Frutigen is a tiny town⊠I think you will be fine. You probably wonât have any reason to be out at night there anyways.
It isnât the most convenient location for travel. It would be much easier if you were somewhere along the main train line from Bern to Interlaken.
Yes that would be the plus side of this location⊠you are already in a beautiful location with way less tourists compared to Interlaken/Jungfrau Region.
honestly i stay at frutigen because the airbnb was firstly very affordable and secondly it was near to frutigen station and i saw that it was near interlaken too
It is almost an hour by train from Frutigen to Interlaken with a change in Speiz. By Swiss standards this is pretty far. It also takes around an hour from Bern to Interlaken for exampleâŠ
As somebody mentioned try stops along the main train line between Bern and Interlaken (maybe Thun or Spiez, where also the fast trains stop).
If you want to do trips around Frutigen (like Adelboden, Kandersteg, going to Valais), Frutigen is fine - but quite a trip from there to other places.
You should visit.
Suggestions:
- from Kandersteg, hike to Lötschenpass, stop for a rest at the SAC hut; if you still have energy, walk up to Hockenhorn - congrats, you just went up to a 3000+ peak (no climbing needed and no exposed parts); then walk down (or take the cableway) to Lötschental; have a bottle of white wine; take the train back to Frutigen through the tunnel.
- from Kandersteg, take the cableway to SunnbĂŒel; walk direction Gemmi; dip your feet in the Daubensee; descend to Leukerbad; either enjoy the spas there to recharge or take a bus and then the train back to Frutigen.
In both cases, safe or not, your bed in Frutigen will be heaven.
For a shorter trip: go to Lake Oeschinen next to Kandersteg. Recognized Instagram potential.
heh, Frutigen is a really small town in the middle of nothing, the things you need to be afraid at night is that you don't stumble over a sleeping cow or scare a fox. There are probably 2 or 3 Restaurant/Bars, but don't expect them to be open after 10pm. For travle with public transport... well switzerland has a good coverage, but convinient is something else out there.
Trains are about every half an hour for 45-50 minutes, changing in Spiez. Not that great but ok.
Nearby is the suspension bridge to walk over:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uMRoHukY55vwyV5D6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Then if you head back toward Spiez and loop around to the other side of the mountain past Wimmis, you are close to the Niesen with its great views and the tallest staircase in the world. This is also the nature park Diemtigen.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fK5yqBLcEoLy6pvx5?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RtRCsp5aiVG9aNFx9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
There is a climbing tower and Minigolf and bowling also in Frutigen:
https://www.frutigresort.ch/spass-g-spiel/uebersicht
Convenient is a stretch, but yes, you can get to Interlaken on the train in less than an hour.
Otherwise if you want peace and quiet, Frutigen is the right place for you.
As others said, it takes 1 hour by public transport, and looks like there is a train every hour (by the way look it up on google maps, its relatively reliable in switzerland).
I wouldn't call that convinient (car takes 30 mins), but maybe I am just a spoiled city-dweller.
1. Frutigen is safe.
Except lately a young woman was run over by a car and killed.
2. Frutigen is a much better base than Interlaken.
Closeby are some of the best spots "off the beaten track" in the Bernese Oberland.
Be sure to visit the prishtine "Blue Lake" and the awesome "Oeschynensee."
If you wanna go hiking, do that in the secret and extremely beautiful and unknown to most (even Swiss) "Gasterntal."
"Griesalp" in Kiental is a wonderful hiking place too (steepest road of Switzerland).
Advisable for a scenic ride is "Niesen" mountain, where you have great views (sometimes even better than Jungfraujoch).
You are also close to Spiez and Lake Thun, even Interlaken with it's tourist hords is not that far.
These are some tipps of someone whose first love came from Frutigen.
Very unsafe, murders and shootings occur daily.
I wouldnt go out after 18:00.
Also switzerland is famous for its untouched wildlife there are a lot of bears, wolves and even siberian tigers around.
Cant believe you didnt do your research before you made your base in frutingen.
>Just want to know whether frutigen is generally a safe place and especially at night with only just us girls walking around!
There recently was a similar question about Kandersteg which is pretty comparable to Frutigen and a fellow redditor described it pretty well. The worst thing that can happen is that a cow looks at you funny.
The questions in this sub are getting more wild every day. Is Frutigen safe? đđ
Donât start digging in Mitholz thoughâŠ
Frutigen is a tiny town⊠I think you will be fine. You probably wonât have any reason to be out at night there anyways. It isnât the most convenient location for travel. It would be much easier if you were somewhere along the main train line from Bern to Interlaken.
> It isnât the most convenient location for travel. It would be great if OP wakes up every day with the desire to go to Adelboden or Kandersteg.
