Adelboden village church

Adelboden village church is a Gothic structure located in the heart of the settlement at approximately 1,352 meters elevation in the Bernese Highlands. The building displays classic features of a Swiss mountain church with traditional architectural elements typical of the region.

The church was established in 1433 and underwent major renovations in 1744, 1914, and between 1965 and 1973 to maintain its structural integrity. These phases of renewal show how the building adapted to changing needs across the centuries.

The interior displays stained glass windows created by Alberto Giacometti in 1937, bringing an artistic layer to the sacred space. These works by the renowned sculptor connect the spiritual purpose of the building with contemporary artistic expression.

The building stands at Dorfstrasse 18 in the center of Adelboden and is easily reached on foot. The church holds regular services and functions as an active center for the local Protestant community.

The building holds protected status as a cultural property of regional significance in Switzerland's heritage system. Its artistic windows by Giacometti represent a rare case where mountain church architecture encounters modernist sculptural vision in the Bernese highlands.

Location: Adelboden

Inception: 1433

Creator: Alberto Giacometti

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Elevation above the sea: 1,352.4 m

Part of: list of cultural properties in Adelboden

Address: Dorfstrasse 18, 3715 Adelboden

GPS coordinates: 46.49282,7.55902

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13