Ski Holiday Hasliberg, Swiss Alps
Ski Resort Meiringen-Hasliberg is one of the best and most family friendly ski resorts in the Bernese Oberland. It is located 50km from Luzern and 80km from the capital Bern. With 60km ski slopes, 13 lifts, 2 toboggan runs, 15km classic cross-country ski-runs, 25km winter hiking trails and several child lift it is a great winter destination for everyone.
WHERE WE STAYED ?
We stayed 7 days at Hasliberg Reka Holiday Village (Reka-Feriendorf Hasliberg). It is situated at about 1100m in Wasserwendi – one of the 4 villages of the Hasliberg municipality on a south-west facing terrace above the valley of the river Aare. Hasliberg can be reached by car or PostBus from Brünig pass or by train from Brünig-Hasliberg station.
Hasliberg Reka Holiday Village is a great destination for families with small kids. Rooms are spacious and equipped with things like additional table for kids, cot (toddler bed), set of board games, books etc. There was also fully equipped kitchen which can significantly reduce the overall travel expenses. The Grocery store (Dorfladen Wasserwendi) with many delicious local products is located only 200m from holiday houses. One thing you have to try are local yogurt and ice creams !
There was heavy snowfall during the second night and we woke up in Winter-Wonderland. Everything was covered with the white powder and the views from our terrace were spectacular. It continued to snow during the day and by the time we came back from skiing there was enough material to build an igloo. We used a plastic shopping basket for that purpose which we found in our room. It is a perfect tool for producing snow blocks which we than placed in a circular rings creating walls of the igloo. The next day our igloo became a highlight and a small tourist attraction. People were taking photos, kids were having lots of fun, even the management of the Hasliberg Village were impressed and placed some photos on their Facebook Page.
There were several activities/events organized by Reka Holiday Village. These were mainly for kids but for adults as well. One not to be missed was the Apéro followed by the Thai Evening. First delicious mulled wine (Glühwein) was served outside at the fireplace and then we took part in the Thai Evening where the guest could choose from variety of Thai dishes prepared on the spot by a Thai cook. Separate kids menus were also available since not all kids would enjoy the spicy Thai kitchen… There was an extra charge for the Thai Evening but it was really worth taking part in this event.
WHICH SKI RESORT ?
The nearest ski resort is the Ski Resort Meiringen-Hasliberg. During the winter season there are small buses/vans called Häsli-Taxi which stops directly in front of Reka Holiday Village and go to Bidmi. Our car stayed the whole week in the underground car park. We just put our skiing shoes on , took our gear and drove with Häsli-Taxi to Bidmi where we had our “base camp”. Bidmi is the place where all skiing courses start and all the main facilities are located. Another option to get to the slopes would be to walk/drive down to Twing and get the cable car to Käserstatt.
There are about 60km slopes within this ski resort. The highest points are Glogghüs 2433m and Alpen Tower 2250m. When I visited Alpentower/Planplatten in 2016 there was an unforgettable sea of clouds around the Panorama Restaurant Alpen Tower.
ANY WINTER HIKING TRAILS ?
There are 25km winter hiking trails within this ski resort. They are marked with pink signposts and post along the route. One of the trails starts in Hasliberg Wasserwendi just beside the Holiday Village. Our preferred trail is the circular trail starting and ending at Bidmi.
There are numerous winter hiking trails are available. All trail can be done the other way around or combined but the duration should be adjusted accordingly.
Interactive map: Interactive Map Hasliberg-Meiringen
More information: Winter Hiking Hasliberg
LINKS
www.reka.ch – Hasliberg Reka Holiday Village
www.myswitzerland.com – Hasliberg Reka Holiday Village
www.meiringen-hasliberg.ch – Ski Resort official website
www.bergfex.com – Ski Information Meiringen – Hasliberg
www.snow-online.com – Ski Information Meiringen – Hasliberg
www.meiringen-hasliberg.ch – Brochure Winter Hiking Hasliberg
www.haslital.ch – Information about the Haslital region
www.haesli-taxi.ch – Transport from Hasliberg to Bidmi
www.myswitzerland.com – Information about Alpen Tower Planplatten