World Centres / Our Chalet
an Alpine Adventure awaits
Experience the wonder of the Swiss Alps at the original WAGGGS World Centre.
Grüessech i de Schwiiz!
Located high up in the beautiful Swiss Alps, Our Chalet has been a centre of adventure, connection, and friendship since 1932.
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Programme Events
JOIN US FOR ADVENTURE FILLED, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES!
We have exciting programmes running all year round. With everything from hiking to kayaking, baking to whittling, zip lines to suspension bridges and excursions to castles, lakes, and even a marble run trail! There really is something for everyone. And, of course, in winter there’s a whole other world of snow sports and fun!
Find out about our programme events, including Discover, Explore, and Adventure youth summer programmes, here.
BESPOKE PROGRAMME
INCLUDING FOR DAY VISITORS
Can’t join us for an event? Maybe the dates don’t fit with your trip, you just want to visit for one night, or your group is a different age range. Whatever the reason, we can offer bespoke programme, subject to availability.
We also offer day tours and pinning ceremonies for day visitors. Find out more here.
Volunteering
Join us at Our Chalet
Our Chalet offers an exciting volunteer leadership development programme for Guides/Scouts aged 18+ from around the world. We also have a small, paid long-term staff team.
stay With us
Our Chalet has a number of chalet buildings and a small campsite, with a wide range of accommodation options for groups, families, and individual guests.
stay With us
Our Chalet consists of several chalet buildings and a small campsite, with a wide range of accommodation options for groups, families and individual guests.
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Our Neighbourhood
Our Chalet is located at 1,350m altitude in the Bernese Oberland. Close to the village and ski resort of Adelboden with magnificent views of the mountains and easy access to a number of outdoor attractions and activities. With lots to see and to do in the surrounding area, you’re sure to discover something special.
Gruebi Pool
On your free day, why not visit Adelboden's panorama pool. This 50m pool has diving boards, plenty of grassy area to play on, and a kiosk selling snacks and ice cream. Open summer only.
Engstligen Falls
Beautiful in any season Engstligen waterfalls claims to be the second longest falls in Switzerland. Visit the Alp by cable car to see the falls from the air, or walk up to the base on an easy trail.
Gruebi Pool
Engstligen Falls
Past & present
Located in the pictureques Swiss Alps, Our Chalet was the very first World Centre to be built back in 1932
Find us here
Our chalet
Hohliebeweg 1, 3715 Adelboden, Switzerland
Our closest airports are Basel, Geneva, Zürich and Milan
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