Things to do in Kandersteg

The Berner Oberland Pass (2nd class) allows customers travel freely between Bern, Lucerne, Interlaken, Saanen and Brig for three, four, six, eight or ten consecutive days by train, bus and boat during April-December. Steamboats and more than 25 mountain railways and cable cars are included in the pass ( Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, Harder Kulm, Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn and Brienzer Rothorn ) There are also 10-100% discounts or additional benefits from about 40 bonus partners. Let's explore Switzerland beautiful landscapes by various travel experiences and biggest flexibility that provided by the Berner Oberland Pass. Remarks: Supplement may apply to certain mountain excursion. Please refer to the area of validity for more details: https://shop.switzerlandtravelcentre.com/assets/docs/BerneseOberland-validitymap.pdf

Your expert local tour guide and driver will show you the best parts of the Bernese Oberland (region of Interlaken), including hidden secrets you can’t find easily on your own. On this road trip by private car, you will be able to see a lot of sightseeing points within a short timeframe. Your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the region and Switzerland in general. The focus of this tour is to discover the area like a local. Relax knowing this private tour can be customized according to your wishes. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. Standard sightseeing places that can be visited during the tour are: • Interlaken town • Harder Kulm* • Grindelwald village • Grindelwald First* • Lauterbrunnen Village • Staubbach Falls • Wengen/Kleine Scheidegg/Jungfraujoch* • Trümmelbach Waterfalls • Gimmelwald */Mürren*/Schilthorn* • Lake Thun/Lake Brienz • Iseltwald (filming location of "Crash landing on you") • Giessbach Waterfalls and Grandhotel Giessbach • Lake Lungern Examples of hidden secrets that can be visited are: • Schynige Platte* • Grütschalp* • St. Beatus Caves • Niederhorn* • Sigriswil Panoramic Bridge • Oberhofen Castle • Old Town of Thun/Thun castle • Spiez/Spiez castle • Niesen* • Kandersteg (Lake Oeschinen * / Blue Lake) • Axalp • Brienzer Rothorn * • Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum • Meiringen • Reichenbach Falls • Aareschlucht (gorge of Aare river) • Susten Pass road • Trift Bridge and Trift Glacier* • Grimsel Pass road • Handeggfall Bridge • Gelmersee Lake Sightseeing points marked with an asterisk * are not accessible by car but only by train or cable car (tickets are not included). Please note that visiting all the sightseeing places listed here is not guaranteed. How many places you can visit depends on the length of the tour booked and how much time you spend at each place. After booking you can discuss the detailed itinerary with your guide.

The Berner Oberland Pass (1st class) allows customers travel freely between Bern, Lucerne, Interlaken, Saanen and Brig for three, four, six, eight or ten consecutive days by train, bus and boat during April-December. Steamboats and more than 25 mountain railways and cable cars are included in the pass ( Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, Harder Kulm, Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn and Brienzer Rothorn ) There are also 10-100% discounts or additional benefits from about 40 bonus partners. Let's explore Switzerland beautiful landscapes by various travel experiences and biggest flexibility that provided by the Berner Oberland Pass. Remarks: Supplement may apply to certain mountain excursion. Please refer to the area of validity for more details: https://shop.switzerlandtravelcentre.com/assets/docs/BerneseOberland-validitymap.pdf

We will pick you up by private car from almost anywhere in Switzerland and then drive to Kandersteg. From Kandersteg we take a spectacular gondola ride up to Oeschinen Lake. An easy half-hour walk from the gondola station across pastures and through pine forest takes us to the lake. This pristine, deep-blue mountain lake is fed by the glacial brooks of the three-thousand-meter peaks of Blüemlisalp, Oeschinenhorn, Fründenhorn and Doldenhorn. Apart from hiking, activities enjoyed here include rowing or riding on the summer toboggan run. It is also possible to swim in the lake as the lake warms up to 20 degrees Celsius in summer (bring your swimwear!). This place is so picturesque that you will not want to stop taking pictures. No wonder that the lake is a Unesco World Heritage Site, and many consider it to be the most beautiful Alpine Lake. However, we still have a lot to discover and will now embark on our main hike. Various paths lead around the lake at varying altitudes and offer many hiking options for all fitness levels. We will slowly make our way upwards and see the lake, glaciers and high peaks from many different angles. You will walk through a rich Alpine flora with flower meadows and have a chance to see wild animals such as birds and mammals such as Ibex (the latter needs more luck). After around 45 minutes we arrive at "Berghaus Unterbärgli", an Alpine hut and simple restaurant where we can relax before returning to the gondola station. If you still want to hike more, no problem, we can continue our hiking adventure up to "Berghaus Unterbärgli", a mountain hut that is located higher up and offers even more breathtaking views. As you get more tired, we head back to the gondola station and make our way to the last stop: Blausee (Blue Lake). The Blausee is considered a place of power - one where you can relax and enjoy nature at its best. A short walk of 200 metres through the pristine nature park brings you to the world-famous lake and its crystal-clear waters in the most beautiful shades of blue. The striking surroundings are reminiscent of a fairytale. Immerse yourself in an enchanting world of gnarled trees and moss-covered rocks and recharge your batteries at this unique source of power and inspiration. The facilities around the lake include the charmingly furnished Grand Hotel complete with spa and fairytale nature park, and a 13 Gault&Millau-point cuisine. Please note that this tour can also be booked if you don't want to hike. Instead of walking 30 minutes, it is possible to get to the shore of Oeschinen Lake by horse carriage from the gondola station (ticket not included). The hiking up to the mountain huts we can skip. In this case we will spend more time at the shore of Oeschinen Lake and explore another sightseeing point in the region (your tour guide can make suggestions for alternative places to visit).

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage. This 14 km hike, with an ascent of 815 meters, takes us to elevations of up to 2000 meters, revealing breathtaking views of the whole area including Lake Oeschinen and the surrounding peaks. What to Expect: • Expert Guidance: With my extensive experience and passion for the mountains, I’ll ensure a safe, informative, and inspiring trek. • Invigorating Workout: Enjoy a dynamic and personalized hike that doubles as a full-body workout, challenging your endurance and strength. • Intimate Group Setting: Experience the adventure with a very small group of like-minded explorers, allowing for a personalized and immersive journey.