When the ice on Oeschinensee thick enough and there is sufficient snow cover, the "Ice Walk" Oeschinensee marked out on the lake. This is open to all pedestrians. Good, warm winter hiking boots are essential. When taking part in the "Ice Walk," it is important to observe the regulations for walking on the frozen lake and to check the avalanche bulletin on site.

No, the former sledding trail down into the valley is permanently closed due to the risk of rockfalls. This is an official closure. The best place for sledding is the Oeschiland beginners' park, near the mountain station.

Yes, there is a snowshoe trail leading directly from the valley station to the shore of Lake Oeschinen. The hike takes about 1.5 hours. Depending on weather conditions, the snowshoe trail is only suitable for experienced snowshoers. Alternatively, you can use the official winter hiking trails with snowshoes from the mountain station.

Yes. After a short ride on the cable car , you cable car the mountain station. The ski area at Oeschinensee two T-bar lifts (Birelift, Wittenenlift) with blue and red slopes. Right next to the mountain station is the Oeschiland beginner's park. There is also a snow park at the "Bire" ski lift at certain times of the year.

Daily monitoring of marked and open slopes and trails ends with a final check at 5:00 p.m. Outside of operating hours, all slopes and winter hiking trails are closed and are not secured against hazards such as avalanche blasting, snow groomers, etc. In the event of an incident during operating hours, please contact the SOS patrol at +41 79 481 01 12. Outside of operating hours, please contact REGA 1414 or 112.

No, sleds Oeschinensee be rented at Oeschinensee . Furthermore, there is no sledding trail down to the valley.

Yes, you can take a winter hike from the mountain station to the shore of Lake Oeschinen. We recommend taking trail (D) via Läger to the viewpoint and then the direct route (C) from the lake back to the mountain station. When open, the Ice Walk on the frozen lake offers an additional special winter hiking opportunity. Good, warm winter hiking boots or snowshoes are a must.

No, in order Oeschinensee to be open Oeschinensee skating, the lake must be completely frozen over. This happens very rarely. If skating is possible, we will post information on our website. Entering Lake Oeschinen is at your own risk. In addition, the information screens, notice boards, and barriers must be observed. There are no facilities on site, such as changing rooms or similar, and no skate rental. If the ice is covered with snow, skating is not possible – which is usually the case in winter.

Yes, there is a small snow park. The "Oeschipark" offers various fun elements and jibs for beginners. The snow park is located in the immediate vicinity of the Bire lift. Whether you are just starting out or want to refine your tricks, the Oeschipark is the perfect place for it!

Yes, there are several sports shops in Kandersteg where you can rent or buy sports equipment: Grossen Sport, Äussere Dorfstrasse 83 and Bahnhofstrasse 15, 3718 Kandersteg, tel. 033 675 00 17/16. Käthy Sport + Mode, äussere Dorfstrasse 31, 3718 Kandersteg, tel. 033 675 16 09.

Yes. A short ride on the cable car you cable car the mountain station. Right next to it is the Oeschiland beginners' park, ideal for young and old snow bunnies and families with children. It has a large and a small conveyor belt, a children's lift, two fun carousels, various play figures, and a sledding slope.

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.

No, there is no longer a toboggan run in the Oeschinensee area. The former toboggan run down into the valley has been permanently closed due to the risk of rockfalls.

Caution is advised when ice bathing in water temperatures around freezing point – do not underestimate the cold! Ice holes must be at least 50 m away from the marked "Ice Walk." In addition, the SOS patrol must be informed of any ice drilling (0041 79 481 01 12). No entry or loitering in restricted areas (see signs, fences, yellow buoys). The frozen lake may only be accessed when it is officially open, and only between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The area must be vacated before dark; please note the last gondola ride from the mountain station.

In winter, Oeschinensee offers Oeschinensee wide range of leisure activities. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding, the Oeschiland beginners' park right next to the mountain station, and the "Oeschipark" snow park at the "Bire" ski lift. For nature lovers, we Oeschinensee snowshoeing and winter hiking, ice walking, and ice fishing on the frozen Oeschinensee . Your experience is rounded off by various culinary offerings, including the popular Fondue-2-Go.

Ski day passes are easy and convenient to purchase at the ticket machines at the valley station or at the ticket office at the information center. Further information and tickets are available directly from our ticket shop.

No, the AlpsPass or MagicPass are Oeschinensee valid at Oeschinensee . You have the option of purchasing a connecting pass for the winter season (CHF 100 for adults, CHF 50 for children). This offer is only available at the ticket office at the valley station.

No. The Kandersteg ski region is no longer a partner of IG Skiregion Adelboden-Lenk (IGSAL). It is possible to purchase a season pass for Adelboden-Lenk for the Oeschinensee: children CHF 23, adults CHF 46, exclusively at the ticket office at the valley station. Including Sunnbühl: CHF 80/40.

Yes, the gondola ride from the valley station in Kandersteg "Kandersteg, Talstat. Oeschinen" to the mountain station "Oeschinen (Bergstation)" is included in the ski pass.

No, the Adelboden-Lenk points cardOeschinensee be redeemed on theOeschinensee cable car . If you still have points left on your card, these must be redeemed in the Adelboden–Lenk ski area. Single tickets and 10-trip tickets Oeschinensee be purchased from the ticket machine for the ski lift at the Oeschinensee mountain station.

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.

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.

This offer is currently unavailable.

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.

Group tours are limited and require a reservation. If arriving by train, we recommend booking through the SBB Contact Center at 0041 848 44 66 88.

A new group booking system for Oeschinensee will Oeschinensee at the beginning of March 2026. Group reservations are mandatory during the summer. Until March 2026, we are happy to accept group inquiries via cable caroeschinensee.

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.

Yes, with an SBB Half-Fare Card/GA travelcard or Swiss Travel Pass, you can enjoy a 50% discount on the gondola lift. Please note that this discount does not apply to ski day passes. If you are traveling by public transport, we recommend booking a time slot for your ascent in advance at the ticket shop. This will secure a fixed time slot for your ascent and avoid long waiting times. The SBB Saver Day Ticket does not include cable car rides or discounts on tickets. Discounted fares are only available to holders of a Half-Fare Card, GA travelcard, or Swiss Travel Pass.

If you are traveling by public transport, we recommend purchasing a time slot reservation (known as a boarding pass) for the mountain journey in the ticket shop. Further information can be found in the SBB app and in the timetable.

Yes, children under the age of 6 travel free on the cable car. The same applies to children with an SBB Junior Card or a Swiss Family Card. Please exchange these for a cable car at the information center at the valley station – it is not necessary to reserve a time slot, children with a Junior Card/Swiss Family Card are given access to the same time slot as their accompanying adult.

Yes, during the summer season, in addition to your public transport ticket, you must reserve a time slot (known as a boarding pass) for the mountain ascent. This allows you to avoid waiting times and secure your place on the mountain ascent, including with the SBB app. Without a reservation, you may experience waiting times and, in exceptional cases, transportation may not be possible. Public transport ticket: Purchase directly via the public transport channel, e.g., the SBB app. Reserve your time slot here.

Yes, children travel free of charge on the cable car with the Swiss Family Card. Please report to the information center, where we will exchange your card for a ticket.

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 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.