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Sörenberg is no ordinary holiday destination, but a natural playground for the whole family. The village sits at 1,166 meters at the foot of the Brienzer Rothorn and is part of the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere Reserve. The landscape is shaped by moors, forests, and mountains, showing a rare, untouched beauty.
For those traveling with children, Sörenberg offers the perfect mix: plenty of space to play, exciting encounters with nature, and the laid-back charm of a mountain village where time seems to move just a little slower. After only a few hours, we already felt immersed in this world of crisp mountain air and wide moor meadows.
Our base camp for an unforgettable week was the Reka Holiday Village Sörenberg, from where we set out on new adventures each day.
A Holiday Home with Mountain Views
The apartments offer everything families could wish for on holiday: plenty of space, a practical layout, and a fully equipped kitchen. Whether it’s breakfast on the balcony or dinner at the big family table, there’s room here for shared moments. We especially appreciated the daily bread service and the fresh milk from a local farmer, available right in the lobby. Every day began with a true taste of the region.
The complex is built in a U-shape, so almost every apartment enjoys a beautiful mountain view. Sometimes it’s the morning sun, sometimes the evening glow. A little luxury you only come to fully appreciate when sipping coffee on the balcony while watching the kids play outside.
Morning: Switching to Nature Mode
Our mornings in Sörenberg usually began outdoors, because the nature here is simply breathtaking. Our first outing took us to the Mooraculum Rossweid. Even the gondola ride up was a highlight for the kids. At the top, it felt like stepping into a giant open-air research lab: water swings, climbing courses, and landscapes you’d usually only see in nature documentaries.
A particular favorite with our children was the moor telephone, where animals like wolves and lynxes tell their stories. To listen, though, you first have to generate your own energy by turning a crank. The telephones are placed along the Great Moor Circular Trail Sörenberg, which is very doable with kids from age six. There are also plenty of other themed trails, such as the stroller-friendly Sundew Trail, a 1.3 km path that lets you experience the moor with all your senses.
One day we took the new mountain railway up to the Brienzer Rothorn, which is also free with the SörenbergCard. Even the exhibition at the mountain station about the railway’s construction is fascinating, showing just how much work went into building it. At the top, an incredible panorama opens up. We first hiked to the summit and then continued down to Eisee. The trail takes about 40 minutes, passing cow pastures and revealing stunning views of turquoise Lake Brienz again and again.
In the hut right by the lake, the kids had rösti while we enjoyed trout fresh from the water. If you like, you can also order a traditional Swiss cheese fondue here. We spotted one at the next table, and it looked absolutely delicious.
Down by the lake, it’s worth watching the anglers patiently waiting for trout in all kinds of weather. Or, if you’d rather take a break yourself, you’ll find a beautiful panoramic bench with a table at Eisee—perfect for a picnic.
Smaller outings also fit perfectly into our mornings. The Rischli toboggan run in particular (open from the morning on weekends and from 1 pm on weekdays) was a huge hit. For six francs you’re pulled up the mountain and then get to control the ride yourself—speeding up or braking as you wish. Fast-paced fun that had us all wanting another round right away.
And when the weather doesn’t cooperate, the Kambly Experience World is our favorite program. Imagine something like a land of plenty: cookies as far as the eye can see, and we happily sampled our way through countless varieties. The baking workshops, held on Wednesdays and Fridays, are especially popular with the kids. There they can get creative and bake their own cookies. Booking online in advance is definitely worth it.
Beyond the tasting, a small exhibition tells the story of this family-run business. While we parents enjoyed a coffee, the kids kept busy in the play corner, complete with Brio trains and a cookie kitchen. The treasure hunts through the village also sound exciting—one even takes you to the dairy that supplies the butter for Kambly cookies. That’s at the very top of our list for next time.
Afternoons of Play, Fun and Pool Time
After so much time in nature, our afternoons often drew us back to the holiday village, which felt almost like a second adventure park. The absolute highlight for the kids was the indoor sand paradise, a former swimming pool now filled with fine sand. Building castles, digging tunnels, inventing fantasy worlds—and for us parents, a chance to catch our breath.
The “catacombs” were another quick discovery: foosball, darts, billiards, a giant wooden chess set, plus a Lego table and a wooden marble run. For the kids, it felt like a play paradise; for us, the perfect rainy-day alternative.
Outside, the adventure playground awaited with levels, slides, and secret passages. The children sometimes disappeared there for hours, and we felt at ease knowing everything was designed with safety in mind. Another bonus: throughout the holiday village there are little nooks and corners for play—from the marble run in the common room to the Ravensburger games cabinet where you can borrow the latest board games.
And of course, the swimming pool was on the agenda every day: a large pool with a slide, massage jets, and a waterfall, plus a baby pool with a mini slide and splash area for the little ones. For parents, the sauna with mountain views was a real treat after a long day.
Beyond all the big adventures, it was often the little things that impressed us most. For instance, that childcare in the Rekalino family program is included. Or that the SörenbergCard came with our stay, giving us free access to the mountain lifts. It meant we could spontaneously decide whether the next day would take us up into the peaks or out into the moors.
You’ll find even more family excursions around Sörenberg in this article.
