Stylish modern apartment in spectacular Lauterbrunnen valley — Property 91228

Stylish modern apartment in spectacular Lauterbrunnen valley

Stylish modern apartment set in an area of outstanding natural beauty and next to the famous Staubbach falls. The apartment is on the ground floor with french doors leading onto a private terrace and garden. The apartment has been finished to a very high standard and includes private garage. The apartment provides easy access to Lauterbrunnen station (5mins) or Schiltornbahn (7 mins) from which you can access the whole of the Jungfrau ski/hiking area, thus providing the perfect base to explore the Jungfrau region, all year round.

Location Lauterbrunnen < Eiger, Monch & Jungfrau < Bernese Oberland < Switzerland

Lauterbrunnen < Eiger, Monch & Jungfrau < Bernese Oberland < Switzerland

 marks the location of this property in Lauterbrunnen

Availability for the apartment in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Last updated on:

Sunday, 03 August 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for the apartment in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

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Notes to the rental rates

• Rental rates quoted are for up to four people (plus baby up to 18 months) sharing, and include heating, electricity, hot water, linens, towels, end of stay cleaning, private garage, and all local taxes.
  
• Rental period is Saturday to Saturday. A flexible changeover date or length of stay may be provided out of peak season, please contact us for details.
  
• Prices quoted in pounds sterling. A security deposit of £200 is required on payment of balance. This will be returned within 2 weeks of departure subject to the apartment being left in good condition.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the apartment in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Lauterbrunnen in Winter

Lauterbrunnen is a perfect base for a winter holiday. For the active holidaymaker you can enjoy activities such as skiing, snowboarding, snow-shoe trekking, sledging, paragliding, curling and heli-skiing. However for the more sedate there are reduced price passes for non skiers so that you can enjoy the fabulous scenery or meet up for lunch. The revolving restaurant at the top of the Schiltorn should not be missed and further afield there are lovely shops and cafes in Grindelwald and Interlaken. It is also possible to take a boat ride on the lake year round.

Lauterbrunnen in Spring / Summer

In Spring / Summer Lauterbrunnen is an excellent base for exploring the Jungfrau region. You can take the train up to Jungfraujoch (the highest railway and restaurant in Europe) or the cable car to Schiltorn/Piz Gloria, film location of James Bond. There are hiking and cycle paths for all abilities, the Eiger trail or a gentle stroll along the Lauterbrunnen valley, via Gimmelwald and Stechelberg. Or take bikes up to Murren and cycle back down to Lauterbrunnen. Local folklore festivals, yodelling, flag throwing and dancing displays take place in the summer months. Food is an important part of staying in the mountains. Excellent local produce such as cheese, hams and bread are all available locally. The lakes and Interlaken are only 8 miles away, with several beaches around the lake, as well as the swimming pool in the village there are plenty of opportunities for swimming, watersports and boat rides.

Skiing

Lauterbrunnen is a great base to explore the Jungfrau Ski Region. There are 45 mountain trains, cable cars, chair and ski lifts, with 213km of pistes for skiers and boarders. Also 100km of winter hiking and X-country paths, and 50km of sledge runs. From the apartment you can take the bus to Lauterbrunnen station (5 mins), then train to access skiing above Wengen, or take bus to Schiltorn cablecar (7 mins) to access Murren skiing .Grindelwald can be reached from Kleine Scheidegg (wonderful views) or drive there in approx 20-30 minutes. For the adventurous skier there is the Lauberhorn run above Wengen, or the wonderful 16km long run from the top of the Schiltorn back to Lauterbrunnen, rated as one of the best runs in the world with stunning views. Excellent English-speaking ski-schools are based in Wengen and Murren.