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Over all good - not sure how many people go to Kandersteg as there seem to be little information on to be guaranteed snow need to go up cable car and you ...
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Switzerland: The Bernese Oberland
Your base for this holiday is Kandersteg, one of the last surviving picture-postcard Swiss villages in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. It's incredibly pretty (with streets full of cuckoo-clock style houses) and very much unspoiled. The combination of high trails and wonderful open plateaux make it a superb cross-country ski choice for all ages and abilities.
As your holiday is self guided, our ski programme is both varied and flexible as you're staying in the same hotel throughout your holiday. The glistening ski trails are beautifully marked, easy to follow and incredibly picturesque. They undulate through snowy pines by the hotel and extend up to the sunny plateaux at Oeschinensee and Sunnbuel, which are easily reached by chairlift or cable car.
We've included unlimited free rides on the local bus network, giving you the opportunity to extend your skiing further from the hotel, which is situated on the edge of the village and offers real 'home from home' comfort levels. If you visit Kandersteg in January you can step back in time over 100 years during Belle Epoque week (19/1/2025 to 25/1/2025) There are period costumes, sledging and bob-sleigh races and an afternoon tea dance! The local ski school is an excellent way to get you started and you're able to pre-book lessons if required.
This afternoon we will collect you from Kanderstag station and transfer you to the traditional, family run 3 star Seiler's Vintage Hotel (formerly known as the Hotel Alfa Soleil), your base for the next 5 nights. You will receive a welcome drink and a briefing, where you will be given a map. This evening enjoy a 4 course dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
You can explore the miriad of trails that surround the village of Kandersteg during your stay here. There are many easy trails that lead in and out of the pine and beech forests that surround the village. If you wish to go further afield you can also add cable car tickets for Gondelbahn Kandersteg to Oeschinen and Luftseilbahn Kandersteg to Sunnbuel (additional cost). If you would prefer you can also add private X country skiing lessons (at additional cost) with the local ski school to get you started
You will receive a guest card for unlimited travel on local buses and includes other regional reductions. During your stay you will have access to all hotel facilities, including pool/gym/table tennis/drying room and wifi access.
You will receive a 4 or 5 course dinner each evening, one evening will also be a speciality theme evening. You will also receive 3 picnic lunches.
This morning we will collect you from the hotel and take you to Kanderstag station.
If you'd prefer a slightly longer holiday, take a look at our 7 night Cross country skiing in Kandersteg.
This single-centre holiday is based at the following hotel. If you'd like to extend your stay here, or upgrade your room, just let us know at the time of booking.
To find out more call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or email sales@headwater.com
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Room upgrades: Superior Double with Balcony, Junior Suite or Suite.
Junior suites have a seating area and balcony. The recently refurbished Suites have two rooms - bedroom and living room with south facing balcony.
Extra nights: Please contact us for details.
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Over all good - not sure how many people go to Kandersteg as there seem to be little information on to be guaranteed snow need to go up cable car and you require a pass.
Wonderful hotel in the beautiful and relaxing area of Kandersteg
Good hotel. Pity there was so little snow as this restricted our skiing significantly.
This was a delightful experience, with all the necessary practical elements thought through and put in place. We enjoyed every part of it.
You can be confident that our pricing includes all the standard requirements of your holiday and many additional extras. Always ensure that you are comparing like for like when booking your holiday.
This 5 night winter snow holiday holiday includes:
Single-centre accommodation in a hotel
Bed and breakfast, five 4 course dinners and three picnic lunches
Guest card for unlimited travel on local buses and includes other regional reductions
Transfers at the start and end of the holiday from hotel to station return
Access to all facilities, including pool/gym/table tennis/drying room and wifi access
How to book:
To book this holidays speak to our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'book now' or 'check availability' button below.
To book this holiday call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'Book now' or 'check availability' button below.
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| 5th Jan 2025 | US$1760 | US$306 | Tour only: US$1760 Single supp: US$306 |
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| 12th Jan 2025 | US$1760 | US$306 | Tour only: US$1760 Single supp: US$306 |
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| 19th Jan 2025 | US$1760 | US$306 | Tour only: US$1760 Single supp: US$306 |
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| 26th Jan 2025 | US$1760 | US$306 | Tour only: US$1760 Single supp: US$306 |
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| 2nd Feb 2025 | US$1955 | US$306 | Tour only: US$1955 Single supp: US$306 |
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| 9th Feb 2025 | US$1955 | US$306 | Tour only: US$1955 Single supp: US$306 |
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| 16th Feb 2025 | US$1955 | US$306 | Tour only: US$1955 Single supp: US$306 |
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| 23rd Feb 2025 | US$1955 | US$306 | Tour only: US$1955 Single supp: US$306 |
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| 2nd Mar 2025 | US$1760 | US$306 | Tour only: US$1760 Single supp: US$306 |
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| 9th Mar 2025 | US$1760 | US$306 | Tour only: US$1760 Single supp: US$306 |
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Children
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Holiday type
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Departures
Selected Sundays from 5th Jan 2025 to 9th Mar 2025, for 5 nights. All dates are subject to availability, please contact us to check.
Meals
Bed and breakfast, five 4 course dinners and three picnic lunches
Tour only
To book this holidays speak to our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'book now' button above.
If you need further information before you book simply complete our Holiday Enquiry Form and a member of our sales team will get back to you.
To book this holiday call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'Book now' or 'Check availability' button below.
