natural wonder
Blausee (Blue Lake)
A small but enchantingly clear blue lake in the Kander Valley, its transparent waters revealing submerged tree trunks and trout.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Bern, Switzerland · Europe
Adelboden works well as a base: 15 minutes from Kandersteg, 9km from Blausee (Blue Lake).
Adelboden is a town located in Bern, Switzerland. With a population of 3,541, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Adelboden sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Adelboden to your route.
Adelboden (Alemannic German: Adelbode) is a mountain village and a municipality in Switzerland, located in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the Bernese Highlands.
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Adelboden is located in Bern, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.4914 latitude, 7.5603 longitude.
Adelboden has a population of approximately 3,541 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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