Rent our Home away from Home : www.swissholidayhouse.com
Swiss Holiday House is a Half house located in the heart of the Jungfrau region, built 2006 with 4 stars rating. You have your own entrance.
Your hosts Pascal & Cindy Live on the property so we are always available to assist you plan your vacation, assist you with orientation and book you services if you wish.
PRIVATE SAUNA and Wellness
The ground floor is your own private wellness complete with Sauna and bath tub with jets. Return after a day skiing in the Jungfrau region to relax.
2 BATHTUBS WITH JETS, The Main bathroom is located on the same floor as the two main bedrooms.
DOUBLE SHOWER for romantic couples. It is the little details which make the house Luxury.
Private LARGE GARDEN & YARD, BBQ, Picnic tables. Year round we are able to grill with our large gas grill. In summer, Cindy has a large vegetable garden. Maybe if you catch us at the right time.....we will have a salad for your dinner. The back yard has a wonderful 80 year old Cherry tree with a tree house and swing. Perfect shade for the warm summer days. We have balls for the kids.
ENTERTAINMENT. There is a pro- sized fussball table as well as a PING PONG table. Boccia balls too.
Private play garden for your children.
Staying in Wilderswil you are completely SAFE. Your children can play in the back yard while mum is preparing the meal.
Lawn chairs: relax outside. You do not have to leave the house to feel on vacation, We many guests take days off from running around being a tourist to just enjoy their HOME AWAY FROM HOME. Read a favorite book under the cherry tree while your children are playing.
Parking space for one car... We recommend to take advantage of the SBB train system while traveling in Switzerland, however if you prefer to have your own car, there is one reserved space for you (we might be able to fit a second car upon request).
Logistics: In winter, there is a free bus to the ski lifts. Or a 5 minute walk to the train. Your ski pass is valid for the region to use public transportation. For those wishing to drive to ski or sledge. Consider, Saxeten sledding/sledging there is a lovely house to enjoy cheese breads, hot soups and warm drinks. Also Iseltwald is perfect for sledding.
For smokers, there is a second private door to the outside patio. Set with table and chairs. You do not need to feel awkward or hide somewhere to smoke.
Children have Legos or other games such as Labyrinth or cards to use.
There is also a selection of children's books for your entertainment.
WIFI throughout the house with EXCELLENT CONNECTION. Many times on holidays you find the connection poor. Those needing to work during their holidays are pleased to have quick WLAN internet. Just copy the code and you are set. Of course these days everyone in the house are happy to connect to their multiple electronic gadgets.
3 bedrooms, Winter Duvets and Summer Flat Sheets, Baby cot if needed, Loft for the kids
Bedroom 1 has a 160 x 200 mattress
Bedroom 2 has a 140 x 200 mattress
The Loft has a 160 x 200 mattress as well as two single 90 x 100 mattresses.
3 bathrooms one on each floor, 2 bathtubs with jets, double shower. We provide large Multicolored towels so no one gets mixed up with whose belongs to who.
We provide liquid soap in each bathroom and hand towel.
Separate room on the ground floor with your Washer and Dryer,
Out side drying line and also a portable rack for inside drying.
Ironing board and iron at request.
Kitchen with Microwave, Table space for 8, Large panorama window with beautiful scenery to the Harder Kulm. We can provide Fondue supplies, Raclette machine, Starter Coffee for our coffee machine. FREE TRASH, ( Switzerland is Paid trash ), We provide kitchen towels and cleaning supplies and dish soap.
There is a dishwasher and we see that you have starter tablets.
Salt and Pepper and some other main spices.
We see that there is no food left from previous guests.
There is a corkscrew, salad spinner, cutting board, toaster, coffee machine.
Utensils for 8, with plates, bowls, wine glasses and coffee cups.
Plastic containers and baking dishes.
Sharp knives. Nothing worse than being on vacation and not having a decent knife to use in the kitchen.
