Sunset Sledding and Cheese Fondue

Sunset Sledding and Cheese Fondue is a winter evening outing in the Interlaken area of the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, operated by Swiss Local Adventures. It combines a mountain cable car ride, a guided sled run down the slope at dusk, and a traditional cheese fondue served at a table back in Interlaken. The experience lasts about four hours and is offered in winter on Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The pick-up point in Interlaken is confirmed in the booking. The evening begins with the cable car ride up the mountain, where a local guide introduces the sled and the basics of steering and braking. The descent is a guided run along a sled track, with a stop halfway down for mulled wine, a warm spiced drink that suits the cold air. After the run the group returns to Interlaken for the meal, a classic Swiss cheese fondue shared from the pot. The food balance is therefore one main savoury course, cheese fondue with bread, plus the mulled wine as a sweet-spiced drink. The price includes the cable car, the guided sledding with a local guide, the mulled wine and the fondue. Other drinks with dinner are not listed as included. Prices start from CHF 129 (about $159) per person. Bookings are taken by phone on +41 76 721 14 43. The format suits groups of friends, couples and families with older children who are comfortable on a sled. Dietary requirements such as lactose intolerance cannot easily be met, since the dinner is cheese fondue, so visitors with restrictions should ask the operator about alternatives when booking. Warm waterproof clothing, gloves, a hat and shoes with grip are important for the sled run, and conditions depend on snow cover, so confirm the evening's status close to the date.