Welcome to Sunnbüel a tranquil natural paradise high above Kandersteg, at the gateway to the Gemmi Pass and with views of the Gasterntal valley. The cable car you comfortably up to around 2,000 meters, opening up the way to wide open spaces, mountain panoramas, and authentic nature experiences. Enjoy the ride up and leave everyday life behind in the valley – up here, peace and quiet, clear air, and unforgettable experiences await you in the midst of the mountains.
Plan ahead, relax, and skip the lines at Oeschinensee.
To make your journey on theOeschinensee cable car Oeschinensee pleasant as possible, we recommend purchasing your ticket online in advance. With your boarding pass, you can also secure a preferred time slot for the mountain trip, so you can start your journey at the desired time without long waiting times. This allows you to plan your trip in advance and enjoy your stay in the breathtaking natural surroundings of Lake Oeschinen from the very beginning.
Timetable for cable car Sunnbüel cable car Winter Timetable 2025–26 In winter, the cable car takes cable car directly to the sunny high plateau – ideal for winter hiking, snowshoeing, and peaceful breaks in the mountains. Summer Season 2026 During the summer season, Sunnbüel is Sunnbüel for hikes on the wide high plateau, family trails, and alpine stages towards the Gemmi Pass. Last ascent 30 minutes before closing time.
Prices valid from February 1, 2026
Prices valid from May 29, 2026
Prices valid from February 1, 2026
Group bookings can onlybe made by telephone via the SBB Contact Center on 0848 44 66 88 . Payment on account, advice, and adjustments are possible there. If you would like to purchase tickets at the ticket office or on site, you must register in advance by emailing info@sunnbuel.ch.
The ascent takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on the route, your fitness level, and the conditions. The distance is 8.5 km.
A winter hike towards Gemmipass is possible, depending on snow and weather conditions, and requires good equipment.
Sunnbüel ideal for families, offering plenty of space to play in the snow as well as easy winter and snowshoe trails.
On the Sunnbüel plateau, you Sunnbüel peaceful, natural cross-country trails with plenty of space – ideal for leisurely skiers and those seeking relaxation.
Yes, sleds can be rented directly on-site, subject to availability.
Several marked snowshoe trails are available, varying in length and featuring a moderate elevation profile.
Sunnbüel a popular starting point for ski tours in the Gemmi and Lämmeren areas.
No, this path is closed in winter for safety reasons.
Parking spaces are also Sunnbüel directly at the Sunnbüel valley station in winter. Use is dependent on weather conditions.
Overnight stays are possible at the Berghotel Schwarenbach and – depending on opening hours – at the Lämmerenhütte.
Prepared winter hiking trails lead across the open plateau and towards Gemmi.
Kandersteg is well signposted. In the village, follow the signs for Sunnbüel to the valley station.
By AFA bus line 241 or on foot in about 30 minutes along the signposted route.
In Kandersteg, there is a campsite in the village area with good facilities and public transport connections. Additionally, in Frutigen, there is the Frutigresort Camping.
Designated parking spaces for coaches are Sunnbüel at the Sunnbüel valley station. Advance booking at info@sunnbuel.ch is recommended.
Yes, Sunnbüel four 11 kW charging stations at the Sunnbüel valley station.
The journey from the valley station to the Sunnbüel mountain station Sunnbüel around 8 minutes and offers beautiful views.
From Kandersteg station, the AFA bus line 241 takes you directly to the bus stop at the Sunnbüel valley station. Bus connections are coordinated with train arrivals.
Paid parking spaces Sunnbüel available directly at the Sunnbüel valley station.
Currently, no season or annual parking passes are offered.
Parking is subject to a fee. Payment can be made with cash or conveniently via an app.
Motorhome parking spaces are located in the village of Kandersteg. Sunnbüel currently no parking spaces Sunnbüel directly at the Sunnbüel valley station due to construction work.
Advance registration Sunnbüel requested for groups visiting Sunnbüel . This allows us to better plan your visit and ensure a pleasant experience for all guests. Registration is done via our group reservation tool. Yes. Before logging in for the first time, you will need to complete a short, one-time registration process. After that, you can conveniently enter your group reservation online. If you are traveling by train or post bus, we also recommend booking your group tickets through SBB. Sunnbüel no reservation requirement for groups at Sunnbüel . However, advance registration is requested so that we can optimally coordinate capacity and processes. You Sunnbüel further details about Sunnbüel on our website.FAQ – Group reservations Sunnbüel
How do I make a reservation for my group?
