Villas in Kandersteg
Kandersteg is a mountain village at about 1,100 metres, the base for Lake Oeschinen and about 60 km of cross-country trails. For downhill skiing, Adelboden and Lenk are the nearby winter sports areas, and the homes here are small.
- Villas
- 29
- From, per week
- £543
About Kandersteg
Kandersteg is a village about 1,100 metres up, with three cable cars that make it a base for high-alpine excursions. The gondola to Lake Oeschinen takes you to a lake at around 1,578 metres, where the walk to the shore takes about half an hour, bathing is allowed in summer and there are ice walks in winter when conditions allow. Blausee, in a nature park, is a few minutes away on foot or by bus. Our homes are tightly grouped in and around the village, mostly small and for about four, with none having a pool. In winter the groomed cross-country trails are the main draw, and trains carry cars through the Lötschberg tunnel to Valais.
Is Kandersteg right for you?
- Best for
- Walkers and cross-country skiers wanting a lake and an alpine valley
- Not for you if
- You want a big downhill ski area on the doorstep, because Kandersteg's winter focus is cross-country trails.
Near Kandersteg
Lake Oeschinen
Reached by gondola, with a panorama trail along the shore, swimming in summer and ice walks in winter.
Blausee
Within a nature park, reachable on foot or by bus in a few minutes.
Gasterntal
A natural valley near the village, popular for excursions.
Adelboden and Lenk
The nearby winter sports areas, the place to head for downhill skiing during a stay in Kandersteg.
Valais
Reached through the Lötschberg tunnel on the car train, or over the Gemmi and Lötschen passes.
Getting to Kandersteg
Zurich airport is about two hours fifteen by car, or around two hours fifty by train via Spiez. Geneva is about two hours forty-five by car and a little under four hours by train via Bern.
When to go to Kandersteg
Cross-country skiing runs from late autumn to spring, with about 60 km of groomed trails and some lit for night skiing, and there are winter walks and an ice walk on Lake Oeschinen. Summer brings hiking, swimming in mountain lakes and the Allmenalp via ferrata. For downhill skiing, head to Adelboden or Lenk.
Villas in Kandersteg
5-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Kandersteg
Kandersteg, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
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4
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ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
1-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Kandersteg
Kandersteg, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
7
4
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DishwasherFireplaceGarden+8 more
from£221
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Kandersteg
Kandersteg, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
2
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DishwasherGardenTerrace+3 more
1-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Kandersteg
Kandersteg, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherTerraceInternet+2 more
5-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Kandersteg
Kandersteg, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
6
3
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+8 more
Kandersteg villa holidays: questions answered
Is Kandersteg good for skiing?
It is better for cross-country than downhill. Around 60 km of trails are groomed, including lit night trails. For downhill runs, Adelboden and Lenk are the nearby winter sports areas.
Can you swim in Lake Oeschinen near Kandersteg?
Yes, bathing is allowed in summer. The lake sits at about 1,578 metres, reached by gondola from Kandersteg and then a walk of roughly half an hour to the shore.
How far is Blausee from Kandersteg?
Only a few minutes. It can be reached on foot or by bus, and it lies within a nature park.
Can you drive from Kandersteg into Valais?
Yes. Trains carry cars through the Lötschberg tunnel to Valais, and there are also routes over the Gemmi and Lötschen passes.
Do villas in Kandersteg have private pools?
No, none do. Homes are small, mostly for about four and none for large groups, and a few have a sauna.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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