Whizz down the winding track with the wind in your face - whether leisurely or fast, our mountain coaster is an outdoor activity for the whole family. Decide for yourself how fast you want to go, your tobogganing fun is guaranteed! The Bergstübli with its sun terrace right next to the mountain station provides refreshments - stop in and enjoy regional products.
Tickets for the mountain coaster are only available on site at the ticket machine directly at the mountain coaster .
Children under the age of 8 toboggan for free.
| Tariffs mountain coaster | until 1:00 p.m. | starting at 1 p.m. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Ride | CHF 6.00 | CHF 7.00 |
| 2 trips | CHF 12.00 | CHF 14.00 |
| 3 trips | CHF 18.00 | CHF 21.00 |
Multiple trips: Direct re-entry possible
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TheOeschinensee mountain coaster Oeschinensee exclusively in the summer. Tickets are available only on-site at the ticket machine (cash, Twint, credit and debit cards). Reservations are not possible, not even for groups. In case of rain, the mountain coaster is closed mountain coaster safety reasons; you can find the current operating status under Operating Status. We recommend using the mountain coaster 12:00 PM; on nice days, longer wait times occur afterward.
If you’re feeling a little peckish or hungry, you’ll find Oeschinensee selection of hot and cold snacks, as well as a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, at the kiosk and the café-bar located right on the shore of Oeschinensee at the upper station ofOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg, in the Bernese Oberland.
In the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, there are several dining options available. These include the Oeschinensee Mountain Restaurant Oeschinensee Chalet Arva (both near the lake) as well as the Bergstübli at the mountain station. Here you can enjoy a wide variety of food and drinks while taking in the magnificent views of the mountain landscape. See what’s on offer.
Children aged 3 and older may use the mountain coaster Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland only when accompanied by an adult aged 8 or older. Children aged 8 and older may use the mountain coaster if they have been familiarized with the ride and responsibility has been transferred to the supervising adult. Filming with cell phones or other devices, as well as taking selfies, is not permitted during the ride.
There are snakes, including venomous ones, in the Oeschinensee Sunnbüel area near Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. Stay on the trails and keep your dog on a short leash. Remain calm at all times and move away whenever possible if you see a snake. If you are bitten and are unsure what kind of snake it is, immediately contact emergency services (1414) and the ranger (0041 79 603 28 78). If possible, take a photo of the snake and closely observe the bite site.
In case of an emergency in the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, call emergency services immediately at 1414. In winter, you should also notify the SOS patrol (0041 79 481 01 12). SOS roomsOeschinensee available at the upper and lower stations of Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car . Defibrillators are located at the upper and lower stations as well as at the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant Oeschinensee the lakeshore.
You can purchase your ticket for theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg, in the Bernese Oberland, online in the ticket shop. The ticket includes a time slot reservation for your ascent. You’ll enjoy a stress-free journey without long wait times at the valley station. If your plans change, you can reschedule your time slot free of charge. For more information and tickets, visit the ticket shop.
It is not possible to reschedule your trip to an earlier date online for theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. In justified exceptional cases, please contact the Cable caroeschinensee help desk. Tickets can only be exchanged in person at the Information Center at the valley station in Kandersteg.
A ticket purchased through Swiss Activities or SBB Mobile may be a valid ticket for the Cable car . However, it does **not include a time slot reservation for the ascent**. From June 20 to September 20, 2026, reservations are required for the ascent on the Cable car Kandersteg–Oeschinensee . During this period, all guests must have a separate time slot reservation in addition to their valid ticket. This also applies to tickets purchased via the SBB Mobile app and tickets from Swiss Activities. The time slot reservation ensures that sufficient transport capacity is available for the selected time slot. A valid ticket alone therefore does not guarantee transportation at a specific time. Here’s how entry works: 1. Scan your valid time slot reservation at the first gate. 2. Scan your Swiss Activities ticket or ticket from the SBB Mobile app at the second gate. If all time slots are fully booked, boarding ( ascent ) will not be possible even with a ticket that has already been purchased and is otherwise valid. We therefore recommend booking your time slot reservation well in advance through our ticket shop. Please note: Questions regarding cancellations or refunds for tickets purchased from external sources must be directed to the respective point of sale. Cable car Kandersteg–Oeschinensee has no authority to decide on refunds from Swiss Activities or SBB.
A parking ticket for the parking lot at the valley station is available together with a valid gondola ticket.
