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If the ice is thick enough and there is enough snow on Oeschinensee , the "Ice Walk" is prepared on the lake. This is open to all pedestrians. Good, warm winter hiking boots are required. During the "Ice Walk", it is important to observe the clearance for walking on the frozen lake and 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 approx. 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 beginners' park. There is also a snow park at the "Bire" ski lift at certain times.

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.

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

Yes, there are several sports stores 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, 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're just starting out or want to refine your tricks, the Oeschipark is the perfect place!

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, ice fishing is normally possible from January 1st. Check our website before you arrive to find out whether the lake is open for ice fishing. An individual assessment of the situation must always be carried out on site (consult the SLF avalanche bulletin, check ice thickness, etc.). Entering Lake Oeschinen is at your own risk; please also observe the info screens, information 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.

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 sledge run.

Be careful 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 tracked "Ice Walk". In addition, the SOS patroller must be informed of every ice hole (0041 79 481 01 12). No entry or stay in the restricted zones (see signaling, fencing, yellow buoys). The frozen lake may only be entered when it has been officially cleared, and only from 09:00-16:00. The area must be left before dark; the last cable car ride from the mountain station must be observed.

In winter, a wide range of leisure activities await you at Oeschinensee . Enjoy skiing and snowboarding, the Oeschiland beginners' park directly at the mountain station and the "Oeschipark" snow park at the "Bire" ski lift. For nature lovers, we offer snowshoe and winter hikes, ice walks and ice fishing on the frozen Oeschinensee . Your experience is rounded off by various gastronomic 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 not valid at Oeschinensee . You have the option of purchasing a season ticket 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 Oeschinensee: children CHF 23, adults CHF 46, exclusively at the ticket office at the valley station.

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.

You can buy your ticket online in the ticket store. A time slot reservation for your ascent is included with your ticket. A relaxed journey awaits you 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 store.

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.

The offer is currently not available.

For a pleasant trip on the Cable car, it is best to purchase your tickets in advance online in the ticket shop. With the time slot reservation included in the ticket purchase, you can secure a preferred time slot for the ascent enjoy a relaxed ride 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 or refund of tickets is generally excluded. In exceptional cases, a voucher can be issued for a later visitCable caroeschinensee. A processing fee of CHF 10 per booking may apply. A payout is excluded. Note: A rebooking to another time slot within the current season is possible up to three times free of charge.

Rebooking to an earlier date is not possible online. In exceptional cases, please contact the helpdesk oeschinensee Cable car . Ticket exchanges are only possible 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, the day ticket costs CHF 8.00. The SBB dog pass is accepted on the Cable car Oeschinensee .

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 counter. Further information and tickets can be found directly in our ticket store.

No, the SBB day passes are not valid for the Cable car Oeschinensee. Discounts are available with a valid GA travelcard, Half-Fare travelcard, 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 and the Swiss Travel Pass you benefit from a 50% discount on the gondola ride. Please note that this discount does not apply to ski day tickets. If you are traveling by public transport, we recommend that you book a time slot for the ascent in advance in the ticket store. This will secure a fixed time slot for your ascent and avoid long waiting times. The SBB Saver Day Pass does not include cable car rides or discounts on tickets. Reduced fares are only available for 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 (boarding pass) for the ascent in the ticket store. 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. Also children with an SBB Junior Card or a Swiss Family Card. Please exchange these for a corresponding Cable car at the Infocenter at the valley station - a time slot reservation is not necessary, children with a Junior Card/Swiss Family Card have access to the same time slot as the accompanying person.

Yes, during the summer season, in addition to your public transport ticket, you must ascent a time slot (known as a boarding pass) for the ascent . This allows you ascent avoid waiting times and secure your ascent, even 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 a valid public transport ticket here

Yes, with the Swiss Family Card children travel free of charge on the Cable car. Please contact the Infocenter - there we will exchange your card for a corresponding ticket.

You can reach Kandersteg by train from Spiez and Brig. From Adelboden and Frutigen there is a bus (AFA) to Kandersteg. The walk from the station takes approx. 10-15 minutes. From June to October, a local bus runs from the 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 on foot in around 30 minutes, and the path is easily accessible with a stroller. During the summer season, a paid electric taxi service runs every half hour from the mountain station to the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant Oeschinensee the lake shore and back, or as required when fully booked. Guests with limited mobility have priority in the electric taxi.

The private road to Oeschinensee is closed to all motorized traffic and bicycles. Oeschinensee cannot be reached by car, e-bike, mountain bike or other vehicles.

There are no parking spaces for campers at the Cable car valley station, as the entrance height is limited to a maximum of 2 meters. Further parking spaces are available at various locations in the village. Parking spaces are available at the Nordic Arena and at the Bären (near Sunnbüel). Parking spaces without height restrictions are located at the Schützenhaus or at the town hall.

Eight 11kW electric charging stations are available in our "P2" parking lot at the valley station. Entry is also possible when the parking lot is occupied - simply press the button on the entry column. Charging cables can be borrowed from 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 only be visited on foot. There is a judicial 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 quiet zones.

There are no parking spaces for coaches at the valley station of 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.