Bernese Oberland

Highlights

Relish in endless alpine walking options at the foot of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains
Stay at chalet-style hotels in the villages of Mürren, Wengen & Grindelwald
Delight in a classic Swiss Alps experience among the jagged peaks, crystal clear lakes & alpine meadows
Work up an appetite for delicious raclette, fondue, rösti and apfelstrüdel
Enjoy the freedom to extend/shorten your walk by cable car, funicular, bus or train! Walk through beautiful mountain-side fields of wildflowers and clinging cow bells

Walking in the Bernese Oberland

Located in the Swiss canton of Bern, the Bernese Oberland region includes the Baerentrek, or Bear Trail, one of the most magnificent routes in the country. This adventure offers a wide range of breathtaking scenery, from deep valleys to looming mountains to lush pine forests.

The Bernese Oberland is dotted with charming, traditional hotels and authentically Swiss towns all joined by well-marked, easy to follow Alpine trails. You can explore the Best of the Bernese Oberland, or if you are pushed for time, simply soak up the Highlights of the Bernese Oberland. This multi-faceted land is a joy to explore on foot, so get your boots on and enjoy a walking holiday in the Bernese Oberland.