Location: Kandersteg
Top Things to do in Kandersteg
The 5 Best Nature & Parks in Kandersteg, Canton of Bern
Kandersteg is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located along the valley of the River Kander, west of the Jungfrau massif. It is noted for its spectacular mountain scenery and sylvan alpine landscapes. Tourism is a very significant part of its economic life today. It offers outdoor activities year-round, with hiking trails and mountain climbing as well as downhill and cross-country skiing.
Restaurants in Kandersteg
1. Oeschinen Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 682 reviews
Oeschinensee is accessible by foot from Kandersteg within 1.5 hours. The cable car operates in summer and winter season daily from mornings till evenings - non stop. In summer enjoy swimming in the lake, boat rides on the blue and clear water or just have fun with the toboggan run at the top station of the cable car. Several hotels around the lake offer rooms in summer. Restaurants are open in winter and summer. The region belongs to the Unesco heritage Jungfrau-Aletsch.
Reviewed By Irrequieta - Geneva, Switzerland
Easily accessible for families with small children. The lake can be reached after a 30min walk or in 5min via a small electric bus (8CHF each way). The views are breathtaking and there is a nice restaurant by the lake to enjoy a meal. Not to be missed!
2. Gasterntal
3. Gemmi Pass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By rzamenhof - Brookline, United States
Fantastic view of Alps-on a clear day can see Matterhorn and sometimes bit of Chamonix.Great walks in both directions, one of which requires some clambering.Also a steep long decent to the village below-need good knees.
4. Rodelbahn Oeschinensee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By justint442 - Windermere, United States
This was one of the most amazing experiences of traveling in Switzerland ! A MUST DO The views are amazing and the mountain slide is fantastic! Cheap enough to do it over and over again if you want!
5. Winter Hiking Oeschinensee
A fairytale like winter wonderland, combined with a thick layer of ice and steep rock faces. Winter hiking at the Oeschinensee impresses with all elements that winter offers.
