WELCOME TO ENTLEBUCH
Are you looking for some relaxing days or are you ready for some exiting hikes or bike trails? We are sure – in Entlebuch you have a great variety to choose.
The whole area of the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch has a volume of 394 square miles. There is no other region in Switzerland who has more scenery as close as here, in the „wild west“ of the canton of Lucerne.
Our goal is to take care about our nature and culture. With a sustainable tourism we can show our guests our beautiful area. Sörenberg (30 km away from Entlebuch) is our tourism centre with the most activities and hotels. However, all of our villages are worth to visit. On this Website you will only find detailed information about the village of Entlebuch.
If you need more information, please contact our Tourist-Information at the bakery Pisterhaus, in the centre of the village Entlebuch (call to 41 480 11 65 or info@tourismus-entlebuch.ch)
The village of Entlebuch
The village of Entlebuch is located southwest in the Canton of Lucerne, in the heart of the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. It’s between the two rivers „Kleine Emme“ and „Grosse Entlen“ and is 700 meters above sea leve. Together with the outskirts Ebnet, Rengg, Rotmoos and Finsterwald the area has a volume of 5689 hectare and a population of 3’300 people.
Tourism
Entlebuch is a good place to relax and enjoy the nature. Furthermore it’s a good position for visiting the other villages in the UNESCO Biosphere. A great variety of hiking trails, bike ways, playing grounds and good restaurants will make your visit unforgettable, in summer and in winter.
Renewable Energy
We are very proud to own the label „Energy city“. This label shows, that we are aware of renewable energy. Our village has taken the energy of its topic and we have a variety of activities with renewable energy. You will find more information close by.
SUMMER IN ENTLEBUCH
Hikingtrails
We have around 60 km’s of official hiking trails. You can follow the yellow signs.
Energy Adventure
6 plattforms shows the different renewable energysources wather, sun, wind, wood, turf and gas. You will finde more information on the german side under “Erlebnis Energie”
Variety of roundtrips
We have a collection of 13 roundtrips. They are different in lengh and profile. You can download it on the german side under “Sommer / Wandern”
Hike along the river Emme
You can hike along the river Emme. The way is interessting and various and has nice places to make a rest (with fireplaces).
Hike along the bog
In Finsterwald we have a beautiful bog-scenery. Especially around Mettelimoos and Wiessenegg.
Biketrails
In the “Bike Guide” you’ll find nice bike trails in the whole area of UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch.
Excursions
We can offer you an excursion about a topic you wish. Ask for an offer at our Tourist Information.
Bathing in the river
We have different places for a nice bath in the river Entle or Emme.
Climbing
Our outside climbingwall is located next to the Entlen. You have to bring your own equipment.
Canoeing
Between Hasle and Entlebuch are some nice places to drive a Canoe. You have to bring your own equipment.
Playground „Energy“
On the playground at Farbschachen, kids can learn a lot about energy by playing in the nature.
Lama-Trekking
In Finsterwald at Stillaub you can make a trekking with lamas. See www.stillaub.ch for more information.
WINTER IN ENTLEBUCH
Skiing
In Gfellen at Finsterwald we have a small ski area with one lift (and one childerns lift) and three sloops. There is a Restraurant directly close by.
Cross-Country-Skiing
At Finsterwald we have two beautiful slopes surrounded of the romantic scenery. See www.langlauf-finsterwald.ch for more information.
Snowshoeing & Ski touring
There is a variety of different tours around our area. Ask the tourist information for recommends or visit our website www.tourismus-entlebuch.ch.
Hotels and Restaurants
You are looking for a good Restaurant or you will find a place to sleep? Please visit our german site under “Essen und Schlafen”.
MORE INFORMATION
about the whole area of Biosphere Entlebuch
Biosphere Entlebuch
www.biosphaere.ch
++41 41 485 88 50
