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Ice Fishing

Experience, feel nature.

Welcome to the winter sports area at Oeschinensee! The Oeschinensee area also offers magical moments for anglers. Anglers from all over the world meet here for ice fishing - the special winter experience for fishing enthusiasts. Whether in the sun or in the snow flurries, experience an unforgettable day of ice fishing at almost 2,000 meters above sea level.

Ice fishing is normally possible from January 1st. Find out before your arrival whether the lake is open for ice fishing (on our website, or contact the ice fishing hotline +41 33 675 11 18). 

Status ice fishing

Ice fishing info: The lake may no longer be entered, ice fishing is no longer possible this season.


Enter Oeschinensee: Danger level 3 - No trespassing

Key Facts

  • Ice fishing is usually possible from January 1st until around mid-March.
  • An individual assessment of the situation must always be carried out on site (consult avalanche bulletin and weather forecast, check ice thickness, etc.).
  • Entering Lake Oeschinen is at your own risk, see also info screens and information boards on site.


Opening hours:

From 09.00-16.00 hrs. Last descent with the Cable car at 16.50 hrs. All ice fishermen must have left the Oeschinensee area before the slope check (17.00 hrs). It is forbidden to stay longer on the lake or in the area. The return trip from the lake to the mountain station takes approx. 30 to 45 minutes.

Entering Lake Oeschinen

  • The Oeschinensee is a cantonal body of water. Entering the lake is always at your own risk. 
  • An individual assessment of the situation must be carried out before stepping onto the ice.
  • The ice thickness and the avalanche bulletin must always be consulted in advance.
  • A recommendation on the avalanche situation is issued by avalanche and ice specialists from the municipality of Kandersteg.
  • The average ice thickness is approx. 30 to 50 cm.

Fishing articles and ice drills

All necessary fishing equipment must be brought along. No equipment such as augers or rods etc. are rented or sold in the Oeschinensee area. However, it is possible to hire augers in Kandersteg.

Contact:
Bernhard Lauber, Innere Dorfstrasse 88, 3718 Kandersteg. Tel. 079 282 14 67 (from 18.30 to 20.00).
Advance booking and
reservation required!

Fishing license

Sale of day passes in the "Alphüsi" food truck at the mountain restaurant or in the Tourist Center Kandersteg.

  • Adults: CHF 32.00
  • Youths up to 16 years: CHF 20.00
  • Trainees aged 17 to 25: CHF 26.00
 
Note: A maximum of two fishing rods per person are permitted when ice fishing.

Further information...
  • on the fishing license of the Canton of Bern can be found here.
  • on fishing based on the Bernese-Cantonal Fisheries Act can be found here.

Special

Distance to winter hiking trails
  • Boreholes must be at least 50 meters away from hiking trails.
  • Water can get onto the ice through the drilled holes, which makes it difficult to machine the ice walk on Oeschinensee. Thank you for your consideration.
 
Clothing recommendation
  • Very good and warm winter clothing
  • Very warm and above all waterproof shoes
  • Wind and waterproof trousers and jacket
  • Gloves and headgear

Reports on ice fishing

Current information AND operating status

Cable car Kandersteg - Oeschinen

Cable car Kandersteg-Oeschinensee - The Cable car is open daily from 08:30 to 17:00.

Ski lifts
Bire ski lift closed - end of season 17.03.2024
Wittenen ski lift closed - end of season 17.03.2024

Free skiing for children and beginners
Oeschiland children's skiing closed - end of season 17.03.2024

sledge run closed in Oeschiland - end of season 17.03.2024

Schatthaus T-bar lift - Oeschiland Park - closed - end of season 17.03.2024

Slopes

Piste 1 valley run (red) closed - end of season 17.03.2024
Piste 2 Bire (blue) closed - end of season 17.03.2024
Piste Wittenen 3 (red) closed - end of season 17.03.2024
Piste 4 mountain station-Bire (blue) closed - end of season 17.03.2024

Piste Läger 5 (blue) - closed

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country ski slope Oeschinensee - The cross-country ski slope is closed - end of season 17.03.2024


Simply sledge run to Oeschinensee

sledge run 6 Mountain station closed at Oeschinensee - end of season 17.03.2024

Oeschinensee
Webcam Oeschinensee

Mountain station / Oeschiland
Webcam Oeschinensee

Mountain station / mountain coaster
Webcam Oeschinensee

Mountain station - Oeschinensee: 80 vertical meters

Mountain station -Oeschinensee, winter hiking trail 7 direct - open
Mountain station - Oeschinensee Winter hiking trail 8 via Läger - closed
Path 9, along the lake - the path along the lake is closed and currently not accessible

Ice Walk - closed

Kandersteg - Oeschinensee: 500 vertical meters

Hike from Kandersteg to Oeschinensee - path to the lake accessible with mountain boots

Restaurant Oeschinensee - open until November 10th from 09:30 to 16:00, open daily

Restaurant Bergstübli (mountain station) - open until November 10th from 09:00 - 16:30

Cafebar at Oeschinensee - closed (end of season)

General information: Cable car from 08:30-17:00, mountain coaster (only in dry weather) and hiking trails to Oeschinensee open.


