DESTINATION GUIDE ALLWelcome 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.

04 Highlights 36 Adventure 06 Summer Events 40 Children and Families 08 Good to Know 42 Worth Visiting 12 Cable Cars 44 Wellness Returning home 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

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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.

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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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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

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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.

TIP SUNRISE FROM BUNDERSPITZ Active early-risers with headlamps are rewarded after a two-hour climb from Bunderalp. Feast for the eyes Gaze in awe as Lohner’s neighbour provides an unforgettable morning panorama. 16 HIKING PARADISE

MORE HIKING THE COMPACT NIKON 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 Tierhörnli, 2894 m Steghorn, 3146 m Wildstrubel / Grossstrubel, 3243 m Mittlerer Gipfel, 3244 m Wildstrubel, 3244 m *Reduced rate *Reduced Children *Reduced rate *Reduced Adults/ Seniors No. Days price Full Adults price Full Children (6–15) 1 42 23 34 18

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114 93 124 Höchst 65 The Hiking Pass is valid as follows: Tschentenalp, Elsigenalp, Engstli- s oo 64 nm hne genalp, Silleren-Hahnenmoos, Village cable car (Oey-Adelboden, 101 -Ha G eils

Dorf), Höchst, Bus Adelboden-Gilbach-Geils, Stand-Xpress, during 71 100 97 98 96 the regular opening times. 88 98

90 62 101 87 90 125 Local bus services Adelboden valid with the local pass / guest card 96 87 Adelboden. 118 62 64

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CABLE CARS INCLUDED 79 82 Most hotels and some holiday apartments are now offering 36 complementary passes giving unlimited travel on the mountain transport facilities. See the list at adelboden.ch or ask when making a reservation. 55 82 55

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126 22 KANDERSTEG 23 Blüemlisalphorn Fründenhorn Doldenhorn Balmhorn Altels Weisse Frau 3663 3369 3638 3699 3629 3608 Morgenhorn Rinderhorn Daubenhorn Steghorn Wildstrubel 3453 2942 3146 3244 Wilde Frau 3623 Oeschinenhorn 3274 3486 Lötschental Blüemlisalp Roter Totz Tiefhörnli Rothorn Lötschenpass Walliser Alpen 2840 2894 2690 Tschingellochtighorn 2735 Äuss. Fisistock Gemmipass Chindbettipass 2314 Lämmerenhütte SAC Tällisee Rote Kumme Spitzer Stein Inn. Fisistock Tatelishorn Daubensee Schwarzgrätli Hohtürli Fründenhütte SAC 2778 2562 Schwarenbach Blüemlisalphütte SAC Gällihorn 2284 Jegertosse 2155 Arvenseeli Üschenengrat Adelboden Sunnbüel Spittelmatte 1920 Fisialp Gasterntal Doldenhornhütte SAC Kiental 9 1915 Gurnigel Üschenen Kl. Lohner Dündenhorn Felssturzgefahr - Absperrungen beachten Felsenpfad 2587 2862 Risk of rock slide - no trespassing Infos unter gemeindekandersteg.ch

Klettergarten J 9 Klus Alpschelengrat Freeride Trail 7 Lötschbergtunnel Zallershorn Brig-Milano 2743 Oeschinensee Oberbärgli Biberg Bire 1578 2502 6 4 Underbärgli 8 Läger Heuberg 5 Obere Allme Oeschinen 2017 1682 Untere Allme Allmenalp Oeschiwald 1725 First 2549 1 Klettersteig/Via Ferrata 1200

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Golitschen Golitschenpass Elsigenalp Spiez Blausee 2194 Thun Frutigen Bern Kiental

Wanderwege / Walks Tourist Office Rudern Rastplatz, Feuerstelle Vita-Parcours Bahnhof Tennis Pfadfinderzentrum Bergrestaurant Rowing Barbecue area Fitness course Train station Scout center Bergwege / Mountain walks Museum Camping Minigolf Gleitschirm Curling Fischen Sommerrodelbahn Bergrestaurant mit Übernachtung Mountainbike-Routen Start- und Landeplatz Fishing Summer sleigh run Paragliding Alpine Routen Schwimmbad Kinderspielplatz Arzt Eislauf Skisprungschanzen Indoor-Kletterwand Aussichtspunkt Swimming Pool Children's playground Doctor Ice skating Ski jumping Indoor climbing wall 24 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 ting details and stories behind the mountain backdrops. This is 14 June to 11 October 2021 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 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. Discovery All the latest updates online at adelboden.ch 26 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

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. Passion 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/en

30 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) – Altitude difference: 1204 m FURTHER BIKE ROUTES (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)

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TIP NEVADA SKILLS AREA Trail, pump track or jump line on the 2200 m2 area in the village centre, mountain bikers of all levels Adventure 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 VERY CLOSE TO Frutigen Ideas for groups and See page 27. companies: THE TROPICS – Fun indoor Olympics Fitness studio Beau-Site – 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.

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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).

