Berggasthaus Tschingelhorn
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Berggasthaus Tschingelhorn sits at 1,678m in the Tschingeltal valley, a quiet corner of the Bernese Oberland southeast of Kandersteg. The approach takes 2 to 2.5 hours from Kandersteg village via a well-marked trail that climbs steadily through forest and alpine meadow. This is a walking route, not a scramble—straightforward for anyone comfortable hiking 800m elevation gain over half a day.
The hut operates year-round and offers basic but solid facilities. It has around 50 beds split between private rooms and dormitories. The restaurant serves hearty Swiss fare at lunch and dinner; half-board and full-board terms are available. There's no WiFi, so plan on disconnecting. The building has hot showers and a drying room. Winter access depends on snow conditions, so phone ahead before heading up in the colder months.
Book by calling the hut directly. Mid-July through August fills quickly—aim to book 4 to 6 weeks ahead for these weeks. Weekends year-round attract weekend hikers from the surrounding valleys, so weekday visits offer better availability. The hut is run as a working farm operation, which shapes both its character and its straightforward, no-frills approach.
The hut operates year-round and offers basic but solid facilities. It has around 50 beds split between private rooms and dormitories. The restaurant serves hearty Swiss fare at lunch and dinner; half-board and full-board terms are available. There's no WiFi, so plan on disconnecting. The building has hot showers and a drying room. Winter access depends on snow conditions, so phone ahead before heading up in the colder months.
Book by calling the hut directly. Mid-July through August fills quickly—aim to book 4 to 6 weeks ahead for these weeks. Weekends year-round attract weekend hikers from the surrounding valleys, so weekday visits offer better availability. The hut is run as a working farm operation, which shapes both its character and its straightforward, no-frills approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to reserve, especially for weekends and summer months (June to September); the hut takes phone bookings year-round.
Open year-round with staffing and services available throughout, though conditions in winter require proper planning.
Start from Kandersteg village and follow the marked trail up the Tschingeltal valley for 2 to 2.5 hours; the route gains 800m elevation through forest and meadow with no scrambling.
The hut serves meals (confirm menu and timing when booking) and has around 50 beds; note there is no WiFi.
Yes—the route from Kandersteg is straightforward hiking with steady gradient and no technical sections, suitable for anyone with basic fitness.
Location
46.5232, 7.8933
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- Phone
- +41338551343
- Website
- https://tschingelhorn.ch/
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