
Mountain lakes, waterfalls and chalets in the western Bernese Oberland
The western Bernese Oberland is quieter than the Jungfrau region, but no less impressive. In the Kander Valley, Lake Oeschinen lies beneath sheer rock faces, the Blausee shimmers near Kandergrund, and in Adelboden the Engstligen Falls plunge into the valley.
The Simmental is known for its richly decorated wooden houses and its Simmental cattle. In the far west lies the Saanenland with Gstaad, Lauenen and Saanen, where mountain farming culture meets international flair.
On Parkn'Sleep you will find pitches here on farms, at mountain railways and at restaurants. You stay legally with the mountains right on your doorstep.
Lake Oeschinen is part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage region. The Engstligen Falls are among the highest waterfalls in Switzerland, and the Simmental House Trail leads past magnificently decorated farmhouses.
Hiking up to the Gemmi Pass, via ferratas in Kandersteg, mountain biking around Gstaad and swimming in mountain lakes. In winter Adelboden-Lenk, Gstaad and Kandersteg are popular, and Lake Oeschinen turns into a sheet of ice.
June to October for hikes and mountain lakes, with Lake Oeschinen in high demand in July and August. From December to March the whole area is a ski destination.
Drive to Kandersteg and take the gondola from there. The lake itself is car-free.
Most municipalities do not allow it. Use campsites or legal pitches offered by hosts.
Yes, the Lötschberg car train runs from Kandersteg to Goppenstein all year round and also takes motorhomes.
The hotels are exclusive, but pitches with hosts in the surrounding area are affordable. Many outings such as hikes and mountain lakes cost nothing.