Häfeli

House :
This 2008-renovated, furnished apartment for 2 people is situated in Hofstetten near Interlaken amidst a stunning backdrop. Guests can relax and enjoy cosy holidays together. The view of Lake Brienz is breathtaking. The well-known Bernese Oberland town of Interlaken offers a plethora of activities around the clock in contrast to this quiet village. Hofstetten is situated 650 metres above sea level. The sun-drenched plateau at the foot of Brienzer Rothorn is located away from through traffic. Peace seeking holidaymakers and nature lovers will find a large number of hiking opportunities in this area. Guests can take the Brienz Rothorn railway to reach the summit and enjoy the great view and explore the best hiking route from there. The most popular and well-known tourist destination is the Swiss Ballenberg. It has over 100 buildings which are centuries-old and have traditional architecture from all parts of Switzerland, farmyard animals, gardens and fields as well as exhibitions of traditional crafts. One can truly experience the past here. Children too can have great fun in this area! In Ballenberg Course Centre Heimatwerk, which is situated on the outskirts of Hofstetten, handicraft classes are conducted. The school provides knowledge and skills about traditional crafts and production techniques that can be implemented in everyday life. The nearby Brienz Lake is the perfect location for swimmers and water sports lovers. In winter, as everywhere else in the Swiss Alps, one can explore skiing, including cross-country ski, destinations in the immediate vicinity of your holiday apartment. Snowshoeing and other activities are also possible. For a change from the atmosphere of Hofstetten, one can visit the famous town of Interlaken, situated opposite Hofstetten on the other end of Lake Brienz. Interlaken impresses both by tradition and by modernity and luxury. In case of bad weather, one can find plenty of activities at Interlaken. Art and music enthusiasts will love the nearby area of Brienz, which hosts the sole school of violin making in Switzerland. Guests who enjoy handicrafts can visit the woodcarving school, and perhaps join a week-long course. Furthermore, guests can reach the Swiss capital of Bern or the beautiful city of Lucerne in an hour's drive. One can also use public transport to these cities which will take under two hours.