Contact

Kandertal Tourismus
CH-3718 Kandersteg

Tel: +41 (0)848 00 48 00
Fax +41 (0)848 00 48 01

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Destinations

Kandertal

In the Kander Valley, you can almost touch the high Alps of Berne. Snow-capped peaks surround the valley below and the area is simply full of exciting activities to help you relax or maybe raise your adrenaline levels. In summer, there is a choice between Alpine walking trails of varying difficulty, fixed rope climbing adventures or the chance to learn real mountaineering. Relaxation and plenty of fresh air can be found at the Blue Lake (Blausee), in Reichenbach and the idyllic Kiental. Winter offers unique opportunities for fun in the snow: the Kander Valley has a comprehensive network of winter walking trails and belongs to one of the largest cross-country ski areas in Switzerland. There are also show-shoe trails, sledge runs and family-friendly places to ski. The village is easily reached by public or private transport and once here you will discover it fully embodies the character of the Bernese Oberland.

Facts and figures

Resident population 1200
   
Height (town centre) above sea level 1170.0 m / 3838 ft.
Heighest point 3699. m / 12,136 ft.
Lowest point 1045,0 m / 3428 ft.
   
Surface area 13'386 ha / 52 sq. miles
   
Guest accommodation: 26 hotels
  holiday apartments
  15 group lodgings
  3 camping sites

Winter

Piste network 26 km
16 miles
Winter footpath network 52 km
32 miles
Cross country ski trails 55 km
34 miles

Summer

Footpath network 550 km
342 miles
Mountain bike trails 25 km
16 miles

Travel

  Train (hr./min.) Car (hr./min.)
Berne 1.01 1.10
Basel 2.13 2.05
Zurich 2.09 2.25
Geneva 2.56 2.45