Bernese Highlands Family Travel Guide

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The Bernese Highlands, Swiss Alps
The three peaks of the Bernese Highlands—Eiger, Jungrau, and Monch (Digital Visions)

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  • Experiencing living history Swiss style at Ballenberg Open-Air Museum.
  • Riding the Jungfraujoch to the highest railway station in Europe.
  • Sliding down the longest sledding trail in Europe at Grindelwald.
  • Standing in the spot at Upper Reichenbach Falls where the great Sherlock Holmes plunged to his death (or not)


Family Overview: The Bernese Highlands, Swiss Alps

Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau—the names conjure up images of craggy, cloud-piercing peaks white with snow even when alpine valleys and villages below are living a flower-filled summer. These are the legendary peaks of the Bernese Alps, and even if they don't tell the whole story of Switzerland's Bernese Highlands, they are both the stage and backdrop. Bernese Oberland lies in the southwestern part of the country. Its primary villages are Brienz, Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Meiringen, each with its own charms in summer and winter. Read More

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Hotels

Steigenberger Gstaad-Saanen

Auf der Halten
Saanen-Gstaad 3792 Map

Distance: 38.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Lenkerhof Alpine Resort

Badstrasse 20-22
Lenk im Simmental 3775 Map

Distance: 6.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Simmenhof Hotel

Lenkstrasse 43/Boden
3775 Lenk

Distance: 6.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

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Attractions

Jungfraujoch

expert favorite attraction


Distance: 20.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Highest railway station in Europe, reached by two trains. Ice and snow make for an eternal winter playground at the top. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Ballenberg Open-Air Museum

expert favorite attraction
Brienz, Switzerland

Distance: 30.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Open-air living history museum where craftsmen use authentic tools and demonstrate woodcarving, basketmaking, and other original skills. A variety of farm animals are also on the grounds. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

St. Beatus Caves



Distance: 17.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Every 30 minutes, guided tours of the St. Beatus Caves are offered. Visitors can see such features... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near Bernese Highlands

Distance (mi.)
Geneva International Airport 71.3 map
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg 76.5 map
Zurich International Airport 80.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near Bernese Highlands

Distance (mi.)
Berne Belp Airport 29.4 map
Annecy-Meythe Airport 80.6 map
Basel/Mulhouse EuroAirport French 87.6 map



Bernese Highlands Vacation Rentals

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from: $85

Secluded Mountain Cabin with View

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR, Woodburning Stove
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from: $175

Romantic Highlands Vacation Cabin for Rent

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Filtered water, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR, Woodburning Stove
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from: $600

Windward - WINDWARD: An elegant mountain home with a great mountain view.

Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Fireplace

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