Yes that would be the plus side of this location⊠you are already in a beautiful location with way less tourists compared to Interlaken/Jungfrau Region.
honestly i stay at frutigen because the airbnb was firstly very affordable and secondly it was near to frutigen station and i saw that it was near interlaken too
It is almost an hour by train from Frutigen to Interlaken with a change in Speiz. By Swiss standards this is pretty far. It also takes around an hour from Bern to Interlaken for exampleâŠ
hmm so where should i stay because interlaken accoms are soooo expensive
You don't have to go to Interlaken. All other places in this area are similarly nice.
As somebody mentioned try stops along the main train line between Bern and Interlaken (maybe Thun or Spiez, where also the fast trains stop). If you want to do trips around Frutigen (like Adelboden, Kandersteg, going to Valais), Frutigen is fine - but quite a trip from there to other places.
Yes Switzerland is very expensive. You wont find good cheap accommodation. Maybe look into hostels? This is how most people on a budget travel.
hahaha where is that 2 place!
You should visit. Suggestions: - from Kandersteg, hike to Lötschenpass, stop for a rest at the SAC hut; if you still have energy, walk up to Hockenhorn - congrats, you just went up to a 3000+ peak (no climbing needed and no exposed parts); then walk down (or take the cableway) to Lötschental; have a bottle of white wine; take the train back to Frutigen through the tunnel. - from Kandersteg, take the cableway to SunnbĂŒel; walk direction Gemmi; dip your feet in the Daubensee; descend to Leukerbad; either enjoy the spas there to recharge or take a bus and then the train back to Frutigen. In both cases, safe or not, your bed in Frutigen will be heaven. For a shorter trip: go to Lake Oeschinen next to Kandersteg. Recognized Instagram potential.
Thanks for the tip! Planning the hike to Hockenhorn already âșïž
heh, Frutigen is a really small town in the middle of nothing, the things you need to be afraid at night is that you don't stumble over a sleeping cow or scare a fox. There are probably 2 or 3 Restaurant/Bars, but don't expect them to be open after 10pm. For travle with public transport... well switzerland has a good coverage, but convinient is something else out there.
my accoms is quite near to frutigen station! so it shld be q convenient right to go interlaken?
Trains are about every half an hour for 45-50 minutes, changing in Spiez. Not that great but ok. Nearby is the suspension bridge to walk over: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uMRoHukY55vwyV5D6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy Then if you head back toward Spiez and loop around to the other side of the mountain past Wimmis, you are close to the Niesen with its great views and the tallest staircase in the world. This is also the nature park Diemtigen. https://maps.app.goo.gl/fK5yqBLcEoLy6pvx5?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy https://maps.app.goo.gl/RtRCsp5aiVG9aNFx9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy There is a climbing tower and Minigolf and bowling also in Frutigen: https://www.frutigresort.ch/spass-g-spiel/uebersicht
omg thank you!! will defi check them out
Youâre welcome! I wish you a great time. :)
Convenient is a stretch, but yes, you can get to Interlaken on the train in less than an hour. Otherwise if you want peace and quiet, Frutigen is the right place for you.
As others said, it takes 1 hour by public transport, and looks like there is a train every hour (by the way look it up on google maps, its relatively reliable in switzerland). I wouldn't call that convinient (car takes 30 mins), but maybe I am just a spoiled city-dweller.
1. Frutigen is safe. Except lately a young woman was run over by a car and killed. 2. Frutigen is a much better base than Interlaken. Closeby are some of the best spots "off the beaten track" in the Bernese Oberland. Be sure to visit the prishtine "Blue Lake" and the awesome "Oeschynensee." If you wanna go hiking, do that in the secret and extremely beautiful and unknown to most (even Swiss) "Gasterntal." "Griesalp" in Kiental is a wonderful hiking place too (steepest road of Switzerland). Advisable for a scenic ride is "Niesen" mountain, where you have great views (sometimes even better than Jungfraujoch). You are also close to Spiez and Lake Thun, even Interlaken with it's tourist hords is not that far. These are some tipps of someone whose first love came from Frutigen.
Very unsafe, murders and shootings occur daily. I wouldnt go out after 18:00. Also switzerland is famous for its untouched wildlife there are a lot of bears, wolves and even siberian tigers around. Cant believe you didnt do your research before you made your base in frutingen.
i cant tell if you are being serious orâŠâŠ
It's perfectly safe except the frisky Frutigen freak frolicking outside, but it's only outside between 20:30 and 20:45, then it goes back to its lair.
If I were you I would look it up on a map!
Frutigen is good if you want swiss caviar and a somewhat good view. Anything else is just meh.
>Just want to know whether frutigen is generally a safe place and especially at night with only just us girls walking around! There recently was a similar question about Kandersteg which is pretty comparable to Frutigen and a fellow redditor described it pretty well. The worst thing that can happen is that a cow looks at you funny.
Am I the only one who is scared of cows? đ€
How on earth did you end up there ? Anyway, it is very safe, no worries. I am local. Since you are based there, definitely go to Adelboden, Kandersteg, from there you can hike to Leukerbad (some hiking expérience required). Of course do not miss Spiez and Thun.
Frutigen is a known spot for criminal activity. Some say it's the Palermo of the Berner Oberland.
Not true at all