FISHING

In an emergency, call the emergency services immediately on 1414. In winter, you should also inform the SOS patrol (0041 79 481 01 12). There is an SOS room at both the mountain and valley stations. Defibrillators are located at the mountain and valley stations and at the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant, near the lake shore.

Oeschinensee reached in about 30 minutes on foot, and the path is easily accessible with a stroller. During the summer season, an electric taxi operates from the mountain station every half hour or, if required, when fully booked, to the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant Oeschinensee the lake shore and back. Guests with limited mobility have priority in the electric taxi.

You can call the ranger on 0041 79 603 28 78. Alternatively, you can speak to him in person while he is carrying out his patrols in the area. Please do not hesitate to contact him if you have any questions or would like to exchange information.

A large part of the southeastern shore of Oeschinensee been declared a restricted area by the canton of Bern due to the risk of rockfalls and landslides. Entry is strictly prohibited! There is a risk of death! Please also warn anyone else who wants to enter the area and/or call the ranger on 0041 79 603 28 78. More information at: Spitze Stei – Municipality of Kandersteg.

Rowboats can only be rented directly at the lake shore. A limited number are equipped with fish boxes. Please inquire directly at the sales stand near the rowboats. On weekends, during high season, and when the weather is nice, waiting times are to be expected. You can find out more on this page and on the boat rental page.

After rainfall and significant temperature fluctuations (day/night), there is an increased risk of rockfalls, wet avalanches, debris flows, and rockfalls. Warning signs include fresh impact marks, rock deposits, and breakout points. The more exposed the path, the higher the risk. In such places, it is important to continue walking quickly. Hiking is always at your own risk. Many rockfalls are often triggered by other hikers, mountaineers, or animals. Avoid throwing stones, as you do not know who may be below you on the trail.

Yes, ice fishing is usually possible from January 1st onwards. Before you arrive, check our website to see whether the lake is open for ice fishing. Always assess the situation individually on site (consult the SLF avalanche bulletin, check the ice thickness, etc.). Entering Lake Oeschinen is at your own risk. Please also observe the information screens, notice boards, and barriers.

Fishing from the shore and from rowing boats, as well as ice fishing, are permitted with a cantonal fishing license in accordance with the fishing regulations of the Canton of Bern. Day licenses can be purchased at the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant Oeschinensee online. Rowing boats (including those with fish boxes) can be rented directly at the lake. Oeschinensee no free fishing right on Oeschinensee . Please note the information sheet on mountain lake fishing in the canton of Bern.

Please note that theOeschinensee cable car Oeschinensee transport water sports equipment (SUPs, folding boats, foil boards, etc.). Rowing boats can be rented at the lake.

You can buy your ticket online in the ticket shop. The ticket includes a time slot reservation for your ascent. You can look forward to a relaxed journey without long waiting times at the valley station. If your plans change, you can rebook your time slot free of charge. Further information and tickets can be found in the ticket shop.

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Yes, from the date of validity, you can rebook your ticket free of charge online via the ticket shop for a later date, provided that seats are available. The link is included in the email with your ticket. Cancellations are not possible. Further information can be found online in the ticket shop.

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For a pleasant journey on the cable car, it is best to purchase your tickets in advance online in the ticket shop. With the time slot reservation you receive when purchasing your ticket, you can secure a preferred time slot for the ascent and enjoy a relaxed journey without long waiting times. Further information can be found directly in our ticket shop.

Book your ticket conveniently online—without reserving a time slot for the descent. Or purchase a discounted connecting ticket at the mountain station. Further information and tickets are available directly in our ticket shop.

Cancellation and refunds of tickets are generally not possible. In exceptional cases, a voucher may be issued for a later visit (cable caroeschinensee). A processing fee of CHF 10 per booking may apply. Cash refunds are not possible. Please note: You can change your booking to another time slot within the current season up to three times free of charge.

It is not possible to change your booking to an earlier date online. In justified exceptional cases, please contact the helpdesk cable caroeschinensee. Tickets can only be exchanged on site at the Info Center.

Select the desired product online in the ticket shop and add it to your shopping cart. When paying, select "Add voucher" from the payment methods and enter your voucher code.

Guests with a guest card from Kandersteg, Adelboden, Frutigen, Kandergrund, and Reichenbach receive a 10% discount on the gondola ride. No time slot reservation is required for you. Enter your guest card number here to receive discounts on mountain railway tickets in the ticket shop. The guest card is also accepted at the ticket machines on site (scan the QR code).

We recommend purchasing your ticket in advance from the ticket shop. Only a limited number of remaining tickets are available from the ticket machines on site. Please note: Mountain trips can only be booked on site if there are still places available for the desired time slot. If the time slot is already fully booked, transportation is unfortunately not possible. Further information can be found directly in the ticket shop.

No, a day ticket costs CHF 8.00. The SBB dog pass isOeschinensee on theOeschinensee cable car .

You can pay at the ticket machines and at the ticket office with all major credit and debit cards as well as with Twint. Cash and REKA checks are also accepted. Payment with REKA checks is only possible at the ticket office. Further information and tickets can be found directly in our ticket shop.

No, SBB day tickets are not valid for theOeschinensee cable car . You can get discounts with a valid GA, Half-Fare, Swiss Travel Pass, or a guest card from Kandersteg, Kandergrund, Frutigen, Adelboden, and Reichenbach.

