Sledging fun in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the day in the midst of a breathtaking alpine landscape, surrounded by the majestic Blüemlisalp massif. Our sledge run starts at the mountain station and leads down to the shores of Lake Oeschinen - unforgettable sledging fun through the snowy winter wonderland. The Oeschiland beginners' park, right by the mountain station, with a magic carpet for easy access, is ideal for beginners or families with children. You can find all the information you need about sledging here.
At the end of the sledge run , you have the option of exploring the frozen lake on the ice walk, enjoying the idyllic tranquillity or stopping off at the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant. Warm up inside or on the sunny terrace. The return journey to the mountain station takes around 30 minutes on foot.
The Oeschiland beginners' park is a highlight not only for ski bunnies, but also for sledging fans of all ages. Our magic carpets take you comfortably up to the start.
Wooden sledges can be hired directly at the mountain station. Please note that there is no sledge run into the valley to Kandersteg.
For magical experiences.
Sledges can be hired at the mountain
can be hired. The daily rental
is CHF 20. The rental station is open
open from 09:00-16:30. The
return is possible until 16:30.
The unforgettable fondue experience
in the open air and in the middle of the
UNESCO World Heritage Site is an absolute
winter highlight. Experience nature
up close.
Unique and only accessible when it is
cold and there is enough snow to cover the ice
ice on the lake. All
information about the Ice Walk on the frozen Oeschinensee can be found here.
Our self-service restaurant by the
Lake - simple, quick and uncomplicated.
Let yourself be pampered by the open fire or
terrace with fine specialties from the region.
specialties from the region.
Arrive, feel nature.
All current information about the Oeschinensee area (Installations, trails, pistes, dangers etc.) can be viewed live on the interactive map.
Buy your e-ticket for the gondola rides or your ski pass (day tickets, annual passes, etc.) in advance in the ticket store. Book securely online!
Visit the Lake Oeschinen area with the virtual reality tour in the 360° panoramic view and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
All current information on Installations and offers such as catering, toilets, lockers etc. can be viewed here at a glance.
Enjoy the beautiful nature, the pristine white and the blue sky. The urge to go cross-country is great, but remember: stay on the marked trails and avoid going out at dusk or at night, as the snow groomers are on the move at these times.
Yes, you can take a beautiful winter hike from the mountain station to the shores of Lake Oeschinen. We recommend the route via Läger to the viewpoint and then the direct route from the lake back to the mountain station. When open, the Ice Walk on the frozen lake also offers a beautiful winter hike. Good, warm winter hiking boots are required. Please note the Cable car operating times! Hiking trails above the Oeschinensee are closed in winter and marked as closed accordingly.
The daily monitoring of the marked and open pistes and trails ends with the final check at 17:00. Outside of lift operating hours, all pistes and trails are closed and not secured against any dangers such as avalanche blasting, snow groomers, etc. In the event of incidents, the SOS patroller (079 481 01 12) must be contacted.
Yes, sledges can be hired at the Oeschinensee mountain station for CHF 20 per day. There is a short toboggan run from the mountain station to the shore of Lake Oeschinen. The way back to the mountain station is on foot. Duration: approx. 30-40 minutes. Sledging is also permitted in the Oeschiland beginners' park.
The public toilets are located at the mountain and valley stations and at the mountain restaurant on the lake shore. There are more toilets in Oeschinensee(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.
If the ice is thick enough and there is sufficient snow, an "Ice Walk" is prepared on the lake. This is open to all pedestrians. Good, warm winter walking boots are required. During the "Ice Walk", it is important to observe the clearance of the frozen lake and the avalanche bulletin, see current operating status website, info screens, information boards and barriers.
Yes, there are lockers and ski racks at the top and bottom stations. Payment can be made digitally by debit card, Visa/Mastercard, Twint or cash.
The toboggan run into the valley is permanently closed due to the risk of rockfall. This is an official, cantonal closure. However, there is a short toboggan run from the mountain station to the shore of Lake Oeschinen. The way back to the mountain station is on foot. Duration: approx. 30-40 minutes. Good, warm winter hiking boots are required.
The toboggan runs are marked and signposted. Most of them are shared with pedestrians, skiers and snowboarders. Keep your distance from other people and stay on the marked and open toboggan runs. This way you can protect yourself and others and have a lot of fun! You can hire a sledge at the mountain station. Sledging on the ski slope is prohibited. Sledging is permitted in the Oeschiland beginners' park.
Stay safely on the marked and open winter hiking trails and avoid shortcuts. This also applies to snowshoe hikers. Access to the lake without snowshoes is only possible via the Cable car . Check the level of difficulty and your equipment carefully for each hike. Please note that you will be crossing the ski slopes and using them in places. During the "Ice Walk", it is important to observe the clearance of the frozen lake and the avalanche bulletin (SLF), see info screens and information boards.
Collect the waste and dispose of it in the waste stations. Waste separation stations are located at the mountain and valley stations, at the mountain coaster and along the main hiking trails.
We provide unique and unforgettable moments in the imposing mountain world in front of the Blüemlisalp massif.
Cable car Kandersteg-Oeschinensee AG
Oeschistrasse 50
3718 Kandersteg
Last updated: 16.02.2025 - 22:46:03