Hiking tip: Hiking trail Kandersteg - Oeschinensee and mountain station - Oeschinensee open. There is currently snow at higher altitudes. Mountain and alpine trails according to separate status.


Info restaurants:

SOS: SOS/Rescue service in the entire area: 1414

 

Guest service : daily from 08:30-17h for you under 0041 33 675 11 18 Cable car@oeschinensee.ch and accessible.

Lockers and ski storage

Valley station lockers - open from 08:00 to 18:30
Mountain station lockers - in operation
Lockers Large, medium and small lockers are available at the valley and mountain stations. Ski depots are located at the valley and mountain stations. A changing room is also available at the valley station. Payment by card, cash or cell phone possible.
Locker subscriptions can be purchased at the cash desk (7 days, 14 days, season)Locker price list:
Ski stand
15 min / free of charge
24h / Fr. 2.00
Locker M
60 min / Fr. 4.00
24h / Fr. 5.00
Locker S
60 min / Fr. 2.00
24h / Fr. 4.00
Locker L
60 min / Fr. 5.00
24h / Fr. 8.00


Picnic area

Picnic room mountain station 1st floor

At the mountain station on the 1st floor (take the path around the house). Open 10-15h. Cannot be reserved, capacity max. 40 people.

Ice fishing info: The lake may no longer be entered, ice fishing is no longer possible this season.

Ice Walk - closed




Enter Oeschinensee: Danger level 3 - No trespassing

Experience, feel nature

FAQ

What you should know

Can I buy my day ticket online?

Day tickets are easy to purchase via our webshop. Load the day pass onto a key card or your SwissPass. Alternatively, day tickets can also be purchased easily and conveniently at our ticket machines or at the ticket office in front of the valley station and at the ticket counter at the valley station.

Is my Half-Fare travelcard/GA valid for Cable car ?

With a Half-Fare travelcard/GA or a Swiss Travel Pass, you can travel on Cable car at half price. (Not valid for ski day tickets.)

How do I travel by public transport?

From Spiez and Brig you can reach Kandersteg by train (BLS). From Adelboden and Frutigen there is a bus (AFA) to Kandersteg. The walk from the station takes about 10 minutes. There is a local bus from the station for every arrival/departure from June to October <-> Valley station.

Can you go ice fishing at Oeschinensee ?

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

Where do I buy the fishing license?

You can get your fishing license at the Berghotel am See, at the Tourist Center in Kandersteg or online.

Where can I find toilets in the Oeschinensee area?

The public toilets are located at the mountain and valley stations and at the Berghotel am See. There are more toilets in the Oeschinensee area (see map). Going to the toilet in nature should be avoided. However, if you do need to use the "natural toilet", please do not leave any paper, tissues or wet wipes behind.

Are lockers available at the top or bottom station?

Yes, there are lockers and ski racks at the mountain and valley stations. Payment can be made digitally by debit card, Visa/Mastercard or cash.

Is there a slope control?

Yes, please note the information "last slope check"! The daily monitoring of the marked and open slopes ends with the last slope check at 5.00 pm. Outside of the lift operating hours, the slopes are closed and may not be skied on or entered. There are snow groomers on the slopes and avalanche blasting may take place.

Which outdoor guidelines should be observed when providing first aid?

Everyone is obliged to provide first aid. In an emergency, call the rescue service immediately on 1414 and inform the ranger or patrolman (ski season) on 079 481 01 12. The SOS rooms and 2 defibrillators (at the toilets of the valley station and at the exit of the mountain station) are marked on the map of Lake Oeschinen.

What outdoor guidelines apply to waste collection and separation?

Dispose of waste in the official waste separation stations. Waste separation stations are located at the mountain and valley stations, at the mountain hotel by the lake, at the restaurants and along the main hiking trails. Respect nature and take everything - even the smallest bits and pieces, tissues, leftover food and cigarette butts - back down to the valley or separate the waste and dispose of it in the waste separation stations provided.

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