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Parking in Kandersteg is limited on weekends and during the summer. Starting around 12:00 PM, parking spaces may no longer be available—we recommend arriving early. ParkingOeschinensee available for guests at theOeschinensee Cable car valley station from 6:00 AM until evening. Hikers heading to Oeschinensee should use the hiking parking lots in the village (lower hiking parking rates). No vehicles are permitted to enter at night. Vehicle access is limited to a maximum length of 5 meters and a height of 2 meters. Paid parking spaces and parking spots for larger vehicles are located in the village and near the Schützenhaus. Parking spaces cannot be reserved in advance.

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.

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 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 lot even when it is full—simply press the button on the entry gate. Charging cables can be borrowed at the ticket office.

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.

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.

There are no parking spaces available for campers at the lower station of Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, as the maximum vehicle height is limited to 2 meters. Additional parking is available at Sunnbüel and at various locations in the village. Parking spaces can be found, among other places, at the Nordic Arena and at the Bären (near Sunnbüel). Parking spaces with no height restrictions are located at the Schützenhaus or the town hall.

Yes, with an SBB Half-Fare Card or GA travelcard, as well as with the Swiss Travel Pass, you can enjoy a 50% discount on the gondola ride at theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. Please note that this discount does not apply to daily ski passes. If you are traveling by public transportation, we recommend ascent a time slot for the ascent in advance at the ticket shop to secure a specific time slot and avoid long wait times. The SBB Day Saver Card does not include cable car rides or discounts on tickets; discounted rates are available exclusively to holders of a Half-Fare Card, GA, or Swiss Travel Pass.

Yes, during the summer season, you must ascent a time slot (known as a boarding pass) for the ascent in addition to your public transportation ticket. This helps you avoid waiting times and ensures you ascent, even when using the SBB app. Without a reservation, you may have to wait, and in exceptional cases, boarding may not be possible. Public transit ticket: Purchase directly through the public transit channel, e.g., the SBB app. Book a time slot for the ascent here ascent a valid public transportation ticket.

If you are traveling by public transportation toOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, we recommend purchasing a time slot reservation (known as a boarding pass) for the ascent the ticket shop. For more information, please visit the SBB app, www.sbb.ch, or consult the timetable.

Yes, with the Swiss Family Card, children ride theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland for free. Please stop by the Infocenter—we’ll exchange your card for a ticket there.

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.

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.

The SAC Doldenhorn Hut, the SAC Blüemlisal Hut, and the SAC Fründen Hut are located in the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland.

During the summer season, the only place to stay overnight in the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland is Chalet Arva ; reservations are required. Three SAC huts offer additional lodging options in Oeschinensee. Camping is permitted exclusively at the Rendez-Vous campground near the valley station or at the ski jump (open year-round). There are also various campsites in Kandersteg.

Inquiries about group packages at Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland can be directed to oeschinensee. At our mountain restaurant, located directly on the shores of Lake Oeschinen, we offer special group menus that can be enjoyed both indoors in the cozy mountain parlor and outdoors on the sunny terrace. A seminar room and a terrace are also available.

Public restrooms are located at the upper and lower stations, as well as at the mountain restaurant near the lake shore. Additional restrooms are available in Oeschinensee. Please avoid using the outdoors as a restroom. However, if you must use the “outdoor restroom,” please do not leave behind any paper, tissues, or wet wipes. For a sustainable Kandersteg, Bernese Oberland.

The public facilities in the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland— Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car , lockers, restaurants, and restrooms—are accessible, as is the main hiking trail to Oeschinensee. A paid electric taxi takes guests, upon request, from the mountain station to the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant Oeschinensee the lakeshore and back.

No, Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland is located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and is surrounded by various protected areas, including plant conservation areas, dry meadows, and wildlife sanctuaries. Due to these special protective measures, all (commercial) events and drone flights are prohibited by court order. Compliance with these rules is monitored by park rangers.

Yes, theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland is wheelchair-accessible and provides barrier-free access all the way to the mountain station. From there, during the summer season starting at 10:45 a.m., a paid electric taxi runs every half hour to the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant Oeschinensee the lake shore and back; one wheelchair can be transported per trip.