#Welcome

TIMETABLE AND FARES

Arrive, feel nature. 

Welcome to the untouched beauty of Lake Oeschinen - a unique natural jewel in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Cable car takes you from Kandersteg up to the Oeschinensee UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the 480 vertical meters in the comfortable aft cabin with a breathtaking mountain panorama. Let yourself be enchanted by the idyllic landscape and experience unforgettable moments in the midst of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

FAHRPLAN CABLE CAR

Timetable ascent and descent from the valley station "Kandersteg Talstation Oeschinen" and from the mountain station "Oeschinen (mountain station)."

Summer: May 10 - September 21, 2025, open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Autumn: September 22 - November 9, 2025, open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SMART TICKETING

Planned, relaxed and without queuing at Oeschinensee.
To make your journey with the Cable car Oeschinensee as pleasant as possible, we recommend that you buy your ticket online in advance. With the Boarding Pass, you also secure a preferred time slot for the ascent so that you can start your ascent at the desired time, relaxed and without long waiting times. This means you have planned your trip in advance and can enjoy your stay in the breathtaking natural surroundings of Lake Oeschinen right from the start.

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Our mission

GROUP RESERVATIONS

Group bookings can only be made by telephone via the SBB Contact Center on 0041 0848 44 66 88 . Payment by invoice, advice and adjustments are possible there. If you would like to buy tickets at the ticket office or on site, you must register in advance by e-mail to: Cable caroeschinensee

Car & bus parking:
Stop only permitted for entry/exit, no car and bus parking available at the valley station. Cars can be parked at the town hall or in other parking lots in Kandersteg.

Catering for groups:
The Oeschinensee mountain restaurant provides offers and quotations on request at oeschinensee

TARIFFS CABLE CAR SUMMER 2025

Rates for ascent and descent from the valley station "Kandersteg Talstation Oeschinen" and from the mountain station "Oeschinen (mountain station)."

Ascent and descent with preferred time slot (incl. boarding pass)

Date

09.05. - 14.06.2025

15.06 - 15.09.2025

16.09. - 09.11.2025

Ticket type

Uphill and downhill ride

Uphill and downhill ride

Uphill and downhill ride

Adult

36.00

40.00

36.00

Adult Half-Fare travelcard / GA travelcard

18.50

22.50

18.50

Adult Swiss Travel Pass

18.50

22.50

18.50

Child

18.50

22.50

18.50

Mountain trips with preferred time slot (incl. boarding pass)

Date

09.05. - 14.06.2025

15.06 - 15.09.2025

16.09. - 09.11.2025

Ticket type

ascent

ascent

ascent

Adult regular price

27.20

31.20

27.20

Adult Half-Fare travelcard / GA travelcard

14.10

18.10

14.10

Adult Swiss Travel Pass

14.10

18.10

14.10

Child

14.10

18.10

14.10

Single ride with the Cable car into the valley

Date

09.05. - 14.06.2025

15.06 - 15.09.2025

16.09. - 09.11.2025

Ticket type

Descent

Descent

Descent

Adult

26.20

26.20

26.20

Adult Half-Fare travelcard / GA travelcard

13.10

13.10

13.10

Adult Swiss Travel Pass

13.10

13.10

13.10

Child

13.10

13.10

13.10

HELPFUL INFORMATION (FAQ)

Ticket booking

How does the ticket system work?

To make your journey on the Cable car as pleasant as possible, we recommend purchasing your ticket in advance online in the ticket store. With the Boarding Pass, which is included with the purchase of tickets, you also secure a preferred time slot for the ascent so that you can start your ascent relaxed and without long waiting times at the desired time. Further information and tickets can be found directly in our ticket store.

How do I make a group reservation?

Group travel is limited and requires a reservation. If you arrive by train, we recommend booking via the SBB Contactcenter on +41 (0)848 44 66 88, where you can pay by invoice, receive advice and make adjustments. To buy tickets on site, you must register in advance by e-mailing Cable caroeschinensee (no option to pay by invoice). Smaller groups can purchase individual tickets at the regular rate in the ticket store. Groups arriving spontaneously can often no longer be transported due to capacity restrictions. There are no contractual agreements or cooperations with third-party providers. Groups visiting the restaurants in the area will receive additional information in advance.

Is it possible to change/cancel an online booking?

Yes, from the date of validity you can rebook your ticket free of charge and online via the ticket store to a later date, provided seats are available. The link is included in the e-mail with your ticket; it is not possible to cancel. Thank you for your understanding. Further information and tickets can be found directly in our ticket store.

What booking options are available for the descent?

Book your ticket conveniently online - without a time slot for the descent. Or secure a discounted connecting ticket at the mountain station. Your return journey? As flexible as your day on the mountain. You can find more information and tickets directly in our ticket store.

