Kandersteg Ski Resort Guide
Kandersteg, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 14km |
| Highest Lift | 1,960m |
| Resort Height | 1,180m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Berne |
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Kandersteg
The ski area of Kandersteg is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,180m, with 14km of marked runs.
Summary
Kandersteg has direct access to 14km of downhill skiing, with 7 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
Skiing
Kandersteg offers good sking, particularly, for Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Kandersteg offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Kandersteg.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Kandersteg?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 21 December, with around 47cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,339m | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Kandersteg Ski Area
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 4 | 9km |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | 6km |
| Downhill Total Length | 14km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 52km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Kandersteg Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,960m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Kandersteg) | 1,180m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,170m |
| Max Vertical | 790m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Kandersteg?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Frutigen-Niedersimmental District, Canton of Bern.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Kandersteg is Sion, 70 minutes drive away.
Berne, Basel, Geneva, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Zurich airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 9,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 10km of ski runs, with 20 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Kandersteg open?
Opened (since 23 November 2024).
Closes : 13 April 2025.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Late March.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
