Oeschinen Lake

The lake spans 1.1 square kilometers with depths reaching 56 meters, surrounded by the Bluemlisalp and Doldernhorn mountain peaks at 1,578 meters elevation.

Since 2007, the Oeschinen Lake became part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn UNESCO World Heritage site due to its geological and natural significance.

Local restaurants near the lake serve traditional Swiss mountain dishes, maintaining culinary traditions that reflect the regional Alpine heritage.

A cable car from Kandersteg provides access to the lake area, followed by a 30-minute walk on marked trails to reach the water's edge.

From January to March, the frozen surface transforms into an ice fishing destination, where visitors catch Arctic char and lake trout through holes in the ice.

Location: Bern

Elevation above the sea: 1,578 m

Website: http://oeschinensee.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.49833,7.72694

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00