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Frutigen, Bern: Wander Through Its Landmarks and Experience the Historical Charm

Discover the historical charm of Frutigen, Bern. Immerse yourself in its rich heritage as you wander through iconic landmarks and experience the captivating allure of this enchanting Swiss destination.

Frutigen is a municipality in the Bernese Oberland region of the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the Kandertal valley, at the confluence of the Kander and Engstlige rivers and surrounded by the stunning Bernese Alps. The village is known for its traditional Swiss architecture, with many chalet-style buildings and a charming town center.

The area around Frutigen has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with evidence of settlements from the Bronze and Iron Ages. In the Middle Ages, Frutigen was part of the Barony of the Strättligen, which was ruled by the Freiherr von Strättligen. The village developed as an important center of trade and commerce, with a thriving market and guild system. During the 19th century, Frutigen became an important center of the Swiss tourism industry, with many visitors drawn to the area for its stunning natural scenery.

Frutigen is located at an altitude of 800 meters (2,625 feet) above sea level and covers an area of 88.4 square kilometers (34.1 square miles). It is surrounded by the Bernese Alps, including the famous peaks of the Blüemlisalp and the Wildstrubel. The Kander and Engstlige rivers meet in Frutigen and the village is situated at the entrance to the Kandertal valley.

Demographics

Frutigen has a population of approximately 7,000 people, with a mix of Swiss-German and Swiss-French speakers. The village has a high standard of living and is known for its excellent schools and community services.

Frutigen has a temperate climate, with warm summers and cold winters. The average temperature in July is around 17°C (63°F), while in January it is around -3°C (27°F). The village receives moderate rainfall throughout the year, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during the summer months.

Landmarks and Tourist Attractions

Frutigen is surrounded by stunning natural scenery, including the Blausee lake and the Kandersteg gorges. Visitors can also explore the nearby Oeschinen Lake, which is located at an altitude of 1,578 meters (5,177 feet) and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. In the village itself, visitors can explore the historic town center, which features many traditional Swiss buildings and a picturesque village square.

Frutigen has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, tourism and manufacturing. The village is home to several small businesses and shops, as well as a number of international corporations. The tourism industry is an important source of income for the village, with many visitors drawn to the area for its stunning natural scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities.

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Frutigen is a town of 6,900 people (2018) in the Swiss Canton of Berne and the site of the northern portal of the Lötschberg-Base-Tunnel that opened for railway traffic in 2007.

The Lötschberg Base Tunnel which opened in 2007 is a 34.6   km (21.5   mi) long tunnel which made the transfer of goods and people across the Alps much easier. However, given that it is single track along two thirds of its length due to cost overruns it is already at capacity and there are thus plans to finish building the second tube.

• Frutigen tourism , Untere Bahnhofstrasse 14 , ☏ +41 33 671 14 21 . M-Sa 08:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00 . ( updated Oct 2020 )

Buses from Reichenbach im Kandertal, Kandersteg and Adelboden arrive at Frutigen train station.

• Swiss Chip Box Museum , Carl Bühler, CH-3714 Wengi-Frutigen. Tel .: +41 33 671 17 83. Wengi bus stop. Open: M-F 08:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00, weekends and holidays on request. Price: Admission: adult Fr.   5, reduced Fr.   3
• Saint Quirinus' church , the village church, was first mentioned in 1228 as one of the twelve churches around Lake Thun in the Strättliger Chronicle. However, this church was built over the foundation of an older church. The earliest church was probably built in the 8th or 9th century above 7th or 8th century tombs. The original church was replaced in the 11th or 12th century. That church was rebuilt in 1421. The current church was built on the ruins of the 1421 church following a fire in 1727.

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one of the first higher peaks of the Bernese Oberland when coming from Germany. From here you have a magnificent view of the mountains and the lakes (Thun and Brienz)

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Frutigen looks so picturesque from above, so if you're looking for this view, simply follow the Leimbach tributary on this short trail.

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Scenic and educational hike along the Engstlige and to lonely farms. The Frutigspissen are on the eastern slope of the Niesen chain.

The chairlift takes you incomfort and safety from Kiental to Ramslauenen, where the hike begins. On the summit, the rock drops steeply on one side ...

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Was This the Summer European Tourism Reached a Breaking Point?

Overwhelmed destinations made high-season visitors the targets of a major tourism backlash. Heat waves and fires only added to the pressure.

By Ceylan Yeğinsu

Protesters staging hunger strikes against tourism developments. Local officials threatening to cut off water to illegal vacation rentals. Residents spraying tourists with water pistols.

With Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, upon us, European hot spots like Barcelona, Athens and the Greek island of Santorini have reached a breaking point, making tourists the targets of a major backlash. While final visitor numbers for this summer aren’t in, they are expected to surpass 2019 levels; in the second quarter alone, international arrivals exceeded 2019 by six percent, according to the European Travel Commission.

Climate change has also put tremendous pressure on popular destinations. July was the planet’s 14th consecutive month of record heat, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , and Spain and Greece experienced some of their hottest days on record, with temperatures over 114 degrees Fahrenheit.

While tourism is a critical economic driver for many European destinations, some residents argue that more tourism revenue needs to be invested in communities and infrastructure.

“We have been invaded by tourists; the situation is out of control,” said Camila Guzman, 32, a resident of Palma, on the Spanish island of Majorca. Ms. Guzman participated in the July protests that drew more than 50,000 people. Prices have been pushed up so much, she said, that “we cannot afford to live here anymore.”

