Aarbiwak SAC (2731 m) in Switzerland – SAC mountain hut
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Swiss Alpine Club · Bernese Alps

Aarbiwak SAC

2731 m · Bernese Alps (Switzerland) · Markus Brefin
Online bookable SAC 17 beds
Aarbiwak SAC
Altitude
2731 m
Sleeping places
17
Section
Swiss Alpine Club
Region
Bernese Alps, Switzerland
Season
open from 09.09.2026
max. nights
20
Coordinates
Current availability — free beds by date
Number in cell = free beds many (4+) few (1–3) fully booked closed

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Guttannen
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Guttannen
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Hut team & contact
Markus Brefin
+41 33 744 36 11 www.sac-pilatus.ch/aarbiwak.html ↗ View on Google Maps ↗

Aarbiwak SAC is a mountain hut at 2731 m in Switzerland. It is operated by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). It offers 17 sleeping places in 2 categories (Massenlager, Schutzraum/Winterraum). The hut is managed by Markus Brefin. Overnight stays can be booked online – see the current availability by date above. It lies in the Bernese Alps region and on 3 multi-day tours in our planner: Finsteraarhorn Weekend Circuit, Bernese Oberland Five-Day Circuit, Bernese Oberland Week-Long Circuit.

Sleeping categories

CategoryPlaces
Massenlager · ML14
Schutzraum/Winterraum · SrWr14
Categories and places per the official reservation system. Prices per night vary by hut — please check in the booking system.

Hut info & team

Original hut text (taken verbatim)
Das Aarbiwak ist eine unbewartete Selbsversorgerhütte. Stornierungen einer Reservation können bis um 18:00 Uhr des Vorabends getätigt werden. Falls nicht rechtzeitig storniert wird, behalten wir uns vor, eine No-Show-Gebühr von CHF 25.- zu verrechnen.

Tours via the Aarbiwak SAC

Multi-day tours where this hut is a fixed stage.

Finsteraarhorn Weekend Circuit
Stage 1 expert
Finsteraarhorn Weekend Circuit
2-3 days 32 km 2200 hm
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Bernese Oberland Five-Day Circuit
Stage 1 expert
Bernese Oberland Five-Day Circuit
5 days 55 km 3800 hm
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Bernese Oberland Week-Long Circuit
Stage 1 expert
Bernese Oberland Week-Long Circuit
7 days 78 km 5500 hm
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What to pack

Sleeping bag liner
Sleeping bag liner
Required in huts
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Hiking boots
Hiking boots
Ankle-high, category B–C
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Waterproof jacket
Waterproof jacket
Hardshell, 3-layer
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Backpack 30–40 l
Backpack 30–40 l
Multi-day, with rain cover
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Trekking poles
Trekking poles
Foldable
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Headlamp
Headlamp
Rechargeable
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Layered clothing
Layered clothing
Merino + fleece
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First-aid kit
First-aid kit
+ emergency blanket
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FAQ about the Aarbiwak SAC

Can you stay overnight at Aarbiwak SAC?+

Yes. Aarbiwak SAC offers 17 sleeping places and is managed by Markus Brefin. See the current availability by date above.

How do I reserve a bed at Aarbiwak SAC?+

Aarbiwak SAC is bookable online. Check the free beds for your date above and reserve via the official Alpenverein system (hut-reservation.org).

How do I know if beds are still free?+

The live availability above shows the free places per day – updated daily from the official reservation system.

At what altitude is Aarbiwak SAC?+

At 2731 m in Switzerland.

What rooms and dormitories are there?+

17 sleeping places in 2 categories: Massenlager (14), Schutzraum/Winterraum (14).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.

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