Posted by Nancy D. Brown

Cows graze in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Entlebuch, Switzerland

My favorite tips and locations for first-time visitors to Entlebuch, Switzerland.

The first place I take a visitor from out of town is to the UNESCO biosphere reserve.

To escape work I get on my mountain bike and head out into nature.

For complete quiet, I can hide away at the Schrattenfluh, a picturesque mountain near Sorenberg.

If you come to Entlebuch, get your picture taken at Heiligkreuz.

If you have to order one thing off the menu at Restaurant Bahnhofi, get the Cordon Bleu.

Entlebuch is my one stop shop for local honey and tea. You’ll find a lot of regional products at Wirz Getranke.

When I’m feeling cash-strapped, I go to the Restaurant Bahnhof in Schupfheim. Here you get big plates of food for less money.

For a huge splurge, I go to the sorcerer of Entlebuch. Stefan Wiesner and his crew in the Gasthaus Rossli in Escholzmatt are famous for their very special dishes.

Entlebuch, Switzerland UNESCO Biosphere Trail

Photo ops in Entlebuch are anywhere along the Entlebuch UNESCO biosphere trail.

The best vantage points are taken by walking to the top of the Brienzer Rothorn. You can take the cable railway for easy access.

The most random thing about Entlebuch is the annual event called Alpabfahrt when the cows parade down from the alps to their winter residence.

In Entlebuch, an active day outdoors involves a walking trip from the Marbachegg to Kemmeriboden-Bad. Afterwards, treat yourself to the biggest desserts and “Meringues” in the area.

My favorite walking route is the UNESCO Biosphere moorland trail. A five day tour through the biggest moorland landscape in Switzerland.

Entlebuch’s best museum is the museum of local history in Schupfheim.

For a night of dancing, go to Go-In-Club in Sorenberg.

The Hotel Port in Entlebuch is the spot for late night dining.

To find out what’s going on at night or on weekends, read the Entlebucher Anzeiger (in German.)

Panning for gold in Entlebuch, Switzerland

You can tell a lot about Entlebuch from visiting the rural valley like the Romoos and watching a traditional yodel-concert.

In the spring you should attend the Romoos gold panner. You will be rich in memories for the experience.

In the summer you should visit one of the alpine dairymen; producers of excellent cheese.

In the fall you should visit the moorlandscape in Entlebuch and view the multiple colors.

Skiing in Sorenberg, Switzerland

In the winter you should go to Sorenberg, the biggest ski resort in the region.

A hidden gem in Entlebuch is the Chessiloch in Fluhli – a marvelous waterfall at the end of the world.

Just outside of Entlebuch you can visit Willisau, have lunch at the Hotel Krone and buy the traditional Willisauer Ringli in the local bakery.

The best way to see Entlebuch is to walk along the Emme river. The river flows from the source in Sorenberg to the end in Emmenbrucke.

If you have kids, you don’t want to miss the adventure playground Zyberliland in Romoos.

Where are your favorite places to visit in Entlebuch, Switzerland?

Thank you to Maurus Stockli of UNESCO Biosphere Tourism for assistance with this post.

Biosphere Trail and cow photo and YouTube video by Nancy D. Brown

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