WINTER EXPERIENCES DISCOVER MORE IN WINTER 2019/20 EXPERIENCEERLEBNISFÜHRER: GUIDE: LENKLENK •• ST.ST. STEPHANSTEPHAN •• BOLTIGEN-JAUNPASSBOLTIGEN-JAUNPASS •• OBERWILOBERWIL WEISSENBURG-DÄRSTETTEN • ERLENBACH-STOCKHORN WELCOME! «SCHÖE BISCH DA» Winter transforms the loveliest valley end in the Alps into a winter wonderland with its gentle, snow-covered landscapes, numerous sun terraces and perfectly groomed slopes. Modern cable cars take guests up to the mountain tops, where their hearts beat faster. Winter love is written in capital letters – winter hiking, snowshoeing or just enjoying the white splendour is one of many options here, as well as downhill skiing or snowboarding, cross country skiing or simply trying out a new snow sport. The Simmental is an authentic and family-friendly holiday destination with accommodation ranging from campsite to 5* superior hotel, the Lenkerhof gourmet spa resort with a history spanning more than 350 years. The former spa was and continues to be one of the most important sources of sulphur in the Alps. 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. The staff at the tourist offices will be delighted to advise you and give you tips on where you can experience the winter experience you have always dreamt of. LENK-SIMMENTAL TOURISM 2 CONTENT CERTIFIED! 4 6 TOP 10 WINTER EXPERIENCES 12 Tour suggestions 13 Top4-Skipass 15 Lenk 16 St. Stephan 36 Boltigen-Jaunpass 40 Oberwil 48 Erlenbach 52 Zweisimmen & Gstaad-Saanenland 56 EVENTS58 62 CABLE CARS & SKI MAPS SIMMENTAL CARD 67 3 CERTIFIED! You can find out more about certifications, useful addresses and valuable information in our brochure «Sleep, eat & more». Y CHE I T C L K ns A en Sie u U Sag Q GOLD L TESTSIEGER 2018 2015 GOLD ein Kategorieun Pistenpfl ege 2018 A M g! GOLD Ihre 2013 S T INCL. I M M E N All buses in Lenk, the AFA Feedback from guests at The Lenk Bergbahnen were buses in Adelboden and the www.quality-check.ch awarded the international ski bus in St. Stephan are enables us to improve the ski slope quality seal of the free of charge on presentati- quality of our services and Skiareatest «Triplegold» on of the SIMMENTAL CARD offers. The data is evaluated for years of perfect slope (guest card). Don‘t forget: every six months. quality. This is the highest take your SIMMENTAL CARD possible award. with you when travelling. The highest award in quality The holiday resort Lenk The stars displayed by holi- management! We are is certified as a «Family day homes and guest rooms! the proud holders of this Destina tion». Great em- The quality label «Apartment distinction! It singles out phasis on family friendliness Holiday Comfort» classifies companies that continuous- is also placed in all other these types of accommoda- ly strive to maintain high villages of the destination tion with up to five stars. quality standards. Lenk-Simmental! 4 HIGH ALTITUDE CROSS COUNTRY SKIING SLOPE AT HASLER 5 TOP 10 Thunersee Morgeten Stockhorn Thun NOT TO BE MISSED! DÄRSTETTEN Spiez Sledging OBERWIL 1 at Betelberg Interlaken WEISSENBURG ERLENBACHNaturpark Diemtigtal «Tschuggen» slope 2 BOLTIGEN Rossberg Jaunpass 3 Seeberg 4 Sparenmoos ZWEISIMMEN Wallbach Bath Full moon flight Fromatt Rinderberg Winter hiking Gstaad 5 at Leiterli ST. STEPHAN Laubbärgli Rüwlise Fondue carriage 6 Bühlberg Hahnenmoos Betelberg LENK 7 10 Metschstand 8 Simmenfälle Natural ice rink Jaunpass Siebenbrünnen Ice fishing 9 AlpKultur® products Iffigenalp 10 Ski tours 6 Thunersee Morgeten Stockhorn 8 Thun DÄRSTETTEN Spiez OBERWIL Interlaken WEISSENBURG ERLENBACHNaturpark Diemtigtal 7 BOLTIGEN Rossberg Jaunpass Seeberg Sparenmoos ZWEISIMMEN Fromatt Rinderberg Gstaad ST. STEPHAN Laubbärgli Rüwlise Bühlberg 3 1 Hahnenmoos Betelberg LENK Metschstand 6 2 5 10 Simmenfälle 4 Siebenbrünnen Iffigenalp 7 «TSCHUGGEN» SLEDGING WALLBACH BATH SLOPE AT BETELBERG Relax, splash around and enjoy yourself vis-à-vis 7 km through the forest – On your sledges – ready – from the Wildstrubel pure winter magic. set – go! And all of this massif. against the backdrop of The legendary «Tschuggen» an enchanting mountain In both the indoor and out- slope at Betelberg is one panorama. door pools of the Wallbach of many holiday memories bath: enjoy fun and relaxa- at Lenk. You will feel like The sledging runs at the tion after a day full of sports in the midst of a fairy tale Leiterli are tough: not only on the slopes, or simply for when you cruise down the youngsters delight in the its own sake. Bubble loun- popular slope through the superbly groomed runs, but gers, the funky «Muni- snow-covered fir forest. The also the older tobogganers chrine» and deck chairs in Betelberg offers more exci- love to take the descent the glazed terrace await you! ting descents as well as wide again and again. The sled- and comfortable slopes. ging fun can also be perfect- ly integrated into a skiing day at the Betelberg. 