A kitchen for more than breakfast.
Exceptionally well equipped and ready for your cooking ideas. Chop, try something new and linger over good food and long conversations.
YOUR CHALET FOR AUTUMN DAYS
Up here.
Just be you.
Autumn light outside. Time together inside.
Your escape on the Axalp.
BÄREHÖHLIAXALP06Guests
03Bedrooms
02Bathrooms
One chalet.
A world of mountain moments.
01 / YOUR HIDEAWAY
Mountains outside.
Home inside.
Shoes off. Everyday life on pause. Make yourself at home. At Bärehöhli on the Axalp, there is room for time together and moments all your own.
Two floors, three bedrooms with king-size beds, and a terrace with a garden. Bring your family or your favourite people.
It’s all here.
Just add you.
A slow breakfast. A good book. An evening you wish would never end.
- Exceptionally well-equipped kitchen
- Terrace & garden for chalet guests only
- Internet up to 300 Mbps · fibre coming soon · Dedicated workspace
- Self check-in with a lockbox
- Sauna for warmth and relaxation
- Open outdoor firepit for barbecues
- Heated ski room
- State-of-the-art washing machine and dryer
BETTER TOGETHER
Darkness outside.
Warmth within.
ROOM TO UNWIND
Come on in.
Three bedrooms, places to gather and time together. Take a look around Bärehöhli.
YOUR HOSTS
Christina & Dirk
We have been married for more than 15 years and live near Zurich in Switzerland with our three children, Paul, Silas and Lucie.
Christina works as an operating theatre technician.
Dirk is an entrepreneur whose main focus is artificial intelligence and its applications in software.
We love travelling ourselves. Hawaii, France and Tanzania are among our favourite destinations. Our travels remind us how much a warm, personal welcome matters — and that is the feeling we hope to share with you at Bärehöhli.
We look forward to welcoming you for some lovely time together at Bärehöhli.
- Christina · Airbnb Superhost
- Bärehöhli · Guest favourite
02 / YOUR TIME ON THE AXALP
Your season.
Your escape.
Mountain air and your favourite people.
Explore outside. Come together inside.
GOLDEN DAYS
Golden days.
A clear mind.
Autumn light, a good book and time together. A short outing, then cooking back at the chalet. A few days with room to breathe.
LONG EVENINGS
Crisp outdoors.
Cosy indoors.
As the evenings draw in, settle into the cosy side of chalet life: cook together, warm up in the sauna and end the evening by the wood stove. The mountains are there to explore, with or without a ski day.
FRESH BEGINNINGS
Fresh air.
New energy.
Share breakfast, discover spring in the valley and unwind up here. As spring progresses, more outdoor outings become possible, depending on weather and snow.
SUMMER OUTDOORS
Long days.
Room to roam.
Hiking trails, alpine meadows and a trip to Lake Brienz. Then barefoot onto the terrace to share the last of the daylight. Bärehöhli is your summer home away from home, too.
Mountain lifts, trails and restaurants operate seasonally. Plan outings around the weather and snow conditions.
Current Axalp operating timesAXALP MOUNTAIN LIFTS
Your mountain.
Two seasons.
Lifts and activities depend on the season and weather. Check current operation before travelling.
OUR LOCAL COMMITMENT
With the Axalp.
For the Axalp.
Mountain days depend on local people. That is why we support the mountain lifts and ski school, helping Axalp thrive.
CHF 5’000
for snowmaking
We supported the Axalp mountain lifts with a CHF 5,000 donation for snowmaking.
Sponsor
Axalp ski school
Bärehöhli sponsors the ski school on the Axalp.
AROUND YOUR BÄREHÖHLI
More places
to marvel at.
For a short outing or a whole day away. Check the weather, trail conditions and seasonal opening times first.
Axalp · approx. 1,535 m
A look outside.
The next five days on the Axalp.
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Distances from Axalp. Rounded estimates from Axalp, Sportbahnen: road kilometres to the stated arrival point. Mountain railways and further walks are additional. Check weather, paths and operating times before setting off. · © OpenStreetMap
01
Hinterburgseeli & Schnitzlerweg
approx. 2.7 kmOn foot · one way to the lake
Walk from the Axalp past wooden sculptures to a quiet mountain lake beneath high cliffs.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- About 1 hour from the Axalp to the lake. The trail is not suitable for pushchairs.
