Stay overnight, relax and enjoy the unique tranquillity of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover dreamlike retreats to spend the night with family or friends in the Lake Oeschinen area. Oeschinensee is our home and yours too - for the time you take here for yourself: Many say that Oeschinensee is the most beautiful mountain lake in Europe and the most popular hiking region in Switzerland. Find out more about the official accommodation options during the summer season here!
In summer, the Chalet Arva offers an unforgettable overnight experience at Oeschinensee. If you hike a little further, you will reach three SAC huts in the region around the Oeschinensee , which serve and accommodate their guests. There are numerous hotels and vacation apartments in Kandersteg. If you are traveling with a tent, you will find the Rendez-Vous campsite right next to the valley station of the Cable car Kandersteg Oeschinensee . Camping, bivouacs, tents etc. are not permitted in the Oeschinensee area.
Welcome, here in the midst of breathtaking nature above Kandersteg at Oeschinensee, where our great-great-grandparents once grazed cows in summer.
Chalet Arva has six individually designed double rooms with a bathroom and lake view. Two of the rooms have their own balcony. Here you can rest without a thousand options, wrapped in linen and feeling warm wood under your feet.
The garden with edible flowers, wild herbs and sun loungers is exclusively available to our guests.
May through October: Thu. – Sun.
June through September: Wed. – Sun.
July/August: Mon. – Sun. (hotel), Tue. – Sun. (restaurant at lunchtime)
Note:
Chalet Arva does not have heating. If required, we will be happy to pre-warm your bed with a hot water bottle or provide an extra blanket.
We look forward to your call or e-mail.
Chalet Arva
Located directly at Oeschinensee
Tel: +41 33 675 11 66
info@arva-oeschinensee.ch
www.arva-oeschinensee.ch
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If you decide to go on a multi-day hike, there are various accommodation options. Whether as a day or overnight guest, as a family, sportsman or pleasure hiker - there is something for everyone to experience in and around the SAC huts in the region and sleep is twice as restful in the cool mountain air.
The campsite is located in the tranquil mountain village of Kandersteg at 1200 m above sea level, in the midst of an enchanting mountain world.
The campsite is laid out in terraces on a slope. In summer you stay right next to the hiking trails, in winter right next to the cross-country ski trails.
Throughout the course you have a priceless view of the fascinating Kandersteg mountains.
We look forward to your visit!
Camping and tenting is possible at the Rendez-Vous campsite. The campsite can also be booked by motorhome.
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3718 Kandersteg
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The entire area at Oeschinensee consists of individual protection zones, such as the plant conservation area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, dry meadows and wildlife rest areas.
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.
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.
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.
Inquiries about group packages at Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland can be directed to oeschinensee. At the mountain restaurant, located right on the shore of Lake Oeschinen, we offer special group menus that can be enjoyed both in the cozy dining room and on the sunny outdoor terrace. A seminar room and a terrace are also available.
Are there enough parking spaces, and can I reserve a parking spot?
Parking in Kandersteg is limited, especially on weekends and during the summer season. Starting around 11:00 a.m., parking spaces may no longer be available. We therefore recommend arriving early.
Parking lots P1–P3 at the lower station of Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Oeschistrasse 50, 3718 Kandersteg) are available daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Hikers heading to Oeschinensee should Oeschinensee the hiking parking lots in the village, which offer lower parking rates for hikers.
Reserving a PREMIUM Parking Space: A parking space reservation is only possible in conjunction with at least one gondola ticket that includes a time slot for the ascent 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The reserved PREMIUM parking space costs CHF 10. You must enter the parking lot by 9:30 a.m. at the latest. The reservation is valid until 8:00 p.m.
Reservations can be made through the online ticket shop. Tickets for the current day are available online until 6:00 a.m. Additional gondola tickets for extra passengers, children, or dogs can be added in the online ticket shop under the “Tickets” tab.
Are you traveling with a rental car, or don't know your license plate number yet when making your reservation?
Just leave the license plate field blank. When you arrive, scan the QR code at the parking meter. Your actual license plate will be automatically recognized and linked to your reservation.
Important restrictions:
– The reservation applies exclusively to parking lots P1–P3 at the valley station. Other parking lots in the municipality of Kandersteg are not included.
– P1–P3 are reserved exclusively for cars up to 5 meters in length and 2 meters in height. Parking spaces cannot be reserved for campers, RVs, or larger vehicles. Paid parking spaces are available in the village and at the Schützenhaus.
– For vehicles taller than 2 meters, a detour fee will be automatically charged if the height restriction is violated. No vehicles are permitted to enter at night.
No. **Premium Parking cannot be booked retroactively after purchasing a ticket.** If you **arrive before 9:30 a.m.**, you’ll usually find a parking spot right at the Cable car valley station. With a valid Cable car ticket, you’ll enjoy **reduced parking rates** in the regular parking lots. For a stay of about **4 hours**, the parking costs are roughly the same as for Premium Parking.
