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Kandersteg

Country
Switzerland
State
Switzerland (General)
City
Kandersteg
Type of Location
Multiple
About Location

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Places to Visit
How to Reach

By Public Transit Kandersteg is well served by regular train and bus connections coordinated nationally by the Swiss Federal Railways SBB Trains to Kandersteg run from Thun in the north and Brig in the south. The public transport system is punctual, multi-lingual and easy to use.

By Road Most European motorways will bring you to Spiez - 30 minutes north of the village. Travellers from the South use the Goppenstein car-train through to Kandersteg.

By Air The main international airports are located in Geneva, Zurich, Basel and Milan. Zurich and Geneva have their own train stations.

Key places to visit
The Village Museum, The spectacular Blausee, The viewpoint at the Hoh, Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage, Oeschinen Gondola


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Places to Visit
  • The Village Museum located underneath the Tourist Office. Open the same hours as the Tourist Office
  • The spectacular Blausee is nestled among pristine forest below the village. The crystal clear lake is home to ancient fossilised trees and delicious local trout. The downhill walk takes approximately 1.5 hours from the village and it is possible to get the bus back uphill to Kandersteg.
  • The viewpoint at the Hoh and admire the breathtaking views over the village and surrounding mountains. 35 minutes walk one way from the centre of town.
  • The Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage information point located outside the Tourist Office.
  • Oeschinen Gondola takes you a short walk from Lake Oeschinensee one of the most spectacular scenes in the Alps. During summer it is also possible to ride the Rodlebahn. Sunnbuel is the highest cable car in the village and offers spectacular views toward the southern section of the Alps. Allmenalp operates in summer only and has a small traditional alpine cheesery at the top as well as great views over the village.
Right Time to Visit

January - March
October - December

Temperature

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