Oeschinensee Kandersteg

Oeschinensee Kandersteg
The Oeschinensee ski area near Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland is a small, family-friendly winter sports area at the foot of the Blüemlisalp massif. Two T-bar lifts (Wittenen and Bire) serve wide blue and red pistes that are especially suited to families and beginners. Right next to the mountain station is the free Oeschiland beginners' park with magic carpets, a children's lift and play equipment, complemented by the small Oeschipark snowpark at the Bire lift.

Families and Kids

The Oeschiland beginners' park next to the mountain station is aimed at children and beginners, with a wide gentle slope, two magic carpets, a children's drag lift, two fun carousels, play structures and a sledge run. The Snow-Storm ski school offers lessons for all ages and levels, and the area's blue and red pistes are well suited to families.

Food and drinks

In winter, the Bergstübli self-service restaurant at the mountain station and the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant on the lakeshore serve guests, and the Kiosk Bergstübli offers snacks and drinks. In summer, the café-bar on the shore, Chalet Arva, the Sennhütte, the Bärgbeizli Underbärgli and the SAC huts add further options. A fondue-to-go package with sledge can be booked at the Bergstübli.
10.0 km5

Status

Information

  • Lockers: Yes
  • Easy slopes: 6 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 4 km
    • Number of snowparks: 1
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 40 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

The winter season runs from 1 December 2026 to 28 March 2027; the Oeschinensee cable car operates daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in winter. Daily monitoring of the marked and open pistes ends with a final inspection at 5:00 p.m., after which all slopes are closed.

Admission fees

The ski pass covers the Oeschinensee cable car and the two T-bar lifts; the Oeschiland beginners' park is free with a gondola ticket. Half-day tickets are available from 12:00 noon, and multi-day tickets for 1 to 7 days are offered. Season passes are available for Oeschinen alone or combined with Sunnbühl (Winter Kandersteg), and reduced group rates apply for groups of 10 or more with a prior reservation. The AlpsPass, MagicPass and SBB day passes are not valid.
40 CHF
Adult admission
28 CHF
Child admission
35 CHF
Half-day ticket, valid from 12:00 noon (adults, youths and seniors).
23 CHF
Half-day children's ticket, valid from 12:00 noon.
196 CHF
7-day adult ski pass.
139 CHF
7-day children's ski pass.
400 CHF
Adult season pass for Oeschinen (skiing, hiking, winter fun).
190 CHF
Children's season pass (6–15 years) for Oeschinen.
28 CHF
Group day ticket for adults (morning until 1 p.m. or afternoon from 12 noon).
16 CHF
Group day ticket for children in school groups (morning until 1 p.m. or afternoon from 12 noon).

Contact

Webpage
oeschinensee.ch
Email
gondelbahn@oeschinensee.ch
Address
Oeschistrasse 50, 3718 Kandersteg

Access

Nearby stops

  • Oeschinen (Bergstation)0 meters walking distance
  • Kandersteg (Talst. Oeschinen)0 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Brig
1h 2m
Thun
1h 4m
Bern
1h 26m
Sion
1h 27m
Interlaken Ost
1h 27m

FAQ

  • Is the Oeschiland beginners' park free to use?
    Yes, admission to the Oeschiland beginners' park right next to the mountain station is free for all guests; a ticket for the gondola ride is sufficient. The park has a wide, gently sloping slope, two magic carpets, a children's drag lift, carousels and play equipment.
  • Is there a snowpark at Oeschinensee and what does it offer?
    Yes, the small Oeschipark snowpark is located right next to the Bire lift. It is free to use with a valid ski pass and offers jumps, kickers, rails and a jib area for beginners as well as more advanced riders.
  • Are ski and snowboard lessons available at Oeschinensee?
    Yes, the Swiss ski school "Snow-Storm" in Kandersteg offers lessons in all snow sports disciplines and for all levels, for guests of all ages, including private lessons.
  • Can sledges be rented at Oeschinensee, and where is sledging allowed?
    No, sledges cannot be rented at either the valley or mountain station, and there is no sledging trail down to the valley. Sledging is permitted exclusively in the Oeschiland beginners' park.
  • Are lockers and ski storage available at the Oeschinensee cable car stations?
    Yes, lockers and ski racks are available at both the valley and mountain stations. Payment is possible by debit card, Visa/Mastercard, Twint or cash, and weekly and seasonal passes are available at the ticket office. There is also a heated changing room at the valley station and a heated picnic room at the mountain station.
  • How do I reach the Oeschinensee cable car by public transport?
    Kandersteg is easily reached by train from Spiez and Brig, and a bus (AFA) runs from Adelboden and Frutigen. The walk from Kandersteg train station to the valley station takes about 10–15 minutes; from June to October a local bus also connects the station and the valley station for every train arrival and departure.

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