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Aelggialp mountain inn

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Obwalden Tourismus

Aelggialp way to the restaurant
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A place that is unique as the center of Switzerland at 1650m above sea level.

At the Aelggialp Berggasthaus you are pretty much at the center of the action. The geographical center of Switzerland is just a 10-minute walk away. Experience the unique atmosphere of this place. A destination and starting point for many hiking routes, a tangible tradition, a plateau with a strong character and a great aura of power.

Nature has prepared a spectacle for you that will amaze you and invite you to linger. Enjoy the feeling of being at one with yourself and the world.

Number of beds: 50
Room types: Twin rooms, multi-bed rooms, dormitory

Seating:
40 indoor seats in the cozy dining room
18 indoor seats in the rustic Cheminée-Stübli
80 outdoor seats on the sun terrace

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'660'771E 1'183'512N

46.799999, 8.234699

DMS

46°48'00.0"N 8°14'04.9"E

UTM

32T 441600 5183223

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