Summer Handbook 2001

Location

Adelboden

Our Chalet is near Adelboden , in the Bernese Oberland and the Swiss Alps. Adelboden is a village of about 3,500 people at the head of the Engstlingen Valley. A half-hour walk from Our Chalet takes visitors to the centre of the village. The main attractions of the local area are the scenery and the opportunities for outdoor activities.

• Altitude: 1350 metres / 4500 feet
  
• Language: Swiss German



Facilities in Adelboden

• Tourist office, post office, banks, bus station,
      pharmacies, grocery stores, bakeries
      and many local shops
• Doctors (general hospital in Frutigen)
• Hotels, restaurants, self-catering accommodation
• Museum, outdoor swimming pool, ice skating rink
• Gondolas and ski lifts
• Protestant and Catholic churches
• Internet provider with limited hours



Switzerland - Basics

The name Switzerland (Schweiz) comes from "Schwyz", one of the original cantons in the Confederatio Helvetica (CH) which was founded in 1291. Switzerland is made up of 23 Cantons, of which 3 are sub-divided into Half Cantons. These Cantons vary greatly in size. Adelboden is in the Canton of Bern.

• Population: 7 million
• Size: 41293 sq. km (15942 sq. miles)
• Official languages: German, French, Italian,
      Romansch
• Capital City: Bern
• Government: Direct Democracy; Federal, Cantonal
      and Local Governments
• Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
• National Day: 1st August
  
  

How to get to Our Chalet

For a map and directions to Our Chalet, go to the Map pageof our website.

If you are arriving by train and bus, you should indicate on the Information Form (sent to leaders) if you wish to have your luggage transported to Our Chalet. The cost for luggage transport is CHF 5.- per person (round trip/return). Individuals and small groups should take their luggage off at the Adelboden-Oey bus stop. Groups of 6 or more should leave their luggage on the bus and it will be brought to Our Chalet from the bus station. If someone in your group needs to be driven up the hill, please indicate that on the form and we will organize transportation (at additional cost).