FISHING

A large part of the south-eastern shore of Oeschinensee has been declared a restricted area by the Canton of Bern due to the risk of falling rocks and rockslides. There is an absolute ban on access here! There is a danger to life! Please also draw the attention of others who wish to enter the area and/or call the ranger on 0041 79 603 28 78. More information at: Spitze Stei - Municipality of Kandersteg.

Rowing boats can only be hired directly on the lakeshore. A limited number are equipped with fish boxes. Please enquire directly on site at the rowing boat sales stand. Waiting times are to be expected at weekends, in the high season and in fine weather. You can find out more on this page and on the boat rental page.

Oeschinensee can be reached on foot in around 30 minutes and the path is also easily accessible with baby carriages. In the summer season, a chargeable electric cab runs from the mountain station to the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant near the lakeshore and back every half hour or when full. Guests with reduced mobility have priority in the electric cab.

In an emergency, call the 1414 rescue service immediately. In winter, the SOS patrolman (0041 79 481 01 12) should also be informed. There is an SOS room at the mountain and valley stations. Defibrillators are located at the mountain and valley stations and at the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant, near the lakeshore.

You have the option of calling the ranger on 0041 79 603 28 78. Alternatively, you can also speak to him in person while he is carrying out his inspection tour of the area. Do not hesitate to get in touch with him to clarify any questions or exchange information.

After rainfall and strong temperature fluctuations (day/night), the risk of rockfall, wet avalanches, debris flow and rockfall increases. Alarm signs are fresh impact marks, rock deposits and outcrops. The more exposed the path, the higher the risk. In such places, it is important to move on quickly. Hiking is always at your own risk. Many rockfalls are often caused by other hikers, mountaineers or animals. Avoid throwing any stones, as you do not know who is below you in the terrain.

You can buy your fishing license either in the café-bar on the shore of Lake Oeschinen or in the Tourist Center in Kandersteg.

Please note that the Oeschinensee Cable car does not transport water sports equipment (SUPs, folding boats, foil boards, etc.). Rowing boats can be hired on the lake.

Yes, ice fishing is normally possible from January 1st. Check our website before you arrive to find out whether the lake is open for ice fishing. An individual assessment of the situation must always be carried out on site (consult the SLF avalanche bulletin, check ice thickness, etc.). Entering Lake Oeschinen is at your own risk; please also observe the info screens, information boards and barriers.

Fishing from the shore and from a rowing boat as well as ice fishing are permitted with a cantonal fishing license in compliance with the regulations on fishing of the Canton of Bern. Daily permits can be purchased at the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant or online. Rowing boats (also with fish boxes) can be hired directly on the lake. Free fishing is not permitted on Oeschinensee . Please refer to the Canton of Bern's leaflet on mountain lake fishing.

For a pleasant journey on the Cable car, it is best to buy your tickets in advance from the ticket store. With the time slot reservation included with your ticket purchase, you can secure a preferred time slot for the ascent and start your journey relaxed and without long waiting times. You can find more information directly in our ticket store.

Group travel is limited and requires a reservation. If you arrive by train, we recommend booking via the SBB Contactcenter on 0041 848 44 66 88, where you can pay by invoice, receive advice and make adjustments. To purchase tickets on site, you must register in advance by e-mailing Cable caroeschinensee (no option to pay by invoice). Smaller groups can purchase individual tickets at the regular rate in the ticket store. Groups arriving spontaneously can often no longer be transported due to capacity restrictions. There are no contractual agreements or cooperations with third-party providers. Groups visiting the restaurants in the area will receive additional information in advance.

Yes, from the date of validity you can rebook your ticket free of charge and online via the ticket store to a later date, provided seats are available. The link is included in the e-mail with your ticket; it is not possible to cancel. Thank you for your understanding. Further information and tickets can be found directly in our ticket store.

Book your ticket conveniently online - without a time slot for the descent. Or get a discounted connecting ticket at the mountain station. You can find more information and tickets directly in our ticket store.

