natural wonder
Oeschinen Lake (Oeschinensee)
A stunning turquoise mountain lake at 1,578 metres surrounded by dramatic cliff walls and waterfalls above Kandersteg.
4 km · about 10 min drive
Bern, Switzerland · Europe
Kandersteg works well as a base: 15 minutes from Adelboden, 4km from Oeschinen Lake (Oeschinensee).
Kandersteg is a town located in Bern, Switzerland. With a population of 1,123, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Kandersteg sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kandersteg to your route.
Kandersteg (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈkandərˌʃteːk]) 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 sylvanRead more
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. Kandersteg hosted the ski jumping and Nordic combined parts of the 2018 Nordic Junior World Ski Championships.
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Kandersteg is located in Bern, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.4947 latitude, 7.6733 longitude.
Kandersteg has a population of approximately 1,123 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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Full driving guide for Switzerland8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
A stunning turquoise mountain lake at 1,578 metres surrounded by dramatic cliff walls and waterfalls above Kandersteg.
4 km · about 10 min drive
natural wonder
A small but enchantingly clear blue lake in the Kander Valley, its transparent waters revealing submerged tree trunks and trout.
4 km · about 10 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A 2,970-metre peak with a revolving restaurant made famous as a Bond villain's lair in On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
14 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
The only glacier waterfalls in Europe accessible inside a mountain, draining the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau glaciers.
20 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
A free-falling 297-meter waterfall in the Lauterbrunnen Valley that inspired Goethe's poem 'Song of the Spirits over the Waters.'
21 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A breathtaking glacial valley with 72 waterfalls cascading from sheer cliffs, said to have inspired Tolkien's Rivendell.
21 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Europe's highest railway station at 3,454 metres, offering views of the Aletsch Glacier and an ice palace carved inside the mountain.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
The adventure capital of Switzerland, set between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz with the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau as its backdrop.
26 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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