Summer
The renowned, international holiday resort Kandersteg has a wide range of summer activities to offer. Whether you love sports or socializing, Kandersteg has something to offer for everyone. How about a visit to the Swiss Scout Center or a bike tour...
Hiking
550 km (340 miles) of well-marked trails for walking, hiking or mountain climbing. Just walk out and discover the most beautiful hikes around Kandersteg!
For example:
Kandersteg - Bergstation Oeschinensee - Underbärgli
Fantastic hike with view down to the Oeschinensee. From Oeschinensee you follow the path in the direction Blümlisalphütte and arrive after 1 ½ hour at Alp Underbärgli.
Kandersteg - Sunnbüel - Gemmipass - Leukerbad
From the Bergstation Sunnbüel you walk along the well-cared for trails. The Gemmipass is a historically important connecting path between the cantons of Bern and Valais. Hiking time about 2 ½ hours.
Mountain climbing / Rock climbing
The Mountain Climbing School of Kandersteg offers a wide range of programs: group tours for every ability, skiing tours, training, rock-climbing and alpine tours, glacier tours, private tours, touring week arrangements.
Paragliding
Flying tandem with the Bernerhof glider is very popular (no experience required).
for example: Allmenalp - Kandersteg
Various licensed pilots and instructors are available during your stay for further information.
Mountainbiking
Discover the many valleys around Kandersteg. A whole network of wide, unpaved roads are available. The mountain-bike routes are marked by red signs.
What else does Kandersteg have to offer in summer?
- summer sledding
- outdoor swimming
- mountain tubing
- nature excursions
- tours
- tennis
- fishing
- fit-for-life jogging trails
- minigolf
- bowls
- boat rentals on Oeschinensee
- museums
- etc.