Rebooking to an earlier date is not possible online. In exceptional cases, please contact the helpdesk oeschinensee Cable car . Ticket exchanges are only possible on-site at the Info Center.

Cancellation or refund of booked tickets is generally excluded. In exceptional cases, a voucher can be issued for a later visitCable caroeschinensee. A processing fee of CHF 10 per booking may apply. A refund is excluded.
Can I move my ticket? Yes, it is possible to rebook up to three times free of charge to another time slot in the current season.

There is currently no combined ticket.

You can buy your ticket easily and conveniently in our ticket store. A time slot reservation for your ascent is included with your ticket. A relaxed journey awaits you without long waiting times at the valley station. If your plans change, you can rebook your timeslot free of charge. Further information and tickets can be found directly in our ticket store.

Select the desired product in the ticket store and add it to the shopping cart. When paying, select "Add voucher" from the payment methods and enter your voucher code.

Guests with a guest card from Kandersteg, Adelboden, Frutigen, Kandergrund and Reichenbach receive a 10% discount on the gondola ride. No time slot reservation is required. Enter your guest card number here to receive discounts on mountain railway tickets in the ticket store. The guest card is also accepted at the ticket machines on site (simply scan the QR code).

We recommend buying your ticket in advance via our ticket store. Only a limited number of remaining tickets are available on site at the ticket machines. Please note: Mountain rides can only be booked on site if there are still free seats available for the desired time slot. If the time slot is already fully booked, transportation is unfortunately not possible. Further information can be found directly in the ticket store.

No, the SBB day passes are not valid for the Cable car Oeschinensee. Discounts are available with a valid GA travelcard, Half-Fare travelcard, Swiss Travel Pass or a guest card from Kandersteg, Kandergrund, Frutigen, Adelboden and Reichenbach.

Cancellation or refund of booked tickets is generally excluded. In exceptional cases, a voucher can be issued for a later visitCable caroeschinensee. A processing fee of CHF 10 per booking may apply. A refund is excluded.
Can I move my ticket? Yes, it is possible to rebook up to three times free of charge to another time slot in the current season.

No bicycles, mountain bikes, children's bikes, scooters, SUPs (stand-up paddles) or other potentially dangerous sports equipment are transported.

No, the day ticket costs CHF 8.00. The SBB dog pass is accepted on the Cable car Oeschinensee .

You can pay at the ticket machines and at the ticket office with all major credit and debit cards as well as with Twint. Cash and REKA checks are also accepted. Payment with REKA checks is only possible at the ticket counter. Further information and tickets can be found directly in our ticket store.

Yes, the BEO Pass is accepted until 31.12.2025 and the gondola ride is included. To avoid waiting times, we recommend reserving a time slot for the ascent in the ticket store. This will give you a time slot reservation with priority boarding at the desired time.

You can reach Kandersteg by train from Spiez and Brig. From Adelboden and Frutigen there is a bus (AFA) to Kandersteg. The walk from the station takes approx. 10-15 minutes. From June to October, a local bus runs from the station to the valley station for every train arrival/departure.

It is currently not possible to reserve a parking space. Parking in Kandersteg is limited at weekends and in summer. From around 12:00 noon there may be no more parking spaces available - we recommend arriving early. Parking spaces are available for Cable car guests at the valley station (open from 06:00 until the evening). Hikers on their way to Oeschinensee should use the hikers' parking spaces in the village (cheaper hikers' parking rate). No entry is possible at night. Entry is limited to max. 5 m length, 2 m height. Paid parking spaces and parking spaces for larger vehicles are located in the village and at the Schützenhaus.

The private road to the Oeschinensee is closed to cars and bicycles (e-bikes, mountain bikes, etc.).

Oeschinensee can be reached on foot in around 30 minutes and the path is also easily accessible with baby carriages. In the summer season, a chargeable electric cab runs from the mountain station to the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant near the lakeshore and back every half hour or when full. Guests with reduced mobility have priority in the electric cab.