In the online shop, select your desired visit date, your gondola ticket, and an available time slot for the ascent. The parking ticket can be added during the same booking process.
The number of reservable parking spaces is limited. It is not possible to reserve a parking space without a gondola ticket.
Book a parking ticket with a gondola ticket
Yes, starting from the ticket’s validity date, you can rebook your ticket for theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg, in the Bernese Oberland, free of charge and online via the Ticket Shop for a later date, provided seats are available. The link is included in the email with your ticket; cancellations are not possible. For more information, please visit the Ticket Shop online.
For a pleasant trip on theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, we recommend purchasing your ticket in advance online through our ticket shop. The time slot reservation included with your ticket purchase ensures you get a preferred time slot for the ascent you to enjoy a relaxed ride without long wait times. You can find more information directly in our ticket shop.
Book your downhill ticket for theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg online – No time slot reservation is required for the downhill ride. If you have already ascent an ascent , you can buy a discounted connecting ticket for the downhill ride—available exclusively at the ticket machine at the mountain station. For more information and tickets, please visit our ticket shop.
Cancellations or refunds for tickets for the Cable car Oeschinensee near Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland are generally not permitted. The general fare conditions apply. You may change your reservation to a different time slot within the current season up to three times free of charge.
Select the product you want from the online ticket shop of Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg, in the Bernese Oberland, and add it to your cart. During checkout, select “Add voucher” from the payment methods and enter your voucher code.
For groups of 10 or more, reservations are required with Cable car Oeschinensee cable car .
The easiest way to make a reservation is directly through the Oeschinensee Sunnbüel Group Reservation Service. Groups traveling by public transportation to the Oeschinensee Sunnbüel mountain stations can alternatively book their entire trip through a staffed public transportation ticket office or the SBB Contact Center.
Option A is strongly recommended and is the best way to book a group. Please submit your request as early as possible. Reservations Oeschinensee for groups at Oeschinensee ; furthermore, the number of available trips per day for individual guests and groups is limited. Therefore, transportation can only be guaranteed with a confirmed reservation.
The reservation is not binding until we confirm it. All communication, changes, and additional information will be handled via the chat feature in the group reservation tool.
Go to the Group Reservation ToolIf your group is traveling by public transportation to the Oeschinensee Sunnbüel mountain stations, we recommend booking your entire group trip through a staffed public transportation ticket office or the SBB Contact Center.
SBB Contact Center: 0848 44 66 88
For a confirmed group reservation through Gastronomie Oeschinensee , no additional time slot reservation Oeschinensee required. Inquiries: oeschinensee
The maximum group size is 80 people. Larger groups must make a prior inquiry by emailing Cable caroeschinensee.
The total amount is paid on site in cash or by credit card. No invoices are sent.
The group leader should have the booking confirmation available—either digitally or as a printout—and check in with the staff.
Oeschinensee: Please proceed with your entire group to the marked group meeting point in the blue zone behind the wooden chalet. Tickets will be distributed there.
Oeschinensee: If a group arrives without a prior reservation, the group rate will not be applied. Tickets may be purchased at the regular price, if still available. Transportation cannot be guaranteed.
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A ticket purchased through Swiss Activities or SBB Mobile may be a valid ticket for the Cable car . However, it does **not include a time slot reservation for the ascent**. From June 20 to September 20, 2026, reservations are required for the ascent on the Cable car Kandersteg–Oeschinensee . During this period, all guests must have a separate time slot reservation in addition to their valid ticket. This also applies to tickets purchased via the SBB Mobile app and tickets from Swiss Activities. The time slot reservation ensures that sufficient transport capacity is available for the selected time slot. A valid ticket alone therefore does not guarantee transportation at a specific time. Here’s how entry works: 1. Scan your valid time slot reservation at the first gate. 2. Scan your Swiss Activities ticket or ticket from the SBB Mobile app at the second gate. If all time slots are fully booked, boarding ( ascent ) will not be possible even with a ticket that has already been purchased and is otherwise valid. We therefore recommend booking your time slot reservation well in advance through our ticket shop. Please note: Questions regarding cancellations or refunds for tickets purchased from external sources must be directed to the respective point of sale. Cable car Kandersteg–Oeschinensee has no authority to decide on refunds from Swiss Activities or SBB.
We recommend purchasing your ticket for theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg, in the Bernese Oberland, in advance at the ticket shop. Only a limited number of remaining tickets are available on-site at the ticket machines. Please note: Mountain trips can only be booked on-site if there are still seats available for the desired time slot. If the time slot is already fully booked, transportation is not possible. Further information is available directly at the ticket shop.