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.
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.
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 no parking spaces available for campers at theOeschinensee Cable car valley stationOeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, as the maximum vehicle height is limited to 2 meters. Additional parking options for larger vehicles are available at the Sunnbüel valley station. Parking spaces are available at the Nordic Arena and at the Bären (near Sunnbüel), among other locations. Parking spaces with no height restrictions are located at the Schützenhaus.
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 parking lot even when it is full—simply press the button on the entry pillar.
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.
You can purchase your ticket for theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg, in the Bernese Oberland, online in the ticket shop. The ticket includes a time slot reservation for your ascent. You’ll enjoy a stress-free journey without long wait times at the valley station. If your plans change, you can reschedule your time slot free of charge. For more information and tickets, visit the ticket shop.
It is not possible to reschedule your trip to an earlier date online for theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. In justified exceptional cases, please contact the Cable caroeschinensee help desk. Tickets can only be exchanged in person at the Information Center at the valley station in Kandersteg.
A ticket purchased through Swiss Activities or SBB Mobile may be a valid ticket for the Cable car . However, it does **not include a time slot reservation for the ascent**. From June 20 to September 20, 2026, reservations are required for the ascent on the Cable car Kandersteg–Oeschinensee . During this period, all guests must have a separate time slot reservation in addition to their valid ticket. This also applies to tickets purchased via the SBB Mobile app and tickets from Swiss Activities. The time slot reservation ensures that sufficient transport capacity is available for the selected time slot. A valid ticket alone therefore does not guarantee transportation at a specific time. Here’s how entry works: 1. Scan your valid time slot reservation at the first gate. 2. Scan your Swiss Activities ticket or ticket from the SBB Mobile app at the second gate. If all time slots are fully booked, boarding ( ascent ) will not be possible even with a ticket that has already been purchased and is otherwise valid. We therefore recommend booking your time slot reservation well in advance through our ticket shop. Please note: Questions regarding cancellations or refunds for tickets purchased from external sources must be directed to the respective point of sale. Cable car Kandersteg–Oeschinensee has no authority to decide on refunds from Swiss Activities or SBB.
A parking ticket for the parking lot at the valley station is available together with a valid gondola ticket.
In the online shop, select your desired visit date, your gondola ticket, and an available time slot for the ascent. The parking ticket can be added during the same booking process.
The number of reservable parking spaces is limited. It is not possible to reserve a parking space without a gondola ticket.
Book a parking ticket with a gondola ticket
Yes, starting from the ticket’s validity date, you can rebook your ticket for theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg, in the Bernese Oberland, free of charge and online via the Ticket Shop for a later date, provided seats are available. The link is included in the email with your ticket; cancellations are not possible. For more information, please visit the Ticket Shop online.
For a pleasant trip on theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, we recommend purchasing your ticket in advance online through our ticket shop. The time slot reservation included with your ticket purchase ensures you get a preferred time slot for the ascent you to enjoy a relaxed ride without long wait times. You can find more information directly in our ticket shop.
Book your downhill ticket for theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg online – No time slot reservation is required for the downhill ride. If you have already ascent an ascent , you can buy a discounted connecting ticket for the downhill ride—available exclusively at the ticket machine at the mountain station. For more information and tickets, please visit our ticket shop.
Cancellations or refunds for tickets for the Cable car Oeschinensee near Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland are generally not permitted. The general fare conditions apply. You may change your reservation to a different time slot within the current season up to three times free of charge.
Select the product you want from the online ticket shop of Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg, in the Bernese Oberland, and add it to your cart. During checkout, select “Add voucher” from the payment methods and enter your voucher code.
For groups of 10 or more, reservations are required with Cable car Oeschinensee cable car .
The easiest way to make a reservation is directly through the Oeschinensee Sunnbüel Group Reservation Service. Groups traveling by public transportation to the Oeschinensee Sunnbüel mountain stations can alternatively book their entire trip through a staffed public transportation ticket office or the SBB Contact Center.
Option A is strongly recommended and is the best way to book a group. Please submit your request as early as possible. Reservations Oeschinensee for groups at Oeschinensee ; furthermore, the number of available trips per day for individual guests and groups is limited. Therefore, transportation can only be guaranteed with a confirmed reservation.
The reservation is not binding until we confirm it. All communication, changes, and additional information will be handled via the chat feature in the group reservation tool.
Go to the Group Reservation ToolIf your group is traveling by public transportation to the Oeschinensee Sunnbüel mountain stations, we recommend booking your entire group trip through a staffed public transportation ticket office or the SBB Contact Center.
SBB Contact Center: 0848 44 66 88
For a confirmed group reservation through Gastronomie Oeschinensee , no additional time slot reservation Oeschinensee required. Inquiries: oeschinensee
The maximum group size is 80 people. Larger groups must make a prior inquiry by emailing Cable caroeschinensee.
