Oeschinen Lake
Oeschinensee
A high-mountain lake above Kandersteg, with turquoise water surrounded by kilometer-high cliffs and glaciers. It is part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Oeschinensee lies at 1,578 meters above sea level, above Kandersteg. It is surrounded by the cliffs and glaciers of the Blüemlisalp range, and its water shows shades of deep turquoise. The lake is within the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Swiss Alps. From Kandersteg, take a cable car up, then walk about 20 to 30 minutes to the lakeshore, where you can rent a pedal boat. The classic Panoramic Trail climbs to a high point on the north side of the lake, offering a view of the whole lake. The round trip takes about 2.5 to 3 hours and requires reasonable fitness. The cable car round trip costs about CHF 36. Getting there: From Spiez, take the train to Kandersteg, about 30 minutes. The lake is about 60 km from Interlaken.
Opening hours
Cable car operates approx. mid-May–end October and December–March