Jurahaus
2.7About
Jurahaus sits at 1,320m on the Weissenstein ridge in the Jura mountains, between Solothurn and Biel/Bienne. The hut is accessible from Weissenstein village via a 1.5-hour hike, or from Oberdorf (Solothurn) in 2.5 hours. Most parties approach from the Weissenstein cable car station, which cuts the ascent to under an hour on foot. The ridge location makes Jurahaus a natural base for exploring the northern Swiss Jura's gentle rolling terrain and limestone plateaus.
The SAC-managed hut has 35 beds split across several rooms with dormitory and double configurations. Hot meals and packed lunches are available year-round. The kitchen provides basic self-catering options if you prefer to cook. Water comes from a reliable spring. Toilet and shower facilities are simple but adequate. The hut stays open all year, though you should confirm winter staffing before arriving November through March, as opening depends on weather and group bookings.
Book directly by phone or email with the SAC Biel/Bienne section. Summer weekends and school holidays fill fast—contact 2–3 weeks ahead for July and August. Weekday visits in shoulder seasons are usually straightforward to arrange same-week. Expect to pay standard SAC member and non-member rates. The hut closes for annual maintenance in early October, so check before planning a late-autumn trip.
The SAC-managed hut has 35 beds split across several rooms with dormitory and double configurations. Hot meals and packed lunches are available year-round. The kitchen provides basic self-catering options if you prefer to cook. Water comes from a reliable spring. Toilet and shower facilities are simple but adequate. The hut stays open all year, though you should confirm winter staffing before arriving November through March, as opening depends on weather and group bookings.
Book directly by phone or email with the SAC Biel/Bienne section. Summer weekends and school holidays fill fast—contact 2–3 weeks ahead for July and August. Weekday visits in shoulder seasons are usually straightforward to arrange same-week. Expect to pay standard SAC member and non-member rates. The hut closes for annual maintenance in early October, so check before planning a late-autumn trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by email or phone; the Jura location is less crowded than Alpine huts, so advance booking requirements are minimal except for weekends and school holidays.
Jurahaus operates year-round as an SAC hut, though staffing levels vary seasonally—contact ahead for winter and shoulder-season availability.
Take the Weissenstein cable car, then hike 1 hour to the hut; alternatively, hike 1.5 hours from Weissenstein village or 2.5 hours from Oberdorf.
As an SAC hut with 35 beds, Jurahaus provides meals and basic accommodation; contact directly about shower availability and specific meal options.
Yes—the cable car option and short final approach make it accessible to less experienced hikers, and the Jura ridgeline offers gentle, well-marked terrain.
Location
47.1607, 7.1579
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAC SAC Biel/Bienne
- Total
- 35
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 79 684 55 51
- Website
- https://www.jurahaus-sac.ch
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