33 736 35 35 Information and reservation: on request with at least 2 days notice. Note: Groups and school classes are welcome on other weekdays. At least one week in advance for Lenk Sport & Events organisation. +41 33 733 26 23, www.lenksportundevents.ch ALPKULTUR® PLAY AREA LENKERSEELI In an area measuring 7‘000 m2, Alpine culture can be experienced close at hand down in the valley. The play area features an alpine hut and various attractions for the young constructed using natural materials. A kiosk and fireplaces for visitors to catch a bite and the Strubeli miniature railway taking young guests on a circuit. Fun for the whole

Rufeli 29.1.20 – Lenk Sport & Events – Foto Eveline Reinhard Eveline – Foto 29.1.20 – Lenk Sport & Events Rufeli family. The area is wheelchair-accessible.

24 25 LENKERHOF GOURMET SPA RESORT BATHING AND WELLNESS Outdoor sulphur pool, indoor pool and sauna area with 7 sauna units. Massage, cosmetics, hair- Erlebnisbad Wallbach dresser, solarium and fitness are also offered. Single entrance ticket for day guests. +41 33 733 19 01, www.erlebnisbadlenk.ch Lenkerhof gourmet spa resort INDOOR SWIMMING POOL +41 33 736 36 46, www.lenkerhof.ch 25-m indoor swimming pool, outdoor hot tub 34 °C, a kids‘ pool with lots of toys, 80-m-slide «Munich- HOTEL SIMMENHOF rine». Shower wheelchair and ramps for easier A fine, small bathing offer in the indoor and outdoor access. pool at 32 °C and wellness services. Single entran- ce ticket for day guests. OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL Hotel Simmenhof Two 50-m swimming lanes, three 25-m swimming +41 33 736 34 34, www.simmenhof.ch lanes, Aquatrack events module, big non- swimmer area featuring a waterfall, fountains, children‘s slide, a crocodile and a toddler‘s pool with several springs and a slide. Table tennis and lawn for sunbathing.

WELLNESS Saunas, steam bath, a «Chupferchessi» bucket with ice cold water for cooling down and a silence room with a terrace.

OVERVIEW OF OFFERS BISTRO Bistro also open to non-visitors. Opening hours the same as the Erlebnisbad Wallbach.

Children up to 12 years: The facilities may only be entered in the company of an adult supervisor who

takes full responsibility for the child. Outdoor pool bath Steam grotto Ice Indoor pool Cosmetics/hairdresser Massage Sauna (Finnish) Sauna (herbs/bio) Solarium Whirlpool/jacuzzi loungers

Lenkerhof gourmet spa resort

Hotel Simmenhof

Erlebnisbad Wallbach

26 27 BEACH VOLLEYBALL DETECTIVE TRAIL REKA Transport yourself to a sunny Californian beach Solve the puzzles and follow the map to the treasure in the mountains by playing beach volleyball. Use is chest. The treasure chest holds a great prize for the only possible by advance reservation. The rental fee detectives. per hour is CHF 15.–. Tourist Center Lenk +41 33 736 35 35 KUSPO Lenk, +41 33 733 28 23

LENK LIBRARY EXCURSION – VIEWS AND ARCHITECTURE Books, audiobooks and movies can be borrowed. Village excursion at Lenk with hiking guide Daniela Gerber. The architect and Feng­Shui con- You can find the current opening hours at sultant has interesting background knowledge on www.lenk-simmental.ch/en/books-games-library-lenk Simmental architecture past and present and futu- Library Lenk, school building, +41 33 733 02 55 re. In the course of discussions you will get to grips with the following topics: «How do our daily needs BOULDERSCHÜÜR influence architecture and the appearance of landscape» and «Which values remain un- Bouldering means rope-free climbing at jumping changed during the ongoing development of new height. The BoulderSchüür offers 270 m2 of walls technologies». for beginners and more experienced boulderers keen to test their skills. The BoulderSchüür is not Dates: Wednesday, 13 October 2021 supervised. You gain access by inputting a code Meeting point: 10.00 am, 1.30 pm and 5.00 pm, obtained on the website. Climbing finches can be Tourist Center Lenk. 2.5 h excursion, including 1.5 h rented at the BoulderSchüür. of hiking. www.boulderschuer.ch Cost: CHF 25 per person, children up to 16 years accompanied free of charge. Lectures and indivi- BREWERY «SIMMENTALER BIER» dual programmes on request. An incomparable beer is produced at the foot of the Wildstrubel massif in Simmental. Since the Information and registration: two days in advance, first brew, the beer has been brewed and bottled Daniela Gerber, Jaunpass, Boltigen, by hand in the traditional way. Visits, tastings and +41 33 773 66 53, [email protected] tours of the brewery on advance notice.The team of www.architekturundwandern.ch the Simmentaler Bier is looking forward. FISHING Simmentaler Braumanufaktur Cast your fishing rod and wait patiently for that big +41 33 511 11 30, www.simmentalerbier.ch catch. Daily, weekly, monthly and annual licences for the Simme can be obtained at the Tourist Center Lenk. A daily fishing licence for the Iffigsee lake at 2‘065 m a. s. l. can be obtained at Berghaus Iffigenalp +41 33 733 13 33. 28 29 FONDUE CARRIAGE Enjoy the enchanting surroundings at Lenk while eating a Lenk fondue in a horse-drawn carriage.

