Taking the lift

Kandersteg has 2 local ski areas which are ideal for beginner skiers and familes. These are the Oeschinen and Sunnbuel ski areas.

The Snow Report for Kandersteg is available here.

Kandersteg is also within reach of a number of large and famous ski resorts, making it the ideal base for skiers who want a wide variety of slopes. All are accesible by car or public transport. Recommended resorts are:

LAUCHERNALP
A short trip through the Lötschberg tunnel takes you to this high ski resort which is a good next step once you have mastered what Kandersteg has to offer. An interactive piste map is available here. Ski passes are available from Reception  and include transport - see Ski Pass Prices.

ELSIGENALP
This quiet resort offers some great skiing close to Kandersteg. The pistes are wide and well prepared. About 30 minutes drive from Kandersteg or about an hour by public transport. Interactive ski map available here.

ADELBODEN
The famous resort of Adelboden has 55 lifts and over 170 km of pistes. Why not combine this with a visit to 'Our Chalet', a World Girl Guide Centre. Just under one hour by public transport. Ski Passes and Snow 'n' Rail Passes - combined transport and ski pass for 1 day - are available from Reception. See Ski Pass Prices.

LENK
Located in the Simmental (Simme Valley), Lenk is one of the best ski areas in the Bernese Oberland. Private transport only.

SAAS FEE
Offering skiing up to a height of 3,600 metres Saas Fee is located amidst some of the highest mountains in Switzerland. Private transport only.

ZERMATT
Ski in the shadow of the amazing Matterhorn and 38 peaks over four thousand metre. Zermatt has the longest skiing season in the Alps and offers year round glacier skiing. Private transport is recommended or take advantage of our Zermatt Day Trip.

SCHILTHORN
Made famous in the James Bond film "On her Majesty's Secret Service", Schilthorn offers excellent views of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. Accesible by private transport only and takes approximately 45 minutes from Kandersteg.

GRINDELWALD
Ski underneath the imposing North Face of the Eiger. Grindelwald offers a huge variety of skiing in 2 different areas. First has 9 lifts, 50 km of pistes and 2,501 metres of downhill to the village. Kleine Scheidegg-Mannlichen has 19 lifts and 110 km of slopes. Just over one hour drive from Kandersteg.

GSTAAD
More than 100 kilometres of uninterrupted ski terrain up to 3,000 metres above sea level. Gstaad is just over an hours drive from Kandersteg.

ALETSCH
Made up of the ski areas of Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiesch-Eggishorn. These areas are in a UNESCO World Heritage area and offer spectacular views of the Aletsch Glacier. Approximately 1 1/2 hours from Kandersteg by public transport.