Villas in Reichenbach
Reichenbach im Kandertal suits hikers and families who want a village with a station on the Lötschberg line and the Kiental on its doorstep. Around 250 km of trails lead out from Kiental and Griesalp, and the Niesen funicular starts at Mülenen. It is a working village rather than a resort, so evenings are low-key.
- Villas
- 5
- From, per week
- £1,652
About Reichenbach
Reichenbach is a village at about 700 m in the valley of the Kander, at the centre of a municipality of around 3,600 people that reaches some 16.5 km up the Kiental into the Bernese Alps. The municipality takes in Kiental, Scharnachtal, Faltschen and the alp of Griesalp at the foot of the Blüemlisalp. Farming and seasonal alpine herding shaped it, and the Gasthof Bären in the village is a heritage site of national significance. Trains on the Lötschberg line stop hourly, so it works without a car. Evenings are quiet. In winter a chairlift links Kiental with Ramslauenen for skiing. The homes are mostly in and around the main village, sleeping four to eight, about half with a garden.
Is Reichenbach right for you?
- Best for
- Hikers wanting a station village below the Kiental
- Not for you if
- You want a big ski area or lively après-ski on the doorstep.
Near Reichenbach
Griesalp
An alp at about 1,400 m at the foot of the Blüemlisalp, where line 220 postbuses climb a 28 per cent gradient through 20 hairpins.
Niesen
The 2,362 m peak, climbed from Mülenen station by a funicular about 3.5 km long with gradients of up to 68 per cent.
Kiental
The side-valley village with a chairlift to Ramslauenen for winter skiing, and with Griesalp around 250 km of trails.
Getting to Reichenbach
Fly to Zurich: the airport is about two hours from Reichenbach by car, or around two and a half hours by train via Spiez. Reichenbach station has hourly RegioExpress trains, and PostAuto buses run up the Kiental, so a car is optional.
When to go to Reichenbach
Summer and early autumn are the hiking months, when the Griesalp bus and the high trails are at their best. In winter the Kiental chairlift to Ramslauenen opens the slopes for skiing, and Griesalp becomes a starting point for ski tours. Check the postbus timetable before planning a day up the valley.
Villas in Reichenbach
5-star property
Chalet Rubin
Reichenbach, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
6
3
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+12 more
from£236
per night
5-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Reichenbach
Reichenbach, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
8
4
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+6 more
5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Reichenbach
Reichenbach, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
5
2
0
MicrowaveTerraceFridge+3 more
5-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Reichenbach
Reichenbach, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
4
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+6 more
1-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Reichenbach
Reichenbach, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
5
2
0
DishwasherGardenTerrace+6 more
Reichenbach villa holidays: questions answered
Is Reichenbach im Kandertal good for hiking?
Yes, it is the main reason to stay. Kiental and Griesalp together have around 250 km of trails, the Alpine Pass Route crosses the area, and the upper valley lies within the Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage Site.
How do you get to Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal?
Take the line 220 postbus up the Kiental. The last two kilometres climb through the Pochten gorge at a gradient of 28 per cent, with 20 hairpins and a rock gap only 2.2 m wide, so check the timetable before you set off.
Can you ski from Reichenbach im Kandertal?
On a modest scale. A chairlift links Kiental with Ramslauenen for winter skiing, and Griesalp is a starting point for ski tours, so this suits people who like quiet slopes.
Can you reach Reichenbach im Kandertal by train?
Yes. Reichenbach im Kandertal and Mülenen stations are on the Lötschberg line, with hourly RegioExpress trains; from Zurich airport the journey takes around two and a half hours via Spiez.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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