Hotel Simmenhof +41 33 736 34 34, www.simmenhof.ch

PARAGLIDING Human beings have always dreamt of flying – experienced pilots can help you come a step closer to fulfilling this wish. Lift off and enjoy the beautiful valley end of Lenk from above.

Bergluft Sport +41 33 733 08 88, www.bergluft-sport.ch

Paragliding-Lenk +41 33 736 32 45, www.paragliding-lenk.ch

PLAYING SKITTLES There are two great skittle alleys in the Löwenzen- trum at Lenk where you can enjoy a game of skitt- les. The «Kegelbahn Löwen» opens on reservation. ­ Löwenzentrum +41 77 433 30 32, www.emk-lenk.ch/begegnen

IFFIGEN BROOK (IFFIGBACH)

30 31 GORGE WALLBACHSCHLUCHT ® ALPKULTUR RESTAURANT PASS

If you visit 8 of the 18 alpine restaurants before the autumn 2021 you can obtain a sty- lish water carafe with simmental design from the Tourist Center Lenk, the tourist office St. Stephan or the tourist office Boltigen-Jaun- pass.

This is how it works: Show your restaurant pass at every consumption and have it clipped in the same way as for an orientation trail. The restaurant pass is personal and non-transferable. Please fill out the informa- tion below. Please observe the opening hours of the alpine restaurants.

YES PLEASE, I WANT ONE OF THES WATER CARAFES The stylish water carafe is sure to be an eye-catcher on your table at home. DISCLAIMER Any use of photos without the permission of the author or copyright holder is prohibited. surname, first name Concept: Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG Cover photo: Gernot Brendle, GjB Fotografie Design: Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG und Blitz & Donner AG post code, city Print: Kopp Druck & Grafik AG Edition: Mai 2021 DiThis brochure is printed climate neutrally with Number of copies: 9‘000 Exemplare 100% solar electricity from the Simmental. email for the newsletter 32 33 Morgeten R Stockhorn Thunersee

N 18 Q 21 Thun P Wallegg-Stube 19 Spiez 22 May to 31 Oct., closed: Mon. from A 5.00 p.m. and Tue. 13 Jul. to 10 Aug. open on DÄRSTETTEN Tue. until 5.00 p.m., +41 33 733 16 35 OBERWIL

Iffigenalp ERLENBACH Hüsliberg Beizli B 17 Naturpark K 21 May to 18 Oct., open every day WEISSENBURG Diemtigtal 18 June to 29 Aug, closed: Mon. - Thu. +41 33 733 13 33 BOLTIGEN +41 33 722 14 56, +41 76 527 91 91 20 O Rossberg Wildhornhütte SAC Jaunpass Nüjeberg Beizli Mid-June to 3 Oct, open every day, C Mid-June to end of Aug, open every day L End of season depending on weather Sept to mid-Oct open on fine weekends, +41 33 733 23 82 Seeberg +41 33 722 14 58, +41 79 625 78 52 M 14 12 Sparenmoos Wildstrubelhütte SAC Site-Alp 1 July to 3 Oct, open every day, D Mid May to end of Sept, open every day. M End of season depending on weather ZWEISIMMEN Afterwards depending on weather L 16 +41 33 744 33 39 15 K Fromatt +41 33 722 18 77

Alp Ritz Alp Obrist Morgeten E Rinderberg N Beginning of June to mid Sept., Gstaad Beginning of June until end of Sept, open open every day ST. STEPHAN every day +41 79 940 40 68 13 10 +41 33 783 15 57, +41 79 487 01 29 9 Laubbärgli 7 Alp Langermatte Rüwlise Rossberg O 28 June until beginning of October F 11 J Bühlberg Mid-March to end of Oct, +41 79 582 09 68 Closed: Mon., Tues. I +41 33 783 12 64 A H Hahnenmoos Nessli-Beizli Chrindi Betelberg P May to October Thurs. / Fri. / Sat. / Sun. G LENK 17 April to 14 Nov, open every day +41 33 681 21 81 +41 79 841 69 58 5 G Metschstand Simmenfälle Hahnenmoos 6 Oberstockenalp 4 Q 15 June to 17 Oct, open every day H 15 to 30 May, Sat. & Sun. open, 3 E 1 Siebenbrünnen 5 June to 10 Oct, open every day +41 33 673 21 41 2 F +41 33 681 14 88 B Iffigenalp Bühlberg - by Lenkerhof Stockhorn R June to October, opening hours see I C D 17 April to 14 Nov, open every day ® www.buehlberg.ch A AlpKultur restaurant pass +41 33 681 21 81 +41 33 733 15 60 2 Agritourism farm Laubbärgli Cable car End of May to 10 Oct, day off: Mon. J Closed when it rains Train +41 33 733 15 00, +41 79 841 84 64 RESTAURANT PASS Road 34 35 AGRITOURISM FARMS ZWEISIMMEN OBERWIL 12 Hugo Frieden + Angelika Winzeler, 18 Hansjürg Siegenthaler, Alp Obrist Morgeten Lamatrekking +41 79 487 01 29, +41 33 783 15 57 (Alp) +41 78 718 90 43 www.morgetenpass.ch www.lama-und-co.ch AlpKultur® in the Simmental spans different eras. It is a showcase for traditional and modern methods of alpine and mountain farming in the Simmental. In summer, you can explore alpine 13 Hans-Peter Knubel-Hutzli, 19 Alex + Jarka Haueter, Alp Mittlist Morgeten Alp Kaltenbrunnen www.morgeten.ch and mountain farming at some of our agritourism farms. +41 79 662 73 29 Contact the farms directly.