- Pairs well with
- Cooking together back at the chalet.
Photo & licence: Hansueli Krapf · CC BY-SA 3.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
02
Giessbach Falls
approx. 9 kmDrive · to Grandhotel / waterfalls
Rushing water over 14 cascades, woodland paths and the historic Grandhotel above the lake.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Waterfalls and woodland paths. Choose a route that suits your fitness.
- Pairs well with
- A boat trip on Lake Brienz.
Photo & licence: Sascha Erni, .rb · CC BY 2.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
03
Lake Brienz
approx. 13 kmDrive · to the Brienz lakefront
Turquoise water, lakeside strolls and a boat trip from Brienz, according to the sailing timetable.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Keep the lakeside walk and boat trip as short or long as you like. Check sailing times first.
- Pairs well with
- A stroll through Brienz.
Photo & licence: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
04
Brienzer Rothorn
approx. 13 kmDrive · to Brienz lower station, then cog railway
Ride the historic steam cog railway from Brienz into the mountains. Timetables and tickets from the operator.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Mountain railway from Brienz; choose any additional walks at the top to suit your fitness.
- Pairs well with
- A relaxed finish by the lakeside.
Photo & licence: Whgler · CC BY-SA 3.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
05
Ballenberg Open-Air Museum
approx. 14 kmDrive · to Ballenberg West entrance
Discover historic Swiss houses, traditional crafts and farm animals. Choose from routes for families and culture lovers.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Choose your own museum route. A tour for wheelchair users is also available.
- Pairs well with
- A stop at Lake Brienz afterwards.
Photo & licence: Foto-Max 1234 · CC BY-SA 4.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
06
AXI Trail
approx. 0.1 kmWalk · to Axalp chairlift; continue to Windegg
Follow AXI the fox from station to station, solving riddles and learning together outdoors.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- About 1.5 hours downhill from Windegg to the Axalp. Not suitable for pushchairs.
- Pairs well with
- Unwinding together on the terrace afterwards.
Photo & licence: Hansueli Krapf · CC BY-SA 3.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
07
Gelmerbahn
approx. 42 kmDrive · to Handegg, then Gelmerbahn
Ride steeply uphill in an open carriage to turquoise Lake Gelmer, with mountain views and a sense of adventure.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Drive to Handegg, then take the funicular. Book ahead; paths around the lake require sure footing.
- Pairs well with
- A walk by Lake Gelmer.
Photo & licence: Kraftwerke Oberhasli AG · CC BY-SA 3.0 deCropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
08
Interlaken
approx. 29 kmDrive · to Interlaken Ost
Stroll across the Höhematte, pause beside the Aare and enjoy views towards the Jungfrau.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Distance to Interlaken Ost. The photo is taken from Harder Kulm, which requires an additional mountain trip.
- Pairs well with
- Iseltwald on the way back.
Photo & licence: Pierre-Selim Huard · CC BY 4.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
09
Jungfraujoch
approx. 46 kmDrive · to Grindelwald Terminal, then mountain railways
Glaciers, the Sphinx viewpoint and the Ice Palace: a full day high in the Bernese Oberland.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Drive to Grindelwald Terminal, then take the Eiger Express and Jungfrau Railway. Kilometres refer to the terminal, not the summit. Consider altitude and weather.
- Pairs well with
- A stroll through Grindelwald.
Photo & licence: Roy Egloff · CC BY-SA 4.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
10
Lauterbrunnen
approx. 39 kmDrive · to Lauterbrunnen station
A valley framed by sheer cliffs, waterfalls and walking paths below the Staubbach Falls.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Distance to the station. Choose a short village stroll or a longer valley walk.
- Pairs well with
- A stop in Interlaken.
Photo & licence: Dmitry Djouce · CC BY 2.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
11
Iseltwald
approx. 21 kmDrive · to Iseltwald
A small lakeside village, a picturesque peninsula and time beside turquoise water.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Distance to the village. Use public parking and check current vehicle-access rules.
- Pairs well with
- A boat trip on Lake Brienz.
Photo & licence: Fanny88 und Sheepy86 · CC BY-SA 3.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
12
Brienz
approx. 13 kmDrive · to Brienz station / lakefront
Historic wooden houses in Brunngasse, woodcarving traditions and a leisurely lakeside promenade.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Distance to the station and lakefront. Short routes make for a relaxed village visit.
