Fründenhütte

Rooms

The Fründenhütte offers a total of 58 beds in simple mattress dormitories, some of which are cozy family rooms. You spend the night in a hut sleeping bag, which you can bring yourself or rent for a fee; reservations can be made via the SAC online system or by telephone in urgent cases. At 10 p.m. it's quiet inside and outside, slippers are available in the entrance area and rucksacks are kept in the shoe room if possible so that the lounge remains quiet and uncluttered. There is no winter room with beds; in the unattended period, there is only a small shelter without sleeping places and without cooking or heating facilities for emergencies. The water supply is scarce, which is why there is only a simple washbasin with cold water and no showers in the hut. Electricity is generated by photovoltaics and a generator, cell phones can be charged at a plug-in socket; payment can be made in cash in Swiss francs or by bank or credit card.

Food and drink

During the day, the hut team serves simple but carefully prepared dishes such as rösti, cheese slices, platter and homemade cakes as well as hot and cold drinks. For overnight guests, a multi-course menu consisting of soup, main course and dessert is served in the evening, with a vegetarian option also available if booked in advance, as well as breakfast and afternoon tea as part of the half-board package.

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Address

Fründenhütte
3718 Kandersteg
Bern

Directions

From Lake Oeschinen or the Oeschinen mountain station, the approach first leads along a scenic path along the lake and then over the Fründenschnur into the steep flank. Depending on the route chosen and your fitness level, the ascent to the hut takes around two and a half to four hours with an altitude difference of around 980 to 1130 meters.

Parking

During the day, guests park directly at the Oeschinensee cable car, from where cable cars run to the mountain station. For stays of several days, the large Eggenschwand parking lot at the back of the village is provided, where longer parking is also permitted; from there, regular buses run to the train station and Oeschinensee cable car, so you can leave your car in the valley.

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