Finsteraarhorn Hut – alpine adventure at 3,048 m
The Finsteraarhorn Hut is located at 3,048 metres above sea level at the foot of the highest peak in the Bernese Alps. Surrounded by glaciers and towering summits, it offers one of the most spectacular high-alpine landscapes in Switzerland.
This modern Swiss Alpine Club hut accommodates around 100 guests in shared rooms and serves as an ideal base for demanding alpine tours and glacier expeditions in the Aletsch and Fiescher glacier region.
Your alpine experience
The hut is perfect for:
High alpine tours and summit ascents (incl. Finsteraarhorn)
Multi-day glacier crossings
Unique nature experiences in a remote alpine setting
All access routes involve glacier travel and require proper alpine experience and equipment.
Stay in the high mountains
Facilities include:
Around 100 beds in shared dormitories
Modern sanitary facilities and common areas
Sun terrace with breathtaking views
Half-board with hearty meals
Its remote location guarantees an authentic and immersive mountain experience.
Hotel information
Number of beds 106 More information
- The new and modern mountain accommodation has the following infrastructure:
- 106 beds in cosy multi-bed rooms (10-12 rooms), mostly single beds
- all dormitories with down duvets
- Spacious recreation room
- washrooms and toilets in the hut
- plenty of running water in summer
- beautiful sun terrace to enjoy
- modern kitchen
For reasons of hygiene, we ask our guests to bring a light cotton or silk sleeping bag. Silk sleeping bags can also be purchased at the hut for CHF 55.00.
During the day we are happy to spoil our guests with drinks and delicacies from our daily menu. For dinner at 6.00 pm we serve a soup, main course with salad or vegetables and a dessert.
With advance notice, we are also happy to prepare vegetarian meals or special meals for allergy sufferers. We do not offer vegan meals. Thank you for your understanding.
We serve breakfast by arrangement depending on the tour destination and the weather. You will receive a hearty ‘Zmorge’ for a good start to the day.
The winter hut
- 10 sleeping places with down duvets
- Cooking facilities with wood
- Cooking and eating utensils available
- No water in the immediate vicinity of the hut, water is obtained by melting snow
- No mobile phone reception
- Emergency telephone
- Pre-registration by telephone with the hut warden required
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