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Private Day Trip to Lake Oeschinen & Kandersteg
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Private Day Trip to Lake Oeschinen & Kandersteg : UNESCO Alpine Gem | Mercedes Van from Montreux

From Montreux, venture deep into the Bernese Oberland to discover Lake Oeschinen, a UNESCO-listed turquoise mountain lake ringed by rock faces and snowy summits. A rowboat on the water, a walk through the alpine silence and a stroll through Kandersteg village round off a day far from the ordinary.

Your driver-guide picks you up at your address in Montreux and heads into the Bernese Oberland, leaving the lakeside behind as the valleys narrow and the peaks close in on either side.

The destination is Kandersteg, one of the most unspoiled alpine villages in Switzerland. From the village, a cable car carries you up to the mountain station — and from there, a 30-minute walk along a well-marked trail brings you to the edge of Lake Oeschinen.

Few lakes in the Alps stop people in their tracks quite like this one. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch region, Oeschinen sits in a natural bowl enclosed by sheer rock walls and snow-dusted summits that drop straight into water of an impossible turquoise blue. The silence up here is part of the experience.

The highlight of the day is a rowboat on the lake. Drifting across the surface with the great north faces of the Bernese Oberland reflected around you is one of those rare travel moments that stays with you long after you get home. The rowboat is paid directly on site and not included in the circuit price.

Back at the lakeside, the mountain restaurant offers a natural lunch stop with a view that most people only dream about. Meal at your own expense, but the setting is hard to beat.

The afternoon winds down in Kandersteg village itself, a quiet world of traditional chalets, flower-filled meadows and the unhurried rhythm of alpine life. A gentle finale before your driver-guide brings you back to Montreux.

Why choose Helvgo for your day trip to Lake Oeschinen & Kandersteg?

  • Departure from Montreux, pick-up directly at your address
  • 2025 Mercedes V-Class van, exclusively reserved for your group
  • Lake Oeschinen, UNESCO-listed turquoise alpine lake ringed by rock faces and summits
  • Rowboat on the lake, face to face with the great walls of the Bernese Oberland (paid on site)
  • Kandersteg, one of the most authentic alpine villages in Switzerland
  • Lunch option at the lakeside mountain restaurant
  • Fully private circuit, just your group at your own pace
  • Bilingual driver-guide (French / English)

What’s included ?

What’s not included ?

  • Private round-trip transfer in a 2025 Mercedes V-Class
  • On-board Wi-Fi & TV screen
  • Private van with driver-guide for the full circuit
  • Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off in Montreux
  • Complimentary bottle of water per passenger
  • Rowboat on the lake (paid on site)
  • Cable car to Lake Oeschinen (paid on site)
  • Meals, drinks and personal expenses
  • Departure City

    Your pick-up is at your door. Share your hotel or address in Montreux at the time of booking and your driver takes care of everything from there.

  • Day-before confirmation

    A call the night before takes care of the details. Your driver-guide confirms the exact time and meeting point so there are no questions on the morning.

  • The cable car and rowboat are not included

    The cable car and rowboat are not included in your booking and are settled directly on site. Your driver-guide can advise on current prices when you arrive.

  • The walk to the lake is about 30 minutes

    The walk to the lake is about 30 minutes on a well-marked trail from the upper cable car station. Proper walking shoes are not optional up here — bring them.

  • You explore entirely at your own pace.

    Your driver waits at the valley station while you take the cable car, walk to the lake and spend as long as you like on the water.

  • Lunch at the lakeside restaurant

    Lunch at the lakeside restaurant is a worthy stop and can be factored into your timing. Let your driver know if you'd like to plan for it.

  • Up to 7 passengers

    Up to 7 passengers can share the van, ideal for families and small groups.

  • Change of plans?

    Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.