14 Simon + Nadja Santschi, Site-Alp 20 Christa Bähler, Berggasthaus Rossberg +41 33 722 18 77 (Alp), +41 33 783 12 64 +41 33 251 32 60 (valley) www.gasthaus-rossberg.ch LENK www.santschis.ch

1 Families Allemann, Alp Rätzliberg 7 Hansueli + Irene Klopfenstein, Alp Seewlen 15 Hanspeter Rieder, Hüsliberg-Beizli +41 77 457 40 42 +41 79 768 97 44, +41 33 733 13 70 (valley) +41 33 722 14 56 (Alp), +41 79 240 64 91 (Visit cheesery) +41 33 722 05 73 (valley) www.allemann.com ERLENBACH

2 Ueli + Hedi Tritten, Alp Langermatten 16 Jürg + Silvia Gfeller, Alp Nüjeberg 21 Werner + Vreni Bühler, Berggasthaus +41 79 582 09 68, +41 33 733 35 18 (valley) +41 79 625 78 52, +41 33 722 14 58 (Alp) Oberstockenalp ST. STEPHAN www.neuenberg.ch +41 33 681 14 88 (Alp) www.oberstockenalp.ch 9 Matthias Gobeli, Alp Unter Albrist +41 79 762 54 66 3 Familie Kuhnen, Alp Ritz +41 79 940 40 68 BOLTIGEN-JAUNPASS

10 Esther Stalder, Eggmäder, 17 Familien S+L und N+T Gerber Alp Unter Albrist und H+U Heimberg, Alp Grosser Bäder 4 Anton + Marianne Hänni, Alp Ritzli T +41 79 574 97 36 +41 79 704 88 41, +41 33 722 15 75 (valley) +41 79 430 95 55 www.baederalp.ch

11 Christian + Susi Moor, Alp Dürrenwald +41 79 379 79 12, +41 33 722 16 37 (Alp) 5 Niklaus Kappeler, Alimahütte Betelberg +41 76 579 01 96

Agritourism in the following categories can be experienced at the 21 listed farms:

Mountain lodge and alpine restaurant Alpine animals close at hand 6 Familie Bühler, Alp Bummere +41 79 523 76 71 Visit to an alpine cheese factory, an alp Alpine wellness and Alpine sport (Alpine farm) and other farms Direct selling of products Help out at an alp or a farm Sleep at the alp or a farm

36 37 KIDS‘ ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME Bouldering course The diversified and free kids‘ activities programme is organised during summer between When: Tuesday, course 1: 8.30 a.m.–10.00 a.m. 5 July to 20 August and during autumn between 27 September to 29 October. Children with a SIM- course 2: 10.30 a.m.–12.00 noon Where: BoulderSchüür, Lenk MENTAL CARD can participate in the programme free of charge. All dates and more information: Min. age: course 1: over 7 years, course 2: 4 to 6 years www.lenk-simmental.ch/kids-programme. Registration: until Mon. 5.00 p.m., Tourist Center Lenk Note to parents: The children‘s program will take place without parents. Tinker socks animals (only during autumn) Insurance is the responsibility of the participants. Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG assumes no liability. When: Wednesday, 10.00 a.m.–11.30 a.m. Creating an insect hotel (only during summer) No implementation: 20./27.10.2021 When: Monday, 10.00 a.m.– 11.30 p.m. Where: Alphut at AlpKultur® Play Area on lake Lenkerseeli Where: Alphut at AlpKultur® Play Area on lake Lenkerseeli Minimum age: 6 years Minimum age: 8 years Registration: until Tue. 5.00 p.m., Tourist Center Lenk Registration: until Sunday, 4.30 p.m., Tourist Center Lenk Adventure Park Rufeli Children‘s pottery course at Bühlberg (only during autumn) When: Wed., 21./28.7., 4.8., 29.9, 6.10.2021, When: Monday, 9.45 a.m.–12.00 noon 1.30 p.m.–5.00 p.m. Where: Bed & Breakfast at Bühlberg, Bühlbergstrasse 108, Lenk Where: Adventure Park Rufeli, Lenk Minimum age: 8 years Minimum age: 10 years, minimum height 140 cm Registration: until Sunday 4.30 p.m., Tourist Center Lenk Registration: until Tue. 5.00 p.m., Tourist Center Lenk

Puppet theatre in the Alphüttli at lake Lenkerseeli Bike technique course When: Monday, 2.00 p.m.–3.00 p.m. Supplement show on 12./19./26.7., 27.9. and 4.10.: 3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. When: Thursday, 10.00 a.m.–12.00 noon No implementation: 25.10. Minimum age: 3 years Meeting point: in front of the Tourist Center Lenk ® Where: Alphut at AlpKultur Play Area on lake Lenkerseeli Age: 7 to 12 years Registration: until Wed. 5.00 p.m., Tourist Center Lenk

Concert by John Hänni When: Thursday, 3.30 p.m.–5.00 p.m. No implementation: 5./12./19.8.2021 Where: AlpKultur® Play Area on lake Lenkerseeli.

