A Chalet At The Heart Of Lauenen — Where Time Seems To Stand Still

Tucked away in one of the most secret valleys of the Bernese Oberland, just a stone’s throw from Gstaad, Lauenen has kept its soul intact: weathered wooden chalets shaped by generations of winters, a 16th-century church, the traditional conical haystacks known as ”Tristen” standing in the meadows, and its emblematic lake, the Lauenensee, cradled between peat bogs and reed beds where high-altitude birds nest. There is no crowd here, no rush — only the silence of the peaks, the crisp mountain air, and that rare feeling of truly being elsewhere.
It is in this postcard setting, right in the center of the village, that this exceptional chalet reveals itself. Facing due south-west, every living space opens onto a breathtaking panorama of the summits that enclose the valley — a view that shifts with the seasons and never grows old.

A major renovation in 2025
The chalet underwent a major renovation in 2025: alongside a complete roof rebuild, now fitted with 102 m² of solar panels, the living room was extended by 20 m², bringing the living space to its current 68 m², while the entrance hall was also significantly enlarged and now measures nearly 20 m². Currently heated by oil, the chalet will be connected in 2027 to the municipality’s district heating network — a transition to greater comfort and sustainability that is already planned.

A generous layout across three levels
Ground floor: two enclosed garage boxes for vehicles
1st floor: a welcoming entrance hall of nearly 20 m² leading to a bright, expansive 68 m² living area with open-plan kitchen — the true heart of the home — plus a bathroom. The living room stands out with authentic 18th-century Versailles parquet flooring and a fireplace styled after a traditional 18th-century Swiss tiled stove, testaments to exceptional craftsmanship that lend the space rare character and incomparable warmth
2nd floor: two bedrooms, a children’s room, two bathrooms, and a studio/workshop space, a true blank canvas to shape as you wish.

Outdoor spaces to make the moment last
The chalet also features a 10.5 m² balcony on the east side, perfect for savouring morning coffee as the valley awakens, and a 23.5 m² terrace on the west side, the ideal setting for long summer evenings and sunsets over the peaks.

Your refuge in the Alps
This chalet is more than an address — it’s an invitation to a way of life where every morning opens onto the mountains and every evening closes in the calm of an authentic village. A rare opportunity for anyone dreaming of an alpine pied-à-terre, a second home, or a distinctive investment, in the heart of one of Switzerland’s most unspoiled valleys.