Tucked away at the end of the Simmental Lenk is an alpine paradise where you will find glorious views, over 600km of peaceful walking trails and a taste of traditional Switzerland.
Nestled at the foot of
the Wildstrubel massif, this is where the Simme River begins its
journey from the spectacular 200m high Simmen Falls which you can walk to in around an hour. The region is blessed with pristine nature - from
sparkling alpine lakes to peaceful pastures dotted with
traditional wooden chalets. Grazing in the flower-filled meadows are the Simmental cows, famous for their
creamy milk used in the region's dairy products. You can visit cheese dairies and alpine farms while on holiday and if you are here in October you may be lucky enough to see the alpine parade with the cows resplendent in their floral headdresses. Hotel guests benefit from the FREE Lenk- Simmental Card, allowing you to explore the mountains with a variety of discounts throughout the year.
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Lenk holiday ideas 2026
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What to see and do from Lenk
This is a walker's paradise with a huge choice of scenic paths, from easy strolls and themed trails to more challenging terrain. A favourite is the walk (or part bus ride) to see the majestic Iffigall waterfall which plunges down over several cascades. On the Iffigenalp plateau you will discover a delightful mountain restaurant for lunch with a view. The Betelberg cable car starts at the edge of the village and will take you up to some beautiful alpine scenery. Alight at Stoss for the panoramic walking trail or carry on to Leiterli at 1,946m. The Metschstand cable car goes all the way from outside the village to 2,100m with an outstanding view point and mountain restaurant.
A highly recommended full day day trip is to take the train to Zweisimmen and there join the GoldenPass Express to lively Montreux. The full journey takes 2 hours 20 minutes and give you fantastic views from the panorama coaches on your way to Lake Geneva. Spend a couple of hours sightseeing or maybe just lunch by the lake before your return. Another favourite day out is a rail journey to Spiez, where you can board a lake boat for a cruise on sparkling Lake Thun - time your journey right and you could be enjoy the journey aboard a nostalgic lake steamer. Please click here for our summary of the best the region has to offer.
Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site from Lenk
Take a day to visit the amazing Oeschinensee region which lies within the Jungfrau UNESCO World Heritage area. You can also reach the beautifully historic Old Town of Bern from Lenk. Find more Swiss World Heritage Sites here.
Explore the Bernese Oberland region with our great value travel passes
Our holidays include the Half Fare Card, which entitles you to a 50% discount on most rail, mountain railways, cable cars, boats and PostBuses across Switzerland.
If you are planning daily outings, it can be well worth pre-booking the Bernese Oberland Regional Pass, as it saves you a great deal of money - and helps you avoid the queues at the ticket office! The Swiss Travel Pass is also available and we will be delighted to help you choose the one that's right for you. Call us on 0800 619 1200 for more advice.
Scenic rail holidays from Lenk
Enjoy a fantastic two or multi centre holiday, with a scenic rail journey connecting your resorts.
You can take the short transfer to Zweisimmen to join the GoldenPass Express to Montreux. At Zweisimmen you can also join the Lötschberg Regio Express to Brig, where you can connect to the famous Glacier Express to St. Moritz.
If you prefer to be based solely in Lenk, there are many lakes and mountains journeys to be enjoyed locally. We can tailor make any itinerary you choose, please contact us for details on 0800 619 1200.
How to get to Lenk
Your ticket wallet will contain comprehensive travel instructions to help you reach your destination with ease, including recommended rail connection times and platform numbers. These are the most common routes for your Lenk holiday.
Fly to Zurich
Flights available from London, Luton, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
Swiss Railways: Zurich Airport > Bern > Zweisimmen > Lenk with a transfer time of around 3 hours 15 minutes.
Fly to Geneva
Flights available from London, Luton, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle.
Swiss Railways: Geneva Airport > Bern > Zweisimmen > Lenk with a transfer time of around 4 hours.
Travel by international rail
Rail from London St. Pancras via Paris to Basel.
Swiss Railways: Basel > Bern > Zweisimmen > Lenk with a transfer time of around 2 hours 55 minutes.
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