{"title":"Bernese Oberland - Switzerland","description":"\u003cp\u003eBespoke trekking holidays in the Bernese Overland - Switzerland organised by Georgina Talfana qualified International Mountain Leader\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"high-passes-in-bernese-oberland-kandersteg-lauterbrunnen","title":"High Passes in Bernese Oberland; Kandersteg - Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland - trekking holiday","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh Passes in Bernese Oberland; Kandersteg - Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland - trekking holiday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 5 day trekking holiday covers the highlights of the Alpine Pass route. Starting in the beautiful farming town of Gsteig our first day of walking takes us over 2 passes; Krinenpass 1701m and Stigelli Pass 2084m into the Simenfalle Valley. From here you will trek alongside pristine waterfalls and then over the Amertenpass 2443m down into Engstligenalp where you will hear the chime of cowbells echoeing throughout the hanging valley. You will spend the night in Adelboden before walking across the Bunderchrind col 1385m and then descending down into Kandersteg. Your 4\u003cspan\u003eth \u003c\/span\u003eday of trekking takes us up past Oeschinensee lake up to our highest point on the Hohturli pass 2778m. On a good day you can see the Eiger from before trekking down to the quaint towns of Grisalp and Kiental. Your last day off trekking involves an ascent using steps and chains over the Sefinnenfurgge pass 2612m. Once you arrive on the otherside of the pass you are greeted by the magnificent views of the Lauterbrunnen valley and the Eiger. There is even time to stop for hot chocolate and cake at the Rotstuckhutte. Finally you will then have 2 nights in Lauterbrunnen to spend exploring the Jungfrau region and take in the magnificent views of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo of nights: 7 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo of guided days trekking: 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily ascents and descents: Up to 1300m Daily trekking distances: Up to 20km\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel of trekking: Strenuous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighest elevation: 2778m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccommodation: 3* hotels Food: All meals included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle of holiday: Moving accommodation daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransport: Transfers to and from airport, luggage transfer to next accommodation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSightseeing: Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn, Trummelbach falls, Grindelwald, Kleine Scheidgge, Schynige Platte, Bachalpsee, Interlaken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial interests: Lakes, waterfalls, cows, traditional Swiss buildings, flora and fauna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is not included: Flights, insurance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariations to itinerary: Extra sightseeing days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest time of year for this trek: July, August, September\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tailor Made Trekking Holidays","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54485996503308,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/5504\/5644\/files\/SchneiggePlatte.jpg?v=1759152582"},{"product_id":"low-level-walks-in-bernese-oberland-kandersteg-lauterbrunnen","title":"Low Level Walking holiday in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland; Kandersteg - Lauterbrunnen","description":"\u003cp\u003eLow Level Walking holiday in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland; Kandersteg - Lauterbrunnen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who would prefer to take lower level walking holiday in the Bernese Oberland this is the itinerary for you! We start our trek in the beautiful ski town of Kandersteg and visit Oeschinensee home to 1 of the largest alpine lakes in Switzerland. Following this we take the Hohnweg round to another charming village called Kiental. We will spend 2 nights here and spend a day walking along the Kiental river and visiting the spectacular waterfalls. Our next day of walking takes us along the Panoramaweg for stunning views across to Lake Thunersee and Interlaken. Our final trekking day takes us from Burglaunen up to Wengen and then descending down to Lauterbrunnen\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo of nights: 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo of guided days trekking: 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily ascents and descents: Up to 500m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily trekking distances: Up to 12km\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel of trekking: Easy - moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighest elevation: Up to 1500m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccommodation: 3* traditional Swiss hotel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood: All meals included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle of holiday: Moving to different accommodation throughout the holiday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransport: Transfers to and from airport\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSightseeing: Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn, Trummelbach falls, Grindelwald, Kleine Scheidgge, Schynige Platte, Bachalpsee, Interlaken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial interests: Painting, drawing, photography, alpine flora and fauna, Swiss architecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is not included: Flight, insurance, sightseeing activities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariations to itinerary: More trekking, painting or sightseeing days as you require\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest time of year for this trek: June, July, August, September\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tailor Made Trekking