Elsewhere, locals have rallied against disrespectful tourist behavior and new hotel and villa construction. Some places are imposing visitor caps. For example, Île-de-Bréhat, a French island off the coast of Brittany with just 400 residents, recently imposed a limit of 4,700 visitors per day.

The pandemic, too, exacerbated local grievances after residents got a taste of life without tourists. When travel restrictions were lifted, the crowds came back in droves.

“This summer is the perfect storm, with a combination of issues, including excessive numbers, bad behavior and climate change,” said Richard Butler, professor emeritus in hospitality and tourism management at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, and the author of several books on overtourism.

At the end of a frenzied summer, we look at some of the breaking points.

The influx of tourists this summer put Athens under tremendous strain as it grappled with excessive heat, as well as water shortages. Wildfires, which broke out across Greece, have engulfed the forests in the Attica region, even spreading to the suburbs of Athens.

As temperatures soared above 107 in July, the authorities shut down the Acropolis during the hottest hours. Last year, the ancient site introduced a ticketing system to manage visitor numbers, with a cap of 20,000 per day.

Protests against overtourism flared in Athens in July, with “No tourists” graffiti emblazoned on buildings and residents calling for measures against vacation rentals, which they say are taking over entire neighborhoods.

Santorini, famous for its whitewashed buildings and sunsets, was one of the most overtouristed destinations in Europe last year, drawing nearly 3.5 million visitors to an island of 15,500. Cruise ships — 800 vessels brought in 1.3 million visitors — were a major source of foot traffic, according to the Hellenic Ports Association.

More recently, residents were outraged when Panagiotis Kavallaris, president of the island’s municipal community, posted on social media, urging locals to limit their movements to accommodate more than 11,000 cruise passengers who were expected to arrive on July 24. The post was later deleted, the Greek newspaper Kathimerini reported, and the mayor, Nikolaos Zorzos, said the island would reinstate a cap of 8,000 passengers per day, down from what would have been 17,000 starting in 2025.

Elsewhere in Greece, at least six foreign tourists, including the BBC television journalist Michael Mosley, were believed to have died from heat exhaustion. The dry conditions and pressure put on water supplies by tourism developments also led to water shortages across the country, causing islands like Sifnos and Crete to declare a state of emergency.

In the first six months of this year, the number of tourists visiting Spain increased by 13.3 percent and exceeded 42.5 million, according to the Ministry of Tourism.

Many cities are taking action. For example, Seville is cracking down on vacation rentals, after a court ruling cleared the mayor’s office to conduct a review and cut off the water supply to illegal vacation rentals. And in Barcelona, the Neighborhood Assembly for Tourism Degrowth organization called for an overhaul of the city’s tourism model , including restricting the number of cruise ships and regulating short-term rentals. The city government said it would eliminate such rentals by the end of 2028 and announced a tourism tax increase that will go into effect in October.

In many places, residents staged protests and collected signatures to pressure government officials to take action.

Demonstrations have been held in Majorca, Málaga, the Canary Islands and Barcelona . In April, activists in Tenerife staged a hunger strike to protest two major tourism developments.

“Residents are living in makeshift shacks because they can’t afford their homes while millions of euros are being invested into megatourism projects,” said Javier Toro, a 23-year-old Tenerife resident who participated in the protests.

In April, Venice, a city of 50,000 that received 20 million travelers last year, introduced a 5 euro entrance fee (about $5.60) aimed at dissuading daytrippers from visiting at peak times.

The pilot program, which ended in July, was declared a success by the city’s mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, who said it generated €2.43 million, but critics said the fee did little to curb numbers. Local officials said that funds from the fee would help plan for next year.

Many residents said the city should focus on more pressing issues like regulating short-term rentals and improving local services.

“The 5 euro fee is a joke for tourists; they will spend more money on a beer,” said Lorenzo Cataldi, a tour guide. He also criticized the city’s new 25-person cap on tour groups, saying it did little to prevent overcrowding: It just meant groups were split between two guides but still stayed close together.

The narrow streets of Portugal’s capital became so congested with tuk-tuks and tourists that some residents said they were reluctant to leave their homes this summer.

“It’s like walking outside of a football stadium after a match — complete chaos and I don’t recognize my neighbors anymore,” said Ann Cal, 68, a resident of the Alfama neighborhood, which she said has been overrun with vacation rentals. “Some days I do not want to leave my apartment.”

A housing group in Lisbon has started a campaign to hold a referendum that would ban vacation rentals in residential buildings. The group said it has collected enough signatures to present the project to the local council.

Last month, the Lisbon City Council announced that it would limit the number of licenses and parking spaces issued to tuk-tuk drivers to help ease congestion.

Amsterdam, one of the most heavily touristed cities in the world, drew a record 23 million visitors last year. After the pandemic, it introduced a series of stringent measures, including a 20 million cap on annual visitors.

Over the past year, tourism taxes have been raised; the number of cruise ships, which are now barred from docking in the city center, has been limited; new hotel construction has been outlawed; and vacation rentals have been restricted.

The city is also cracking down on bad behavior with a “Stay away” campaign, primarily aimed at unruly British male tourists between 18 and 35, who have developed a reputation for drinking too much and harassing residents.

The online campaign targets potential offenders with videos showing the consequences of antisocial behavior, including arrests and fines. The city has also banned the use of marijuana on the street and is taking steps to discourage alcohol sales in the red-light district.

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