Summer
Winter

Operation Cable car

OeschinenseeCable car : ‘In operation’ Daily 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.


Hiking trails

Snowshoe trail (A)Oeschinensee: ‘Open’ Approx. 90 min. Snow-covered, good winter footwear recommended
Mountain hiking trail (G) Läger–Heuberg–Oberbärgli: 'CLOSED' Avalanche danger = danger to life! Opening date approx. June 2026


Ski lifts

Bire ski lift: Open from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Slope inspection at 4:45 p.m.
Wittenen ski lift: Open 9:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Slope inspection at 4:45 p.m.

Beginners' paradise Oeschiland
Oeschiland Beginners' Park: 'Open' All Installations attractions from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

sledge run Oeschiland: 'Open'

Oeschipark: Open 9:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

Slopes

Slope 1 (blue): ‘Open’
Slope 2 Bire (blue): ‘Open’
Slope 3 Wittenen (red): ‘Open’
Slope 4 Mountain station–Bire (blue): ‘Open’

Slope 5 Läger (blue): ‘In preparation’ Opening soon

Cross-country skiing

Oeschinensee cross-country ski trail: ‘Open’ Skating only – Condition: good

Ice fishing: Open 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Please note: Sled rides down to the valley are not possible. Last gondola at 5:00 p.m. Alternative: Snowshoe trail (A)
Ice Walk (L): ‘In preparation’

Access to Oeschinensee: Danger level 1 – Access at your own risk from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


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Restaurant Bergstübli (mountain station): 'Open' self-service daily 09h00-16h00
Oeschinensee mountain restaurant: ‘Open’ self-service daily 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Café-bar (on the shore of Lake Oeschinen): ‘CLOSED’
  • Guest services
    Email: Cable caroeschinensee
    Infoline: Tel. +41 33 675 11 18
  • In an emergency, call the rescue service on 1414 (REGA/SAR).
Picnic room at the mountain station: Open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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

  • No reservation possible
  • Capacity max. 40 persons
Lockers valley station 'In operation' - ski stand CHF 2.-/ 24h
Lockers at the mountain station ‘In operation’ Ski rack CHF 2/24 hours (15 minutes free)

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 ski patrol

  • Phone +41 79 481 01 12 (available during cable car operating hours)

General emergency number

  • Phone 112 (also accessible without mobile phone reception; on supported smartphones, emergency calls can sometimes also be made via satellite connection)

Emergencies outside the slopes and opening hours

  • Telephone 1414, Swiss Air Rescue Service (REGA)

SOS rooms

  • Right next to the valley station and the mountain station

Defibrillators (AED)

  • At the main entrance of the valley station, at the exit of the mountain station, to the right of the restrooms in the mountain restaurant at Oeschinensee

Hiking trail Kandersteg - Oeschinensee (500 vertical meters)

Snowshoe trail (A)Oeschinensee: ‘Open’ Approx. 90 min. Snow-covered, good winter footwear recommended


Hiking trails in the area

Winter hiking trail (D)Oeschinensee Läger: ‘Open’ Approx. 45 min. Snow-covered, hiking boots recommended
Winter hiking trail (K) Oeschinensee shore: ‘Open’ Approx. 10′ Snow-covered, hiking boots recommended
Ice Walk (L): ‘In preparation’
Shore of Oeschinensee Mountain restaurant
Webcam Oeschinensee
Mountain station / Beginners' park Oeschiland
Webcam Oeschinensee

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Lockers and ski storage

Large, medium and small lockers are available at the valley and mountain stations. There are also ski depots on the mountain and in the valley. You can comfortably put on your ski equipment in the heated room in the valley station. Payment is possible by card, mobile phone or coin.

Picnic area

In the mountain station, 1st basement (take the path around the house) is a picnic room available. Open 10-15h - not reservable.

Wheelchair & other assistive devices

The Cable car is at ground level and therefore offers uncomplicated access with a wheelchair or other assistive device.

In winter, however, the best way to get to the lake and back is with the help of a sledge.

Otherwise, access to the Bergstübli directly at the mountain station is guaranteed.

Up-to-date information on the open Installations and restaurants as well as the hiking trails and the interactive hiking map