Do I have to register?
We are traveling by public transport—what do we need to bear in mind?
SBB Contact Center: 0848 44 66 88
Alternatively, at a staffed SBB counter.What happens if we arrive without a reservation?
Where can I find more information?
No. Trips outside the operating hours published on our website are generally not possible. TheSunnbüel cable car Sunnbüel exclusively according to the official timetable published on oeschinensee.ch and sunnbuel.ch. For operational reasons and due to applicable safety regulations, no additional early or late trips can be offered.We ask all guests to plan their arrival and departure in accordance with the published operating hours. The current timetable is available online at any time.
No, dogs require a valid ticket.
Children up to 5.99 years old and children with a Junior Card travel free of charge.
Operating hours depend on the season and weather. You can find the current times on our website.
No, reservations Sunnbüel not necessary for trips to Sunnbüel .
Yes, these can be ordered online or on-site and will then be sent by post.
Yes, tickets can be conveniently purchased online in advance.
Discounts are available with a GA travelcard, Half-Fare travelcard, and the TALK Guest Card, among others.
Before each tour, inform yourself about the current avalanche situation and weather developments.
Treat other guests with respect and stay on the designated routes.
Yes, dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times.
The marked trails ensure your safety and protect sensitive habitats and wildlife.
Please keep your distance, avoid disturbances, and respect designated quiet zones.
The Sunnbüel mountain restaurant Sunnbüel the Schwarenbach mountain hotel invite you to stop for a bite to eat and relax.
In winter, accommodation is available at the Berghotel Schwarenbach and – depending on the season – at the Lämmerenhütte.
The Lämmerenhütte SAC is located in the Lämmeren area.
Yes. An officially marked bike trail Sunnbüel down from Sunnbüel to the valley station in Kandersteg. Use of this trail is reserved for experienced mountain bikers. Please stay on the marked route, be considerate of hikers, and follow the instructions on site. You ride at your own risk. Bikes can be cable car by cable car .
Advance registration Sunnbüel requested for groups visiting Sunnbüel . This allows us to better plan your visit and ensure a pleasant experience for all guests. Registration is done via our group reservation tool. Yes. Before logging in for the first time, you will need to complete a short, one-time registration process. After that, you can conveniently enter your group reservation online. If you are traveling by train or post bus, we also recommend booking your group tickets through SBB. Sunnbüel no reservation requirement for groups at Sunnbüel . However, advance registration is requested so that we can optimally coordinate capacity and processes. You Sunnbüel further details about Sunnbüel on our website.FAQ – Group reservations Sunnbüel
How do I make a reservation for my group?
Do I have to register?
We are traveling by public transport—what do we need to bear in mind?
SBB Contact Center: 0848 44 66 88
Alternatively, at a staffed SBB counter.What happens if we arrive without a reservation?
Where can I find more information?
Please apply exclusively online via our career page for advertised positions or send a speculative application to oeschinensee.
Applications sent by mail or email will not be considered. We will do our best to review your documents quickly and carefully, so we ask for your patience.
Defibrillators are located at the valley station and near the mountain restaurant.
Opening hours vary depending on the season and weather conditions. You can find current information online.
Lost items can be handed in or reported at the valley station.
Stay calm and contact emergency services at 1414 or 112. Pay attention to the marked rescue points.
SOS rescue points are marked along the designated paths.
Staff at the valley station or the guest service team will be happy to help you.
Toilets are available at the valley station and at the mountain station. There is also a compost toilet available at the "Spitelmatte" near the cross-country skiing chalet in winter and in the Arvenseeli region in summer.
Yes. An officially marked bike trail Sunnbüel down from Sunnbüel to the valley station in Kandersteg. Use of this trail is reserved for experienced mountain bikers. Please stay on the marked route, be considerate of hikers, and follow the instructions on site. You ride at your own risk. Bikes can be cable car by cable car .
