Operating information

Cable car:

OeschinenseeCable car : ‘In operation’ Daily 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Entering Oeschinensee ice fishing:

Access to Oeschinensee: Danger level 1 – Access at your own risk from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Ice fishing: Open 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Please note: Sled rides down to the valley are not possible. Last gondola at 5:00 p.m. Alternative: Snowshoe trail (A)

Ice Walk (L): ‘In preparation’

Winter hiking trails:

Snowshoe trail (A)Oeschinensee: ‘Open’ Approx. 90 min. Snow-covered, good winter footwear recommended

Winter hiking trail (C)Oeschinensee : ‘Open’ Approx. 35 min. Snow-covered, hiking boots recommended

Winter hiking trail (D)Oeschinensee Läger: ‘Open’ Approx. 45 min. Snow-covered, hiking boots recommended

Winter hiking trail (K) Oeschinensee shore: ‘Open’ Approx. 10′ Snow-covered, hiking boots recommended

Mountain hiking trail (G) Läger–Heuberg–Oberbärgli: 'CLOSED' Avalanche danger = danger to life! Opening date approx. June 2026

Oeschiland beginner park / slopes:

Oeschiland Beginners' Park: 'Open' All Installations attractions from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bire ski lift: Open from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Slope inspection at 4:45 p.m.

Wittenen ski lift: Open 9:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Slope inspection at 4:45 p.m.

Weather today: 3C° Cloudy
Weather tomorrow: 3C° Cloudy

Cable car schedule:
Winter: November 22, 2025, to March 8, 2026, open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cable car service: March 9, 2026, to May 8, 2026
Spring season start: from May 9, 2026 (daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)