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Official campsites

Campsites exist in many valleys. Some offer rather basic facilities, while others have not only first-class toilet and washing blocks, but also provide laundry and drying rooms. For a detailed list of about 350 campsites in Switzerland, go to www.camping.ch. Please note that off-site camping is prohibited in Switzerland.

Youth Hostels

Several youth hostels (SJH) in the Bernese Oberland provide reasonably priced accommodation. Affiliated to Hostelling International, they are primarily open to all young people holding a valid membership card. Small dormitories and family rooms are generally available. For a current list of hostels in Switzerland, visit www.youthhostel.ch or contact the Schweizer Jugendherbergen, Schaffhauserstr. 14, Postfach, CH–8042 Zürich.

Matratzenlagers

The tiny Berghaus Männdlenen is visited on the Schynige Platte to First walk (Route 9)

Modestly-priced dormitory accommodation is provided in a number of hotels, mountain inns, restaurants, cablecar stations and farms throughout the region. Variously known as matratzenlager, massenlager, mehrbettzimmer or touristenlager, standards vary considerably. Some have traditional two-tier bunk beds, others consist of large communal sleeping quarters with a long line of mattresses (sheet sleeping bags recommended). Almost all have decent washroom facilities including showers. Meals are also provided. Tourist offices can usually provide a list of such places.