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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 [email protected] – Adventure Park with cloud-7.ch barbecue – Climbing, fixed rope route +41 (0)77 522 39 77 – Abseiling [email protected] +41 (0)79 363 19 62 paragliding-kandertal.ch alpinschule-adelboden.ch +41 (0)78 652 77 32 MOUNTAIN TOURS [email protected] 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 [email protected]

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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 [email protected] engstligenalp.ch 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. Tschentenalp, Restaurant jimdofree.com Bergbach, Wildstrubel Lodge, Hotel Hari Toy library Adelboden Mon. Tue. and Thu. 3.30pm–5.30pm, Fri. 6pm–8pm +41 (0)78 652 30 01 ludothekadelboden.ch 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), simply some time-out in the relaxation lounge. Let our local well- panorama pool bio sauna (60°C), Finnish sauna Daily, 6pm–9.30pm, ness hosts take care of your needs. (85–90°C), eucalyptus steam on request bath (48°C), floral steam bath +41 (0)33 673 41 41 (40°C), fitness and cardio-vas- adleradelboden.ch cular training area, relaxation pavilions (total area 1700 m²). The Cambrian Design- Beauty and massage treat- Hotel & Spa, Adelboden 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 Bathe package on request. thecambrianadelboden.com +41 (0)33 673 80 00 bellevue-parkhotel.ch

Adler Adelboden Spa with whirlpools (37°C), sauna, salt steam bath, herbal steam bath, aroma showers, Tecaldarium, ice grotto, solari- um, rest area. Poultices and Relaxation massages. 46 WELLNESS 47

Boutique Chalet-Hotel Coiffure-Beauté Vreni, Beau-Site, Adelboden Adelboden Sauna area with Finnish sauna, +41 (0)33 673 21 38 infra-red sauna, sanarium, steam bath, rest area, outdoor PEDICURE section and fitness studio. Allenbach Heidi, Adelboden Daily, on request, +41 (0)79 858 99 52 from 6pm-9pm Pieren Susanne, Adelboden +41 (0)33 673 22 22 +41 (0)33 673 44 30 hotelbeausite.ch MASSAGE AND THERAPY Hotel Bristol, Adelboden Christine Schranz, Bio sauna, Finnish sauna, Adelboden steam bath, whirlpools, Dipl. Wellnessmasseurin adventure showers, solarium, +41 (0)79 358 92 59 rest area, massages. Rebekka Spiess, Adelboden Only for hotelguests. Dorn- und APM-Therapeutin Dipl. Hypnosetherapeutin +41 (0)33 673 14 81 NGH/VSH bristol-adelboden.com +41 (0)78 870 00 50 gesundheitspraxis-adelboden.ch SAUNA Med. Massage Enzian Familienhotel Alpina Eveline Müller +41 (0)33 673 75 75 Certified professional masseuse SPA COSMETIC TREATMENTS +41 (0)33 673 00 92 Bellevue Parkhotel & Spa massage-enzian.ch +41 (0)33 673 80 00 Tamara Läubli The Cambrian State-qualified medical masseur Design-Hotel & Spa Kinesiologist +41 (0)33 673 83 83 +41 79 554 19 48 praxis-muntanella.ch 48 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 16 Gault-Millau points «Swiss Hotel Association» dients is correspondingly broad, ranging from a simple rösti to 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 be obtained from Tourist Center Adelboden or online at adelboden.ch Enjoyment 50 GASTRONOMY GASTRONOMY 51

ESTABLISHMENT DISTRICT WEB PHONE +41 (0) Restaurant Café Hotel | B & Mountain restaurant Nightlife | Bar gastronomy Creative Award-winning fine-dining food Excellent dishes regional Swiss | cuisineItalian cuisine French Asian cuisine cuisine International Hearty, home-style dishes Fondue Raclette Grill Snacks, meals, small patisserie WLAN hours Restricted opening Wheelchair accessible toilet 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 2021 52 GASTRONOMY GASTRONOMY 53

ESTABLISHMENT DISTRICT WEB PHONE +41 (0) Restaurant Café Hotel | B & Mountain restaurant Nightlife | Bar gastronomy Creative Award-winning fine-dining food Excellent dishes regional Swiss | cuisineItalian cuisine French Asian cuisine cuisine International Hearty, home-style dishes Fondue Raclette Grill Snacks, meals, small patisserie WLAN hours Restricted opening Wheelchair accessible toilet 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

ESTABLISHMENT DISTRICT WEB PHONEN +41 (0) Restaurant Café Hotel | B & Mountain restaurant Nightlife | Bar gastronomy Creative Award-winning fine-dining food Excellent dishes regional Swiss | cuisineItalian cuisine French Asian cuisine cuisine International Hearty, home-style dishes Fondue Raclette Grill Snacks, meals, small patisserie WLAN hours Restricted opening Wheelchair accessible toilet 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

SUNNBÜEL GEMMIPASS Excursions in the destination 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.

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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 27 62 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 Editorial Team Larissa Huggler Circulation Dominique Lüthy 4000 copies Benjamin Haltmeier

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