Operating information

Operation Cable car

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

Oeschinensee: Access & 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): ‘Open’ 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Good winter shoes recommended

winter hiking trails

Snowshoe trail (A)Oeschinensee: ‘Open’ Approx. 90 min. Caution due to slippery snow and ice. Snowshoes or shoe spikes strongly 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

Beginners' park / slopes

Oeschiland beginners' park: 'Open' 9:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m. All Installations attractions

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.

Today's weather 2°C Mostly sunny
Weather tomorrow 1C° Cloudy

Cable car timetable
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.)