Adelboden is a traditional Swiss village, right in the west part of Bernese Oberland Region. The mountainous countryside and the silent beauty of this resort will make you wish to stop the time for enjoying the peaceful scenery more and more. The Alpine village of Adelboden is an attractive, cozy town based on traditional chalet settings, which fulfill your Swiss ski holidays in the best way. It offers a broad range of slopes, an alluring compound of snow and sunshine, which are the specific guarantee for an exceptional holiday in a relaxing atmosphere.
Adelboden has been attracting the tourists over hundreds of years ago, and it remains a famous destination, which magnetizes visitors to this day. The town is also characterized by a plentiful selection of elegant shops, restaurants with tasty local dishes and bars. For unusual experience are the hut restaurants in the mountain and the snow bars in the ski areas.
The wellness in Adelboden is among the substantial parts of this town. Due to the deluxe Spas are offering all kind of health treatments, relaxing steam baths and saunas. The family-friendly resort suggests 300km hiking trails, to enjoy odorous meadows with different Alpine flowers. In the meantime, there are several info boards to get information about them. Among those trails of various difficulties, you can also find wheelchair-accessible ones and admire Adelboden summer.
For those who are fond of winter sports, Adelboden ski resort is an ideal paradise. Adelboden-Frutigen-Lenk is tempting even for a professional skier. The region provides about 72 transport facilities to access the piste network of 210km. Besides skiing, you can choose among other activities like winter hiking, tobogganing, snowshoeing and others to explore and enjoy the Alpine winter wonderland.
One more amusing chance here in Adelboden is the building of your Igloo with overnight choice or in order to have a tasty fondue inside the Igloo. Regenerate your skills in the world of the icicles by experiencing the enchantment of climbing up an icefall, as well as, and guided courses are provided.
As a perfect end of the day, we suggest you, to try world-renowned traditional Swiss food Fondue at one of the renowned restaurants available in this mountain village. On top of the above mentioned, Adelboden was the first destination in Switzerland to earn the Alpine Wellness Holiday resort certificate. Also, Adelboden has hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships on many occasions.
Furthermore, Adelboden has much interesting sightseeing that deserves exploring. Here are some of them:
- Engstligen falls – considered among the most famous attractions of Adelboden, the natural beauty consists of two waterfalls.
- Gross Lohner – is an enormous mountain of limestone in Berner Oberland, offers magnificent views on several summits.
- Albristhorn Mountain in the Bernese Alps – it is the highest peak in the series which is reachable by the experienced hikers.
- Heimatmuseum – the museum has been welcoming the visitors since 1983. It shows the traditions and the lifestyle of Engstligental, additionally displays sports equipment, photographs and further cultural information about the history of Adelboden.
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