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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.

INFOBOX

OeschinenseeCable car : ‘In operation’ Daily 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Hiking trail (A)Oeschinensee: ‘Open’ Approx. 90 min. Challenging trail (450 m elevation gain), hiking boots recommended, not suitable for strollers
Mountain Hiking Trail (G) Läger–Heuberg–Oberbärgli: ‘CLOSED’ Avalanche danger = danger to life! Reopening in June 2026
Oeschiland Beginners' Park: 'CLOSED' End of season
Oeschipark: ‘CLOSED’ End of season
Bire Ski Lift: ‘CLOSED’ End of season
Wittenen Ski Lift: ‘CLOSED’ End of season
Slope 1 (blue): ‘Open’
Run 2 Bire (blue): ‘CLOSED’ End of season
Slope 3 Wittenen (red): 'CLOSED' End of season
Slope 4 Mountain station–Bire (blue): – closed – end of season
Slope 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 school groups

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 school groups

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

LEARN MORE

Arrive, feel nature.

Experience, feel nature.

FAQ

What you should know.

Is the AlpsPass or MagicPassOeschinensee on theOeschinensee Cable car ?

No, the AlpsPass or MagicPass are not valid on theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. However, you have the option of purchasing a winter season pass (CHF 100 for adults, CHF 50 for children). This offer is available exclusively at the ticket office at the valley station.

Is my Adelboden–Lenk ski passOeschinensee at theOeschinensee Cable car ?

No, the Kandersteg ski region in the Bernese Oberland is no longer a partner of the IG Skiregion Adelboden–Lenk (IGSAL). However, it is possibleOeschinensee purchase a season pass for theOeschinensee Cable car that is valid for the Adelboden–Lenk ski region: children CHF 23, adults CHF 46. This pass is available exclusively at the ticket office at the valley station.

Do children ride theOeschinensee Cable car for free?

Yes, children under 6 ride theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland for free. Children with an SBB Junior Card or a Swiss Family Card are also eligible. Please exchange these for a corresponding Cable car at the information center at the valley station—no time slot reservation is necessary; children with a Junior Card or Swiss Family Card are granted access to the same time slot as their accompanying adult.

Is there a snow park in the Oeschinensee ski area?

Yes, there is a small snow park at Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. The “Oeschipark” offers a variety of fun features and jibs for beginners and is located right next to the Bire Lift. Whether you’re just starting out or want to refine your tricks, the Oeschipark is the perfect place for it.

What outdoor guidelines apply when using restrooms in the Oeschinensee area?

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.

Where can you rent or buy sports equipment in Kandersteg?

In Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, there are several sports shops where you can rent or buy sports equipment: Grossen Sport, Äussere Dorfstrasse 83 and Bahnhofstrasse 15, 3718 Kandersteg, Tel. 033 675 00 17/16, as well as Käthy Sport + Mode, Äussere Dorfstrasse 31, 3718 Kandersteg, Tel. 033 675 16 09.

Are thereOeschinensee at the upper and lower stations of theOeschinensee Cable car ?

Yes, there are lockers and ski racks at the upper and lower stations of Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. Payment can be made digitally via debit card, Visa/Mastercard, Twint, or in cash. Weekly and seasonal passes for lockers and ski racks are available at the ticket office.

Is there a picnic area in the Oeschinensee region?

During the winter season, a heated picnic room is available at the upper station ofOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland (around the building, on the first basement level). According to cable car service , the opening hours are cable car service from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

How are the ski patrol and rescue services organized in the Oeschinensee area?

Daily monitoring of the marked and open slopes and trails in the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland concludes with a final inspection at 5:00 p.m. Outside of cable car operating hours, all slopes and winter hiking trails are closed and are not protected against hazards such as avalanche blasting or snow groomers. In the event of an incident during operating hours, please contact the SOS patrol at +41 79 481 01 12. Outside of operating hours, please contact REGA (1414) or dial the emergency number 112.

What outdoor guidelines apply when providing first aid?

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.

Oeschinensee

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