Holiday apartment for max. 2 persons
Frutigen, Bernese Oberland, (Engstligenalp), Switzerland

Ritter-Christener Susanne

3-star studio on the ground floor, 26 m2. Quiet place, above village center. 1 room, 2 beds, cooking area, shower/toilet, radio, TV, storage room, central heating, terrace, sunbathing lawn, parking space. Kitchen towels, bath towels and bed linen available.

Excursion possibilities: Winter -Skiing at nearby Elsigen-Metsch or Adelboden -Sledging on the 3.5km long run from Elsigenalp-Elsigbach -Snowshoe trails at Elsigenalp-Elsighorn and Höchst-Metschalp -Hiking or Nordic walking in and around Frutigen -Ski or snowboard lessons -Torch lit descents and visitors' ski races -Winter Fun Park "Snowli" for our younger guests -Winter Pass on the Mountain Transport System for non-skiers Summer -Hiking on the comprehensive footpath network in and around Frutigen -Excursion to Elsigenalp and its little Alpine lake -Visit the rope bridge at Hostalde -Tours of the town and cheese makers in July and August -Swimming pool with children's fun pool and beach volleyball court -Crazy golf arena -Tennis court -BBQ sites around Frutigen -Walkers' Pass for the Mountain Transport System and Regional Pass for Bernese Oberland All year -Indoor public swimming pool -Swiss Chipwood Box Museum at Wengi -Fitness and Wellness Sports Centre -Swiss Bowling alleys at Hotel Simplon -Pool, table football, darts, video games etc. at Las Vegas Games Room -Starting point for numerous excursions to the Bernese Oberland

Nearby sports facilities: Fishing, Mountain climbing, Ice skating, Climbing, Mountainbiking, Paragliding, Bike tours, Riding possibilities, Skiing (alpin), Cross-country skiing, Tennis

Location description: Frutigen (800m / 2500ft above sea level) Frutigen is centrally located in a beautiful area. Open space in the unspoilt countryside combined with attractive excursions make Frutigen the ideal holiday destination for young and old alike. There are simply hundreds of things for you and your family to do here, and the infrastructure for sport, days out and for relaxation is second to none. Well-run restaurants and tea rooms also cater for your hunger and thirst. In this way, you can combine rest and activity exactly according to your needs. Specialist shops and chain stores ensure excellent shopping possibilities. A modern and fully equipped regional hospital with an integrated and professional rescue service, ample doctors and two dentists provide excellent health care for the local area. Excursions (Public transport and mountain services) Thanks to its good public transport connections (BLS), you are quickly and safely at the Lake of Thun, the town of Thun, Interlaken (for the Jungfrau region), Berne or nearby Valais. Bernese Oberland Regional Passes are for 7 or 15 days. Also Walkers' Passes are available for the Silleren-Hahnenmoos, Tschenten, Engstligen and Elsigenalp mountain transport systems. Hiking Numerous and well-signposted hiking and mountain trails (160km in total) link valleys with summits. Short or longer walks and mountain tours let you discover mountain lakes, forests, brooks, Alpine landscapes and gorges. Walkers' Passes are available for mountain transport systems. Something special: Walking trail to the longest rope bridge in Europe and a UNO themed sports trail (hikers or Nordic walkers). Sport Frutigen Sports Centre with its new indoor pool, open-air pool with beach volleyball court, fitness and wellness centre and crazy golf arena offers a wealth of sporting activity. In addition you can go fishing, horse riding, cycling, paragliding, river rafting and much more besides. Ski centre Elsigen-Metsch (1,300 - 2,300 m above sea level) and ski region Adelboden/Frutigen-Lenk Frutigen's ski area, Elsigen-Metsch, can be easily reached by ski bus or private car, with Elsigenalp linked by modern cable car. The entire ski area is served by seven large and two small lifts with a capacity to carry 7,000 people per hour. On the 25km of prepared pistes, beginners and advanced skiers will find the best slopes for their level of expertise. Furthermore, there are marked winter hiking trails and signposted snowshoe routes available. At the ski school, alpine, carving and snowboarding is taught. Two ski instructors specialize in tuition for blind skiers. Four excellently- run mountain restaurants ensure guests are properly refreshed and nourished. Frutigen is linked to the well-known ski region of Adelboden-Lenk. Guests can choose: the value-for-money ski pass for Elsigen-Metsch Frutigen or the combined ski pass for the entire region with its 50 mountain transport facilities.