#SlopeAdventures

SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

Experience, feel nature.

Welcome to the small but beautiful ski paradise for young and old. When the sun rises in the Kandertal, your perfect snow day can begin. After the gondola ride, you can head straight for the slopes or the Oeschiland beginners' park. As soon as your alarm clock rings, you will hardly be able to wait to conquer the slopes. Here you can find more information about skiing and snowboarding at Oeschinensee.

Valley descent to Kandersteg: closed in winter

Due to significant infrastructure damage caused by debris flows in summer 2024 and the associated safety concerns, the valley descent to Kandersteg will remain closed in the 2024/2025 winter season and until further notice.

INFOBOX

Cable car Oeschinensee: 'In operation' Daily 08h30-17h00

Oeschiland beginners' park - closed - end of season
Bire ski lift not in operation
Ski lift Wittenen
Piste 1 (blue)
Slope 2 Bire (blue)
Piste 3 Wittenen (red) - closed - end of season
Piste 4 mountain station-Bire (blue) - closed - end of season
Piste 5 Läger (blue) - closed - end of season

PISTENZAUBER

Key Facts

Family-friendly skiing Are you skiing with your children? Oeschinensee offers ideal conditions for experienced skiers and those who want to become one. In the region around Oeschinensee eschinensee you will find wonderful blue and red pistes - perfect for families who want to enjoy winter sports together in a breathtaking mountain setting.

Installations Two T-bar lifts (Wittenen, Bire) take you to wide and beautiful ski slopes.

Oeschiland beginners' park The Oeschiland beginners' park, right next to the mountain station, is available to our guests free of charge. You can find more information here.

SKIPASS PRICES


Day ticket

Adult

Child

Morning until 1 pm

35

23

Afternoon from 12 noon

35

23

full day

40

28


Multi-day tickets

Adult

Child

1 day

40

28

2 days

76

54

3 days

108

77

4 days

136

96

5 days

160

114

6 days

180

127

7 days

196

139

PRICES ANNUAL PASSES

Season

Subscription

Adult

Child 6-15 years

HTX/GA

SO + WI

Annual season ticket Oeschinen (skiing, hiking, winter fun)

400

190

- –

WI + until the end of May (mountain spring)

Winter subscription Oeschinen only

360

160

- –

WI

Winter Kandersteg (Oeschinen + Sunnbühl)

400

190

- –

PRICES ANNUAL TICKETS SINGLE AND SECOND HOME

Subscription

Adult

Child 6-15 years

Child under 6

Description

Link to the store

Gold card


100

50

free of charge

As a Kandersteg resident, this card gives you access to Oeschinensee at any time - without a reservation, whatever the weather.


Silver card

150

75

free of charge

As a resident of the municipalities of Kandergrund, Frutigen, Reichenbach (incl. Kiental) and Adelboden, this card gives you access to Oeschinensee at any time - without a reservation, whatever the weather.

Bronze card

250

125

free of charge

With this card, as a second homeowner with an apartment or vacation home in Kandersteg, you have access to Oeschinensee at any time - without a reservation, regardless of the weather.

PRICES FOR GROUPS


Day tickets for groups

Adult

Youth

Child

Child schools

Morning until 1 pm

28

25

21

16

Afternoon from 12h

28

25

21

16

1 day

40

33

28

25


Multi-day tickets for groups

Adult

Youth

Child

Child schools

1 day

37

33

25

21

2 days

69

61

47

39

3 days

100

88

66

56

4 days

124

112

84

72

5 days

147

131

99

83

6 days

163

146

110

93

7 days

178

159

121

102

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Arrive, feel nature.

Experience, feel nature.

FAQ

What you should know.

Do children travel free of charge, is the SBB Junior Card/Swiss Family Card valid?

Yes, children under the age of 6 travel free on the Cable car. Also children with an SBB Junior Card or a Swiss Family Card. Please exchange these for a corresponding Cable car at the Infocenter at the valley station - a time slot reservation is not necessary, children with a Junior Card/Swiss Family Card have access to the same time slot as the accompanying person.

Which outdoor guidelines should be observed when providing first aid?

In an emergency, call the 1414 rescue service immediately. In winter, the SOS patrolman (0041 79 481 01 12) should also be informed. There is an SOS room at the mountain and valley stations. Defibrillators are located at the mountain and valley stations and at the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant, near the lakeshore.

Are lockers available at the top or bottom station?

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. Weekly and season passes for lockers and ski racks are available at the ticket office.

What outdoor guidelines apply to the use of toilets?

Public toilets are located at the mountain and valley stations and at the mountain restaurant on the lake shore. Further toilets are available 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.

Is my AlpsPass, MagicPass valid?

No, the AlpsPass or MagicPass are not valid at Oeschinensee . You have the option of purchasing a season ticket for the winter season (CHF 100.- for adults, CHF 50.- for children). This offer is only available at the ticket office at the valley station.

Is my Adelboden-Lenk ski pass valid?

No. The Kandersteg ski region is no longer a partner of the IG Skiregion Adelboden-Lenk (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: CHF 80.-/40.-.

How is the piste and rescue service provided?

The daily monitoring of the marked and open pistes and paths ends with the final check at 17:00. Outside the operating hours, all slopes and winter hiking trails are closed and not secured against dangers such as avalanche blasting, snow groomers, etc. In the event of incidents during operating hours, please contact the SOS patroller +41 481 01 12. Outside operating hours, call REGA 1414.

Can I rent/buy sports equipment somewhere?

Yes, there are several sports stores in Kandersteg where you can rent or buy sports equipment: Grossen Sport, äussere Dorfstrasse 83 and Bahnhofstrasse 15, 3718 Kandersteg, tel. 033 675 00 17/16. Käthy Sport + Mode, äussere Dorfstrasse 31, 3718 Kandersteg, tel. 033 675 16 09.

Is there a picnic area?

In the winter season, a heated picnic room is available at the mountain station (around the house, on the 1st basement floor). The opening hours are when the cable car is in operation: daily from 09:00-16:00.

Is there a snow park in the Oeschinensee ski area?

Yes, there is a small snow park. The "Oeschipark" offers various fun elements and jibs for beginners. The snow park is located in the immediate vicinity of the Bire lift. Whether you're just starting out or want to refine your tricks, the Oeschipark is the perfect place!

Oeschinensee

We provide unique and unforgettable moments in the imposing mountain world in front of the Blüemlisalp massif.