Welcome to the untouched beauty of nature at Oeschinensee, a UNESCO World Heritage Site - a unique natural jewel. The deep blue color of the lake, bubbling waterfalls, an impressive panorama, chirping birds and the tart scent of the forest - nature in the Bernese Oberland is simply breathtaking!
Discover nature with the children - Oeschinensee is the perfect destination for an excursion! Only 40 minutes by train from Spiez. Whether hiking, tobogganing, a leisurely rowing boat trip on Oeschinensee, fishing or barbecuing at the official barbecue sites, your experience of nature is guaranteed! The Oeschinensee also offers various culinary options, including several restaurants.
Discover and experience magical moments.
Rushing down the mountain on the 750 meter long
mountain coaster is fun for the whole family!
for the whole family! Opening hours,
prices and lots more information about the
mountain coaster at the mountain station can be found here.
Cervelat and snake bread over the fire
over the fire - this classic is
always a highlight! The
official fireplaces and information
about barbecuing can be found here.
The idyll of the mountain lake can be experienced
mountain lake particularly intensely.
All information about fishing on the
Oeschinenseefishing permits and
equipment can be found here.
Glide over the smooth surface of the lake
surface of the lake,
surrounded by the unique
Alpine panorama and the picturesque
landscape of the Bernese Oberland.
Discover the unique mountain landscape on foot.
The "Direttissima" (C) from the mountain
mountain station directly to Oeschinensee.
The wide gravel and partly
asphalted path is suitable for everyone
even with baby carriages.
In 20 minutes you can easily reach
the shore of Lake Oeschinen.
On the panoramic trail (D) from the
mountain station to the shore of
Oeschinensee you are accompanied by flowering
alpine meadows and an impressive mountain
mountain panorama - from the vantage point
you can also enjoy the perfect view
view of the lake and the mountain peaks.
The Heuberg (G) circular trail via
Oberbärgli and along the lake.
A narrow mountain path offers a
breathtaking view of the
Oeschinensee. The mountain hike is
for experienced hikers with a head for heights
hikers with very good stamina.
To the SAC-Fründenhütte (I) via
Underbärgli, lower Fründschnuer.
This alpine hike is for experienced and
and ambitious mountain hikers as well as
high alpinists. The hike is particularly attractive
particularly attractive for really sure-footed hikers
and those with a head for heights with a via ferrata set.
Various routes (A, B, F) lead to the
to Oeschinensee or back.
Be it the hiking trail in the forest
high above the Öschibach (A) or the
two mountain trails (B, F) along the
Cable car with perfect
views of the Kandertal valley.
The easy trails are particularly suitable for families with children. If you are traveling with small children, take the Cable car from Kandersteg and walk down to Oeschinensee for around 25 minutes on a path suitable for baby carriages. Native flowers, wild animals and a fantastic panorama are on the program here. And a delicious Oeschi-Glacé awaits the little hikers at the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant.
For those who like it a little faster, there is the mountain coaster next to the mountain station, while those who prefer a quieter ride can enjoy a relaxing rowing boat trip on the lake.
Good to know: If you would like to barbecue at one of the official fireplaces on the lake, you can buy firewood from the café bar at the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant or bring your own.
Enjoy, feel the nature.
Enjoy regional and sustainable cuisine at the mountain restaurant
Oeschinensee on the sun terrace
with
a magnificent view of the
Oeschinensee.
Treat yourself to a homemade
Oeschi glacé or a refreshing
Oeschi water in the café-bar
Oeschinensee together with chips, hot dogs, brownies and much more.
fries, hot dog, brownie and much more.
Stop off directly at the mountain station
and enjoy homemade snacks and refreshing drinks on the
sun terrace or in the rustic
Bergstübli with kiosk for home-made snacks and refreshing drinks.
Soak up the sun on the serviced
terrace of Chalet Arva and be enchanted by the mountain panorama.
be enchanted by the mountain panorama.