Bicycles, mountain bikes, children's bikes, scooters, SUPs (stand-up paddleboards), or other sports equipment will not be transported.

No, the Berner Oberland Pass will no longer be accepted from January 2026, and there will be no discount on the gondola ride.

You can reach Kandersteg by train from Spiez and Brig. There is a bus (AFA) to Kandersteg from Adelboden and Frutigen. The walk from the train station takes approx. 10–15 minutes. From June to October, there is a local bus service from the train station to the valley station for every train arrival/departure.

Parking spaces cannot currently be reserved. Parking spaces in Kandersteg are limited at weekends and during the summer. From around 12 noon onwards, there may be no parking spaces available – we recommend arriving early. Parking spaces are available for guests at the valley station from 6 a.m. until the evening. Hikers heading to Oeschinensee should use the hiking parking spaces in the village (lower hiking parking rates). No vehicles are allowed to enter at night. Vehicles are limited to a maximum length of 5 meters and a maximum height of 2 meters. Paid parking spaces and parking spaces for larger vehicles are located in the village and at the Schützenhaus.

Oeschinensee reached in about 30 minutes on foot, and the path is easily accessible with a stroller. During the summer season, an electric taxi operates from the mountain station every half hour or, if required, when fully booked, to the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant Oeschinensee the lake shore and back. Guests with limited mobility have priority in the electric taxi.

The private road to Oeschinensee closed to all motorized traffic and bicycles. Oeschinensee reached by car, e-bike, mountain bike, or other vehicles.

cable car no parking spaces for campers at the cable car valley station, as the entrance height is limited to a maximum of 2 meters. Additional parking is available at Sunnbüel at various locations in the village. Parking spaces are available at the Nordic Arena and at the Bären (near Sunnbüel), among other places. Parking spaces with no height restrictions are located at the Schützenhaus or the community center.

There are eight 11kW electric charging stations available in our "P2" parking lot at the valley station. You can still enter even if the parking lot is full—just press the button on the entrance column. Charging cables can be borrowed at the ticket office.

Cycling of any kind is prohibited in the Oeschinensee area. Out of consideration for our guests, nature, and for safety reasons, Oeschinensee can Oeschinensee be visited on foot. There is a legal ban on cycling (mountain biking, e-biking, etc.). In addition, many forest trails lead through ecologically sensitive areas, i.e., rare and shy wild animals use these areas as retreats and resting places.

There are no parking spaces for coaches at the cable car valley station cable car Kandersteg. These can be found at various locations in the village. Only a short stop for loading and unloading is permitted at the bus stop at the valley station. For group reservations, the group leader will be allocated a coach parking space.

Flying drones and model aircraft is Oeschinensee around Oeschinensee . A court order takes precedence over national (FOCA) and cantonal flight zones. This protects nature and wildlife and ensures that other guests are not disturbed. As a drone pilot, you are obliged to inform yourself about the applicable area restrictions before each drone flight. Some drone manufacturers have created their own geofencing systems. The areas shown there are specified solely by the manufacturer and do not necessarily Oeschinensee to the restrictions at Oeschinensee .

Due to the risk of forest fires, fires may only be lit at official barbecue areas. Cutting down trees, branches, etc. from the natural environment is prohibited. Firewood/"barbecue bags" can be purchased at Oeschinensee mountain restaurant, near the lake shore, or you can bring your own wood from home.

Dogs must be kept on a leash. Dogs must be kept on a leash in wildlife sanctuaries and protected areas, as well as during grazing season (for cows, sheep, etc.). Please always dispose of dog waste at the waste separation stations.

For your own safety, stay on the official hiking trails. Before each hike, check the difficulty level and equipment (footwear, clothing, food, etc.), and obtain detailed information about the weather and current hazards. Avoid hiking at dusk and at night. Do not enter restricted areas and protected zones.

Cycling of any kind is prohibited in the Oeschinensee area. Out of consideration for our guests, nature, and for safety reasons, Oeschinensee can Oeschinensee be visited on foot. There is a legal ban on cycling (mountain biking, e-biking, etc.). In addition, many forest trails lead through ecologically sensitive areas, i.e., rare and shy wild animals use these areas as retreats and resting places.

Public toilets are located at the mountain and valley stations, as well as at the mountain restaurant on the lake shore. Additional toilets are available in Oeschinensee. Please avoid using the toilet in nature. However, if you do need to use the "natural toilet," please do not leave any paper, bags, or wet wipes behind.

Wild camping and spending the night in the great outdoors are prohibited. Camping, bivouacking, and spending the night in hammocks or similar are prohibited by law. Oeschinensee patrol the area. Wild animals must not be disturbed at night. There is a campground at the valley station in Kandersteg. Quiet hours apply from 10:00 p.m.

Entering wildlife sanctuaries, plant protection areas, and restricted areas is not permitted. Information boards mark the protected areas where special rules apply. Never leave the marked paths and trails and always observe the information boards on site. Plants may not be dug up, picked, or trampled.

Keep a sufficient distance from animals. Walk past the animals calmly and inconspicuously without disturbing them. The animals may be observed, but not fed or touched. Farm animals and wild animals may be accustomed to human noises, but they are disturbed by loud noises, close proximity, and the smell of humans and dogs. The animals will be grateful if you do not leave any trash for them to eat, so take everything with you and leave nothing behind.

Collect your trash and dispose of it at the waste stations. Waste separation stations are located at the mountain and valley stations, at the toboggan run, and along the main hiking trails.