There is currently no combined ticket.

There are no parking spaces for campers at the Cable car valley station, as the entrance height is limited to a maximum of 2 meters. Further parking spaces are available at various locations in the village. Parking spaces are available at the Nordic Arena and at the Bären (near Sunnbüel). Parking spaces without height restrictions are located at the Schützenhaus or at the town hall.

Eight 11kW electric charging stations are available in our "P2" parking lot at the valley station. Entry is also possible when the parking lot is occupied - simply press the button on the entry column. Charging cables can be borrowed from the ticket office.

Cycling of any kind is prohibited in the Oeschinensee area. Out of consideration for our guests, nature and for safety reasons, Oeschinensee can only be visited on foot. There is a judicial ban on cycling (mountain biking, e-biking, etc.). In addition, many forest trails lead through ecologically sensitive areas, i.e. rare and shy wild animals use these areas as retreats and quiet zones.

There are no parking spaces for coaches at the Cable car valley station in Kandersteg. These can be found at various locations in the village. At the valley station, only a short stop for loading and unloading is permitted at the bus stop.

Flying drones and model aircraft is prohibited around Oeschinensee . A judicial ban applies, overriding the national (FOCA) and cantonal area flight zones. This protects nature and wildlife, and other guests are not disturbed. As a drone pilot, you are obliged to find out about the applicable area restrictions before every drone flight. Some drone manufacturers have created their own geofencings. The areas shown there are specified solely by the manufacturer and do not necessarily correspond to the restrictions at Oeschinensee .

Due to the risk of forest fires, fires may only be lit at official barbecue sites. Cutting down trees, branches etc. from the wild is prohibited. Firewood/"grill bags" can be purchased at the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant, near the lakeshore, or the wood can be brought from home.

Stay on the official hiking trails for your own safety. Before every hike, check the level of difficulty and equipment (footwear, clothing, food, etc.) and obtain detailed information about the weather and the current danger situation. Avoid hiking at dusk and at night. Do not enter restricted areas and protected zones.

Public toilets are located at the mountain and valley stations and at the mountain restaurant on the lake shore. Further toilets are available in Oeschinensee. Going to the toilet in nature should be avoided. However, if you do need to use the "natural toilet", please do not leave any paper, tissues or wet wipes behind.

Cycling of any kind is prohibited in the Oeschinensee area. Out of consideration for our guests, nature and for safety reasons, Oeschinensee can only be visited on foot. There is a judicial ban on cycling (mountain biking, e-biking, etc.). In addition, many forest trails lead through ecologically sensitive areas, i.e. rare and shy wild animals use these areas as retreats and quiet zones.

Wild camping and overnight stays in the great outdoors are prohibited. Camping, bivouacking and spending the night in hammocks or similar is prohibited by law. Oeschinensee patrol the area. Wild animals must not be disturbed at night. There is a campsite at the valley station in Kandersteg. From 10 p.m. onwards, the rule of quiet at night applies.

Dogs must be kept on a lead. Dogs must be kept on a lead in wildlife rest and protection zones and during the grazing season (cows, sheep, etc.). Please always dispose of dog excrement at the waste separation stations.

Keep a sufficient distance from animals. Walk quietly and inconspicuously past the animals without disturbing them. The animals may be observed, but not fed or touched. Farm animals and wild animals may be used to human noises, but they are disturbed by noise and proximity as well as the smell of people and dogs. The animals are grateful if you don't leave any garbage for them to eat, so take everything with you and don't leave anything lying around.

Collect the waste and dispose of it in the waste stations. Waste separation stations are located at the mountain and valley stations, at the mountain coaster and along the main hiking trails.

It is not permitted to enter wildlife rest areas, plant protection areas and restricted zones. Signposts mark the protected area zones where special rules apply. Never leave the marked paths and tracks and always follow the signs on site. Plants may not be dug up, picked or trampled.