Cross-country Skiing in Kandersteg
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Activity
Overview
Cross country skiing in Kandersteg, one of the last surviving picture-postcard Swiss villages in the heart of the Bernese Oberland.
Your base for this holiday is Kandersteg, one of the last surviving picture-postcard Swiss villages in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. It’s incredibly pretty (with streets full of cuckoo-clock style houses) and very much unspoiled. The combination of high trails and wonderful open plateaux make it a superb cross-country ski choice for all ages and abilities.
As your trip is self guided, our ski programme is both varied and flexible. The glistening trails are beautifully marked, easy to follow and incredibly picturesque. They undulate through snowy pines by the hotel and extend up to the sunny plateaux at Oeschinensee and Sunnbuel, which are easily reached by chairlift or cable car. You are free to explore the local area at your leisure, however, if you prefer we can arrange tuition at a local ski school to get you started.
We’ve included unlimited free rides on the local bus network, giving you the opportunity to extend your skiing further from the hotel, which is situated on the edge of the village and offers real ‘home from home’ comfort levels. If you visit Kandersteg in January you can step back in time over 100 years during Belle Epoque week (Please enquire for dates), there are period costumes, sledging and bob-sleigh races and an afternoon tea dance!
Key Information
- Trip Code
- K07AF
- Ways to Travel
- Self-Guided Holidays
- Countries
- Switzerland
What's Included
- Unlimited free rides on the local bus network
- Breakfast daily and 6 picnic lunches at traditional 3 star family run hotel
6 days of Winter
Highlights
- Stay in a picture-postcard Swiss village in the heart of the Bernese Oberland
- Varied and flexible cross country skiing program
Itinerary
- First Destination: Kandersteg
- Next Destination: Kandersteg
- Meals included:None
- Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch
- Meals included:Breakfast
- First Destination: Kandersteg
- Next Destination: Kandersteg
Arrive at the traditional family run 3 star Seiler’s Vintage Hotel, your base for the next 7 nights. You will receive a welcome drink and a briefing, where you will be given a map.
You can explore the miriad of trails that surround the village of Kandersteg during your stay here. There are many easy trails that lead in and out of the pine and beech forests that surround the village. If you wish to go further afield you can also add cable car tickets for Gondelbahn Kandersteg to Oeschinen and Luftseilbahn Kandersteg to Sunnbuel (additional cost). If you would prefer you can also add private X country skiing lessons (at additional cost) with the local ski school to get you started
You will receive a guest card for unlimited travel on local buses and includes other regional reductions. During your stay you will have access to all hotel facilities, including pool/gym/table tennis/drying room and wifi access.
- Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch
Your trip ends after breakfast this morning.
- Meals included:Breakfast
Dates & Prices
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Saturday 07 Mar 2026 to Saturday 14 Mar 2026
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On Request
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This trip is available on request. Please proceed with your booking online or contact our Sales Team for assistance.
- Optional Single Supplement
- +USD 383
USD 1955 (excl. flights)
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Accommodation
Seiler's Vintage Hotel
The Seiler’s Vintage Hotel (formerly known as the Hotel Alfa Soleil) is a traditional, cosy and family-run hotel on the edge of the village (only 5 minutes’ walk from the centre) with a wonderful view over fields to the mountains behind.
There are 30 rooms on three floors; all rooms are en-suite and have a television, telephone and hairdryer.
For the evenings, the hotel has a cosy lounge bar with a pool table and music desk which is open to both hotel guests and the general public. There is also a large lounge area for residents with an open fire where you can relax for a quiet chat or with a book, or to play one of the hotel’s board games.
Essential Information
Cross-country skiing is an increasingly popular winter pastime. Compared to those used for downhill, the skis are longer, thinner and lighter with bindings that allow you to lift up your heel. Most cross-country skiing is undertaken on prepared tracks (loipe) covering flat and hillier terrain enabling you to explore the winter landscapes away from the confines of the alpine piste.
This is a self-guided trip suitable for all ability levels. Included in the holiday cost is a pass to access all the cross-country ski area while tuition and ski hire can also be prebooked for a supplement.
Our standard flights for this trip are British Airways Heathrow to Zurich, then rail from Zurich Airport to Kandersteg via Bern and a transfer to hotel (5 minutes). On the return, transfer to station (5 minutes) then rail Kandersteg to Zurich Airport via Bern, then British Airways Zurich to Heathrow.
Business/club/first class seats are available on request.
Switzerland
Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Switzerland. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.
Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.
• Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/switzerland
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/switzerland
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/switzerland/entry-requirements
• USA: www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Switzerland.html
Breakfast is included daily and you will also receive 6 picnic lunches during the week.
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