"Adelboden and surrounding Bernese Alps" Adelboden by german_eagle

Adelboden Travel Guide: 39 reviews and 100 photos

The village Adelboden

Adelboden is located in the Western part of the Bernese Alps, where the mountains are considerably lower than in the Jungfrau region, but still impressive with glaciers. The advantage is that this area is (mostly) not crowded and less touristy. Adelboden itself nestles on a sunny slope at the end of the Engstligen valley, offers a great variety of accommodation from apartments to four-star hotels, good restaurants and cafes, groceries and shops etc.

The scenery

View of Gross Lohner (3048 m)

Adelboden nestles on a sunny terrace above the valley floor, which provides stunning views of the main crest of the Bernese Alps over there. The green glen of the Engstligen creek stretches toward the Wildstrubel massif (3243 m) with some glaciers. At the back of the village the mountains reach 2700 m.

A number of cable cars and gondolas run up to the surrounding mountains and take you to wonderful viewing points as well as starting points for hikes.

Beautiful farmers' houses are spread all over the green meadows, and you'll see many cows on the pastures. It's a picture book landscape, rural but surprisingly lively.

Neighbouring areas

view of the Bernese Alps

When in Adelboden you MUST do day trips to the neighbouring areas. Not to miss is of course the Jungfrau region with world-famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau (in case you haven't been to so far).

But what comes to mind are day trips to Lenk and the Simmental with gems of architecture and art, hikes over passes to Kandersteg, a visit of Thun and its lake.

Some hikes, Lenk and the Simmental are described on this page, for Thun and Spiez check my other pages on VT.

Last visit to Adelboden: Sep 2003
Intro Written Oct 5, 2003
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Blüemlisalp and Doldenhorn from the pass - Adelboden

Hike - Golitschenpass Sports & Outdoors (2)

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view of Mt. Wildhorn (3248 m) - Adelboden

Hike - Mt. Regenboldshorn Sports & Outdoors (2)

Hiking is a must when you're in Adelboden. One relatively short option is the hike to Mt. Regenboldshorn. Take the bus... more travel advice

Rösslipost Transportation (3)

Rösslipost is the name for the horse-drawn carriages which operate after a schedule from Adelboden to the remote glen... more travel advice

cable cars Transportation (3)

There are several cable cars and gondolas around Adelboden, which take you up to starting points for hikes and excellent... more travel advice

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See All Engstligen Waterfalls
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Comments (18)

yumyum Apr 22, 2008 at 10:28 AM Report Abuse

Another place where I have never been! Maybe I should take another vacation in my own country.
sandysmith Nov 19, 2007 at 9:26 AM Report Abuse

great sports tips, a part of Switz I've not explored..yet ;-) ...have booked for 2008 and plan to do some of the hikes you've mentioned Ingo
dannebro Jan 23, 2007 at 10:43 AM Report Abuse

great page, I have not been there for a long time unfortunately !
Nemorino Jun 29, 2006 at 2:35 PM Report Abuse

Hi Ingo, beautiful mountain photos here. Sounds like a great place for hiking.
tini58de Oct 30, 2005 at 1:55 AM Report Abuse

Lovely page, Ingo! Das ist schon eine tolle Gegend dort im Berner Oberland! Grüße nach Dresden!
tessy Sep 23, 2005 at 11:50 AM Report Abuse

Wow, sieht das toll aus! Besonders der Wasserfall hat es mir angetan! Muss ja wirklich fantastisch aussehen, wenn er nachts illuminiert ist!
Amelei Jan 20, 2005 at 6:02 PM Report Abuse

Oh this place just looks so enchantingly beautiful. Where is it located? I would love to see this view. I think i have to make the endeavour
BeatChick Jan 2, 2005 at 11:05 PM Report Abuse

Engstligen waterfalls - WOW, indeed! Mein freund that IS a great deal for your hotel, at any star level!!
CALSF Nov 26, 2004 at 9:21 PM Report Abuse

Very awe-inspiring page, Ingo. The waterfall is so amazing!
barbskie Aug 22, 2004 at 8:03 AM Report Abuse

Great pic! Hope to make this tour too. Greetings