No, a one-day ticket for dogs on theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland costs CHF 8.00. The SBB dog pass is accepted.
At the ticket machines and ticket counter ofOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, you can pay with all major credit and debit cards as well as Twint. Cash and REKA checks are also accepted; however, payment with REKA checks is only possible at the ticket counter. For more information and tickets, please visit our online ticket shop.
No, SBB day passes are not valid for theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. 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.
TheOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Bernese Oberland does not transport bicycles, mountain bikes, children’s bikes, scooters, SUPs (stand-up paddleboards), or other sports equipment from the valley station in Kandersteg to the mountain station.
No, starting in January 2026, the Berner Oberland Pass will no longer be accepted at theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, and there will be no discount on the gondola ride.
Guests with a guest card from Kandersteg, Adelboden, Frutigen, Kandergrund, or Reichenbach in the Bernese Oberland receive a 10% discount on the ride on the Cable car Kandersteg–Oeschinensee. Your benefit: No time slot reservation is required for guest card tickets. You can go directly to Cable car . Please be sure to purchase your ticket online before your arrival and enter your guest card number in the ticket shop. Guests with a Half-Fare Card, GA, or Swiss Travel Pass travel at a lower rate with these passes than with the guest card discount. These discounts cannot be combined with the 10% discount. No time slot reservation is required for these tickets either. You can purchase them at the on-site ticket machine. Since guest cards must be scanned individually, this may result in additional wait times, especially on busy days. Our recommendation: Purchase your ticket online in advance. This way, you’ll benefit from the best available discount and can go directly to the Cable car upon arrival.
Are there enough parking spaces, and can I reserve a parking spot?
Parking in Kandersteg is limited, especially on weekends and during the summer season. Starting around 11:00 a.m., parking spaces may no longer be available. We therefore recommend arriving early.
Parking lots P1–P3 at the lower station of Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Oeschistrasse 50, 3718 Kandersteg) are available daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Hikers heading to Oeschinensee should Oeschinensee the hiking parking lots in the village, which offer lower parking rates for hikers.
Reserving a PREMIUM Parking Space: A parking space reservation is only possible in conjunction with at least one gondola ticket that includes a time slot for the ascent 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The reserved PREMIUM parking space costs CHF 10. You must enter the parking lot by 9:30 a.m. at the latest. The reservation is valid until 8:00 p.m.
Reservations can be made through the online ticket shop. Tickets for the current day are available online until 6:00 a.m. Additional gondola tickets for extra passengers, children, or dogs can be added in the online ticket shop under the “Tickets” tab.
Are you traveling with a rental car, or don't know your license plate number yet when making your reservation?
Just leave the license plate field blank. When you arrive, scan the QR code at the parking meter. Your actual license plate will be automatically recognized and linked to your reservation.
Important restrictions:
– The reservation applies exclusively to parking lots P1–P3 at the valley station. Other parking lots in the municipality of Kandersteg are not included.
– P1–P3 are reserved exclusively for cars up to 5 meters in length and 2 meters in height. Parking spaces cannot be reserved for campers, RVs, or larger vehicles. Paid parking spaces are available in the village and at the Schützenhaus.
– For vehicles taller than 2 meters, a detour fee will be automatically charged if the height restriction is violated. No vehicles are permitted to enter at night.
No. **Premium Parking cannot be booked retroactively after purchasing a ticket.** If you **arrive before 9:30 a.m.**, you’ll usually find a parking spot right at the Cable car valley station. With a valid Cable car ticket, you’ll enjoy **reduced parking rates** in the regular parking lots. For a stay of about **4 hours**, the parking costs are roughly the same as for Premium Parking.
No. The private road leading to the shore of Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland is closed to all motorized traffic and bicycles. Oeschinensee reached by car, e-bike, mountain bike, or any other vehicle. Instead, take theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee hike to the lake shore in about 90 minutes.
Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland is about a 30-minute walk away, and the path is easily accessible even with a stroller. During the summer season,Oeschinensee electric taxi operates from the top station of Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car every half hour, or more frequently if needed when capacity is full, to the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant Oeschinensee the lake shore and back. Guests with limited mobility have priority on the electric taxi.
