Apartment Fortaleza

Experience an unforgettable stay at Apartment Fortaleza in Amden, Switzerland. This spacious 93 m² apartment accommodates up to 8 guests, featuring 2 cozy bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms, and an inviting living area with a dining space. Enjoy the breathtaking mountain views from your private terrace, perfect for relaxation after a day of exploring the beautiful surroundings. With a fully equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi, and family-friendly amenities, this non-smoking retreat is ideal for families, fri The space Particularly eye-catching is the bright and beautiful living area with open kitchen and brilliant view, dining table, sofa corner and reading armchair as well as the tasteful furnishings. The fully equipped kitchen leaves nothing to be desired (cheese-fondue set, raclette/crêpes set, dishwasher, coffee machine (NESPRESSO), refrigerator/freezer, glass ceramic stove, oven, steamer/steam stove, dough-mixer, kettle). The first room is equipped with a queen size bed (160x200cm) and with a comfortable bunk bed (90x200cm). In the bedroom with dressing room and attached bathroom there is a romantic four-poster bed (160x200cm). In the living room, the sofa can be turned into a queen size bed (140x200cm) in a few simple steps. The apartment has two bathrooms. Both bathrooms are spacious, equipped with rain shower, respectively with corner bathtub, toilet with shower function, hairdryer and sink. A baby crib or baby-chair can be provided on request. The apartment is wheelchair accessible. The bathrooms are also equipped with plenty of circulation space. From the balcony (17 sqm) with table and lounge chairs you can fully enjoy the panorama. Board games, books, CD player are available. WIFI internet is available. The apartment ventilation can be switched on and off individually. A ski and storage room for bicycles is located in the basement. The apartment has its own underground parking space and an outdoor parking space. An own washing machine/dryer are available in the basement compartment. Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking apartment. The net proceeds from the rental of the Fortaleza apartment will benefit the youth center in Mekelle (northern Ethiopia). Mr. and Mrs. Hässig worked in this center for several months and visit it regularly. Every day up to 700 young people come to this center and are supported. Urgently needed due to high unemployment and since November 2020 also warlike violence.     The panorama over the mountains and the lake is impressive and incomparable! Fortaleza, the name of a Brazilian city, means castle, fortress. Like the city of Fortaleza, our apartment stands above Lake Walen (Walensee) and sometimes above the sea of fog. The exclusive 3-room vacation apartment is part of a modern apartment building (low-energy, "Minergy"-style construction). It is located 2 km above the village center and is directly accessible from the parking lot (handicapped accessible). From the balcony you can enjoy relaxing evenings with beautiful sunsets. Up to 8 people can use this apartment together and share happy, unforgettable joint experiences. The nearest ski lift is within walking distance or one bus stop further up (600m; "Sell" ski lift). By car or local bus you are in the middle of the family-friendly ski and hiking area Amden-Arvenbüel in a few minutes. Due to its unique location between the Mediterranean-like shores of Lake Walensee and the wild mountain peaks, Amden offers a wealth of leisure activities. For example, don't miss an invigorating swim on a summer evening in the refreshing Walensee. Magnificent mountain peaks can be easily climbed and an abundance of delightful hiking tours are waiting to be discovered. In winter, the small but fine skiing area of Amden with the well-known Swiss ski school, mainly easy slopes, cross-country skiing trails, natural ice rink, indoor swimming pool and numerous winter hiking trails will delight you. Amden is very conveniently situated. Amden is extremely easy to reach by public transport: For example, in only 80 minutes from Zurich main station, every half hour! The centers of Zurich, Chur or Lucerne can be reached in less than an hour by car. Whether hiking vacations or skiing vacations in Switzerland: Amden welcomes you warmly. Other things to note About the Accommodation The holiday apartement impresses with its bright, appealing living area with open-plan kitchen, which offers a fantastic view. In addition to a dining table and a cozy sofa corner with reading chair, the flat is characterised by its stylish furnishings. The kitchen is fully equipped, including a fondue set, raclette/crêpes set, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, fridge with freezer compartment, ceramic hob, oven, steamer/steam cooker, dough maker and kettle to fulfil any culinary needs. The flat has a bedroom with a queen-size bed (160x200 cm) and a comfortable bunk bed (90x200 cm) as well as another bedroom with a dressing room, adjoining bathroom and a romantic four-poster bed (160x200 cm). The sofa in the living room can be quickly converted into another queen-size bed (140x200 cm). There are two spacious bathrooms, equipped with rain showers and a large corner bathtub, WC with shower function, hairdryer and bathroom sink. The flat is barrier-free, including the bathrooms, which offer plenty of room to move around. The 17 square meter balcony with table and lounge chairs is the perfect place to enjoy the panorama. Board games, books and a CD player provide entertainment. Wi-Fi internet is also available. However, a TV was deliberately not installed, because there is often something impressive to see outside the large windows: The constantly changing cloud patterns are simply spectacular! The holiday apartment also has an individually controllable ventilation system. A ski and storage room for bicycles is available in the basement. The flat has its own underground car park and an outdoor parking space. A private washing machine and tumble dryer are available in the cellar compartment. Pets are not allowed, and the flat is non-smoking. The net proceeds from the rental of the "Fortaleza" flat support the youth centre in Mekelle, northern Ethiopia. The Hässig couple, who themselves worked at the centre for several months and visit it regularly, are thus helping to support up to 700 young people every day, which is particularly important in view of the high unemployment and armed conflicts since November *contact info removed* Information on the Surrounding Area The panorama over the mountains and the lake is impressive and unrivalled! Fortaleza, the name of a Brazilian city, means castle, fortress. Like the city of Fortaleza, our flat overlooks Lake Walensee and sometimes the (misty) sea. The exclusive 3-room holiday flat is part of a modern apartment building (Minergie construction). It is located 2 km above the village centre and is easily accessible from the car park. From the balcony, you can enjoy relaxing evenings with marvelous sunsets. The nearest ski lift is within walking distance or one bus stop further on (600 m; Sell ski lift). The family-friendly Amden-Arvenbüel skiing and hiking area is just a few minutes away by car or local bus. Experience Tips Directly from Your Host Thanks to its unique location between the Mediterranean-style shores of Lake Walensee and the rugged mountain peaks, Amden offers a wealth of leisure activities. For example, don't miss out on an invigorating dip in the refreshing Lake Walensee on a summer evening. Magnificent mountain peaks are easy to climb and there is a wealth of attractive hiking tours to discover. In winter, the small but beautiful Amden ski area with its well-known Swiss ski school, predominantly easy pistes, cross-country ski trails, ice rink, indoor swimming pool and numerous winter hiking trails is a delight. Amden is very conveniently located. Amden is extremely easy to reach by public transport: for example in just 80 minutes from Zurich main station, every half hour! The centres of Zurich, Chur and Lucerne are less than an hour's drive away. Whether hiking holidays or skiing holidays in Switzerland: Amden offers you a warm welcome.