Halteweidli is a 200m2, 6-bedroom chalet in Aeschi bei Spiez that can hold up to 16 people, in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. The chalet is south facing, with two sunny terraces and a 1500m2 garden, breathtaking views the length of the Kandertal, and, from the North side, of the Thunersee. It is right on the cross country trails, and about one km from the local downhill pistes. Being just a 30min drive from Wengen, Kandersteg, Grindelweg, Adelboden, Gstaad and Lautebrunnen, it is ideal for those that like challenging and varied skiing. It is very secluded at the end of a private lane (which is cleared by the commune!), with our nearest neighbour some 400m away, on the edge of the Suldtal nature reserve. It isn’t rare to see deer next to the chalet while you have your morning coffee! It is 2 hours door-to-door from Geneva, 30mins from Bern, 1.5hrs from Lausanne, Basel and Zurich. The chalet is both elegant and cosy, with high ceilings, south facing picture windows, an open fire place, wifi, large screen TV, DVD, etc. It is ideal for families with loads of games and a split-level 18m2 children's room. One double bedroom is equipped with a cot. It is ideal for cross-country skiers, people who love to get away from the crowd, those who enjoy varied downhill skiing in top resorts, families with children, and those who appreciate a beautifully kept, unique chalet, in an absolutely top location.

Other leisure facilities: All year: Indoor swimming pool with wellness and massage, paraglide tandem flights, helicopter tours, guided tour on the Lamafarm, western riding, visiting the earthworm yard, visit the farm Hatti. Summer: Carriage Rides, Electro Bike and Mountain Bike rental, Cheese Dairy Visits, Botanical Excursions, a lot of hiking possibilities, guided village tours. Winter: Skiing, snowboarding, sledging, cross country skiing, winter walking paths, snow shoe hiking, Christmas path.

Excursion possibilities: Nature reserve Suld Valley: Starting at the restaurant Pochtenfall you reach the imposing 80 m high waterfall after 20 minutes walk. Apart from easy or demanding walks the valley of Suld offers many possibilities for barbecues, picnics and relaxing in pure nature. Niesen "the swiss pyramid": After a spectacular ride by the funicular train, the view from the top at an altitude of 2362 meters offers a splendid 360° panorama of the imposing Bernese Alps, the lakes Thun and Brienz and to the Bernese lowland. Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe: A highlight of every Swiss journey is an unforgettable day trip to the highest situated railway station of Europe and the alpine wonder world of ice and snow at 3454 meters. Lakes of Thun and Brienz: This beautiful lakes are the heart and the center of the Bernese Oberland. While you enjoy a good meal or a glass of wine on board of a ship while your eyes will rest by glancing at the lovely shores with the splendid historical castels and up to the highest mountain peaks.

Other living room features (Living room1): Dining room seats 14, windows on 3 sides, high ceilings, open fire place, flat screen TV

Other bedroom furniture (Bedroom1): Built-in wardrobe, carpet floor, south facing, access to the lower terrace

Other kitchen equipment (Kitchen1): microwave/grill, nespresso machine, induction plates, dishwasher, raclette and fondue sets, fully equipped with mixer, etc

Nearby sports facilities: Fishing, Mountain climbing, Climbing, Mountainbiking, Bike tours, Rafting, Horse stalls (guests), Riding possibilities, Toboggen, Rowing, Skiing (alpin), Cross-country skiing, Diving, Tennis, Water skiing, Sailing

Location description: Aeschi (860 m above sea level) and the somewhat higher situated Aeschiried (1000 m) lie on a sunny terrace and offer a wonderful view of the surrounding mountain panorama and of the Lake Thun. The original Peasant village is still marked of farming, folklore and tradition. If you want to escape the everyday hectic, you are just right staying with us. Aeschi offers an intact nature to refuel your batteries. Thanks to the very central situation, all the well known tourist destinations of the Bernese Oberland are very close. Aeschi is easy to reach both by public transport (train to Spiez and bus to Aeschi/Aeschiried) and by car. Apart from two grocery shops there are also a butchery, two bakeries, a cheese shop, two banks, a post office, 2 flower shops and a doctor.Basic information: - Pets allowed: 2
- allowed size of dogs: large (more than 60 cm)
Top features : - completely enclosed (by wall, fence or hedge)
- Total of private car parking spaces: 1
bathroom 1: - daylight
bathroom 2: - daylight
bathroom 3: - bath tub with shower
- daylight
Cooking/Living: - coffee machine: espresso coffee pot, coffee machine
- fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, deep freezer, fridge
- stove: 3-plate stove, electric stove, stove
- number of living rooms: 1
- fireplace
- stove
Entertainment: - TV: TV, cable TV
Utility: - washing machine: For communal use in the building
- Clothes dryer: For sole use in the object
Outside area: - outdoor furniture
- grill/barbecue: grill/barbecue
Surroundings: - view: mountain, sea, garden, forrest, lawn, valley
- mountain rail: 500 m
Distinctive features: - Suitable for fishing
- chalet
- located in the middle of the countryside