Advance registration Sunnbüel requested for groups visiting Sunnbüel . This allows us to better plan your visit and ensure a pleasant experience for all guests. Registration is done via our group reservation tool. Yes. Before logging in for the first time, you will need to complete a short, one-time registration process. After that, you can conveniently enter your group reservation online. If you are traveling by train or post bus, we also recommend booking your group tickets through SBB. Sunnbüel no reservation requirement for groups at Sunnbüel . However, advance registration is requested so that we can optimally coordinate capacity and processes. You Sunnbüel further details about Sunnbüel on our website.FAQ – Group reservations Sunnbüel
How do I make a reservation for my group?
Do I have to register?
We are traveling by public transport—what do we need to bear in mind?
SBB Contact Center: 0848 44 66 88
Alternatively, at a staffed SBB counter.What happens if we arrive without a reservation?
Where can I find more information?
Arvensee can be reached from the mountain station via a marked hiking trail.
In summer, the focus is on hiking, nature experiences, viewpoints, and mountain gastronomy.
The vast high plateau, offering open views towards Gemmi and into the Gasterntal valley, is considered a special summer experience.
Numerous marked hiking trails lead across the high plateau and towards Gemmi.
Please take your waste with you and protect plants and animals.
Barbecuing is only permitted at designated fire pits.
Yes, dogs are welcome and must be kept on a leash.
Using the marked trails protects sensitive natural areas and pastures.
Keep your distance, close pasture fences, and move calmly.
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.
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 journey. This allows you to avoid waiting times and secure your place on the mountain journey, 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 a time slot for the ascent with a valid public transport ticket 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.
During the summer season, overnight stays are only possible at Chalet Arva . Reservations are essential. Three SAC huts offer further accommodation options in the Oeschinensee area. Camping is only permitted at Camping Rendez-Vous near the valley station or at the ski jump (open all year round). There are also various parking spaces in Kandersteg.
If you're feeling peckish or hungry, you'll find a selection of hot and cold snacks as well as a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the kiosk at the mountain station and in the café-bar on the lake shore.
Oeschinensee various dining options available in the Oeschinensee area. These include the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant Oeschinensee the Chalet Arva (both near the lake) as well as the Bergstübli at the mountain station. Here you can enjoy a variety of food and drinks while taking in the magnificent view of the mountain landscape. See what's on offer.
The SAC Doldenhorn Hut, the SAC Blüemlisal Hut, and the SAC Fründen Hut Oeschinensee in the Oeschinensee area.
Requests for group offers can be sent to oeschinensee. At the mountain restaurant on the shores of Lake Oeschinen, we offer special menus for groups, which can be enjoyed both inside the cozy mountain lounge and outside on the sunny terrace.
Group visits to Oeschinensee Sunnbüel now Sunnbüel booked using our group reservation tool. This allows us to prepare for your visit in the best possible way and ensure that everything runs smoothly on site.
Yes. Before making your first booking, you will need to complete a short one-time registration process. Once you have successfully registered, you can conveniently enter your group reservation online.
Registration Group reservationIf you are arriving by train or PostBus, you have two options:
Group reservations Oeschinensee mandatory at Oeschinensee . Groups that are not registered in advance and do not have a valid time slot will not be transported.
We therefore strongly recommend that you make your reservation in advance.
The Oeschinensee mountain restaurant Oeschinensee customized packages and quotes for groups. For inquiries, please contact: oeschinensee.
Yes, there are lockers and ski racks at the mountain and valley stations. Payment is made digitally by debit card, Visa/Mastercard, Twint, or cash. Weekly and seasonal passes for lockers and ski racks are available at the ticket office.
Yes, the cable car wheelchair accessible and provides barrier-free transport to the mountain station. From there, during the summer season, an electric taxi runs every half hour from 10:45 a.m. to the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant Oeschinensee the lake shore and back again. One wheelchair can be taken per trip.
Public toilets are located at the mountain and valley stations and at the mountain restaurant, near 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, tissues, or wet wipes behind.
No, Oeschinensee in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is surrounded by various protected areas, including plant conservation areas, dry meadows, and wildlife sanctuaries. Due to these special protective measures, all (commercial) events and drone flights are prohibited by law. Rangers monitor compliance with these rules.
The public facilities (cable car, lockers, restaurants, and restrooms) are barrier-free, as is the main hiking trail to Oeschinensee. A paid electric taxi service is available to take guests from the mountain station to the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant, near the lake shore, and back.
We ensure unique and unforgettable moments in the impressive mountain world in front of the Blüemlisalp massif.