You can easily reach Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland by train from Spiez and Brig. From Adelboden and Frutigen, a bus (AFA) runs to Kandersteg. The walk from the train station to the valley station of Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee about 10–15 minutes. From June to October, a local bus also runs between the train station and the valley station for every train arrival and departure.
There are no parking spaces available for campers at theOeschinensee Cable car valley stationOeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, as the maximum vehicle height is limited to 2 meters. Additional parking options for larger vehicles are available at the Sunnbüel valley station. Parking spaces are available at the Nordic Arena and at the Bären (near Sunnbüel), among other locations. Parking spaces with no height restrictions are located at the Schützenhaus.
There are eight 11-kW electric vehicle charging stations available in the “P2” parking lot at the lower station of Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. You can enter the parking lot even when it is full—simply press the button on the entry pillar.
Cycling of any kind is prohibited in the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. Out of consideration for our guests, the natural environment, and for safety reasons, the Oeschinensee can Oeschinensee be visited on foot. There is a court-ordered ban on cycling (mountain biking, e-biking, etc.). In addition, many forest trails pass through ecologically sensitive areas where rare and shy wildlife find refuge and quiet zones.
There are no parking spaces for tour buses at the lower station ofOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland; these are located at various spots throughout the village. At the lower station, buses are only permitted to make a brief stop at the bus stop for loading and unloading. For group reservations, a parking space will be assigned to the group leader.
Wild camping and spending the night in the great outdoors are prohibited in the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. Camping, bivouacking, and spending the night in hammocks or similar arrangements are prohibited by court order. Oeschinensee patrol the area, and wildlife must not be disturbed, especially at night. There is a campground at the valley station in Kandersteg. Quiet hours begin at 10:00 p.m.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Camping
Due to the risk of wildfires, open fires are permitted only at official barbecue sites in the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. It is prohibited to cut down trees, branches, etc., in the wild. Firewood or “barbecue bags” can be purchased at the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant Oeschinensee the lakeshore or brought from home.
For your own safety, stay on the official hiking trails in the Oeschinensee Sunnbüel area near Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. Before each hike, check the difficulty level and your equipment (footwear, clothing, food, etc.), and obtain detailed information about the weather and current hazard conditions. Avoid hiking during twilight hours and at night. Do not enter restricted areas or protected zones.
Public restrooms are located in the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, at the upper and lower stations of Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car ,Oeschinensee at the mountain restaurant directly on the lakeshore. Additional restrooms are available in Oeschinensee. Please avoid using the restroom in nature. However, if you must use a “natural restroom,” please do not leave behind any paper, tissues, or wet wipes.
Dogs must be kept on a leash in the Oeschinensee Sunnbüel area near Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. A strict leash requirement applies in wildlife quiet zones and protected areas, as well as during the grazing season (for cows, sheep, etc.). Please dispose of dog waste at the waste sorting stations.
Flying drones and model aircraft is prohibited in the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. A court-ordered ban is in effect, which takes precedence over national regulations (FOCA) and cantonal no-fly zones. This is to protect nature and wildlife and to ensure that other guests are not disturbed. As a drone pilot, you are required to familiarize yourself with the applicable area restrictions before every flight. Some drone manufacturers have created their own geofencing systems—however, the areas shown there are determined solely by the manufacturer and do not necessarily Oeschinensee to the actual restrictions at Oeschinensee .
Keep a safe distance from animals in the Oeschinensee Sunnbüel area near Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. Walk past them calmly and quietly without disturbing them. Animals may be observed, but must not be fed or touched. While farm animals and wildlife are often accustomed to human sounds, they are disturbed by noise, proximity, and the smells of people and dogs. Take your trash with you and leave nothing behind—animals can become seriously ill or die from consuming trash and food.
Cycling of any kind is prohibited in the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. Out of consideration for our guests, the natural environment, and for safety reasons, the Oeschinensee can Oeschinensee be visited on foot. There is a court-ordered ban on cycling (mountain biking, e-biking, etc.). In addition, many forest trails pass through ecologically sensitive areas where rare and shy wildlife find refuge and quiet zones.
Entry into wildlife sanctuaries, plant protection areas, and restricted zones is prohibited in the Oeschinensee Sunnbüel area near Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. Information signs mark the protected areas where special rules apply. Do not leave the marked trails and slopes, and always follow the on-site information signs. Plants must not be dug up, picked, or trampled.
Please collect your trash and dispose of it at the designated trash stations in the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. Trash sorting stations are located at the upper and lower stations of theOeschinensee Cable car , at the mountain coaster along the main hiking trails.
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