Your stay — Alpine Lodge
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Anna-Kapelle (918 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Mauritius-Kirche Saanen (965 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Station Saanen — 405 m · ~5 min walk
Erlebniswelt Alpenruhe — 892 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Saanen Bank — 783 m · ~10 min walk
Saanen — 789 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchanging at airports or tourist bureaux which give poor rates.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) are widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay are common even in small shops.
Tipping is not expected; rounding up or leaving a small amount (5-10%) is appreciated but optional. Taxis and hotel staff are fine without extra.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple espresso or filter coffee from a bakery or cafe costs about CHF 4-5.
A takeaway sandwich or soup from a supermarket or bakery, around CHF 10-15.
A main course at a mid-range restaurant, roughly CHF 25-35.
Street food is scarce in Saanen; the best deals are supermarket deli counters or bakeries for pasties and quiches.
Common budget supermarkets include Migros, Coop, and Lidl (in nearby towns).
Affordable clothing shopping is limited in Saanen itself; head to larger towns like Gstaad for high-street chains or second-hand shops.
Local buses (e.g., MOB) have day passes around CHF 15-20 for the region. From Geneva Airport, take a train to Montreux then to Saanen (approx CHF 60-80 one-way).
Drink tap water (safe and free). Buy picnic supplies at Migros/Coop rather than eating out. Use the Swiss Half Fare Card if you plan multiple train journeys.
Good to know — Saanen
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Emergency Contacts
SaanenWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Saanen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Alpine Lodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Saanen Bank — 783 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Zweisimmen station → Saanen station
💡 If you're coming from Montreux, change to the slower local train at Zweisimmen – same track but 5 CHF cheaper and departs 3 minutes later. Check the panorama car upgrade for 12 CHF extra.
Bern Airport (BRN) → Hotel Landhaus, Saanen
💡 Fixed price is 220 CHF from Bern to Saanen – agree before you get in. For 15 CHF extra, request a minivan with ski rack if arriving in winter.
Bern Airport (BRN) → Hotel Landhaus, Saanen
💡 Buy a supersaver ticket on SBB app for 15 CHF. Change at Bern and Zweisimmen; the last leg through the Simmental valley is the scenic highlight.
Hotel Landhaus → Saanen railway station
💡 The bus stop is 50m east of the hotel. No ticket machine at the stop, but you can buy a ticket on the bus with Swiss francs exactly – no card.
Gstaad Bahnhof → Saanen, Jugendherberge
💡 The bus stop is a 2-minute walk from the hostel. Buy a day pass locally for CHF 6.50—it's cheaper than individual tickets if you're exploring.
Bern Airport (BRN) → Jugendherberge Saanen-Gstaad
💡 This limited-stop service drops you at Saanen Bahnhof. Combine with a 10-min walk to the hostel—saves CHF 6 on a taxi.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Jugendherberge Saanen-Gstaad
💡 Book 24 hours ahead to guarantee a fixed rate. For solo travel, this only makes sense for 4+ people sharing.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Jugendherberge Saanen-Gstaad (via Zweisimmen)
💡 Change at Zweisimmen for the scenic GoldenPass line to Saanen. Buy a SuperSaver ticket online in advance for up to 50% off the peak fare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Alpine Lodge?
Check-in at Alpine Lodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Alpine Lodge?
A takeaway sandwich or soup from a supermarket or bakery, around CHF 10-15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Alpine Lodge?
Local buses (e.g., MOB) have day passes around CHF 15-20 for the region. From Geneva Airport, take a train to Montreux then to Saanen (approx CHF 60-80 one-way).
Top Attractions in Saanen
💡 Follow it upstream past the sports field for a shallow swimming spot locals use on hot afternoons.
💡 Check the noticeboard outside for occasional free organ concerts in summer.
💡 Pop in on a weekday morning—very quiet. The churchyard has a good view over the village rooftops.
💡 Entry is free, but donations appreciated. Look for the old stove in the main room—it still works. Ask the custodian for the key to the upstairs attic.
💡 The cowbells collection on the upper floor is the real highlight—ask the caretaker to ring one.
💡 Start early in the day to avoid afternoon sun on the exposed upper section. Wear sturdy shoes—it's loose gravel in parts.
💡 Grab a coffee from the Bäckerei Konditorei and sit on the bench facing the church—it's free and gives the best view.
💡 Walk the riverside path from Saanen towards Gstaad—it's about 30 minutes of flat gravel path, lovely in the evening light.