8 FULL MOON FONDUE WINTER HIKING FLIGHT CARRIAGE AT LEITERLI First fondue enjoyment, Fondue while sightseeing Snow crunches under your then paragliding pleasure at Lenk – something to be feet, the sun shines in your and later perhaps après- experienced! face and winter fairy tales flight delight? comes true. How about starting your stay Anybody who loves paragli- in the most beautiful valley Winter hikers find a real ding should not miss the full end with a double delight? paradise at and surrounding moon paragliding flight at You will be given the tour the Leiterli. With the sun Lenk! After a delicious fon- through the village, obtain a on your face, you can enjoy due at the Metschstand, you perfect overview and enjoy a the view of the snow-co- will fly in a tandem to the delicious Lenk fondue – two vered crater-like Gryden village of Lenk, illuminated birds with one stone! land scape or admire the by the full moon. panorama from a bench along the way. 9 NATURAL ICE ICE FISHING SKI TOURS RINK JAUNPASS Do you want to catch your Walk leisurely through own dinner? Then go ice snow-covered landscapes When winter comes, the fishing! and find an untouched hill people on Jaunpass put on – ski touring, where it‘s their skates. Fishing is one thing, but ice simply beautiful. fishing at the Stockhorn is The moorland offers a very even better! The frozen lake Off the well-groomed slopes, special experience during «Hinterstockensee» also ski tourers will find every- winter: The Jaunpass wel- retains a lot of fish in winter thing that their heart desi- comes ice skaters and ice and offers (hobby) fishermen res. The Simmental offers hockey players in its enchan- a unique experience in a beginners and advanced ting surroundings. one-of-a-kind landscape. skiers perfect tours with perfect conditions so they can indulge in their hobby. Combine the tour with an overnight stay in an SAC hut. 10 ® ALPKULTUR PRODUCTS In the Simmental there are many high-quality, local products. They all bear the AlpKultur® label. Choose your favourite from a variety of products ranging from cheese, yo- ghurt, ice cream, syrup, tea, herb blends, to chocolate made with mountain herbs, meat products from the Simmental cow or Simmen- tal beer. ALP ALBRISTEN ST. STEPHAN 11 WINTER EXPERIENCES 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. You can find more information about events and experiences in the Simmental online. www.lenk-simmental.ch 12 TOUR SUGGESTIONS AND PLANNING We‘ll help you to find and plan your perfect tour. At www.lenk-simmental.ch/en/tour-planner you‘ll find winter hiking, snow- shoeing and ski 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). 13 BETELBERG HUBEL 1414 TOP4-SKIPASS One ski pass for 666 kilometres of slopes! The Top4-Skipass is valid for all ski lifts and cable cars in the four ski areas of Adelboden-Lenk, Gstaad, Jungfrau Ski Region and Meiringen- Hasliberg. During pre-sale, from 1 September 2019 to 15 December 2019, the ski pass is available for only CHF 666.–. Owners of a Top4-Skipass benefit from an up to 33% discount on overnight stays between Sunday and Thursday in selected hotels of the participating resorts. With the Top4-Skipass you also profit from various discounts on selected facilities during summer. Online shop, information about prices, insurance and conditions: www.top4.ski/en 15 LENK PROBABLY THE LOVELIEST VALLEY END IN THE ALPS 16 AIRBOARDING Cruise down the mountain facing downward on an airboard – this is possible at Lenk Betelberg! The cushion filled with air promises adrenalin on the two sledging runs Leiterli–Stoss, 3 km, and Leiterli– Pöschenried, 6 km. Rental of airboards: Leiterli mountain station Lenk Bergbahnen +41 33 952 52 52, www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch ALPCATCHING LENK An entertaining paperchase for the entire family, groups and school classes. Get to know local products and interesting places at Lenk in a playful manner. Search for the right place and the right answers using the hints provided. Tourist Center Lenk +41 33 736 35 35, www.lenk-simmental.ch AUDI SKICROSS GOLD PARK Race side by side with up to three competitors and master snow waves, hollows, jumps and steep- walled bends. Show your skills at the Audi Skicross Gold Park at Lenk Betelberg like the pros do. Lenk Bergbahnen +41 33 952 52 52, www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch 17 BATHING AND WELLNESS Wallbach Bad Lenk – Erlebnisbad & Spa +41 33 733 19 01, www.wallbachbad.ch INDOOR SWIMMING POOL 25-m indoor swimming pool, outdoor hot tub 34 °C, a kids‘ pool with lots of toys, 80-m-slide «Muni- chrine».