Trip code: K07AF 4.7 (6 reviews)
Winter snow holiday
7 nights,
single centre
Flights
available
10.0Kg CO2e
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 (18/1/2026 to 25/1/2026), there are period costumes, sledging and bob-sleigh races and an afternoon tea dance!
On this cross-country skiing holiday you'll navigate a network of trails suitable for all skill levels. 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.
Transfers can be arranged from Kandersteg station to the traditional, family run 3 star Seiler's Vintage Hotel (formerly known as the Hotel Alfa Soleil), 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.
You stay at Seiler's Vintage Hotel (formerly known as the Hotel Alfa Soleil).
Seiler's Vintage Hotel (formerly known as the Hotel Alfa Soleil), Kandersteg
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The Seiler's Vintage Hotel is a traditional, cosy and family-run hotel on the edge of the village (only 5 minutes' walk from the centre) with a wonderful view over fields to the mountains behind. The restaurant is managed by owner/chef Nico Seiler and has an excellent reputation and is rated highly by Headwater customers so you will enjoy fine dining whilst staying here. *** For the Winter 2026 and Summer 2026 season the hotel will be on bed and breakfast basis, with picnic lunches provided each day.
There are 30 rooms on three floors; all rooms are en-suite and have a television, telephone and hairdryer.
For the evenings, the hotel has a cosy lounge bar with a pool table and music desk which is open to both hotel guests and the general public. There is also a large lounge area for residents with an open fire where you can relax for a quiet chat or with a book, or to play one of the hotel's board games.
You can explore the myriad 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 take the cable car from Kandersteg to Oeschinen and Sunnbuel (payable locally). 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 other regional reductions. During your stay you will have access to all hotel facilities, including pool/gym/table tennis/drying room.
You will have a delicious breakfast each morning and you will also receive 5 picnic lunches. In the evenings there are plenty of choices in the village for you to sample the local cuisine.
Departure from the hotel, transfers can also be arranged from the hotel to Kandersteg station.
These tour prices are based on two people sharing. Single supplement from £255.
We can book your flights, protected by ATOL and ABTA. Please ask at time of enquiry.
This holiday is also available as a 5 night option arriving on Sundays.
If you choose a flight inclusive package with us, you will fly into Zurich airport, with onward rail included. We can also provide transfers from the station to your hotel, please contact us for details and prices.
We hold an ATOL License and are fully ABTA bonded, so you can book your flights with us in confidence. We can book most airlines and will advise you of your most convenient airport and flight options.
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Subject to availability and dependent on service provider, please ask at time of enquiry and book early to avoid disappointment.
Seiler’s Vintage Hotel in Kandersteg blends history, comfort, and sustainability. With uniquely designed rooms, refined regional cuisine, a wellness centre, and cultural events, it offers a memorable stay amidst the Swiss Alps. A perfect base for winter or summer adventures.
Winter snow holiday
7 nights,
single centre
Flights
available
10.0Kg CO2e
