Habkern, Lombachalp, Hochmoorwildnis, away from the beaten path of tourism. Never heard of these places? Are you sure? Approximately 650 inhabitants live at 1100 meters above sea level in four scattered village-like settlements. Habkern is with 51 square km. surface one of the largest municipalities of Switzerland. The little Bernese Oberland village lies hidden away in a wind-protected and fog-free side valley. Habkern offers its visitors a world that is unharmed - a real Heidiland. There‘s no glamour, there‘s no night life – in the evening when business is done, you recover from the experiences of a full day. In this great "back country" of the fourth largest municipality of the canton Berne there are still deserted valleys, lonely plateaus and particularly impressive showpieces of nature. You can gather mushrooms and berries, observe ibex herds, or walk on over 75 km of marked hiking trails – and perhaps encounter not a single human being for hours. These are the "Highlights" of Habkern. Relaxation pure! And yet the international world health resort Interlaken, between the Lake of Brienz and the Lake of Thun and at the foot of the Jungfrau region, is less than 7 km away.
Holiday guests appreciate the lovely atmosphere, the many rustic wood chalets and the tranquil village life in Habkern. The population that lives mainly from agriculture is particularly close to nature. Also the Hotel Landgasthof Bären, which was built in 1792, is a traditional timber building with modern renovated rooms in the Bernese Oberland style. This family enterprise with garden restaurant is well-suited for individual small seminars. In the restaurant, you enjoy not only seasonal specialities but also the charm of the typically local atmosphere. And in winter? Habkern is the ideal place for family holidays with small ski and snowboard fans. The ski lift opens up a fantastic skiing area, which permits enjoyable and relaxing fun. Also friends of cross-country skiing and winter hikers will get their money‘s worth.
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