Closer Than Expected
Just a 25-minute train ride from Bern, and then our hotel shuttle will take you directly to the hotel village in five minutes. In just 30 minutes, you’ll be surrounded by nature—enjoying the peace and quiet, the fresh country air, and the picture-perfect Emmental.
Many paths lead to the Appenberg
Appenberg beckons, and many paths lead here. Arrive by car, train with our shuttle, bike or e-bike, and enjoy a glimpse of the Emmental along the way. At journey’s end, the Appenberg hotel village welcomes you with fresh country air and warm hospitality.
By car
Free parking; electric vehicle charging stations available.
Distance and travel time to Appenberg from
Bern Central Station (30 km / 30 min.)
Thun HB (21 km/27 min.)
Zurich (147 km/90 min.)
Fribourg (58 km/50 min.)
Lucerne (69 km/85 min.)
By train
25 minutes directly from Bern to Zäziwil (every half hour)
20 minutes directly from Bern to Konolfingen (3 times per hour)
Pickup via the Appenberg shuttle bus by prior arrangement (travel time approx. 10 minutes). Free for seminar and hotel guests
Click here for the SBB Schedule.
By Bike & on Foot
From Bern, you can reach Appenberg in about 90 minutes by bike—part of the route follows marked bike paths. The hotel village is the perfect starting point for varied tours by bike or e-bike through the rolling hills of the Emmental. Upon request, we’d be happy to provide you with state-of-the-art e-bikes from Thömus (for a rental fee).