- Pairs well with
- Ballenberg or a trip up the Rothorn.
Photo & licence: GGDELABAS · CC BY-SA 4.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
13
Reichenbach Falls
approx. 23 kmDrive · to lower station, then funicular
A nostalgic funicular takes you to the great waterfall made famous by Sherlock Holmes.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Drive to the lower station in Schattenhalb, then take the funicular. Further viewpoints involve steps and mountain paths.
- Pairs well with
- A stroll through Meiringen.
Photo & licence: Paul Hermans · CC BY-SA 4.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
14
Lucerne
approx. 62 kmDrive · to Lucerne station
Chapel Bridge, painted old-town houses and the lake promenade: a day between city and water.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Distance to the station. Allow time for the drive over the Brünig and exploring the city.
- Pairs well with
- A boat trip on Lake Lucerne.
Photo & licence: Ikiwaner · CC BY-SA 3.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
15
Bern
approx. 86 kmDrive · to Bern station
Explore the UNESCO old town beneath its arcades, past fountains and the Zytglogge clock tower to views over the Aare.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Distance to the station. Combine the old town, cafés and museums at your own pace.
- Pairs well with
- A walk to the BearPark.
Photo & licence: Mat ITA94 · CC BY-SA 4.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
16
Sherlock Holmes Museum
approx. 22 kmCar · Meiringen station, then a short walk
Baker Street in Meiringen: detective stories and a recreation of Sherlock Holmes’s sitting room.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Drive to Meiringen station, then walk to the English church. Check opening times; the photo shows the statue outside the museum.
- Pairs well with
- The Reichenbach Falls, following Holmes’s story.
Photo & licence: Tycho (Shansov.net) · CC BY 3.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
17
Rosenlaui Glacier Gorge
approx. 32 kmCar · Rosenlaui gorge entrance
Roaring water, sculpted rock and little tunnels surrounded by mountains.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- A roughly 1.2 km, 45-minute circuit with over 200 steps. Sturdy shoes; unsuitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. Check seasonal opening.
- Pairs well with
- A stop in Meiringen on the way back.
Photo & licence: McIntosh Natura · CC BY-SA 3.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
18
Aare Gorge
approx. 23 kmCar · west entrance
Follow walkways and tunnels beside the turquoise Aare beneath towering rock walls.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- From the west entrance, the main sights are accessible to small, light wheelchairs and narrow pushchairs; busy periods may bring restrictions. Check seasonal opening.
- Pairs well with
- The Sherlock Holmes Museum in Meiringen.
Photo & licence: Wiktoria Kobus · CC BY-SA 4.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
19
Hasliberg Marble Run Trail
approx. 27 kmCar · Reuti, then gondola to Bidmi
Roll wooden balls, experiment together and follow a playful walk from Bidmi to Reuti.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Drive to Reuti, then take the gondola to Bidmi. About 3 km and 1.5 hours walking plus play stops; not pushchair-friendly. The photo shows the Bidmi surroundings.
- Pairs well with
- A picnic along the trail.
Photo & licence: Paul Stephenson · CC BY 2.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
20
Brienz Woodcarving Museum
approx. 14 kmCar · museum in Brienz
From a piece of wood to a work of art: discover the craft that still shapes Brienz today.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- The Swiss Woodcarving Museum is at Hauptstrasse 111. Check seasonal opening times before visiting.
- Pairs well with
- Brunngasse and the lakeside promenade.
Photo & licence: Interlaken Tourismus / Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum; credited photo account web@interlakentourism.ch · CC BY-SA 4.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
21
Thun
approx. 59 kmCar · Thun station
Old-town lanes, the Aare and a castle above the rooftops: a town outing with Alpine views.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Distance to Thun station. Explore the old town on foot; the climb to the castle includes stairs.
- Pairs well with
- A detour to Spiez Bay.
Photo & licence: Monika Towiańska · CC BY 4.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
22
Spiez
approx. 47 kmCar · Spiez boat landing
A sheltered bay, a castle and vineyards above Lake Thun – made for a leisurely stroll.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Distance to the boat landing. There are slopes between the station, village and bay; choose your route accordingly.
- Pairs well with
- A stroll through Thun.
