Oeschinen Lake Photo Guide

Located near the small town of Kandersteg in the canton of Bern in western Switzerland, Oeschinensee is a beautiful alpine lake and is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Switzerland. Here's a guide to the beautiful scenery of Oeschinen Lake: Transportation - Public transport: Take a train from your city to Kandersteg train station. After getting off the train, follow the signs and walk for 15 mins to the cable car station, Kandersteg (Talstation Oeschinen). Then buy a cable car ticket to go up the mountain to Oeschinen (Bergstation). - Self-drive: Follow the road signs to Kandersteg, stay on the main road, and follow the signs to the cable car station after arriving in the town. Tickets - Cable car ticket price: Round trip CHF 32 (CHF 16 with Half Fare Card/Swiss Pass). Groups of 10 people get an additional 10% discount (Half Fare Card/Swiss Pass must be presented per person). The cable car is closed from October 23 to December 22 every year, and you can only hike to Oeschinen Lake during this period. Tour routes - Leisure route (cable car + boating + slide): After taking the cable car to the top of the mountain, rent a boat at the lake between No. 6 and No. 4 (approx. CHF 30/hr, can accommodate 4 people). After boating, return to the cable car station and play on the slide before going down the mountain. This route is more leisurely and suitable for those who love taking photos. - Hiking route ( - Oeschinen Lake is also known as "Lover's Lake." Many couples kiss and hug at the two trees standing side by side by the lake, which is very romantic. - Professional hiking shoes and trekking poles are recommended for hiking. Some sections may be difficult for people who never exercise. - There are herds of cattle along the way, goats walking on the cliffs, and the color of the lake changes with the movement of clouds and light, which is very beautiful. - Pay attention to the closing time of the cable car going down the mountain. Otherwise, you may need to walk for more than 1 hr to descend, and the scenery along the way is average.