Visit the alps (only during summer) When: Friday, 8.15 a.m.–11.30 a.m. Meeting point: in front of the Tourist Center Lenk, Bring the guest card for the bus. Minimum age: 7 years Registration: until Thu. 5.00 p.m., Tourist Center Lenk

Experience steam locomotive When: Friday, 9.30 a.m.–11.30 a.m. Where: AlpKultur® Play Area on lake Lenkerseeli Minimum age: 10 years Reservation: until Thu. 5.00 p.m., Tourist Center Lenk 38 39 KINO MINIATURE GOLF The Cinéma Lenk offers a varied movie programme Mini golf course with 18 holes. with blockbusters from Hollywood as well as film Wednesday to Sunday, from 1 July to 18 Oct. 2021. jewels from all over the world. An unforgettable plea- Open from 11.00 a.m., groups on request. sure for all ages. Hotel Tenne, +41 33 733 22 22 www.cinemalenk.ch MOUNTAIN CART METSCH CLIMBING, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR Race down the 4 km long track on three wheels with Climbing hall at Hotel Simmenhof (indoor) a mountain cart. The route leads from the mountain Climbing hall with routes for different levels. Individual station of the Stand-Xpress via the road to the Metsch access, the hall is not supervised, climbing experience is middle station. required. Pick up the key for the hall at the reception of Mountain cart hire at the Metschstand mountain station the Hotel Simmenhof and pay the entrance fee in cash or (last hire at 4.00 p.m.). Minimum height: 140 cm, max. via Twint. weight: 100 kg. For children not accompanied by an Climbing course at the Simmenhof: Course for 4 per- adult, the minimum age is 16 years. sons or more, duration approx. 2 hours. Lenk Bergbahnen Climbing on the rock: From a group of at least 4 people, +41 33 736 30 30, www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch a guide accompanies you for climbing. HORSE RIDING AND CARRIAGE RIDES Material and climbing lessons on request: Lenk Sport & Events The happiness of the earth lies on the back of hor- +41 33 733 26 23, www.lenksportundevents.ch ses. Horseback rides, trekking, carriage rides and even more offers on request.

RENT A COW Everything about horses Rent the cow you have selected for an alpine During one hour, children are given the opportunity season and enjoy your share of tasty alpine cheese at to be introduced to riding in a playful way and to the end of the summer. The highlight is undoubtedly learn how to handle a horse. visiting the cow at the alpine farm. Ridden horse walk Tourist Center Lenk, For two hours, children can help to clean, saddle +41 33 736 35 35, www.lenk-simmental.ch and bridle the horse. This is followed by the high- light - the one-hour guided horse ride. GAMES LIBRARY LENK Information and reservation: contacting in advance, The games library offers plenty of party games horse riding center Lenk, +41 79 358 05 66 and games of skill. The selection includes Lego, Playmobil, Tiptoi games, dolls, accessories and much Carriage-/sledge ride, +41 77 257 77 70 more. Current opening hours at www.lenk-simmental.ch Games library, school building, +41 33 733 15 63

40 41 PAPER CUTTING SIMMENTAL PHOTO EVENING Surrounded by the exposition at the Berghaus An evening full of storytelling and photos hosted Iffigenalp, you will have the opportunity to learn the by the local nature photographer Ernst Zbären technique of paper cutting. Under the guidance of on the topic: «Zringsetum um d‘Lengg». Every Elisabeth Beutler, passionate silhouette artist, you Monday from 7 June to 18 October 2021 at 8.30 p.m. can cut your own Simmental silhouette. You will in the church community house. Groups are advised take the keepsake home framed. to reserve in advance.

Dates: Tuesdays, 1 June to 17 August and 28 Ernst Zbären, +41 33 722 19 26 September to 12 October 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Other dates on request. PLAY YOUR WAY AROUND LENK – FROM 21 JUNE 2021 Number of participants and age: min. 2 persons, There are over 20 games to choose from in „Play your max. 4 persons, minimum age 12 years. way around Lenk“. The posts can be played in any Cost: CHF 50.– per person incl. souvenir. order. The map in the game rules book shows the locations of the posts. Location: Berghaus Iffigenalp, Lenk Costs and rental: CHF 25.– per person, with guest card Information and registration: Registration until CHF 22.–. The game backpack can be booked online Monday of the same week, 5 p.m. with Elisabeth and picked up at the Tourist Center Lenk. Beutler, Matten, +41 79 509 57 36. Tourist Center Lenk , +41 33 736 35 35, SENIOR DAYS BETELBERG www.spiel-dich-durch-lenk.ch Go for a trip to the Betelberg during the week and have lunch at the Berghotel Leiterli. Every Monday TENNIS and Tuesday from 14 June to 19 October 2021, from Game, Set & Match on five outdoor courts (quartz 55 years of age. Day ticket and 3-course meal at sand). Tennis wall and tennis lessons. Tennis fun Berghotel Leiterli for CHF 44.–. No reservation is for guests and locals, 12 May to 13 October 2021, necessary (except for groups of 10 or more). Wednesday evenings, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sportanlage-TEC , beim Schulhaus, +41 33 733 22 04

TOUR DU WILDHORN On foot in 4 days around the Wildhorn. Enjoy won- derful views of the Vaudois, , and foothills as well as an incredible panoramic view stretching from the Valais Alps to Mont Blanc.

www.tourduwildhorn.ch

42 43 ALPINE CHEESE FACTORY, ALP DÜRRENWALD Watch the alpine family Moor in their cheese fac- tory and indulge in the glorious fragrance of their cheese creations. Enjoy some bread and cheese and visit their cheese cellar. ST. STEPHAN Dates: Wednesdays from the beginning of July to mid-August.

