#Discovery time

OPERATING STATUS

Arrive, feel nature.

Well informed on the Oeschinensee. Here you will find all the latest information on open Installations, pistes, lifts, winter hiking trails, snowshoe trails and much more. No matter which offer you choose - whether it's sunny or cloudy, with skis or hiking boots in your luggage: our live data will keep you up to date.

magical experiences

Good planning is the be-all and end-all. Before you arrive, be sure to check the current operating status and the panoramic map - always live and clearly laid out. Once you have arrived in Oeschinensee, it is best to take a look at the information boards at the valley and mountain stations to find out about the current situation. Weather and conditions can change quickly in the mountains.

PANORAMA MAP

Explore the area with the digital map.

Our digital map (panoramic map) shows the entire Oeschinensee from a bird's eye view and provides you with information about our Installations, offers, restaurants, toilets and much more. Simply scan the QR code for further details.

OPERATING INFORMATION

Up-to-date and compact.

All the latest information on open Installations, offers, pistes and lifts, winter hiking trails, snowshoe trails, culinary offerings and much more can be found here.

Operation Cable car

Cable car Kandersteg-Oeschinensee The Cable car is open daily from 09:00 - 17:00.

Ski lifts
Bire ski lift open - 09:15 to 16:30 - slope check 16:45
Wittenen ski lift open - 09:30 to 16:15 - slope check 16:45

Beginners' paradise Oeschiland
Oeschiland open - all Installations and attractions in operation - 09:15 to 16:30

sledge run open in Oeschiland

Oeschipark - Snowpark open for beginners - 09:15 to 16:15

Slopes

Piste 1 (blue) closed - due to natural hazards, the piste down the valley will remain closed for winter 2024/25.
Piste 2 Bire (blue) open
Piste 3 Wittenen (red) open
Piste 4 mountain station-Bire (blue) open

Runway 5 warehouse (blue) closed

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country ski trail Oeschinensee - open - skating and classic - condition: good


Short toboggan run to the Oeschinensee

sledge run 6 Mountain station open to Oeschinensee , return on foot 30 minutes

Ice fishing open from 09:00 to 16:00 - Note: no downhill run with the sledge possible - 17:00 last run Cable car or use the snowshoe trail (A)

Ice Walk (L) open - 9:00 to 16:00 - good winter shoes recommended

Enter Oeschinensee: Danger level 1 - enter at your own risk from 9.00 to 16.00 hrs


Restaurant Bergstübli (mountain station) - open from 09:00 to 16:00
Restaurant Oeschinensee - open, 09.30 - 16 h
Cafebar at Oeschinensee - closed
  • Guest service : daily from 08:30-17h for you under 0041 33 675 11 18 Cable car@ oeschinensee.ch and reachable.
  • In an emergency, call the rescue service on 1414 (Rega / SAR).
  • The SOS rooms and 2 defibrillators are located at the toilets of the valley station and at the exit of the mountain station.
Picnic room mountain station 1st floor open from 09:00 to 16:00

At the mountain station on the 1st floor (take the footpath around the building).

  • No reservation possible
  • Capacity max. 40 persons
Valley station lockers - open from 08:30 to 17:30
Mountain station lockers - in operation

Lockers are available in three sizes at the valley and mountain stations. Payment can be made by card (debit/credit card) or in cash.

Size S: 60 min. CHF 2.- / 24 hrs. CHF 4.-
Size M: 30 min. CHF 2.- / 24 hrs. CHF 5.-
Size L: 120 min. CHF 4.- / 24 hrs. CHF 8.-

Locker passes can also be purchased at the ticket office (7 days, 14 days, whole season). There are also changing facilities at the valley station.

Safe storage without lugging. The "Ski Racks" offer the possibility to store 1 pair of skis. "Ski racks are available at the bottom station (1st floor next to the toilets) and at the exit of the top station.

Skis can be stored for CHF 2 for 24 hours. The first 15 minutes are free of charge.

Oeschinensee
Webcam Oeschinensee
Mountain station / Oeschiland beginners' paradise
Webcam Oeschinensee

Hiking trail Kandersteg - Oeschinensee (500 vertical meters)

Snowshoe trail (A) valley station - Oeschinensee open - hiking time approx. 90 min. - the winter hiking trail to Oeschinensee is only accessible with snowshoes - no hiking trail to Oeschinensee!


Hiking trails in the area

Winter hiking trail (C) - mountain station -Oeschinensee directly open - winter hiking trail to Oeschinensee - 30 minutes
Winter hiking trail (D) mountain station - Oeschinensee via Läger open - 45 minutes
Winter hiking trail (K) along the Oeschinensee open - 10 minutes
Ice Walk (L) open - 9:00 to 16:00 - good winter shoes recommended

Arrive, feel nature.

Oeschinensee

We provide unique and unforgettable moments in the imposing mountain world in front of the Blüemlisalp massif.