Furka Basecamp
Honest accommodation. Direct location.
Furka Basecamp is not a hostel and not a resort. It is a high alpine base — equipped for small groups, built for what comes next: the mountains. Sleep, eat, gear up — and head out again. No extras that distract. Everything you actually need.
A look inside
The basecamp in pictures.
Accommodation
Sleeping at the basecamp.
Simple, clean rooms for small groups. No unnecessary extras — but everything you need for a good night's rest. Bedding is provided.
DormitoryDormitory
Four dormitories (5–8 beds). Rooms 14, 15, 17, 18. Shared bathroom, self-catering kitchen in room 16.
Private RoomPrivate Room
Three private rooms (1–2 beds). Rooms 11, 12, 13. Quiet location, alpine views.
Holiday ApartmentHoliday Apartment
Separate unit for up to 5 persons. Own kitchen, full freedom at the pass.
- Room 11
- Private room · 2 beds
- Room 12
- Private room · 1 bed
- Room 13
- Private room · 2 beds
- Room 14
- Dormitory · 8 beds
- Room 15
- Dormitory · 8 beds
- Room 16
- Common room, breakfast & kitchen
- Room 17
- Dormitory · 5 beds
- Room 18
- Dormitory · 5 beds
- Holiday apartment
- Up to 5 persons · separate unit
- Total
- 36 beds (without apartment: 31)
- Bedding
- Included
- Towels
- Please bring your own
Facilities
Shared spaces.
Bathroom / Washroom
Shared bathroom facilities for all guests. Clean and functional — everything necessary is provided.
Shared Kitchen
A fully equipped shared kitchen is available to all guests. Cooking and reheating is possible.
Highlight
Crystal hunting at Furka Pass
The Furka region is one of Switzerland's most renowned locations for rock crystals. Hansruedi Tresch — long-time host at Furka Pass — has been collecting crystals from the surrounding rock faces for years. Selected pieces available on site. Sales location to be announced.
Practical info
What you need to know.
- Check-in
- On request — no automated system
- Check-out
- On request — no automated system
- Getting there
- Details provided after booking
- Minimum stay
- On request
- Pets
- On request
- Parking
- On request
We clarify all details directly after your inquiry. No booking portal, no price calculator — a conversation.
Prices
Transparent and direct.
Overnight stay
CHF –
per night / bed
Prices confirmed on request
Group package
CHF –
per group / night
Terms on request
Summer and winter prices are identical. No seasonal surcharge. All prices are confirmed directly after your inquiry — no automated booking system.
Getting there
How to get here.
Summer — by car or bus
From north: A2 → Göschenen → Andermatt → Furka Pass. From south: Airolo → Gotthard Pass → Realp �� Furka Pass. From west: Brig → Oberwald → Gletsch → Furka Pass. Road status: alpen-paesse.ch
Summer — public transport
Train (MGB) to Realp, then PostBus to Furka Pass. Timetable: sbb.ch
Winter — on foot
Furka Pass closed in winter. Park in Realp (station). From Realp on touring skis or snowshoes: 7 km, 560 m elevation, approx. 2–2.5 hrs. Check open/closed sign in Realp before setting off.
Road conditions
Current pass status: alpen-paesse.ch. Even in summer, brief snowfall is possible. Check weather before departure.
Contact
Write to us directly.
No booking engine. No automatic reply. If you have questions or want to know whether this place is right for you - get in touch.
We respond personally, usually within 24 hours.