Time: 9.30 a.m. meeting point Alp Dürrenwald, duration until about 11.30 a.m..

Arrival: By private vehicle or carpool. If there are PICTURE-PERFECT MOUNTAIN VILLAGE 10 participants, transportation from St. Stephan train station can be arranged for an additional WITH TIMELESS TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS charge.

Cost: CHF 18.– per person, children pay half, up to 6 years free.

Registration: Until the day before at 4.30 p.m. at the Tourist Center Lenk, +41 33 736 35 35

Note: Groups/school classes welcome on other days of the week. At least one week in advance for organisation.

BEACH VOLLEYBALL Transport yourself to a sunny Californian beach in the mountains by playing beach volleyball. Moos school centre, St. Stephan.

FOTO: PATRICK AEGERTER

44 45 VISIT TO THE ALP «UNTER ALBRIST» TOWEL WEAVING On the alp „Unter Albrist“, with the family of Weave your own creation on a large loom in the Magdalena and Matthias Gobeli - at the foot of St. course of an afternoon. Children over 12 years. Stephan‘s local mountain Albristhorn - there is a Dates: Thursdays from 5 August to 7 October 2021 lot to discover for young and old during the alpine and Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 12, 14, 15 and 19, summer. Watch how an alp cheese is made, taste 21, 22 October 2021. from the Britsche and taste a piece of fine alp cheese. Gobeli‘s will serve you a coffee, fresh milk, Time: 1.00 p.m. to about 5.00 p.m. tea or a glass of syrup and will be happy to answer Cost: CHF 45.- per person incl. material your questions. Besides the cows, goats, chickens, pigs and calves are also kept and may be visited Registration: Until the day before at the Tourist and stroked. Center Lenk, +41 33 736 35 35

Dates: From about mid-June to about mid-Septem- HOUSE CIRCULAR TOUR ber, each morning, by telephone agreement. Guided tours in Zweisimmen and Lenk followed Costs: Price for adults: CHF 15.-, for accompanied by an AlpKultur® snack in St. Stephan. The farm- children CHF 5.-, maximum price for families with house façades of Obersimmental are a highlight of 2 or more children CHF 40.-. European carpentry. Jean-Pierre Anderegg, farm- Information and contact: house researcher and folklorist, presents them Matthias Gobeli, Telefon +41 79 762 54 66 in their cultural-historical context and provides insights into the development of the village settle- VISIT A WEAVING WORKSHOP ments. Visit the workshop of weaving from Therese Dates: Griessen in Matten / St. Stephan. Learn fascinating Zweisimmen: Friday, 16 July 2021, 1.30 p.m. to about the traditional Simmental stripes and about approx. 5 p.m. the preparation required to get the loom ready for Lenk: Saturday, 28 August 2021, 1.30 p.m. to ap- actual craft work. Visit on request. prox. 5 p.m.

Therese Griessen, Matten, +41 33 722 25 43 Time: 1.30 p.m. Railwaystation Zweisimmen resp. Lenk

Price: Guided tour and AlpKultur® aperitif, CHF 25.– per person, children up to 6 years CHF 6.–.

Information and reservation: Until the day before, 3.00 p.m., Renate Anderegg, +41 78 603 52 26, [email protected]

46 47 RÜWLISSEELI IN ST. STEPHAN, FOTO: PATRICK AEGERTER

YODELING TRAIL ST. STEPHAN - NEW In collaboration with the local yodel composer Ueli Moor, St. Stephan Tourism will open ‘s first interactive experience trail on yodeling in the Flösch-Dürrenwald area in summer 2021. An extraordinary experience in a beautiful landscape is the program. Let yourself be surprised!

Find out about this new offer and the opening date at the tourist offices in St. Stephan or Lenk or on the Lenk-Simmental Tourism website.

Tourist Office St. Stephan, +41 33 722 70 80

PLANET PATH Nine stations guiding you through our solar system. The starting point is Hotel Diana (Stöckli bus stop) and walk in the direction of Lenk. The path runs along the river Simme and also passes a barbecue spot.

Tourist office St. Stephan, +41 33 722 70 80

SIMMENTALER PAPER CUTTING The art of paper cutting with its amazingly detailed images tells stories about the culture and tradition of the . Learn more about this delicate craft during a visit to the studio of artist Elisabeth Beutler. Appointment on request. © Markus Schluep, Berner Wanderwege

Elisabeth Beutler, Matten, +41 79 509 57 36

VITA-PARCOURS FITNESS TRAIL Fitness course with various stops. The fitness trail starts at Hotel Diana, then follow the cycling path in the direction of Zweisimmen. The entrance can be found in the forest next to the path.

Tourist office St. Stephan, +41 33 722 70 80

48 49 ALPKULTUR® BRUCHMANDLI ADVENTURE TRAIL JAUNPASS Discover the untamed realm of forest creatures and follow the Bruchmandli trail. On the Jaunpass, the home of the little gnome, you‘ll find a unique BOLTIGEN-JAUNPASS adventure trail for the entire family. As the trail playfully guides you through the nature surroun- dings, illustrated boards provide you with informa- tion about the varied habitat and explain the history of Bruchmandli. A memorable experience for both young and old. There is also a barbecue spot called A GENUINE INSIDER TIP «Hälsli», situated at the trail‘s entrance point. Tourist office Boltigen-Jaunpass +41 33 773 69 19

TREE PATH Set out on a hike to visit impressive silver firs. Mountain trail: Regenmoos–Niderhore approx. 30 min. The aim of this trail is to raise the awaren- ess of the population about these extraordinary natural treasures. Preservation of ecologically valuable trees. Promotion of natural woods as a natural habitat and source of food for a large num- ber of animals and plants.

