Adelboden Holidays

Traditional Swiss mountain village
Adelboden is a traditional Swiss mountain village located in the central west of the Bernese Highlands in Switzerland. The picturesque village is situated on a terrace at the end of valley of the Engstlige River offering superb views across the valley towards the Engstlige waterfalls. As both a summer and winter resort, Adelboden is an excellent base from which to enjoy superb hiking and cycling during the summer months, amidst some of the most scenic lakes and mountains in Switzerland, as well as winter hiking, skiing and snowboarding throughout the winter. The surrounding mountains are covered in alpine forest and meadow providing a tranquil setting for visitors and a haven for wildlife. 

Family holidays in Switzerland
Adelboden is a fantastic family holiday destination in Switzerland with plenty of activities to keep both children and adults occupied. Family events, playgrounds and an adventure park are just some of the options. Walking and hiking in Adelboden ranges from gentle to challenging and is therefore suited to anyone looking to enjoy the superb scenery. The ‘Schutz.wald.mensch Discovery Trail’ is particularly enjoyable for younger children. Likewise, Adelboden offers cycling trails designed for all abilities and several bike hire companies make this an easy way to explore the area. Skiing holidays in Adelboden cater for all levels of ability with runs for beginner, intermediate and expert skiers. The ski and snowboard school in Adelboden offers lessons for children aged 3 and up.

Budget to luxury accommodation in Adelboden
Adelboden offers accommodation to suit all budgets whilst on a lakes and mountain holiday in Switzerland. The area is home to several campsites open throughout the year providing excellent facilities and good access to the slopes during the ski season. This is the ideal option for those in search of cheap holidays in Switzerland. Friendly B&Bs and traditional chalet style apartments offer both catered and self-catering options for families or groups and several of the larger chalets can provide accommodation for groups of up to 60. A number of 4 and 5 star hotels in Adelboden allow for a touch of luxury on a mountain holiday in Switzerland.

Adelboden weather
The climate in Adelboden is typical of a mountain village in the Bernese Oberland with mild temperatures throughout the year, relative to the season. Temperatures range from lows of around 2C in January to highs in the high-teens during the summer months. As well as mild summer and winter weather, Adelboden is an attractive lakes and mountains destination during the spring and autumn with temperatures in both seasons around the mid-teens. The fiery colours of the hillsides in Autumn create a lasting impression on visitors to Adelboden at this time of year and are a striking setting for walking holidays in the Swiss mountains.