Lenk im Simmental, Switzerland

Lenk im Simmental, Switzerland
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Lenk im Simmental is a village in the Obersimmental-Saanen district, in Bern canton, Switzerland. It is also known simply as Lenk. Covering 123.1 sq km (47.5 sq mi), Lenk has a population of 2,400 people (2011 estimate). It is situated 1,068 m (3,504 ft) above sea level.

Lenk is the highest village in the Simmental Valley. Most of its inhabitants are farmers. As with many of the villages in Switzerland, Lenk has turned to tourism as a means of earning outside revenue. The place is geared specially for winter sports. Despite its small size, Lenk has 800 hotel rooms and can take up to 5,000 guest - vastly outnumbering its own population.

The source of the River Simme is somewhere near Lenk. It flows from a number of creeks that merge to form the Simme. Also within Lenk is the spectacular Siebenbrunnen.

Visiting Lenk im Simmental

You can reach Lenk by taking a train from Zweisimmen.

Sights & Attractions in Lenk im Simmental

Siebenbrunnen, Lenk im Simmental
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