Oeschinensee
Lake in KanderstegFree
Oeschinen Lake, 3718 Kandersteg, Switzerland
About
A turquoise glacial lake nestled in the Bernese Oberland at 1,578 meters elevation. Surrounded by towering alpine peaks, it offers a serene and dramatic mountain landscape.
Written from public posts on TikTok and Instagram. Updated Sep 2026.
Worth it?
For hikers, the posts make a strong case: they mostly show the trails above the water, and one creator praises the views from start to finish. The practical catch is access: you ride the gondola up from Kandersteg to the trailhead, and one creator notes that the number of tickets is limited each day. Families get extras like rowboats and a summer toboggan run, and the lake itself costs nothing.
Before you go
- Sort out the gondola early; daily ticket numbers are limited, per one creator.
- Hike one of the panoramic trails above the shore for the views the videos show.
- In summer there are rowboat rentals and a toboggan run; in winter the lake is used for ice fishing.
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage site
- Summer toboggan run
- Rowboat rentals
- Panoramic hiking trails
- Ice fishing in winter
Details
- Address
- Oeschinen Lake, 3718 Kandersteg, Switzerland
- Phone
- +41 33 675 11 18
- Coordinates
- 46.49891, 7.72911
Good to know
Oeschinensee is a lake in Kandersteg, Switzerland. A turquoise glacial lake nestled in the Bernese Oberland at 1,578 meters elevation. Surrounded by towering alpine peaks, it offers a serene and dramatic mountain landscape.
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