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Tropical House

Sturgeon and sterlet have been bred in Frutigen since 2005 swissinfo.ch

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Orchids, bananas, papayas and fish farming in the heart of the Bernese Oberland! You can see this and much more at the Tropic House which uses warm mountain water taken from the Lötschberg Tunnel to make the desired conditions. With special exhibitions, restaurants and guided tours.

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