When the weather is bad, the Stübli with fireplace
invites you to linger and relax.
Arrive, feel nature.
Secure your ticket in advance in our ticket store at
! Your boarding
pass also gives you a time slot for the gondola ride to the mountain station.
Here you can find all current
information about Oeschinensee
on the interactive panoramic map in
in real time and at a glance.
Visit the area of the
Lake Oeschinen with the virtual reality
tour in the 360° panoramic view and
explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
All current information on the
Installations and services such as
catering, toilets, lockers
etc. are clearly listed here.
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 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 payout is excluded. Note: A rebooking to another time slot within the current season is possible up to three times free of charge.
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.
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. 5m length, 2m 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.).
There is currently no combined ticket.
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 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.
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.
Find out in advance about the current local conditions, in particular closures, hazards and weather conditions. Our outdoor guidelines, information boards and status displays will help you find your way around. Adjust your goals and leisure activities according to your fitness and equipment - you are partly in high mountains. Plan enough time for your hike, take sufficient provisions with you and check your equipment.
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.
Wear shoes suitable for the hike - preferably hiking boots - and take a rucksack and hiking poles with you. Wear appropriate clothing for the season and make sure you have sufficient sun protection (glasses, headgear, sun cream). Spare underwear can be an advantage. Also pack enough food and drink. A hiking map or our free overview map (available at the valley and mountain stations) is recommended. Remember a charged cell phone with the most important emergency numbers (limited network connection in parts of the Oeschinensee), an emergency first-aid kit and a pocket knife.
Stay calm, do not startle the animals and do not frighten them. Always close the gates and follow the footpaths. In general, cows are curious and harmless. Whether large or small, cows and cattle always perceive your dog as a predator. Keep your dog on a short lead and keep him under control.
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.
In the Oeschinensee area, you can choose from a variety of dining options. These include the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant and the Chalet Arva (both near the lake) as well as the Bergstübli at the mountain station. Here you can enjoy a variety of food and drinks and experience the magnificent view of the mountain landscape. To the offer.
If you are hungry or have a small appetite, you will find a selection of hot and cold snacks as well as a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in the kiosk at the mountain station and in the café bar on the shore of the lake.
During the summer season you can only stay overnight in Chalet Arva . A reservation is mandatory. Three SAC huts in the Oeschinensee area offer further overnight accommodation. Camping is only permitted at Camping Rendez-Vous at the valley station or at the ski jump (open all year round). There are also various pitches in Kandersteg.
The SAC-Doldenhornhütte, the SAC-Blüemlisalphütte and the SAC-Fründenhütte are located in the Oeschinensee area. The SAC-Doldenhornhütte is closed in the 2025 summer season due to renovation work.
Inquiries for group offers can be sent to oeschinensee. In the mountain restaurant on the shores of Lake Oeschinen we offer special menus for groups, which can be enjoyed both in the cozy Bergstübli inside and on the sunny terrace outside.
The public toilets are located at the mountain and valley stations and at the mountain restaurant near the lakeshore. There are more toilets 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.
Yes, there are lockers and ski racks at the top and bottom stations. Payment can be made digitally by debit card, Visa/Mastercard, Twint or cash. Weekly and season passes for lockers and ski racks are available at the ticket office.
No, Oeschinensee 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 rest areas. Due to these special protective measures, all (commercial) events and drone flights are prohibited by law. Compliance with these rules is monitored by rangers.
Yes, the Cable car is wheelchair-accessible and offers a barrier-free ride to the mountain station. From there, a chargeable electric cab runs every half hour from 10:45 am during the summer season to the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant near the lakeshore and back again. One wheelchair can be taken per trip.
The public facilitiesCable car, lockers, restaurants and toilets) are barrier-free, as is the main hiking trail to Oeschinensee. A chargeable electric cab takes guests on request from the mountain station to the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant, near the lakeshore, and back.
We provide unique and unforgettable moments in the imposing mountain world in front of the Blüemlisalp massif.