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The Hotel Soleil in Kandersteg was fantastic
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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 trip is self guided, our ski programme is both varied and flexible. The glistening 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. You are free to explore the local area at your leisure, however, if you prefer we can arrange tuition at a local ski school to get you started.
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 -26 January 2020.) There are period costumes, sledging and bob-sleigh races and an afternoon tea dance!
Transfers can be arranged from Kanderstag station to the traditional, family run 3 star Alfa Soleil hotel, your base for the next 7 nights. Here you will receive a welcome drink and a briefing by the hotel team, where you will be given a map and an explanation of the trails in Kandersteg. The team are very knowledgeable and will talk to you about the region. This evening enjoy an excellent 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 5 picnic lunches.
Departure from the hotel, transfers can also be arranged from the hotel to Kanderstag station.
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 01606 720199, use our live webchat (we're open from 9am today) 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.
Our aim is to provide holidays that are unbeatable for choice and flexibility. We've listed our most popular travel options below, however you aren't limited to these - we can tailor-make virtually any holiday to suit.
To find out more about the travel options available call our sales team on 01606 720199, use our live webchat (we're open from 9am today) or email sales@headwater.com
Air-rail prices include our standard flights, onward rail and station transfers
British Airways Heathrow to Zurich 09:25/12:20 then rail Zurich Airport to Kandersteg via Bern 14:15/16:41 and transfer to hotel 5 minutes.
Transfer to station 5 minutes then rail Kandersteg to Zurich Airport via Bern 10:13/12:42 then British Airways Zurich to Heathrow 15:45/16:40.
Business/club/first class seats are available on request.
Standard transfers
Transfers can be arranged at a supplement from Kandersteg train station at 16:41, and back to Kandersteg train station at 10:00.
Alternative transfers
If you require alternative transfers (because you will be arriving at a different time to our standard flights), then we can usually arrange these for you (there may be an additional charge).
Should you require overnight airport accommodation, airport parking or even a uniformed chauffeur to take your car from your departure terminal and park it for you, we can arrange this for you through Holiday Extras. You can book airport parking, airport hotels and executive lounges directly through their website - or call us on 01606 720199 for further details of all the services on offer. Early booking is recommended to obtain the best availability and prices.
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The Hotel Soleil in Kandersteg was fantastic
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 7 night winter snow holiday holiday includes:
Single-centre accommodation in a hotel
Bed and breakfast, six excellent 4 course dinners, one 5 course gourmet menu and five picnic lunches
Management by local hotelier
Guest card for unlimited travel on local buses and includes other regional reductions
Access to all facilities, including pool/gym/table tennis/drying room and wifi access
How to book:
For further details, or to check availability, speak to our sales team on 01606 720199 (we're open from 9am today) or complete our holiday enquiry form (we'll contact you at a time that's most convenient for you).
Complete our holiday enquiry form - we'll get in touch when it's most convenient for you
Speak to our sales team on 01606 720199 - we're open from 9am today
Use our live chat to ask us a question
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| 9th Jan 2021 | £989 | £1319 | Tour only: £989 Including flights: £1319 |
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| 16th Jan 2021 | £989 | £1319 | Tour only: £989 Including flights: £1319 |
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| 23rd Jan 2021 | £989 | £1319 | Tour only: £989 Including flights: £1319 |
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| 30th Jan 2021 | £989 | £1319 | Tour only: £989 Including flights: £1319 |
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| 6th Feb 2021 | £1079 | £1409 | Tour only: £1079 Including flights: £1409 |
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| 13th Feb 2021 | £1079 | £1409 | Tour only: £1079 Including flights: £1409 |
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| 20th Feb 2021 | £1079 | £1409 | Tour only: £1079 Including flights: £1409 |
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| 27th Feb 2021 | £1079 | £1409 | Tour only: £1079 Including flights: £1409 |
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| 6th Mar 2021 | £989 | £1319 | Tour only: £989 Including flights: £1319 |
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| 13th Mar 2021 | £989 | £1319 | Tour only: £989 Including flights: £1319 |
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The prices quoted for each individual departure supercede those published in our current brochures. Air prices are subject to change and we advise early booking to obtain the best prices. Please see our Planning your holiday and What's included in the price? pages for additional information.
Singles
Add £17 per night for a single room.
Children
Please contact us for child prices.
Holiday type
Cross-country skiing Managed locally by hotelier.
Departures
Selected Saturdays from 9th Jan 2021 to 13th Mar 2021, for 7 nights. All dates are subject to availability, please contact us to check.
Meals
Bed and breakfast, six excellent 4 course dinners, one 5 course gourmet menu and five picnic lunches
Other details
This holiday is also available as a 5 night option arriving on Sundays.
The above prices include our standard flights/transfers
British Airways Heathrow to Zurich 09:25/12:20 then rail Zurich Airport to Kandersteg via Bern 14:15/16:41 and transfer to hotel 5 minutes.
Transfer to station 5 minutes then rail Kandersteg to Zurich Airport via Bern 10:13/12:42 then British Airways Zurich to Heathrow 15:45/16:40.
Alternative Air-rail
Flights can be arranged from most UK airports, with connecting transfers as required, prices and details on request.
Upgraded air travel
Business/club/first class fares on request.
Tour only
Transfers can be arranged at a supplement from Kandersteg train station at 16:41, and back to Kandersteg train station at 10:00.
For further details, or to check availability, speak to our sales team on 01606 720199 (we're open from 9am today) or complete our holiday enquiry form (we'll contact you at a time that's most convenient for you).
Complete our holiday enquiry form - we'll get in touch when it's most convenient for you
Speak to our sales team on 01606 720199 - we're open from 9am today
Use our live chat to ask us a question
Please note: The prices and travel options shown are provided for customers based in, and travelling from/to, the UK. We are happy to arrange holidays for non-UK customers however, if you are travelling from USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand, we recommend that you contact your local agent as they can provide appropriate transport options and advice.
Due to the tailor-made nature of our holidays, we need a little more information in order for us to check availability for Cross country skiing in Kandersteg. Simply complete the form below (fields marked * are mandatory) and a member of our sales team will contact you (when it's most convenient for you) to provide availability information, travel options and an accurate price. Of course there's no obligation, but if you do wish to proceed with a booking they will be on-hand to assist you throughout the process.
Alternatively, you can call our sales team on 01606 720199 to discuss your requirements in more detail (we're open from 9am today).
