Oeschinen Lake Travel Guide

Preparation ●Documents: Bring valid passports and other relevant documents. ●Clothing: Prepare warm clothes such as jackets, fleece jackets, thermal underwear, and comfortable hiking shoes and sneakers. You also need to bring sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, etc. ●Items: Prepare cameras, power banks, mobile phones, chargers, etc. You can also bring some common medicines. ●Transportation tickets: You can buy a Swiss Pass in advance, which covers most public transportation. You can also book train and cable car tickets to Oeschinen Lake separately. Transportation Guide ●External transportation: First, arrive at major cities in Switzerland, such as Zurich and Geneva, and then take a train to Kandersteg. ●Internal transportation: After leaving Kandersteg Railway Station, you can take bus 242 to the cable car station or walk for 15 minutes to the cable car station and take the cable car directly to the vicinity of Oeschinen Lake. Attractions ●Hiking: There are many hiking routes around. You can walk along the lake or challenge snow mountain hiking. From the cable car station, you can choose the route to Galmihorn, Hohbalmen, and other peaks to enjoy the magnificent scenery. ●Boating and kayaking: Row a boat or kayak on Oeschinen Lake and enjoy a quiet time. The boat rental time is usually 10:30–17:00. ●Slide sightseeing: Experience the slide with a total length of about 749.8 meters, from the top of the mountain to the foot of the mountain, which takes nearly 2 minutes. You can slide alone or with a partner. ●Photography: There are beautiful sceneries everywhere, such as by the lake, on the cable car, and on the hiking trail. You can take photos of the lake reflection, snow mountains, forests, etc. Accommodation Recommendations ●Hotel Restaurant Bernerhof: Located in Kandersteg, it is close to Oeschinen Lake and offers comfortable rooms and delicious food. ●Chalet Hotel Adler: Also located in Kandersteg, it is close to Oeschinen Lake. The chalet-style hotel is unique and has a beautiful environment. Reminders ●Summer (June to September) is the peak tourist season, and the weather is warm and suitable for outdoor activities. If you encounter holidays or weekends, it is recommended to book accommodation and cable cars in advance. ●Outdoor activities should comply with local regulations. Pay attention to the weather and road conditions when hiking in the snow mountains. The SOS service number for the entire area is 1414. ●Protect the environment, do not litter, and do not damage natural landscapes and ecology.