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Ski Holidays in Kandersteg
A pretty Swiss village, a pint-sized ski area and an absolute shedload of activities. Downhill skiing's just one of many outdoor pursuits in this neck of the woods, with others including cross country, ski touring and winter walks.
- Flight Time
- 1.5 hours
- From London
- Nearest Airports
- Geneva, Zurich
- Time zone
- GMT + 1 hour
- Language
- German, French, Italian, Romansh
- Currency
- Swiss Franc
- Ski Season
- Dec - April
Kandersteg Stats
Besides being home to the international Scout centre, close to the Reichenbach falls (where Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty met their fabled fate) and home to the Dhammapala Bhuddist monastery, Kandersteg is a fabulous winter destination.
In a valley surrounded by UNESCO protected peaks, this is a village of traditional Swiss wooden chalets, where ancient brick and stone bridges cross the river Kander and a charming chapel peers over all.
If that’s not enough to make you feel like you’ve gone back in time, come here on the famous Belle Epoque week, when locals and visitors dress like their ancestors did a hundred years ago. The whole village is done up in turn-of-the-19th century elegance, and events include a millinery competition where the best hats win, rides on horse drawn carriages, tea dances and vintage shopping.
Kandersteg has far from the biggest ski area in Bernese Oberland, with just a handful of slopes accessed from either end of the village. But when you look at the armful of other activities available, there’s more than enough to fill a week with: winter hiking is huge here, and you’ll find activities like sleigh rides, snowshoe tours, tobogganing, ice skating and ice climbing on frozen waterfalls.
Kandersteg Transfer Times
The nearest airport to Kandersteg is Zürich + Geneva at 290 km or about 4 hours by car
What's the ski area like in Kandersteg?
Which other ski resorts are near to Kandersteg?
The nearest ski resorts to Kandersteg include Grindelwald.
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Kandersteg Restaurants
A lot of the restaurants and bars here are part of hotels – like the Bernerhof which is brilliant for a sophisticated supper (save room for the Meringue Chantilly dessert). It’s connected to the Kota hut, which you can book for a rustic fondue. Nico's is great for fine dining, while Cafe Schweizerhof does big portions of European favourites for a good price.
Kandersteg Après Ski
Kandersteg has a relaxed and informal après ski scene, which is generally concentrated around the hotels and restaurants. There is a friendly atmosphere in the bar at the Hotel Adler and it is always worth popping into the ski bar at the Victoria Ritter - this is the place to meet in Kandersteg with its English pub style and live music.
Kandersteg Activites for Non-skiers
If you like to have a go at different activities, there are plenty on offer here. We love the fast 3.5km sled run to the Oeschinen gondola base station (often floodlit in the evenings, and there are indoor and outdoor ice rinks for skaters. Fat biking is becoming more and more popular in these parts, and at a slower pace, horse drawn carriage rides make for a spectacular way to explore the region. Up in the air there is a paragliding school, making use of the Allmenalp Cable Car. Hot air ballooning is also popular with International Ballooning Weeks organised. A rare attraction in the Alps is the option to try ice fishing at the high altitude Lake Oeschinen (1578m). There are 55 kms (30 miles) of tracked winter hiking paths. From the easy village tour to the alpine pass hiking tour - Kandersteg offers all difficulty levels. Snowshoe rentals and tours are available. Glacier trekking, climbing and ice climbing are available through Kandersteg Mountaineering School. For horse riding The Royal Hotel Bellevue Park's stables offer guided rides and riding lessons. Sleigh rides are also available in the resort. The resort's indoor ice rink is located next to the railway station and one minute from the village centre. Ice hockey, short track skating and curling are available as well as recreational skating. For training purposes and in winter weather there's a climbing wall at the ice rink and an indoor tennis court is open for business from April onwards each season. There are indoor swimming pools at the hotels Alfa Soleil and Parkhotel Gemmi as well as a 25m public pool at Frutigen (15 minutes from Kandersteg), part of a large fitness centre. An unusual option is indoor mini-golf (nine holes) and there's several bowling lanes and billiards tables in the hotels. There is also a museum, occasional organ concerts in the church and slide shows.
Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops
Kandersteg has a great handfull of shops and ski speciality shops. There are a number of cafes, restaurants, ski hire shops (at least half a dozen), convenient stores and craft and souvenir stores.
For a bigger selection of stores and more luxurious shopping, why not take a day or even half-day excursion to the Swiss capital, Berne, less than an hour away by train?
Best Time to Visit Kandersteg
What's Kandersteg like at Christmas?
A beautiful Swiss mountain village with horse drawn sleigh rides and good old fashioned toboggan runs make Christmas in Kandersteg full of festive cheer. Look out for the traditional Pelzmartiga parade, where locals dress in terrifying costumes to chase of evil forces…What's Kandersteg like in the New Year?
The Pelzmartiga are back over the New Year in Kandersteg, bringing an exciting feel to the village as they parade through the streets rattling cowbells. Most of the hotels put on gala dinners too, seeing out the old year with excellent food and celebrations.What's Kandersteg like in Half-Term?
Half Term in Kandersteg is great if you want to mix skiing with other snow activities, in one of Switzerland’s prettiest villages.What's Kandersteg like at Easter?
With warmer weather and clearer skies, you can really appreciate how stunning the surroundings are over Easter in Kandersteg.Kandersteg Snow Conditions
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Ski Accommodation in Kandersteg
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How much is a ski pass in Kandersteg
Maximum and minimum adult Kandersteg lift pass prices ranged from CHF? to CHF? for 6 days access to the Kandersteg ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Kandersteg holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.
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Getting to Kandersteg
Most of our ski holidays to Kandersteg packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Kandersteg from nearby airports
How long does it take to fly to Kandersteg from the UK?
Flights from London take about 1.5 hours to Geneva, Zurich. This table shows approximate transfer times to Kandersteg from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.
| Airport | Distance | Transfer Time |
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| Zürich + Geneva | 290 km | 4 hours |
| Bern | 70 km | 1 hour 30 minutes |
How long does it take to drive to Kandersteg from the UK?
Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.
How long is the transfer from nearest Switzerland train station to Kandersteg?
The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Kandersteg transfers.
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Going to Kandersteg under your own steam
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