The majestic trees of the Obersimmental make fine pillars for wobbly cable bridges, tricky and varied bridge elements, amusing rope ladders, crazy Tyrolean zip-wires, daring leaps and high-speed downhill runs. Shared experiences build bonds in old and new teams alike. Our programs on and around the rope park transcend the boundaries of the ordinary. At heights of between four and twenty meters (thirteen to sixty-five feet) above the ground, you will overcome personal barriers. Secured to the climbing rope, our groups dare to perform the tightrope walk of a lifetime, leap into the void or move hand over hand from one rope to the next.
We also have a number of exciting team games that you can play on solid ground – where teams work together to achieve particular aims, such as crate stacking, the «Serving Game», negotiating the crocodile ditch, overcoming the spider’s web, etc. These activities draw out team spirit, trust, good organization and above all, lots of fun.
Address:
Schwimmbadstrasse 1
3770 Zweisimmen
Opening hours: groups on request
May (from ascension), June, September, October:
Saturday |
13h30 – 17h30 |
July, August:
Tuesday and Thursday
Saturday and Sunday |
13h30 – 17h30
10h00 – 17h30 |
Public holidays
Ascension: from thursday to sunday
Pentecost: from saturday to monday
1. August: |
13h30 – 17h30
13h30 – 17h30
10h00 – 17h30 |
Groups of 15 and more people can visit the park besides our regular opening hours. |
Prices:
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Adults: |
CHF 39.– |
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Children up to 16 years: |
CHF 31.– |
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Children's course: |
CHF 22.– |
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Groups from 15 people: |
CHF 32.– per person |
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Schools from 15 people: |
CHF 27.– per person |
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Families from 3 people: |
10% discount |
Local residents
(Saanenland / Obersimmental): |
10% discount |
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Gstaad Card / Simmentalcard |
20% discount |
Included in the price are: entry, equipment, instruction.
Min. height 1.2 m for the children's course, 1.4 m for all other courses. From the age of 6. Children up to 12 years only when accompanied by adults.
General information
Courses
The rope park offers five courses. The courses offer varying degrees of difficulty and offer fun and challenging elements. In order to accomplish all courses you need about four hours.
Team
Rope park team members are trained according the regulations of the
Swiss Outdoor Association SOA. They are also trained in first aid and coaching. Throughout the season various advanced training courses and first aid classes are undertaken.
Equipment/Clothes
The equipment (climbing harness, gloves and helmet) are provided. Personal equipment may not be used. We recommend good shoes such as hiking or sport shoes. The courses pass through and over trees and therefore clothing may get dirty. Jewelry, mobile phones etc. should not be brought along. We are not liable for lost or damaged items.
Minimal height/minimum age/weight
Children from 6 years. For the two children’s courses, kids have to be at least 1.2 meters in height. The three other courses can be done by anyone of at least 1.4 meters. This minimum size is enforced and no exceptions will be made! Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
The weight limit for the courses is a minimum of 20 kg and a maximum of 120 kg.
Children’s courses
Children must be accompanied and looked after by an adult. On the «Hoigümper» (a high stick where they can jump down) the guardianship can also be undertaken from the ground.
Instructions & training courses
The trained rope park team instructs the participants on our training course.The completion of the training course is obligatory. The instructions and the rules must be followed. Failure to follow rules will result in the expulsion from the park. The rope park staff monitors the visitors on their various courses from the ground.
Weather
The rope park is also open during light rain. During storms, heavy rain or snowfall the park may be closed. When the park must be closed the entry fee will not be refunded.
Food
There are various barbeque stations around the rope park. During the opening hours of the swimming pool, there is also the possibility to eat at the swimming pool restaurant.
Information concerning the construction of the rope park
The rope park was planned and built by the
Alpinzentrum Gstaad AG.