Budget Accomodation for Skiers, Snowboarders and Hikers
Are you an adventurous and outdoorsy type? One of the best places in Europe for adventure and activities is Switzerland! If you are planing your trip to Switzerland, you have to visit the Jungfrau Region. This region is a few miles south of Interlaken and is a paradise for backpackers who are looking for extreme adventures. Felix Mendelssohn wrote: «If you haven’t seen the Interlaken countryside, you haven’t seen Switzerland.» Let's go!
The Jungfrau Region is home of the largest glacier and the highest waterfalls in Europe. No place has better mountain views and meters of dry light powdery snow when winter comes. In Jungfrau, these are guaranteed! The skiing and snowboarding cannot be better, there are lots of new slopes, fast lifts, and cozy lodges. The most famous peaks in the Jungfrau are: the Maiden (4158m), the Mönch (the Monk at 4099m) and the Eiger - the Orge (3970m).
When Summer hits the Jungfrau Region you will come face to face with nature, jagged mountain peaks rippling into the distance and thickly forested alpine valleys. Here, you’ll share the excitement with wild animals, open spaces and the soothing rustle of the wind through the trees. Summer here is the perfect place for hiking, fishing, canoeing, trekking and more.
Interlaken is located between Thunnersee and the Brienzersee lakes. The very meaning of the name, Interlaken, is 'between lakes'. The city is based at the foot of the mountains Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, a perfect place for paragliding, canoeing, river rafting, skydiving and other activities. Interlaken is a place for anybody looking for new experiences and challenges.
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Funny-Farm Backpackers/Hotel is right for you if you like to be active. Here, you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, skydiving, paragliding, night-sledding, snowshoe-trekking, hangliding, ice-Skating, canyon jumping, Jungfraujoch and much more! Don't worry, you will not miss out nightclubs and bars either. Maybe it's not the best place to relax, but if you want to have fun with friends, this is the place.
Enjoy the home-away-from-home atmosphere in Katys Lodge B&B, it is especially attractive for younger people looking for activities such as adventure-sports and sight-seeing. One happy costumer said, 'Hotel is in good & ideal location. Hotel owner is very cooperative and guides in all aspects. Especially she helped us very much in getting very economical passes to visit 'Top of Europe'.
Or you can try the charming AAE HEIDI HOSTEL in the the center of Interlaken. All rooms are ensuite with heating and their friendly staff will give you a warm welcome to the magic and beauty of Switzerland. There is a kitchen to use to help save you some cash and cook your own meals. AAE Heidi's Hostel is a magical home away from home that you'll never want to leave.
Lauterbrunen got this name (meaning 'loud springs') because there are 72 waterfalls around. The highest waterfall, Staubbach Falls (280m), is in Lauterbrunnen. It is the best place for cycling. You can rent a bike in the city and start your trip from Lauterbrunnen to Mürren and Grimmelwald, and finally go downhill to Strechelberg.
Book Schützenbach Backpackers & Camping in Lauterbrunnen. If you are seeking adventure and don’t know where to start, just ask! 'Schützenbach Backpackers' English speaking staff will give you all the information you need. Explore and hike the beautiful surroundings of the Lauterbrunnen Valley. You will not be disappointed! The chalet has an amazing view over the Valley.
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Kandersteg is in the head of the Kander Valley. There you will find typical pictures of 'Hidis World' with mountain views, wildflower meadows and pristine forests. From Kandersteg you can easy reach the lake Üschinnensee, it's the perfect place to relax and meditate. There are docks with paddle boats and rowboats for excursions on the lake.
Enjoy your stay in Chalet Hotel Adler with a wellness area. Many rooms have a jacuzzi for two, balcony and a whirlpool! It's a great place to relax after your day of outdoor sports activities! And later you can enjoy the rustic ambiance in the bar and in the restaurant.
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Zweisimmen is a rambling paradise in Summer and offers several walking trails, like the Obersimmental home trail which invites its walkers to marvel the magnificent Simmental farmhouses. It's an amazing experience to wander around or take a mountain bike excursion to the idyllic Seebergsee and onward, towards the Stierenberg. In Winter it is the 'Snow Paradise' ski area, which extends from Zweisimmen through to Schönried, and offers 120 km of slopes! Zweisimmen snow games include a waterslide contest through the icy-cold Rinderberg water, ski-cross races, mountain biking downhill, and a freestyle show in January which is the top event in the area.
Book Sporthotel Krone because this hotel is ideally situated for trekkers and skiers. They have simple dormitories for youths and snowboarders.
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Top Events in the area:
Jungfrau-Marathon - Sep 4, 2009 - Sep 5, 2009
INTERfolk Jungfrau - Folklore Festival, Oct 14, 209 - Oct 18, 2009
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