Villas in Schwenden
Schwenden suits couples and young families who want a quiet Diemtigtal base with a small ski area and nature-park walks. It sits at the end of the valley, around an hour from Bern, and the homes are compact. Lifts are limited to two chairlifts, so keen skiers will drive to bigger resorts.
- Villas
- 8
- From, per week
- £727
About Schwenden
Schwenden lies at the end of the Diemtigtal in the Bernese Oberland, and Grimmialp, paired with it, is part of the Diemtigtal Nature Park. Traditional wooden houses shape the look of the valley, which is known for its richly decorated old architecture, and the St. Niklaus chapel above Schwenden looks out over the valley. The homes are clustered close together, mostly sized for two to four people, and most have a garden. There is no nightlife: eating out means places such as Restaurant Eggli or the Eggmatte Beizli. On the summer alps you can watch cheese being made, and in winter the ski area adds cross-country tracks, snowshoe trails and toboggan runs.
Is Schwenden right for you?
- Best for
- Walkers and small families after a quiet nature-park valley
- Not for you if
- You want a big lift network, shops or bars within walking distance of your door.
Near Schwenden
Seebergsee
Mountain lake reached on marked summer hiking trails from Schwenden-Grimmialp, while other trails climb up to the Spillgerte.
Oey
Nearby village in the same municipality, with the railway station and the Diemtigtal Nature Park information centre, which has maps and seasonal exhibitions.
Blauseeli and Alp Stierenberg
Well-kept paths lead from the village of Schwenden to the little Blauseeli lake and to the pastures of Alp Stierenberg.
Getting to Schwenden
Rail travellers head for Spiez and on to Oey-Diemtigen on the Spiez to Zweisimmen line, where bus 250 climbs the valley to Schwenden. The village is around an hour from Bern. The NaturparkCard gives free PostBus travel in the valley, but a car makes trips beyond it easier.
When to go to Schwenden
Summer is for hiking, mountain biking from Grimmialp and visiting the alps where cheese is made. Winter brings the two chairlifts, classic and skating cross-country trails, snowshoeing and tobogganing. Spring and autumn are quieter, so check that restaurants and lifts are open.
Villas in Schwenden
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Schwenden
Schwenden, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Schwenden
Schwenden, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
5
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+11 more
from£122
per night
4-star property
Matte (Alte Post)
Schwenden, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+8 more
from£104
per night
Berg Herz Grimmialp (Schwenden)
Schwenden, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherGardenWashing Machine+6 more
1-Bedroom Home, Schwenden
Schwenden, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+8 more
3-star property
Chalet Alte Post
Schwenden, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
8
5
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£150
per night
1-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Schwenden
Schwenden, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherGardenTerrace+7 more
1-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Schwenden
Schwenden, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
3
1
0
ParkingInternetFridge+1 more
Schwenden villa holidays: questions answered
Is there skiing at Schwenden?
A little. Schwenden-Grimmialp has a clearly laid out ski area with two chairlifts, plus classic and skating cross-country trails, groomed snowshoe routes and toboggan runs. Keen piste skiers will want bigger resorts as well.
Is Schwenden good for children?
Yes, for outdoor families. The Grimmimutz adventure trail has play stations and puzzles, and paths lead from the village to Blauseeli and Alp Stierenberg. Homes are mostly small, though, typically sleeping around four.
How do you get to Schwenden without a car?
By train to Oey-Diemtigen on the Spiez to Zweisimmen line, then the 250 bus up the Diemtigtal. Guests holding a NaturparkCard ride the PostBus in the valley free of charge.
What is the Diemtigtal Nature Park near Schwenden?
It is the regional nature park named after the valley, and Grimmialp at Schwenden lies inside it. The park's information centre is nearby in Oey, with maps, tips and seasonal exhibitions.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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