Excursions - Kandersteg (Bernese Oberland)

In the romantic Mountain Hotel Waldhaus in the Gastern Valley near Kandersteg the food is cooked on a wooden stove.

The Oeschinen Lake - Kandersteg trail is once again prepared as a toboggan run and open for business. The leisurely ride by cable-car alternates with the adventure of a thrilling downhill dash on a toboggan, a captivating contrast.

Superbly-furnished restaurant by the Gemmi Pass between Kandersteg and Leukerbad. Starting point for Balmhorn, Altels, Rinderhorn. Lovely winter walks. The location of various mountain climbing schools. Open from February to May and June to October.

The newly-renovated rooms serve to impress on account of the 120-year old timber that was used in the reconstruction work. Views of the surrounding mountainscape from every room. Be it home-made bread with the hotel's own flour mixture, the legendary organic jugged lamb from the nearby farm or fine fruit cakes – in the Hotel Oeschinensee, guests are surprised and spoilt, especially with everything that is home made.

The wild and romantic landscape between Frutigen and Kandersteg is best discovered on foot, following the tracks of the Lötschberg railway. 47 signposts along the way provide information.

Kandersteg brings to life the Golden Age of Tourism by celebrating a "Belle Epoque" week: Tourism as it was one hundred years ago. During the nostalgic winter adventure week, there will be bobsledding on the original bobsled run, Eisstock-Schiessen ("Bavarian curling") and curling on the natural ice rink as well as telemark courses. The Grand Café Schweizerhof welcomes visitors at "Tea Time", and the legendary Hotel Victoria Ritter hosts an opulent Belle Epoque Ball.

They sniff around a bit and will not give up until they have found what they are looking for. Often only avalanche rescue dogs are able to find people, who have been buried in the snow, and to pull them out of the snow mass alive. To watch these animals is an impressive event. You will have an opportunity to watch the experienced dogs demonstrate their skill. And their keepers will let you know what it takes to prepare the dogs for an emergency.

They sniff around a bit and will not give up until they have found what they are looking for. Often only avalanche rescue dogs are able to find people, who have been buried in the snow, and to pull them out of the snow mass alive. To watch these animals is an impressive event. You will have an opportunity to watch the experienced dogs demonstrate their skill. And their keepers will let you know what it takes to prepare the dogs for an emergency.