The total amount is paid on site in cash or by credit card. No invoices are sent.
The group leader should have the booking confirmation available—either digitally or as a printout—and check in with the staff.
Oeschinensee: Please proceed with your entire group to the marked group meeting point in the blue zone behind the wooden chalet. Tickets will be distributed there.
Oeschinensee: If a group arrives without a prior reservation, the group rate will not be applied. Tickets may be purchased at the regular price, if still available. Transportation cannot be guaranteed.
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A ticket purchased through Swiss Activities or SBB Mobile may be a valid ticket for the Cable car . However, it does **not include a time slot reservation for the ascent**. From June 20 to September 20, 2026, reservations are required for the ascent on the Cable car Kandersteg–Oeschinensee . During this period, all guests must have a separate time slot reservation in addition to their valid ticket. This also applies to tickets purchased via the SBB Mobile app and tickets from Swiss Activities. The time slot reservation ensures that sufficient transport capacity is available for the selected time slot. A valid ticket alone therefore does not guarantee transportation at a specific time. Here’s how entry works: 1. Scan your valid time slot reservation at the first gate. 2. Scan your Swiss Activities ticket or ticket from the SBB Mobile app at the second gate. If all time slots are fully booked, boarding ( ascent ) will not be possible even with a ticket that has already been purchased and is otherwise valid. We therefore recommend booking your time slot reservation well in advance through our ticket shop. Please note: Questions regarding cancellations or refunds for tickets purchased from external sources must be directed to the respective point of sale. Cable car Kandersteg–Oeschinensee has no authority to decide on refunds from Swiss Activities or SBB.
We recommend purchasing your ticket for theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg, in the Bernese Oberland, in advance at the ticket shop. Only a limited number of remaining tickets are available on-site at the ticket machines. Please note: Mountain trips can only be booked on-site if there are still seats available for the desired time slot. If the time slot is already fully booked, transportation is not possible. Further information is available directly at the ticket shop.
No, a one-day ticket for dogs on theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland costs CHF 8.00. The SBB dog pass is accepted.
At the ticket machines and ticket counter ofOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, you can pay with all major credit and debit cards as well as Twint. Cash and REKA checks are also accepted; however, payment with REKA checks is only possible at the ticket counter. For more information and tickets, please visit our online ticket shop.
No, SBB day passes are not valid for theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. You can receive a discount with a valid SBB GA, SBB Half-Fare Card, Swiss Travel Pass, or a guest card from Kandersteg, Kandergrund, Frutigen, Adelboden, or Reichenbach.
TheOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Bernese Oberland does not transport bicycles, mountain bikes, children’s bikes, scooters, SUPs (stand-up paddleboards), or other sports equipment from the valley station in Kandersteg to the mountain station.
No, starting in January 2026, the Berner Oberland Pass will no longer be accepted at theOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, and there will be no discount on the gondola ride.
Guests with a guest card from Kandersteg, Adelboden, Frutigen, Kandergrund, or Reichenbach in the Bernese Oberland receive a 10% discount on the ride on the Cable car Kandersteg–Oeschinensee. Your benefit: No time slot reservation is required for guest card tickets. You can go directly to Cable car . Please be sure to purchase your ticket online before your arrival and enter your guest card number in the ticket shop. Guests with a Half-Fare Card, GA, or Swiss Travel Pass travel at a lower rate with these passes than with the guest card discount. These discounts cannot be combined with the 10% discount. No time slot reservation is required for these tickets either. You can purchase them at the on-site ticket machine. Since guest cards must be scanned individually, this may result in additional wait times, especially on busy days. Our recommendation: Purchase your ticket online in advance. This way, you’ll benefit from the best available discount and can go directly to the Cable car upon arrival.
Are you traveling to Oeschinensee with a valid public transportation ticket? The public transportation ticket entitles you to the train ride, but does not include a time slot reservation for the ascent.
From June 20 to September 20, 2026, ascent are required for the ascent .
In addition to your valid public transportation ticket, please reserve a time slot for the ascent. Without a valid time slot reservation, you will not be able to board during this time period.
Outside of this time frame, we strongly recommend reserving a time slot, especially on weekends and busy days.
ascent a time slot for the ascent nowHow Access Works
1. Please present your valid time slot reservation when you first enter.
2. Next, show your valid public transit ticket, for example, in the SBB Mobile app.
Important Information
A time slot reservation alone is not a valid train ticket. You will also need a valid public transportation ticket to travel.
A parking discount is available only in conjunction with a valid time slot reservation.
If you are not required to make a reservation, you may experience longer wait times without a prior time slot reservation, particularly on weekends and busy days.
If all time slots are fully booked, you will not be able to travel even with a valid public transportation ticket. We therefore recommend making an online reservation well in advance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We provide unique and unforgettable moments in the imposing mountain world in front of the Blüemlisalp massif.