Welcome to the world of indulgence at Oeschinensee, where we combine tradition and modernity. We are hosts with heart and soul - full of emotion and warmth. What could be better than being able to share this wonderful place with guests? At Oeschinensee you will experience moments that will stay with you for a lifetime. Discover the wide range of restaurants and catering options in the area now.
The area around Oeschinensee unforgettable nature experiences in spring, summer, and fall—from hiking and rowing to swimming and walking. In winter, the Bergstübli self-service restaurant at the mountain station and the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant Oeschinensee lake shore invite you to stop for a bite to eat. In summer, a wide range of options complement the culinary experience: the café-bar on the lake shore, the Chalet Arva, the SAC huts, the Sennhütte, and the Bärgbeizli Underbärgli.
Find out more about our world of pleasure.
Warmth, hospitality and a breathtaking view on the shores of Lake Oeschinen. The self-service restaurant at 1,500 m above sea level, which is now run by the fifth generation, looks back on a family tradition of over 130 years and has been owned by the Wandfluh family since it was built in 1892.
Indulge yourself and enjoy the lovingly prepared dishes. From delicious Swiss classics and specialties from the region to a touch of internationality.
True to the motto "less is more", you will find a selection of hearty dishes on our small menu. Whenever possible, the ingredients are sourced from local suppliers. Everything is home-made here.
On the serviced terrace, you can not only experience the breathtaking panorama directly on the lake, but also a family atmosphere and a lot of heart and soul.
We also welcome you to our self-service restaurant Bergstübli in the white of winter - indoors or outdoors, depending on whether you want to warm up or enjoy the sunshine on the terrace.
Let us spoil you with our delicious menus - for big and small snow bunnies. And of course we also cater for your thirst.
Something for the "Gluscht". At the kiosk right next to the mountain station, you can take a short break at any time of year and admire the Blüemlisalp massif from the terrace.
SNACKS nut croissants, pretzels, Oeschi ice cream, brownies, apple strudel, delicious homemade cakes and many other cool snacks.
DRINKS Oeschi water, various house coffees and teas, other non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.
In spring, summer or on a fall hike, stop by the café-bar - order and linger on the terrace under the umbrellas.
SNACKS nut croissants, pretzels, Oeschi ice cream, soft ice cream, brownies and many other small snacks.
DRINKS Oeschi water, various house coffees and teas, other non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.
Café-bar (on the shore of Lake Oeschinen): ‘CLOSED’
A warm welcome above Lake Oeschinen, with spectacular views over the lake and of the Blüemlisalp massif. Here you will find the Sennhütte, where our great-great-grandparents once made cheese in summer.
Enjoy our home-style Swiss cuisine with products from the farm on the sun terrace or in the restaurant in a rustic, cozy and nostalgic atmosphere.
The Beizli is ideally located for a day visit or an overnight stay in a hut for mountain or alpine hikers. We look forward to welcoming you from May to October for breakfast, snack, lunch or afternoon snack.
Food and drinks, hot or cold, we always have something delicious in stock. ... or on a day hike for a snack. Linger in our garden, rest on a deckchair and treat yourself to a refreshing drink and a tasty snack. The perfect view of Oeschinensee is guaranteed from here!
If you've got the fondue bug, then there's nothing more special than enjoying a fondue in the natural surroundings of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Book online here now!
Our package is available at the Bergstübli restaurant, right next to the mountain station. The package includes everything you need to prepare a fondue, a fine bottle of wine, tea, bread, spices and a sledge.
Where you enjoy the fondue is up to you, whether directly at the lake high above the mountain station or simply at the Oeschiland beginners' paradise. Simply stir and after approx. 30 minutes your fondue is ready - enjoyment guaranteed!
During the summer season you can only stay overnight in Chalet Arva . A reservation is mandatory. Three SAC huts in the Oeschinensee area offer further overnight accommodation. Camping is only permitted at Camping Rendez-Vous at the valley station or at the ski jump (open all year round). There are also various pitches in Kandersteg.
