Welcome to the Kulturhotel Kreuz in the village of Lenk
Culture in the heart of the Alps
The Kulturhotel Kreuz is not only a place to encounter art, but also a stage for culture. Discover a unique place where the majestic Alps and the world of art meet. In cooperation with the Lenk Cultural Promotion Foundation, we regularly organize readings and art events. We are proud to be an integral part of Lenk’s cultural scene and to offer our guests and the residents of Lenk a cultural home.
A hotel with art history
Built in the 1834s, the Hotel Kreuz an der Lenk not only captures the alpine flair in the typical chalet style of the time, but also houses a unique art collection. The works of Lenk artist Gottfried Tritten (1923-2015), an important art teacher, characterize the interior. His paintings, which are exhibited in the rooms and premises, offer our guests an inspiring environment. The hotel’s color scheme pays homage to Tritten and reflects his artistic spirit.
Upcoming cultural events
Don’t miss the upcoming cultural highlights in the Simmental.
Cultural day with Reinhold Messner
“Nanga Parbat – my key mountain”
On June 15, 2025, a legend of alpinism will make a guest appearance at Lenk: Reinhold Messner, border crosser and storyteller, will take us on an impressive journey to his key mountain – Nanga Parbat.
With previously unpublished images and film material, he provides personal insights into an era of mountaineering that still moves us today. A must for mountain lovers, adventurers and anyone interested in life beyond the comfort zone.
Location: Multi-purpose hall Lenk
Start: 10:30 am / Admission from 10:00 am
Tickets at www.kulturlenk.ch or at the Tourist Center Lenk
Lenk Summer University
August 8 – 10, 2025
Kulturhaus Lenk
The Lenk Summer University looks back on a long history rich in tradition and always offers topical and interesting lectures and excursions with renowned speakers on current topics. An aperitif will be served after each presentation.
PROGRAM 2025
👧 Children’s workshop
Skills Kiosk – Playful exploration and discovery for children
🎿 Lecture
“Skiing in Switzerland: Is everyone skiing?” – Simon Engel
🕷 Family lecture
“Spiders: Creatures from another world ” – Christian Kropf
🏔 Lecture and discussion
“Across the Alps – discovering large and small passes on foot”
Marco Volken & Daniel Anker
📜 Lecture
“On the history of Lenk ” – Hans-Ueli Hählen
Following the presentations: Q&A sessions and aperitifs.
🎟 Further information and tickets: kulturlenk.ch/sommer-universitaet-aktuell
© Marco Volken
Sound on the ridge
Alpine music festival
August 22 – 24, 2025
Sometimes straight, sometimes crooked, sometimes stumpy,
sometimes local, sometimes far away, sometimes picturesquely beautiful.
Sometimes hearty, sometimes tame, sometimes wild, sometimes lame,
sometimes tousled, sometimes smooth…
…the new music festival under the artistic direction of Daniel Woodtli in picturesque Lenk is so colorful and full of contrasts. The breathtaking backdrop of the Wildstrubel massif provides the perfect setting for the fusion of tradition and modernity. The alpine music festival brings together local and international artists to present an unforgettable sound experience with a good mix of alpine folklore, nature jutz and world music. The audience is invited to discover new sounds and experience regional culture surrounded by majestic mountains and lush alpine meadows.
Line-up 2025
– Kristina Brunner Ensemble “Fahre”
– Trio InterFolk
– Alphorn Experience
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– wilderbluescht
– Soundwalk “Hidden Tracks” with Julian Sartorius
– Bernese Oberland folk dance music
Further information and tickets: kulturlenk.ch/klang-am-grat
LiteratureLenk
October 10 – 12, 2025
Kulturhaus Lenk
The Röstigraben n’existe pas.
Welcome to the first bilingual literature festival at Lenk in the picturesque Simmental valley! Since its premiere in 2022, this special event has brought together Swiss authors from German-speaking and French-speaking Switzerland. Here, the “Röstigraben” is overcome – on stage and in people’s minds.
The focus of the event is on mountain literature – thematically matching the majestic mountain world that frames the festival. Whether gripping readings, inspiring discussions or creative writing workshops – LiteratureLenk offers a varied mix for all those who love literature or are just beginning to explore it.
LiteratureLenk invites you not only to discover the world of books, but also to experience the powerful connection between text and landscape. Be there when literature and the mountains come together to create a unique experience!
Guests 2025:
Ruth Gantert – Camille Luscher – Lea Catrina – Daniel de Roulet –
Usama Al Shahmani – Wilfried Meichtry – Ariane Koch – Benjamin Pécoud – Frank Kauffmann – Jérôme Meizoz – Daniel Anker – Mariann Bühler – Bastien Hauser – Sabine Tschäppeler – Stefan Eggenberg
🎟 Further information and tickets: kulturlenk.ch/literaturelenk
Winter concert 2025
December 29, 2025 – 7:30 pm
Lenk Reformed Church
Warming sounds for the cold and quiet times
Spend a few beautiful winter days at Lenk and let us accompany you into the New Year!
The two exceptional musicians from the Allgäu and Cologne wowed audiences last summer at the “Klang am Grat” festival with a children’s and church concert, so much so that they were asked to return for this year’s winter concert. They skillfully combine classical music, jazz and folklore in an enchanting way, occasionally peppered with a pinch of mischief.
Further information: kulturlenk.ch/winterconcert
A home for culture lovers
The Kulturhotel Kreuz is an experience for art and culture enthusiasts. Our guests not only enjoy the impressive mountain scenery, but also a rich cultural program. Be inspired by art and experience culture up close.
