Experiences in Haslital

A hike along the old trading route between the Historic Alpinhotel Grimsel Hospiz and the Hotel and Nature Resort Handeck takes you through some lovely terrain and also some of the most mineral rich.

Sherlock Holmes - The myth lives on. This is proven by the innumerable traces of Holmes in Meiringen. The Sherlock Holmes Museum is one of the highlights, besides the bronze statue and the roaring Reichenbach Falls with the fateful battle site.

Revive the old artistic handicrafts and create unique handmade jewellery from wire or horsehair. During the course, you will learn the various techniques and patterns of jewellery weaving and create true masterpieces. Experience not only the creative side of jewellery weaving, but also its relaxing effect. A perfect experience to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and be creative together.

The hissing of the flames in the forge marks the beginning of the crafts adventure. Dive into the world of fire and anvil. Every hammer blow, every moulding expresses skill and passion and creates unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. The cure offers not only craftsmanship, but also space for creative development and personal growth.

Transform a simple, angular piece of wood into a creative masterpiece. You will be introduced to the art of woodturning and learn how to sharpen tools and treat surfaces. You don't just watch, but also put simple woodturning techniques into practice on the professional woodturning lathes.

Since the 1970s old farmhouses, stables, bakehouses or barns are no longer demolished when they are due to be replaced by modern buildings. Instead, the buildings are dismantled stone by stone, and rebuilt in the Ballenberg Open Air Museum.

In the Rosenlaui glacier gorge in the Bernese Oberland, the glacier water has formed a work of art made of rock over thousands of years. Experience the incredible power of water and follow the path through tunnels and past thundering waterfalls.

Discover the magical world of papercutting. Under the guidance by an experienced course leader, you will create your first artistic papercutting. The prerequisites for the fine details are patience and precise work. Each work of art created is framed and becomes a souvenir. The cure not only teaches traditional artistic handicrafts, but also creates an inspiring environment to strengthen teamwork.

The participants will hear many legends and stories on the guided hiking week around the Jungfrau.

Before the age of tractors, saddlery was an important rural trade alongside smiths and wainwrights. Learn interesting facts about the old crafts, the tools and the use of leather. Under the guidance of a professional saddler, you can make your own accessories such as belts or bags. An unforgettable experience that encourages creative work with your hands and offers a welcome change from mental labour.

Dive into the fascinating world of craftsmanship in bookbindery. Using a glue brush, folding bone, various coloured papers and cardboard, a perfect-bound book with an individual hardcover is created in record time.

Creating electricity from water is wonderful technology: hidden in the mountains, built for generations and absolutely safe. A pleasure for visitors to experience.

The Alpbach Gorge in the Haslital Valley is one of nature’s jewels and a great experience for seasoned and sure-footed mountain climbers.

The Gelmerbahn offers you twelve minutes of thrills on rails. The steepest open funicular in Europe takes you up to the turquoise blue Gelmersee. Combine your train experience with a picnic or a hike.