If you are hungry or have a small appetite, you will find a selection of hot and cold snacks as well as a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in the kiosk at the mountain station and in the café bar on the shore of the lake.
In the Oeschinensee area, you can choose from a variety of dining options. These include the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant and 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 and experience the magnificent view of the mountain landscape. To the offer.
The SAC-Doldenhornhütte, the SAC-Blüemlisalphütte and the SAC-Fründenhütte are located in the Oeschinensee area.
Inquiries for group offers can be sent to oeschinensee. In the mountain restaurant on the shores of Lake Oeschinen we offer special menus for groups, which can be enjoyed both in the cozy Bergstübli inside and on the sunny terrace outside.
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 in Kandersteg is limited on weekends and during the summer. Starting around 12:00 PM, parking spaces may no longer be available—we recommend arriving early. Parking is available for guests at the valley station from 6:00 AM until evening. Hikers heading to Oeschinensee should use the hiking parking lots in the village (lower hiking parking rates). Vehicles are not permitted to enter at night. Vehicle access is limited to a maximum length of 5 meters and a height of 2 meters. Paid parking spaces and parking spots for larger vehicles are located in the village and near the Schützenhaus. Parking spaces cannot be reserved in advance.
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.
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.
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 and at various locations in the village. Parking spaces are available at the Nordic Arena and at Bären (near Sunnbüel), among other places. Parking spaces with no height restrictions are located at the Schützenhaus or the community center.
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.
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.
Group reservations (Oeschinensee) are made using a group reservation tool —to ensure smooth planning and operations on site.
Yes. You must register before making your first booking. Once you have successfully registered, you can make a booking.
Registration Group reservationIf you're traveling by train or bus, you have two options:
Group reservations Oeschinensee required at Oeschinensee . Groups that have not registered in advance and do not have a valid time slot (boarding pass) will not be transported.
We therefore recommend that you make your reservation in advance.
The Oeschinensee Mountain Restaurant Oeschinensee customized packages and quotes for groups. For inquiries, please contact us directly at: oeschinensee.
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 ride on the Cable car, we recommend purchasing your ticket in advance online through our ticket shop. By reserving a time slot when you buy your ticket, you’ll secure a preferred time for your ascent can enjoy a relaxed ride without long wait times. For more information, please visit 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.
It is not possible to reschedule your event to an earlier date online. In justified exceptional cases, please contact the Cable car Helpdesk oeschinensee. Ticket exchanges can only be made in person at the Infocenter.
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.
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, SBB day passes are not valid for theOeschinensee Cable car . You can receive a discount with a valid SBB GA, SBB Half-Fare Card, Swiss Travel Pass, or a guest card from Kandersteg, Kandergrund, Frutigen, Adelboden, or 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.
Guests with a guest card from Kandersteg, Adelboden, Frutigen, Kandergrund, and Reichenbach receive a 10% discount on the gondola ride. You do not need to reserve a time slot (so-called boarding pass). 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 on-site ticket machines (scan the QR code).
The public toilets are located at the mountain and valley stations and at the mountain restaurant near the lakeshore. There are more toilets in Oeschinensee. 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.
No, Oeschinensee is located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and is surrounded by various protected areas, including plant conservation areas, dry meadows and wildlife rest areas. Due to these special protective measures, all (commercial) events and drone flights are prohibited by law. Compliance with these rules is monitored by rangers.
Yes, the Cable car is wheelchair-accessible and offers a barrier-free ride to the mountain station. From there, a chargeable electric cab runs every half hour from 10:45 am during the summer season to the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant near the lakeshore and back again. One wheelchair can be taken per trip.
The public facilitiesCable car, lockers, restaurants and toilets) are barrier-free, as is the main hiking trail to Oeschinensee. A chargeable electric cab takes guests on request from the mountain station to the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant, near the lakeshore, and back.
We provide unique and unforgettable moments in the imposing mountain world in front of the Blüemlisalp massif.