- Address
- Südhang 1, 3038 Kirchlindach, Switzerland
- Category
- Clinical specialist
- Location
- Kirchlindach, Bern
- Format
- Small group / clinic
- Capacity
- Specialist addiction clinic
- Founded
- 2001
- Programme length
- Individual; inpatient, day clinic or outpatient
- Languages
- German
- Pricing
- Insurance-based for residents; private rates on request.
- Licence
- Specialist addiction clinic in the canton of Bern
- Payment
- Swiss basic and supplementary insurance for eligible patients
- Phone
- +41 31 828 14 14
- Facts checked
- October 2026
About Klinik Südhang
Klinik Südhang is a specialist addiction clinic in Kirchlindach near Bern, run by a foundation established in 2001 (Klinik Südhang, 2026).
Its programme is built on the 'Mensch und Sucht' (Person and Addiction) model, developed by its interprofessional team. The model has ten focal themes and around 80 therapy modules (Klinik Südhang, 2026).
Settings: inpatient care; day clinic; outpatient care, with outpatient offices in Bern, Biel and Burgdorf.
Many addiction patients have other mental health conditions. In a 2024 survey of over 250 Swiss addiction services, about 6 in 10 reported that more than 60% of their clients had a co-occurring mental disorder, most often depression (Addiction Switzerland, 2024).
Treatment philosophy
The Klinik Südhang approach
Südhang's 'Mensch und Sucht' model looks at the whole person (Klinik Südhang, 2026). It examines inner psychological processes, how they interact with the environment, and the factors that drive addiction. The team then selects the therapy modules that can change those processes for each patient.
Treatment methods at Klinik Südhang
Modular therapy
Around 80 modules across ten focal themes are combined into an individual plan.
Emotion and resilience work
Emotion management, resilience and presence training support long-term abstinence.
Sleep, sport and art
Treatment of sleep problems, sport and art therapy restore stability.
Reintegration
Occupational reintegration prepares the return to work and daily life.
What sets Klinik Südhang apart
- Fully focused on addiction
- Own treatment model developed by its team
- Flexible pathways to fit different life situations
Programmes offered
- 'Mensch und Sucht' treatment programme
- Inpatient treatment
- Day clinic
- Outpatient care
What Klinik Südhang treats
All therapies
- 'Mensch und Sucht' treatment model
- Emotion management
- Resilience and mindfulness
- Sleep treatment
- Sport and art therapy
- Occupational reintegration
Setting & amenities
- Countryside campus
- Outpatient offices in Bern, Biel and Burgdorf
How much does Klinik Südhang cost?
Klinik Südhang does not publish self-pay prices online. Insurance-based for residents; private rates on request. We request a current, written quote for you as part of the free assessment, together with availability and alternatives in the same price range. See our guide to rehab costs in Switzerland.
Klinik Südhang: pros and cons
Strengths
- Addiction is the clinic's only focus
- Close to Bern
- Inpatient and outpatient options
Worth knowing
- Programme mainly in German
- Not a luxury or one-client setting
Klinik Südhang: questions and answers
Where is Klinik Südhang?
Südhang 1, 3038 Kirchlindach, a few kilometres north of Bern. Phone +41 31 828 14 14, email info@suedhang.ch.
What kind of clinic is Klinik Südhang?
A specialist clinic for addiction disorders offering inpatient and outpatient treatment.
What does Klinik Südhang treat?
Klinik Südhang treats alcohol addiction, cocaine addiction, opioid addiction, prescription drug addiction, dual diagnosis.
How long does a stay at Klinik Südhang last?
Individual; inpatient, day clinic or outpatient.
Getting there
Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Bern Airport are the nearest airports. Rail connections reach Bern, Meiringen and Interlaken directly. Read more about rehab clinics in Bern & Bernese Oberland.
