Smoking
All our rooms are smoke-free. If you do not want to give up your pleasure, there is an ashtray on each balcony. Tobacco products can be found either at the kiosk at the end of the street or in the Coop. We have matchboxes at the reception.
Sewing service
Has a button fallen off your shirt? We will sew it back on free of charge, just contact us at the reception. Other sewing work can be done outside the clinic for an additional charge. You will be informed of the time of return of the garment after consultation. Would you like to carry out the repair yourself? We will be happy to provide you with a sewing kit at the reception.
Shower mat/ Shower stool
We are happy to provide you with a shower mat and/or a shower stool on request.
Shops
Opening hours are normally from 8.00 to 12.00 am and from 2.00 to 6.30 pm. Wednesday afternoons many shops are closed. On Saturdays, most shops are open until 4.00 or 5.00 pm. Shop opening hours are not always the same.
Sledging
Should we go to the sledge paradise of Tschentenalp or rather to the 5km-long slope of Sillerenbühl?You are welcome to use the sledges labeled "Hotel Adler" in the shoe room (1st basement) free of charge and without prior notice. We ask you to report any damage to the reception.
Snowshoes
Depending on the weekly program, you can take part in a guided snowshoe hike free of charge. If you prefer to walk through the snow on your own, you can borrow snowshoes and poles free of charge at the reception.
Snow sportsschool
Get tips from the pros?
For cross-country & ski lessons please contact:
Swiss Snowsports School Tel. 033 673 80 90
For snowboard lessons Crazy Sports Ltd. Tel. 033 673 30 00
Swiss Snowsports School Tel. 033 673 80 90
Shoe chains (spikes)
Especially when the paths at night freeze, our winter hiking paths can sometimes become very slippery and icy. You are welcome to borrow shoe chains (spikes) free of charge at the reception.
Shoeshine machine
A shoeshine machine as well as the utensils are located on the 1st floor in the ski boot room.
Shoeshine service
On request, we will be happy to clean your shoes according to your needs.
Ski bus
The local bus is included in the guest card and takes you comfortably to the valley station of the Engstligen cable car (Unter dem Birg) or to the mineral spring (2 minutes' walk from the Silleren cable car). During rush hours we recommend using the bus instead of the village railway.
The Portenier bus between Gilbach - Bergläger - Geils is included in the ski pass, but not in the guest card.
Ski depot
Instead of lugging your skis, simply deposit them!
Oester Sport offers a ski depot at the valley station of the Silleren cable car. Leave your equipment in the ski depot in the evening. The next day your equipment will be ready and your boots will be nice and dry. CHF 4 per pair of boots or per pair of skis per night.
Skills Area Nevada
The Skills Area covers four areas on around 2200 m2. A pump track on about 600 m2, a jump line with 3 jumps between 2 - 3m in length, a mountain bike trail with various skills sections and a lounge area with seating. Use is free of charge. There are benches with fireplaces and a raised herb bed all around.
Ski room/Ski boot room
Both rooms are located on the 1st floor. Please use the side entrance on the left side with your room keys. The first room is the ski room, at the end of the corridor is the boot room. The following can be stored there:
Ski / Snowboard - Ski boots and poles - Cross-country skis - Sledge / Bobsleigh - Hiking boots