Can a ticket with a boarding pass be changed to an earlier date?

Rebooking to an earlier date is not possible online. In exceptional cases, please contact the helpdesk oeschinensee Cable car . Ticket exchanges are only possible on-site at the Info Center.

What are the advantages of booking online?

You can buy your ticket easily and conveniently in our ticket store. Your ticket comes with a fixed time period (boarding pass) for your ascent . A relaxed journey awaits you without long waiting times at the valley station. If your plans change, you can rebook your time slot free of charge. Further information and tickets can be found directly in our ticket store.

How can a voucher be redeemed?

First select the desired product in the online ticket store and add it to the shopping cart. When paying, you can select the option "Add voucher" under the payment methods and enter your voucher code.

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Arrival and parking

How do I travel by public transport?

You can reach Kandersteg by train from Spiez and Brig. From Adelboden and Frutigen there is a bus (AFA) to Kandersteg. The walk from the station takes approx. 10-15 minutes. A local bus runs from the station to the valley station for every train arrival/departure from June to October.

Where can I park my car?

Parking in Kandersteg is limited at weekends and in summer. Paid parking spaces are available at the valley station (open from 07:00 until the evening). No entry is possible at night. Entry is limited to max. 5m length, 2m height. Paid parking spaces and parking lots are located in the village and at the Schützenhaus.

Where can campers park?

There are no parking spaces for campers at the Cable car valley station in Kandersteg. These can be found at various locations in the village. There are parking spaces at the Nordic Arena and at the Bären (near Sunnbüel). Parking spaces without height restrictions can also be found at Schützenweg or at the town hall.

How do I get from the mountain station to the shore of Lake Oeschinen?

Oeschinensee can be reached on foot in around 30 minutes and the path is also easily accessible with baby carriages. In the summer season, a chargeable electric cab runs from the mountain station to the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant near the lakeshore and back every half hour or when fully booked. Guests with reduced mobility have priority in the electric cab

Can Oeschinensee be reached by car?

The private road to the Oeschinensee is closed to cars and bicycles (e-bikes, mountain bikes, etc.).

What are the outdoor guidelines for cycling?

Cycling of any kind is prohibited in the Oeschinensee area. Out of consideration for our guests, nature and for safety reasons, Oeschinensee can only be visited on foot. There is a judicial ban on cycling (mountain biking, e-biking, etc.). In addition, many forest trails lead through ecologically sensitive areas, i.e. rare and shy wild animals use these areas as retreats and quiet zones.

Where can coaches park?

There are no parking spaces for coaches at the Cable car valley station in Kandersteg. These can be found at various locations in the village. At the valley station, only a short stop for loading and unloading is permitted at the bus stop.

Are there charging stations for electric cars?

Eight 11kW electric charging stations are available in our "P2" parking lot at the valley station. Entry is also possible when the parking lot is occupied - simply press the button on the entry column. Charging cables can be borrowed from the ticket office.

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Timetable and fares

What advantages does the guest card offer?

Guests with a guest card and locals resident in Adelboden, Frutigen, Kandergrund, Kandersteg and Reichenbach receive a 10% discount on the gondola ride. No boarding pass is required for you. Enter your guest card number here to receive discounts on mountain railway tickets in the ticket store. The guest card is also accepted at the ticket machines (simply scan the QR code).

Can a ticket also be purchased on site?

We recommend buying your ticket in advance via our ticket store (online). Only a limited number of remaining tickets are available at the ticket machines. Please note: Mountain rides can only be booked on site if there are still free seats available for the desired time slot. If the time slot is already fully booked, transportation is unfortunately not possible. Further information can be found directly in the ticket store.

Are savings, tandem, community or Friends day passes valid?

No, unfortunately the SBB day passes are not valid for the Cable car Oeschinensee. Discounts are available with a valid GA, Half-Fare Card, Swiss Travel Pass or Kandersteg Guest Card.

Do dogs travel free of charge on the Cable car?

No, the day ticket costs CHF 8.00. The SBB dog pass is accepted on the Cable car Oeschinensee .

What means of payment can I use?

You can pay at the ticket machines and at the ticket office with all major credit and debit cards as well as with Twint. Cash and REKA checks are also accepted. Payment with REKA checks is only possible at the ticket counter. Further information and tickets can be found directly in our ticket store.

Is the Bernese Oberland Pass accepted?

Yes, the BEO Pass is accepted until 31.12.2025 and the gondola ride is included. To avoid waiting times, we recommend reserving a time slot for the ascent in the ticket store. You will then receive a boarding pass with priority boarding at the desired time.

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Arrive, feel nature.

Oeschinensee

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