Heinz Burri +41 79 202 17 11, [email protected]

MINE GALLERIES BOLTIGEN In December 1948 the shovels and pickaxes were hung up and the carbide lamps were extinguished for the last time in the Boltigen mine galleries. A little insight into the history of the galleries can be found at the tourist office in Boltigen.

Tourist office Boltigen-Jaunpass +41 33 773 69 19 www.kohlenbergwerke-boltigen.ch

50 51 EXCURSION - BALANCE AND HEALTH Dates: Open from 16 June to 29 September 2021 Nature experience on the Jaun Pass with the soul- every Wednesday, 9.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m., other centered coach and hiking leader Daniela Gerber. dates available upon request. Health is a balance of the natural forces within us Susanna Krebs, Adlemsried 91, 3766 Boltigen, and in our environment. In the personal experience +41 79 661 70 81, www.susannakrebs.ch and in the common exchange you will deal with the following topics: „What influence does my connec- RIVER RAFTING ON THE SIMME tion to nature have on my well-being“ and „How do I experience and create a healthy and mutually Navigate the raging waters of the Simme and effective balance“. rapids in a large rubber dinghy. An ideal experience for groups looking for an adventure. The Teamhaus Dates & meeting place: 8 May, 21 June, 12 October. in Boltigen is the starting point for river rafting on 10.00 a.m., 1.30 and 5.00 p.m. Bus stop Jaunpass- the Simme. Restaurant. 2.5 hour excursion with no physical requirements. Outdoor Interlaken AG +41 33 826 77 19, www.outdoor-interlaken.ch Cost: CHF 25.– per person. On request free trial coaching to get to know each other. PLAY AREAS Information and registration: two days in advance, Grydbödeli in Reidenbach, reservation of the barbecue Daniela Gerber, Jaunpass, Boltigen, site possible. Bruchmandli and Hälsli on the Jaunpass. +41 33 773 66 53, [email protected] Tourist office Boltigen-Jaunpass www.architekturundwandern.ch +41 33 773 69 19

INDOOR BATH VELO MUSEUM Small indoor pool, 12 m, 28–29° C. Single entrance The bicycles on exhibit transport visitors back to ticket available for day guests: CHF 8.– for adults the days of yesteryear and provide an insight into and CHF 5.– for children. the world of two-wheelers. Closed on Wednesday and Thursday. Opening hours: Every 1st Saturday in the month, Hotel Simmental 1.00–5.00 p.m., other opening hours on request. +41 33 773 60 51, www.hotel-simmental.ch Lotti Kunz, +41 33 773 60 73 or +41 79 323 37 77 HEALING PLANT GARDEN The magnificent healing plant garden is tended GERMANN / OSWALD GALLERY by herb specialist Susanna Krebs with passion and Arts and crafts. Made of clay, shaped and fired. a loving attention to detail. Discover the healing Unique pieces and small tableware sets. powers of native and non-native plants and make Germann / Oswald Gallery your own balm, massage oil or herbal salt under +41 79 617 37 16, www.germannoswald.ch the expert guidance of Susanna Krebs.

52 53 EXCURSION - ALPINE CULTURE AND AGRICULTURE Excursion in Oberwil with farmer‘s daughter Da- niela Gerber. The architect and coach accompanies you to local farms. In a joint exchange, you will deal with topics ranging from A for tie stall to H for horn OBERWIL to V for vegetarian or W for being fair and dignified. Hours that move deeply, touch the heart and call for conscious action, but also concrete solutions for daily use can be taken away.

Dates & meeting point: Monday, 17 May, 09.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m., Oberwil train station. 3.5 hour excur- A LITTLE PARADISE sion, of which hiking time is 2.5 hours.

Cost: CHF 25.– per person, children up to 16 years accompanied are free of charge. Other dates and individual programs on request.

Information and registration: two days in advance, Daniela Gerber, +41 33 773 66 53, dng@erdenge- meinschaft.jetzt, www.architekturundwandern.ch

LEITERNWEIDE SUSPENSION BRIDGE Visit the impressive suspension bridge on foot via Weissenburg or Oberwil and hover over a distance spanning 111 m at a maximum height of 111 m ab- ove the Buuschebach creek. A dizzying experience!

Tourist office Oberwil

+41 33 783 10 90 © blick.ch, Dominik Baumann

CAVE PATH On the trail of the Zwärgliloch, ­Schnurenloch and Mamilchloch caves. Guided tours along the caves available upon request (min. 8 persons).

Tourist office Oberwil +41 33 783 10 90

54 55 EXCURSIONS SPA AND THERMAL SPRING WEISSENBURG Bathing and spa culture has a history stretching back 350 years at the spa hotel Grand Hotel Weissenburg- bad. Before the 2nd World War, the Grand Hotel was a meeting point of high nobility and was known throughout WEISSENBURG- Europe. A few years ago, the ruins of the rear bathhouse underwent restoration carried out by the department of archaeology. The excursion includes a visit to these witnesses of bathing culture over the ages.

