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Winter excursion

Kandersteg/Kiental Tobogganing Fun

The most terrific tobogganing runs in the Bernese Oberland

Whether a gentle toboggan run from Ramslauenen to Kiental or a high speed descent from Oeschinensee to Kandersteg – you’ll be spoilt for choice. Both toboggan runs lead through fascinating winter scenery, surrounded by high, snow-covered mountain peaks. Take advantage of the easy accessibility on the Lötschberger train and allow yourself to be spoilt in the cosy mountain restaurants. Enjoy a break in the enchanting winter landscape, far away from
the hustle and bustle.

Information and tips

	Toboggan hire at the cableways or at Intersport Oeschinen in Kandersteg
	Oeschinensee–Kandersteg toboggan run (unsuitable for small children)
	Warm and inviting mountain inns, extensive network of well-groomed winter hiking paths
	Perfect family skiing areas in Kandersteg and in the Kiental valley

When

RailAway package valid daily:
Kiental: 17.12.2011–12.03.2012
Oeschinensee: 17.12.2011–18.3.2012

Opening Times toboggan run:
daily 9.00–16.15 hours (depends on weather conditions

Journey

To Reichenbach i.K. by train, by post coach to the Kiental, Ramslauenen terminus, then a short walk to the lower terminus of the Ramslauenen chairlift or by train to Kandersteg, followed by 10 minutes’ walk to the Oeschinensee gondola cableway.

Timetable


To:	Kiental, Ramslauenen
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	Departure Arrival

Timetable


To:	Kandersteg
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	Departure Arrival

Prices 2011/2012

Reduced prices include...

	Rail journey to Kandersteg or rail and bus journey to Reichenbach (20%)
	1-day tobogganing card for Kandersteg-Oeschinensee or Kiental-Ramslauenen (20%)

Price examples in CHF	2nd class		1st class
RailAway package (Kandersteg– Oeschinensee)	1/2	1/1	1/2	1/1

from Berne via Spiez	56.00	80.80	73.60	116.00
from Biel/Bienne via Berne–Spiez	64.00	96.80	87.20	143.20
from Burgdorf via Berne–Spiez	61.60	92.00	83.20	135.20

With Junior Card/annual season ticket: buy reduced ticket (CHF 20.80/CHF 31.20) at the departure station

Price examples in CHF	2nd class		1st class
RailAway package (Kiental– Ramslauenen)	1/2	1/1	1/2	1/1

from Berne via Spiez	48.00	70.40	61.60	97.60
from Biel/Bienne via Berne–Spiez	52.80	80.00	75.20	124.80
from Burgdorf via Berne–Spiez	56.00	86.40	69.60	113.60