Lenk
The Simmental Valley is a popular visitor destination with its imposing waterfalls and crystal-clear mountain lakes. In addition, there is lively alpine and mountain farming, a marmot trail for families and numerous mountain bike trails that make the valley an experience for all the senses.
Regional Highlights
Adelboden-Lenk Ski Region
Sixty-seven lifts carry guests quickly and comfortably to the slopes. This ski area also has snow parks and fun slopes.
Sibe Brünne and Simmen Falls
This mysterious place of power and the foaming cascades can be easily reached after a short hike.
Lenkerseeli
This idyllic lake on the edge of the village combines a view of the imposing upper valley with a versatile AlpKultur® playground.
Betelberg
There are ski slopes to fall in love with, hiking trails to dream about, themed trails for younger visitors and the fascinating crater landscape of Gryden.
AlpKultur®
The AlpKultur label® is your guide to local customs, regional products and authentic experiences in the Simmental.
Facts & Figures
| Inhabitants: | 2,302 | |
| Overnight Stays: | 272,814 (2022, hotel industry + para-hotel industry) | |
| Guest Origin: | 89.5% Switzerland, 3.4% Germany, 1.4% France, 1.2% Netherlands, 4.4% Other (2022, hotel industry) | |
| Village Altitude: | 1,068 m (3,504 ft.) above sea level | |
| Lowest point: | Wildstrubel 3,244 m (10,643 ft.) above sea level | |
| Mountain Lifts: | Latterbach im Simmental 644 m (2,113 ft.) above sea level | |
| Mountain Lifts: | 2 + ski lifts | |
| Piste Network: | Adelboden-Lenk: 85 km (53 miles), Betelberg: 45 km (28 miles), Jaunpass: 6 km (3.7 miles), Rossberg: 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
Accommodation
| Category | Number of hotels | Number of rooms | Number of beds | |||
| 5 stars | 1 | 83 | 163 | |||
| 4 stars | 1 | 40 | 80 | |||
| 3 stars | 3 | 171 | 317 | |||
| 2 stars | 2 | 17 | 36 | |||
| Not classified | 9 | 117 | 227 | |||
| Total | 16 | 428 | 823 |