The Lauterbrunnen Valley and the Jungfrau Region is one of the most incredible places to see. While staying at the Retreat you will be fascinated by the vast mountain ridges and endless roaring waterfalls. The most famous of all is the Staubbach Waterfall. It displays a view that is breath taking. An even more spectacular sight is when the Staubbach is illuminated at night. Depending on the season of your stay, you have endless adventure possibilities. There is never a dull moment. Spring is a relaxing time to be at the Retreat. Things are just becoming quiet after a long winter season. Nature starts to awaken and show its bright colours and tender green leaves that lift your spirits. The waterfalls (there are 72) start picking up in size. This is an ideal time for Spring skiing, hiking, mountain biking, paragliding or just relaxing. Visit the top of Europe, the Jungfraujoch or the revolving Schilthorn Restaurant. Click on the picture below to see the larger version. This is a very busy time of the year. But the best time for all those seeking adventure activies. There are numerous things to chose from: rafting, ice climbing, hiking, horse back riding, paragliding, canyoning, swimming, and much more. Click on to our useful links! Autumn is the time for artists, poets, and all daydreamers. The changing leaves of autumn dazzle you with their color, and the mountains will overwhelm you with their majesty. Breathe in the pine scented air, and feel your cares slip away. Now this is when the party begins! Things start getting busy in December for the forthcoming ski season. Since the Retreat is centrally located, it’s a great starting point to reach all ski slopes around the Jungfrau Region. Under the towering trio of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, the skiing areas cover over more than 200 captivating km of superb slopes. The choice is simply endless; there are mountain railways, cablecars and ski-lifts that take you up to altitudes of nearly 3000 meters. Non-skiers too, can discover the delights of the region on more than 100 Kilometres of well-prepared hiking paths. Click on specials to see our winter package deals. You will be impressed Click on the picture below to see the larger version.