Quiet neighborhood with EXCELLENT panorama VIEWS . There are 4 drinking fountains on our street !!! For hiking, all you need to do is collect an empty bottle and fill it across the street with FRESH clean DRINKING WATER. This was the village meeting square as far back as the 1500`s. You can see the dated houses in the neighborhood. some dating to 1602. Not only historic but very charming is our village.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilderswil
For those wishing to treat yourselves to dinner out:
www.hotel-alpenblick.ch. The hotel features a well-known gourmet restaurant boasting 1 Michelin star and 17 Gault Millau points. The Alpenblick's 'Dorfstube' is the best restaurant in the Jungfrau region, offering Swiss and regional specialties, a large summer terrace and a garden.
The Baeren restaurant is a stone throw from the house. www.baeren.ch
Try the Restaurant Jungfrau www.jungfrau-hotel.ch/
Or for Pizza and a children's playground the Luna is a 5 minute peaceful walk through the village. www.lunapiccante.ch
The hotel heimat www.hotel-heimat.ch has traditional Swiss Cuisine.
FRESH MILK. This is a working village. Take the plastic container down the road 5 minutes with CHF 1.20 and you can get your own FRESH COW MILK !! Local eggs can be purchased at our other neighboring farm.
Take the TOUR OF WILDERSWIL A walk through the idyllic Oberland village of Wilderswil, retracing the past.
Discover the chalet village of Wilderswil at the gateway to the Lütschinen valleys as part of this entertaining walking tour. The whims of nature and the ancient tales that surround the village never cease to amaze visitors. Every Thursday from June to October the village puts on a guided tour through idyllic Wilderswil. After the tour join us for an enjoyable aperitif.
LOCAL CRYSTAL STORE. Try out various handicrafts in the Atelier Holzkristall on the famous Bären Square in Wilderswil.
Create your own necklace.
Lacemaking and other courses are available throughout the year.
Reservations: Atelier Holzkristall, im alten Bärenhaus, Wilderswil.
HAIR SALON: Professional hair stylist. Erika Wyss is a few steps away from our house.
BANK: There are two banks located within 5 minutes walking with ATM.
POST OFFICE. Located next to the bank for your convenience .
CHEESE SHOP: purchase LOCAL ALP cheeses from our shop around the corner.
MIGROS: for all your grocery shopping needs located across from the train station.
VOLG, open until 20:00. It has all your basic needs and fresh baked bread.
GAS Station: within a 2 minute car ride from our house.
HIGHWAY : the main highway to Bern, Zurich, Lucerne is a 3 minute car drive from the house.
SHOPPING LAND. Sport shop Oschner sport, Denner food and Spar food. as well as several Fashion clothing stores . 3 minutes drive or 15 minute walk through the fields.
EVENTS : near by:
GREENFIELD FESTIVAL www.greenfieldfestival.ch
TRUCKER FESTIVAL, www.trucker-festival.ch
LAUBERHORN WORLD CUP SKI RACE: www.lauberhorn.ch
ICE MAGIC INTERLAKEN www.icemagic.ch
SCHYNIGE PLATTE www.alpengarten.ch : originates in Wilderswil
Ship Cruise on Lake Thun or Brienz : bls.ch/schiff
Tandem Paragliding: www.twinparagliding.com
sky dive Interlaken https://www.skydiveinterlaken.ch
Outdoor Interlaken: rafting , canyoning, skiing www.outdoor-interlaken.ch
PASCAL & CINDY
Fly fish with Pascal : www.upstreamflyfishing.com : Learn the art of fly fishing or if you are experienced, join him in Lake fishing for pike with a boat, or wilderness river fly fishing.
Do you wish to marry in Switzerland and stay at our lovely house ?
www.switzerlandweddingcompany.com
Do you wish a professional family portrait, or photos of you skiing ?
www.alpinphoto.com and www.alpinphoto.ch
LEARN TO SKI OR SNOW BOARD WITH PASCAL.