#Winter magic

BEGINNER'S PARADISE OESCHILAND

Experience, feel nature.

Welcome to the Oeschiland beginners' paradise! This is where young and old snow bunnies meet and learn to ski or snowboard in a relaxed atmosphere in a sunny and sheltered location. Sledging is also permitted. Simply small, friendly and informal - Oeschiland offers everything you need for a magical sports experience.

Culinary delights are provided by the mountain restaurant with its sun terrace - just a snowball's throw away from Oeschiland.

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Key Facts

After your descent, our "magic carpet" conveyor belt will take you safely back to the top. There is also a children's drag lift and various figures and other play equipment to keep you entertained. If there is enough snow, there is also a children's igloo. 

  • Free entry to the Oeschiland beginners' paradise for all guests
  • Lockers & ski depot at the valley and mountain station
  • Heated changing rooms in the valley station
  • Official toilets in the valley and mountain station buildings and at the mountain restaurant
  • Picnic room at the mountain station open from 10:00-15:00
  • Toboggan rental at the valley station
  • The FIS rules, your guidelines on the slopes

Ski school snow-storm Kandersteg

Whether you are a beginner, returning skier or an expert, the Swiss ski school "snowstorm" in Kandersteg offers our young and old guests lessons in all snow sports disciplines and for all levels of experience.

Let yourself be inspired by the fascination of snow sports and find now the right offer for you.

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BLS excursion tip: beginners' paradise oeschiland

Current information AND operating status

Cable car Kandersteg - Oeschinen

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

Ski lifts
Bire ski lift closed
Wittenen ski lift closed

Free skiing for children and beginners
Oeschiland children's skiing closed - season starts at the beginning of December at weekends only in good snow conditions, opening on 07.12.2024 at the earliest

sledge run closed in Oeschiland

Schatthaus T-bar lift - Oeschiland Park - closed

Slopes

Piste 1 downhill run (red) closed - due to natural hazards, the downhill run will remain closed for winter 2024/25.
Piste 2 Bire (blue) - in preparation
Piste Wittenen 3 (red) closed
Piste 4 mountain station-Bire (blue) in preparation

Piste Läger 5 (blue) - closed

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country ski slope Oeschinensee - The cross-country ski slope is in preparation.


Simply sledge run to Oeschinensee

sledge run 6 Mountain station to Oeschinensee - closed

Oeschinensee
Webcam Oeschinensee

Mountain station / Oeschiland
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Mountain station / mountain coaster
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Mountain station - Oeschinensee: 80 vertical meters

Mountain station -Oeschinensee, winter hiking trail direct (C) Winter hiking trail from the mountain station to Oeschinensee open, partly icy - good footwear / winter spikes recommended!
Hiking trail mountain station - Oeschinensee via Läger (D) Winter panorama trail via Sennhütte open
Winter hiking trail along the Oeschinensee (K) Winter hiking trail along the lake open.

Ice Walk - closed

Kandersteg - Oeschinensee: 500 vertical meters

Snowshoe trail valley station - Oeschinensee (A) open - approx. 90' - The winter footpath to Oeschinensee is only accessible with snowshoes or good footwear (ice spikes).
Restaurant Bergstübli (mountain station) - open from 09:00 to 16:00
Restaurant Oeschinensee closed until 21.12. - Restaurant Bergstübli at the mountain station open.
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.

Lockers and ski storage

Valley station lockers - open from 08:30 to 17:30
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
30 min / Fr. 2.00
24h / Fr. 5.00
Locker S
60 min / Fr. 2.00
24h / Fr. 4.00
Locker L
120 min / Fr. 4.00
24h / Fr. 8.00

Picnic area

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).

  • Open 10h00-15h00.
  • No reservation possible
  • Capacity max. 40 persons

Ice fishing info: - As long as the lake is not yet frozen, fishing is only possible from the shore from January 1st. Ice fishing from the beginning of January - as soon as the lake is frozen and open.

Ice Walk - closed


Enter Oeschinensee: The Oeschinensee is not yet frozen but still beautiful!

Experience, feel nature.

FAQ

What you should know 

Is there a beginners' park?

Yes, after a short ride on the Cable car you will reach the mountain station. Right next to the mountain station is the Oeschiland beginners' park for young and old snow bunnies: with a magic carpet, children's lift, carousel, children's igloo and monster figures.

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 Magicpass subscription valid?

No, the Magicpass is not valid in Kandersteg. You have the option of purchasing a follow-up pass for the 2024/2025 winter season (CHF 80.00 for adults, CHF 40.00 for children) - only at the ticket office at the valley station.

Is my Top4 ski pass valid?

No, the Top4 ski pass is not valid for Cable car Kandersteg-Oeschinensee . You have the option of purchasing a follow-up pass for the 2024/2025 winter season (CHF 80.00 for adults, CHF 40.00 for children) - only at the ticket office at the valley station.

Is my Adelboden-Lenk ski pass valid?

No. From the 2024/25 winter season, the Kandersteg ski region will no longer be a partner of the IG Adelboden-Lenk ski region (IGSAL). It is possible to buy a season connection ticket Adelboden-Lenk for the Oeschinensee: children CHF 23.- adults CHF 46.- exclusively at the ticket office at the valley station. Incl. Sunnbühl 80.-/40.-

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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.

Do children travel free of charge on Cable car?

Yes, children under the age of 6 travel free of charge on Cable car. The Junior Card is valid, please show it at the turnstile.

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.

Can I hire sledges somewhere?

Yes, sledges can be hired at the mountain station Oeschinensee in Kandersteg. Wooden sledges for CHF 20.00.

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.

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.

Oeschinensee
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