DÄRSTETTEN Dates: From 3 June to 14 October 2021 every Thursday. Further tours on request.

Route: BLS train station Weissenburg–rear bath- house (and the same way back) or via Leiternweide– suspension bridge–railway station Oberwil. GREAT HISTORY, Half-day excursion, of which hiking time 2 hours. Meeting point: At arround 9.30 a.m., BLS train PERFECT LOCATION station Weissenburg. Price: Donation to the association Bad und Thermalquelle ­Weissenburg.

Information and last reservations: by 8.00 p.m. Tuesday evening, Nicole Künzi, +41 79 820 17 48, [email protected], www.weissenburgbad.ch

HERB EXPERIENCE SWISS ALPINE HERBS The aroma of sun-drenched Alpine herbs grown using controlled organic farming methods in the greets you as you enter the factory of SAH Alpenkräuter. Take a tour of the factory and find out the work involved in getting the herbal blends and other products onto the kitchen shelves, beautifully packaged. Treat your taste buds during a tasting session.

Dates: From May to October, every Wed. 10 a.m., CHF 8.– per person, children free of charge.

Visit the new bistro! Open all year, closed on Sundays.

SAH Alpenkräuter AG +41 33 783 80 13, www.swissalpineherbs.ch 56 57 AGENSTEINHAUS MUSEUM The Agensteinhaus has housed the «Museum der alten Landschaft Niedersimmental» (Museum of the Historical Landscape of Niedersimmental) since 1987 and provides visitors with a wealth of ERLENBACH interesting information on the area‘s history, lives- tock farming and crafts throughout its 16 rooms. Various exhibitions and events are also held there each year.

Opening hours: June to October, Wednesday and THE FIRST HIGHLIGHT Saturday, 2.00–5.00 p.m. Price: CHF 5.– for adults, children and members IN THE SIMMENTAL free of charge. Guided tours: B. Wüthrich, +41 79 885 00 39, H. Hofer, +41 33 681 12 50, A. Künzi +41 33 681 26 81

Agensteinhaus, Dorf, www.agensteinhaus.ch

STOCKHORN

Stockhornbahn AG, Erlenbach +41 33 681 21 81, www.stockhorn.ch

ALPKULTUR® CULINARY TRAIL STOCKHORN Enjoy a 3-course menu made up of regional products at three different mountain restaurants and inns on the AlpKultur® culinary trail at the Stockhorn. Combine this gourmet experience with a delightful hike on the Stockhorn, starting at the Stockhorn and ending at Chrindi middle station.

Hiking time: approx. 2 hours.

58 59 BUNGEE JUMPING STOCKHORN PANORAMIC PLATFORM Experience an unforgettable thrill by jumping Breathtaking views for all those with a good from a cable car cabin 134 m above the lake Hinter- head for heights. A gallery leads to the panoramic stockensee. platform set in the northern face of the Stockhorn. From here you can enjoy a magnificent all-round Outdoor Interlaken AG view of Thun, Lake Thun, the Aare and Gürbe valley, +41 33 826 77 19, www.outdoor-interlaken.ch the Mittelland right over to the Jura and, on a clear day, Alsace and the southern Black Forest. ADVENTURE PATH «LIVING SPACES AT THE ­STOCKHORN» QUIZ-TRAIL 16 interactive stations playfully provide visitors Hiking with children and solving 10 puzzles along with information about the interconnectedness of the lake Hinterstockensee. The circular trail starts life and the living environment at the Stockhorn. at Chrindi middle station. This circular trail starts at Chrindi middle station. Hiking time: 40 minutes. Hiking time: approx. 3 hours.

FISHING The Stockhorn region with its two lakes, Hinter- stockensee and Oberstockensee, is a great place for fishing. The waters abound in rainbow trout. Daily fishing licences can be obtained at the Stockhornbahn ticket office.

CAVE RACLETTE After a short guided hike from Chrindi to Cheiben- horn you will visit the first impressive cave, the „Mordsloch“. Afterwards we continue to the „Ge- müsekeller“. In this pretty little cave raclette will be eaten.

Dates: The cave raclette is offered every Thursday between mid-June and mid-October and every 3rd Sunday of the month from July to October.

InCave Ltd. +41 76 338 10 62, www.höhlenraclette.ch

60 61 GOLFCLUB GSTAAD-SAANENLAND The 18-hole golf course is situated at 1‘400 m a.s.l., and is surrounded by a nature reserve with fen- lands of national importance. Golfclub Gstaad-Saanenland, Saanenmöser ZWEISIMMEN & +41 33 748 40 30, www.golfclubgstaad.ch OBERSIMMENTAL LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM Farmer‘s utensils and handicraft items as well as GSTAAD-SAANENLAND artistic works in a house dating from 1641. Heimatmuseum, Kirchgasse, Zweisimmen, +41 33 722 11 33 (Tourist Infopoint Zweisimmen)

HELICOPTER AND PLANE TOURS Take off, leaving villages, lakes and valleys far CHIC CHARM below you and immerse yourself in a landscape of towering mountains: the Wildhorn, the Plaine AND DISCREET LUXURY Morte glacier and the Alpine 4‘000ers. Swiss Helicopter AG, Zweisimmen, +41 33 729 90 00, www.swisshelicopter.ch Air-Glaciers, Saanen, +41 33 744 55 50, www.air-glaciers.ch/gstaad-saanenland

GLIDER AND AIRCRAFT TOURS Alpine sightseeing flights in an exclusive and private setting. Guest pilots are also welcome! Motorfluggruppe Obersimmental, Zweisimmen, +41 77 470 57 52, www.mfgo.ch

ZWEISIMMEN ROPE PARK Tricky and varied attractions with bridge ele- ments, funny rope ladders, crazy tyroliennes, daring jumps and fast-paced final rides.