Photo & licence: Jungpionier · CC BY-SA 3.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
23
Lake Brienz Cruises
approx. 13 kmCar · Brienz, then boat
See mountains, lakeside villages and Giessbach from the water. Step aboard and unwind.
Tips for your outing
- Good to know
- Distance to Brienz station beside the boat landing. Routes, timetables and vessels vary by season.
- Pairs well with
- A stop at Giessbach or Iseltwald, depending on the timetable.
Photo & licence: twicepix · CC BY-SA 2.0Cropped and subtly colour-adjusted.
AXALP & REGION
What’s on nearby?
A market visit, traditional crafts or a sporting day by the lake. Explore selected events around Axalp.
2 events
2026
Ballenberg, Hofstetten bei Brienz
Ballenberg season finale
Discover Swiss everyday heritage outdoors as the museum season comes to a close.
—2026
Stadthausplatz, Unterseen
Unterseen Advent & Christmas Market
Three market days on Stadthausplatz in Unterseen’s old town, near Interlaken. Dates from the organiser’s programme (PDF).
Curated selection, last checked 16 September 2026. Confirm dates and operation with the organiser.
Explore the official calendars
FOOD & GROCERIES
Eat well.
Settle in.
From mountain restaurants to groceries for an evening cooking together.
On the Axalp
BAX-Axalp · Bistro & Restaurant
Bistro by day, restaurant by evening, with a mountain-view terrace and a small village shop.
Axalpstrasse 122, 3855 Axalp
Restaurant Hilten
An Alpine hut and sunny terrace. Around 30 minutes on foot from Axalp in summer; beside ski slopes and a winter walking trail in winter.
Chrutmettli, Axalp
Along Axalpstrasse
Restaurant Bramisegg
A cosy stop halfway between Brienz and Axalp, serving rösti and melted-cheese specialities.
Bramisegg, Axalpstrasse, 3855 Brienz
In Brienz
Restaurant Weisses Kreuz
A historic restaurant near the station and boat landing, handy before or after an outing.
Hauptstrasse 143, 3855 Brienz
Restaurant Steinbock
A village-centre restaurant with a garden terrace, a few steps from the lakeside promenade.
Hauptstrasse 123, 3855 Brienz
Restaurant Aareggstube
Swiss dishes, children’s menus and a lake-view terrace at Camping Aaregg.
Seestrasse 22, 3855 Brienz
Supermarkets in Brienz
Coop Brienz
Groceries and everyday essentials near the station and boat landing.
Hauptstrasse 139, 3855 Brienz
Migros Brienz
Groceries for breakfast, picnics and evenings cooking together at the chalet.
Hauptstrasse 51, 3855 Brienz
Opening days and hours change with the season. Check before visiting and reserve a table for dinner.
Do your main grocery shop before driving up to the Axalp. The BAX village shop also carries smaller essentials.
03 / START LOOKING FORWARD
A few things
worth knowing.
For personal questions about your booking, Christina is here for you on Airbnb.
How do I get to Bärehöhli?
Mittlistenweg 4, 3855 Axalp
The Axalp is above Brienz. The mountain road is winding and is cleared in winter. Bring appropriate winter equipment. Further arrival information is provided with your booking.Plan your route ↗What should I bring for my stay?
Stock up on groceries in the valley, for example in Brienz or Meiringen. Shopping on the Axalp is limited, and restaurant opening times vary by season.
Is there an option for a smaller getaway?
A separately rented studio on the lower ground floor sleeps up to three guests. Subject to availability, it can also be booked alongside the chalet.View the studio on Airbnb
Where can I find availability and prices?
Current availability, prices for your dates and booking conditions are listed directly on Airbnb.Check availability on Airbnb
LOCATION & ARRIVAL
Find us up here.
BärehöhliMittlistenweg 4
3855 Axalp
Bärehöhli is on the Axalp above Brienz. The drive follows a winding mountain road. Please bring suitable winter equipment in winter.
Get directions ↗
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YOUR TIME IN THE MOUNTAINS
When are the
mountains calling?
A first look at the calendar for the chalet, welcoming up to six guests.
Check dates & prices on Airbnb ↗Looking for the separate studio? View the studio on Airbnb ↗
For now, find available dates and prices directly on Airbnb.
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THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING. SO IS BÄREHÖHLI.
AXALP, SWITZERLAND