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Resort Information
Kandersteg is situated at the head of the breathtaking Kander valley, formed thousands of years ago by the movement of glaciers. This traditional, friendly village is made up of pretty chalet style buildings set amongst sunny meadows, filled with alpine flowers. The Blüemlisalp mountain range guarantees fantastic views in all directions and the sound of waterfalls cascading down the cliffs of the 'U' shaped valley is more likely to be heard than the sound of any car engines. With over 215 miles of hiking trails to suit all walkers, this really is a hikers' paradise.
The 7 day Bernese Oberland Pass - available in Wengen, Grindelwald, Interlaken & Kandersteg - will give you 3 days of unlimited travel by rail, boat, bus & cableway and 4 days paying half price.
Walking
There are over 550km of hiking trails to suit all walkers. Gentle tracks run along the sunny valley floor for those wanting a leisurely stroll. Take the Oeschinen cable-car up to the Oeschinensee, a glistening blue lake, dramatically surrounded by jagged peaks. The Sunnbüel cable car takes a different direction up to more paths with access to the Daubensee and on to the Gemmipass for a challenging hike. The trails are well signposted and show walking times. Local walking guides can be arranged by the Tourist Office and a walking pass can be bought locally.
Walking Map
Interlaken offers a superb range of things to do both within the town and on the two lakes. The town is also extremely well positioned in the centre of Switzerland giving easy access to some of the surrounding towns and cities, such as Bern, Lucerne, Gstaad and Wengen, all accessible within 2 hours on the Swiss Rail network.
Bernese Oberland Pass
If you are looking to explore the region by rail, boat, bus & cableway then this is the ideal ticket for you. The Regional pass gives unlimited FREE travel (see below) as far as Gstaad, Kandersteg, Wengen and Lucerne, to name just a few. Children under 16yrs travel FREE with the family card. | | | 2nd Class | | 15 day pass | (5 days unlimited travel & 10 days at 50%) | €167 | | 7 day pass | (3 days unlimited travel & 4 days at 50%) | €136 |
Activities
Kandersteg has an open-air swimming pool, tennis courts, mini-golf and a sports centre. Take advantage of the Guest Card (FREE for all guests staying in the village) which offers discounts on most activities, local cable cars and entrance to the castle at Spiez and the Blue Lake nature reserve. Hire a bicycle and enjoy the many cycling trails or take the train further afield to one of Switzerland's historic cities. For those wanting a quieter pace, try fly fishing on the Oeschinensee.
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