Travel Guide
Adelboden
Switzerland
Best time to go: December–March, June–September
Sights
- Engstligen Falls – One of the highest waterfalls in Switzerland.
- Engstligenalp – A high plateau reached by cable car – hiking in summer, skiing in winter.
- Chuenisbärgli – The steep slope of the Ski World Cup in January.
- Silleren and Hahnenmoos – A wide ski and hiking area towards Lenk.
- Tschentenalp – Views and playgrounds for families.
- Village street – Chalets, shops and views of the Wildstrubel at the head of the valley.
Food & nightlife
- Älplermagronen – Pasta, potatoes, cheese and apple sauce.
- Mountain cheese – Alpine cheese straight from the summer pastures.
- Mountain restaurant – Rösti and coffee with schnapps, with a view.
- Après-Ski – Bars at the valley station after a day on the slopes.
Day trips
- Kandersteg and Lake Oeschinen – A turquoise mountain lake beneath steep cliffs.
- Blausee – A small, deep-blue lake in the forest.
- Lenk and the Simmen Falls – Waterfalls and hikes beyond the Hahnenmoos pass.
Good to know
- When to go
- December–March, June–September
- Getting around
- Train to Frutigen, then a bus up to the village; lifts and a local bus cover the valley.
- Tipping
- Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.
- Power
- Plug type J/C, 230 V.
- Currency
- Swiss Franc (CHF)
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General tips without guarantee – please check opening times and prices locally.