The Swiss mountains

Activity overview

A must do for anyone visiting KISC. The Oeschinensee gondola takes you to one of the most beautiful locations around Kandersteg.

This modern gondola takes you quickly to 1,689m where you can get the Rodelbahn, take a hike, walk to the lake for a swim, row a boat or just enjoy being in a UNESCO world heritage site.

Schedule 

Opening hours vary depending on the date in the season. For the most up to date times, please contact reception on the day of your trip!

Pricing 
  • Price for adults & children: CHF 12.00 (return ticket)
  • Price for adults & children CHF 8.80 (Single) 
Important information 
  • Discounted scout tickets can only be purchased from our reception.
  • This activity is provided by an external company. By purchasing a service of a third party you are accepting the terms and conditions specified by the provider. We accept no liability for services brokered through KISC which are provided by a third party. The invoicing is handled by KISC in the name of the provider.
Transport 

Address: Oeschistrasse 50, 3718 Kandersteg

By bus: Take the bus from Pfadizentrum stop (KISC) to Oeschinensee gondola and then back the same way.

The timetable has different times depending on the season. For the most up to date information, please check AFA website for both buses - 241 (from KISC to the village) and 242 (from the train station to the gondola).

Awards & Badges 

You can get closer to achieving the following awards and badges, by completing this activity:

 

Activity

Season 
Autumn (Sep, Oct, Nov)
Spring (Mar, Apr, May)
Summer (Jun, Jul, Aug)
Winter (Dec, Jan, Feb)
Guidance 
Self-guided
Location 
Kandersteg surroundings
Duration 15 - 60 minutes
Difficulty 
Price adult 
CHF 12.00
Price child 
CHF 12.00
Programme theme 
More adventure
Category 
Tickets
Suitability 
Cubs
Scouts
Explorers
Rovers
Group size no limit
Minimum age limit 
No age limit