Kandersteg
High rock faces, deep blue waters and a welcoming village centre – no wonder this region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The small, pretty village of Kandersteg, at 1,170 m (3,838 ft.) above sea level, punches above its weight.
Regional Highlights
Oeschinensee
The UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Alps.
Arvenseeli
These small, crystal-clear and deep blue waters in the middle of the magical Swiss stone pine forest can only be admired for a short time.
Sunnbüel and Gemmipass
Goethe and Mark Twain once crossed the historic pass between Kandersteg and Leukerbad. Today it is a hiking classic.
UNESCO World Heritage Gasterntal
Waterfalls, forests and peaks meet at the source of the Kander - the perfect place to unwind in seclusion.
Allmenalp with via ferrata
Whether on the spectacular little mountain railroad, on a climbing tour or by air: Allmenalp offers impressive views.
Facts & Figures
| Inhabitants: | 1'374 | |
| Overnight stays: | 329'006 (2022, hotel industry + para-hotel industry) | |
| Guest origin: | 64% Switzerland, 7.4% United Kingdom, 7.1% Germany, 4.6% USA, 4% France, 3.4% Netherlands, 9.5% others (2022, hotel industry) | |
| Village Altitude: | 1'200 above sea level | |
| Highest point: | Balmhorn 3'698 above sea level. | |
| Lowest point: | Bühl 1'150 above sea level | |
| Mountain Lifts: | 3 + ski lifts | |
| Piste Network: | Ski region Oeschinensee: 12 Km |
Accomodation
| Category | Numer of hotels | Number of rooms | Number of beds | |||
| 4 stars | 1 | 47 | 109 | |||
| 3 stars | 5 | 107 | 232 | |||
| 2 stars | 4 | 103 | 181 | |||
| Not classified | 5 | 87 | 190 | |||
| Total | 15 | 344 | 712 |