Holidays","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54486015836428,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/5504\/5644\/files\/Stechelberg.jpg?v=1759153281"},{"product_id":"kandersteg-trekking-and-painting-in-the-bernese-oberland","title":"Kandersteg; Trekking \u0026 painting holiday in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland","description":"\u003cp\u003eKandersteg; Trekking \u0026amp; painting holiday in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small Swiss town of Kandersteg provides the ideal inspiration for both trekkers and artists. During your holiday you will be guided on walks to beautiful locations where you will have plenty of time to fill your sketch book and canvases or take photographs. You won’t be stuck for ideas as there is plenty of subject matter from Swiss traditional architecture, mountain landscapes, turquoise lakes, glacial rivers and alpine flowers. You will be taken walking up to Lake Oeschinensee a large alpine lake caused by rock fall, the cool waters of Blausee Lake which is used for fish farming, along the Gastern Valley a natural habitat for many plant species and the Gemmi Pass, a historic trail that links the 2 cantons of Berne and Valais and also the BLS Railway experience trail which leads you along the north ramp of the Lötschberg Railway. On your days off you may like to take the train through the Lötschberg tunnel and spend your day bathing at the Brigerbad thermal baths or to take the Victorian chair lift up to the lake and then try a toboggan ride!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo of nights: 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo of guided days trekking and painting: 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily ascents and descents: Up to 500m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily trekking distances: Up to 12km\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel of trekking: Easy - moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighest elevation: Up to 1500m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccommodation: 3* traditional Swiss hotel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood: All meals included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle of holiday: Based in 1 accommodation for the duration of the holiday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransport: Transfers to and from airport Sightseeing: Brigerbad thermal baths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial interests: Painting, drawing, photography, alpine flora and fauna, Swiss architecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is not included: Flight, insurance, sightseeing activities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariations to itinerary: More trekking, painting or sightseeing days as you require\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest time of year for this trek: June, July, August, September\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tailor Made Trekking Holidays","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54486017704204,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/5504\/5644\/files\/Kanderstegvalley2.jpg?v=1759153689"},{"product_id":"kiental-trekking-and-painting-in-the-bernese-oberland","title":"Kiental; Trekking and painting holiday in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland","description":"\u003cp\u003eKiental; Trekking and painting holiday in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quiet Swiss village of Kiental is the perfect place to combine a trekking, photography, painting and drawing holiday. You will be taken walking at a leisurely pace in order to find the ideal subject matter for your canvas. There are spectacular cascades at Pochten Falls and after a short climb you can relax in the charming mountain village of Golderli and begin your sketching and photography or a coffee in a traditional mountain refuge. On your following days you will be taken walking in luscious meadows, cool forests and along glacial lakes in Tschingelalp. Kiental also boasts the steepest post bus journey in Switzerland as well as magnificent wooden houses! In addition to this there is also a chairlift up to Ramslauenen and the Hohnweg for beautiful views of the valley. On your rest days you can take a ride on the Niesenbahn funicular train and enjoy the panoramic view at 2362m or spend a day in Interlaken a beautiful town, rich in tradition, situated between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo of nights: 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo of guided days trekking: 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily ascents and descents: Up to 500m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily trekking distances: Up to 12km\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel of trekking: Easy - moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighest elevation: Up to 1500m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccommodation: 3* traditional Swiss hotel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood: All meals included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle of holiday: Based in 1 accommodation for the duration of the holiday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransport: Transfers to and from airport\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSightseeing: Niesenbahn 2362m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial interests: Painting, drawing, photography, alpine flora and fauna, Swiss architecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is not included: Flights, insurance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariations to itinerary: More or less trekking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest time of year for this trek: June, July, August, September\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tailor Made Trekking Holidays","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54486024978700,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/5504\/5644\/files\/Kandertalriver_033f837c-64b8-42c5-b262-0819a2f9b8ad.jpg?v=1759154419"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/5504\/5644\/collections\/Bernese_oberland.jpg?v=1759320609","url":"https:\/\/www.tailormadetrekking.co.uk\/it\/collections\/bernese-oberland-switzerland.oembed","provider":"Tailor Made Trekking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}