Top 10 Things to do in Kandersteg, Canton of Bern

September 26, 2021 Alice Mieles

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

Kandersteg 3718 Switzerland
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Oeschinen Lake

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. Kandersteg-Allmenalp Klettersteig

Allmenalp 10, Kandersteg 3718 Switzerland http://www.kandersteg.ch
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Kandersteg-Allmenalp Klettersteig

3. Mountain Tubing - Adrenalin pur

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Mountain Tubing - Adrenalin pur

Spend racy times with your family, friends or your group at the Nordic Arena and try out some Mountain Tubing! Slide down the outrun of the ski jumping hill in a tube and reach up to a high speed of 90 km/h. Get ready for a unique experience in a stunning scenery. Mountain Tubing is only available from June to September, please check the details on our website. A previous registration for groups of more than 10 people is mandatory. Due to ski jumping training, Tubing for groups can take place on any day at 12.00 or 14.00 (except Saturdays).

4. Gasterntal

Kandersteg Switzerland http://gasterntal.ch/
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Gasterntal

5. Gemmi Pass

Leukerbad, Kandersteg 3954 Switzerland +41 27 470 12 01 http://www.gemmi.ch
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4.5 based on 174 reviews

Gemmi Pass

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.

6. Rodelbahn Oeschinensee

Bergstation Gondelbahn, Kandersteg 3718 Switzerland +41 33 675 11 18 [email protected] http://www.oeschinensee.ch
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Rodelbahn Oeschinensee

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!

7. Kandersteg Loipennetz

Feldweg, Kandersteg 3718 Switzerland
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Kandersteg Loipennetz

8. Bluemlisalphutte SAC 2840m

Bluemlisalphutte, Kandersteg Switzerland +41 33 676 14 37 http://www.bluemlisalphuette.com
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Bluemlisalphutte SAC 2840m

9. Winter Hiking Oeschinensee

Kandersteg 3718 Switzerland +41 33 675 80 80 [email protected] http://www.kandersteg.ch/en/w/winterhiking?t=8718

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.

10. Alpine - Center Kandersteg

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