Friends of nature accommodation Elsigenalp

Friends of nature accommodation Elsigenalp

Achseten, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, 1800m
33 beds, from CHF 16.00

self-catering

Only accessable by foot

remote

near lake / river

in the mountains

directly at ski run

close to skiing area

The Elsigenalp Nature Friends Lodge is situated at 1,800 metres above sea level in the heart of the Bernese Oberland and is an ideal group accommodation for school groups, clubs, and hiking and skiing groups. The valley station of the ski lift is just a few steps away and, in winter, offers direct access to the Elsigenalp-Metschalp ski area with around 29 kilometres of slopes. In summer, a variety of hiking trails, the idyllic Elsigseeli lake and numerous opportunities to experience nature in the surrounding area invite you to enjoy active days in the mountains. The self-catering lodge has 33 beds, a cosy dining and lounge area, and an outdoor playground, making it perfect for unforgettable group stays in peaceful mountain surroundings.

Details

rooms & facilities

accommodation

Total 33 spaces to sleep
1 room with 10 mattresses
2 rooms with 6 mattresses
2 rooms with 3 mattresses
1 room with 5 mattresses

bedding

sleeping bags - please bring your own
duvets - available
pillows - available

facilities

1 dining and common room for 40 people
1 cloakroom

furnishings & equipment

kitchen equipment

2 Electric cookers
1 Wooden stove (9 hobs in total)
1 Dishwasher
2 Ovens
1 Refrigerator (250 litres)
1 Deep freezer
Crockery (for 50 persons)

sanitary facilities

2 washrooms
3 toilets
2 single showers

Features

Campfire site (at the lake, about 10 minutes on foot)
Outdoor playground

Activities

skiing resort

Elsigenalp Metschalp

The Elsigenalp Metschalp ski area offers 30 km of groomed pistes, 2 children's ski lifts for free use, snow park, ski cross, race piste with timing, great snowshoe trails and much more.

Altitude valley:

1300 m

Altitude mountain:

2300 m

Number of lifts:

Ski runs:

29 km

The house is located in the middle of the skiing area with 29 km of slopes. The ski lift is about 50 m from the house.

outdoor swimming-pool

indoor swimming-pool

in Frutigen

cinema

in Adelboden

skating rink

in Adelboden

crosscountry skiing

next to the house

restaurant

(5 minutes walking dinstance)

sauna

in Frutigen

skilift

next to the house direkt

lake or river

Elsigseeli

other activities

- Wandern
- rock climbing
- biking

Costs

all information without guarantee

all year

Groups of up to 25 pers.

Members of "Friends of Nature":
CHF 16.00 for adults from 20 years onwards
CHF 14.00 for adolescents 16 - 20 years
CHF 11.00 for children 6 - 16 years
CHF 0.00 for children below 6 years

Non-members:
CHF 20.00 for adults from 20 years onwards
CHF 18.00 for adolescents 16 - 20 years
CHF 12.00 for children 6 - 16 years
CHF 0.00 for children below 6 years

Day stay:
CHF 1.00 persons from 16 years
CHF 0.50 Children 6-16 years

minimum occupation

during winter 20 persons

other costs

Visitor's tax: CHF 2.20/adults from 16 years; CHF 0.80/children 6 - 16 years
Electricity/hot water:
CHF 10.00 for a whole week
CHF 5.00 for 2-3 days (weekend)
House cleaning: by group
Waste fee: CHF 2.00 / 35 litre bag

Availability

August 2026

September 2026

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day of arrival

occupied

day of departure

partially occupied

closed

on request

Location

location of the house

- Only accessable by foot
- remote
- near lake / river
- in the mountains
- directly at ski run
- close to skiing area

Reachability

public transport

by train to Frutigen
by bus to Achseten (Minibus on request to the valley station Elsigbach. In winter a ski bus runs from Frutigen to Elsigbach. Take the cable car to the top station, 10 minutes walk to the house.)

by car/by coach

Not accessible by car (Parking at the valley station of the Elsigbach cable car. Take the cable car to the top station, 10 minutes walk to the house.)
Not accessible by private coach (Parking at the valley station of the Elsigbach cable car. Limited size for access by coach to Elsigbach.)