Dates: May, Jun., Sept., Oct.: Sat./Sun. 1.00– 5.00 p.m., Jul., Aug.: Tue./Thu. 1.00–6.00 p.m., Sat./ Sun. 10.00 a.m.–6.00 p.m., open on public holidays.

Alpinzentrum Gstaad, +41 33 748 41 61, www.alpinzentrum.ch 62 63 A free copy of our events magazine «(S)immer Aktuell» (only available in German) can be pi- cked up at tourist offices. It describes all the events in our region as well as the films currently EVENTS (ABSTRACT) shown at Cinéma Lenk. Online events calendar: www.lenk-simmental.ch/events MAY AUGUST 21 May 2021 Market «Lenkermärit», Lenk 1 August 2021 Kids‘ activities programm at the Lenkerseeli 15 May 2021 Swiss Moulin Day, Rossberg-Sagi, Rossberg 4–7 August 2021 Openair-Kino in the bath «Erlebnisbad Wallbach» 13–15 August 2021 International VW Bus meeting, Lenk 21 August 2021 Airfield festival St. Stephan JUNE 12 June 2021 Summer Festival Simmentaler Bier (rescheduled date Sept. 4, 2021) SEPTEMBER Anfang September Alpine descent, St. Stephan JULY 2–5 September 2021 swissclassic biwak, Diemtigtal to Lenk 3–4 July 2021 Woman Sport Days Lenk 4 September 2021 Farmers‘ market, Boltigen 2–4 July 2021 Summer Festival with vintage car meet, Rossberg 4 September 2021 Chästeilet (dividing of cheese) Site-Alp, Zweisimmen 9–18 July 2021 Jazz Days Lenk 11 & 12 September 2021 Market «Badmärit» at Weissenburgbad, Weissenburg 11–17 July 2021 Jazz Workshop, Lenk 17–19 September 2021 Women paraglider festival 11 July 2021 Folklore festival «Klusdorfet», Boltigen 17–19 September 2021 Swiss Trail Tour, Lenk 19–24 July 2021 Gospel Workshop, Lenk 25 & 26 September 2021 Trail Fly, Lenk 24 July 2021 Stockhorn half marathon, Stockhorn 30 July – 1 August 2021 Run to the Hill on the Jaunpass OCTOBER 16 October 2021 Alpine festival, Lenk 17 October 2021 Alpine brunch, Lenk 23 October 2021 Hornussen tournament and party, Lenk

Due to Corona measures, the organisation of events is uncertain. Find out about the current situation at the Due to Corona measures, the organisation of events is Tourist Centre Lenk or in the online calendar of events.. uncertain. Find out about the current situation at the Tourist Centre Lenk or in the online calendar of events.

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LENK BERGBAHNEN

Lenk Bergbahnen, +41 33 736 30 30, www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch

Betelberg cable car Operating times: 12 Juny to 24 October 2021, daily. Ascents: 8.30 a.m.–4.30 p.m. descents: 9.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m.

Stand-Xpress Metsch cable car Operating times summer: 8 July to 15 August 2021, Thursday–Sunday. Operating times autumn: 23 September to 17 October 2021, Thursday–Sunday. Ascents: 9.00 a.m.–4.30 p.m.. descents: 9.30 a.m.–5.00 p.m.

Tariffs Information on rates and conditions can be found at: www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch/tarife/sommer

Cable cars included Lenk hotel guests enjoy free travel to the Betelberg and Metschstand. This offer is financed by Lenk Bergbahnen and the hotels. Please take note of the SIMMENTAL CARD participating hotels: With the SIMMENTAL CARD you can benefit from reductions or free offers that will make your www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch/inklusive holiday even more memorable. Please show your card each time you use it.

ERLENBACH – STOCKHORNBAHN YOUR ADVANTAGES IN SUMMER Discounts for Stockhornbahn AG Free offers • Entry to Erlebnisbad Wallbach +41 33 681 21 81, www.stockhorn.ch • Public transport from the 1.6 - 31.10.2021 • Rental of tennis courts at Lenk • Entry to the boulder hall BoulderSchüür Erlenbach–Chrindi–Stockhorn (2190 m a.s.l.) included in the Simmental & Saanenland. • Return trips to the summit on the Operating times: 17 April to 14 November 2021, Information about the included public Stockhorn cable car daily transport lines on www.simmentalcard.ch • GoldenPass to (1st class) Ascents: 7.50 a.m.–4.50 p.m. (every 30 min.) • Kids‘ activities programme ® • Further offers Descents: 8.35 a.m.–5.35 p.m. (every 30 min.) • AlpKultur play area Lenkerseeli (the Strubeli miniature railway is not included) General information • Bruchmandli adventure trail Jaunpass As a guest you receive the card from your • Leiternweide suspension bridge, Oberwil host. The card is issued to you personally. www.simmentalcard.ch

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