Kandersteg tourist information
Which is more attractive? The gem of an alpine village with all the traditional wooden chalets and a culture which is practised daily or the breathtaking, unspoiled scenery which surrounds the village?
A difficult question to answer. One thing is sure, Kandersteg is the ideal place to switch off from your daily stress, recuperate and tank up with new energy.
Even before Christ, the Germanic tribes and the Celts held traditional ceremonies on the longest night of the year - December 21st /22nd . The traditional rites surrounding these days were known as "The Twelves" and the central characters were frightening animal portrayals. Whole groups of people would practise various folkloric customs to promote the forces for good and frighten off evil spirits. In Kandersteg the "Pelzmartiga" roam through the streets on Christmas and New Year's day from noon until the late evening. They gain access to hotels and restaurants and their antics often frighten both children and adults.
We do not just pay lip service to these sentiments but we live them in our daily lives. The fascinating mountain landscape has influenced the lives of the villagers for centuries. Over the years we have learned to treat each other with respect.
Dive into the unique natural beauty around Kandersteg. Discover fascinating plants from the magnificent mountain pines to the alpine roses and edelweiss. Observe ibex, eagles, chamois and marmots as they live their lives in their natural habitats.
You can certainly do that when you spend the best days of your year in our delightful mountain village. Do you want to experience clear mountain lakes, fresh and healthy air, meadows full of alpine blossoms, mountains with permanent ice-fields? Then you should visit us in summer. The fabulous mountain landscape is transformed in winter to a white, snow-covered fairy tale.
Sport and leisure possibilities, both in summer and winter, are almost limitless.
There's always something which will appeal to you. How about a hiking tour or a biking tour? In winter we're the ideal winter sport area for cross-country skiing as wel as downhill skiing and snow-boarding and ice-climbing.
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