Worth Visiting

Ricola Herb Garden

Horehound, hibiscus, speedwell – next to the historic «Ruedihus» is a fascinating world of herbs in an alpine setting. In summer, it’s a place to linger longer, and gardening expert Franziska Steiner will be happy to tell you all about it on request. Ruedihus, hinder de Büele 249, Kandersteg ricola.ch

House Of Museums

14 May to 22 October 2023, every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 2pm – 5pm. The house at the entrance to the village is dedicated to history. Kandersteg’s Village Museum, Boy Scout Museum and the Swiss Cableway Museum are now under one roof.

Äussere Dorfstrasse 146, Kandersteg +41 (0)33 675 00 05 museum-kandersteg.ch

Tropenhaus Frutigen

The Tropenhaus in Frutigen is an attractive destination and plays a prominent role in using renewable energy in the Alps. Sturgeon and their eggs (caviar) are cultivated in an aquaculture and exotic fruit is grown in the tropical garden.

Tropenhausweg 1, Frutigen +41 (0)33 672 11 44 tropenhaus-frutigen.ch

Protestant Reformed Church

A place of prayer at the foot of the high peaks – the history of Kandersteg’s oldest building dates back to 1510. In addition to three newer bells, one from the 16th century still hangs in the Marienkapelle and rings out every New Year’s Eve at midnight.

Roman Catholic Church

From 1904 onwards, Catholic services took place in a schoolroom with the ministrations of a visiting priest. But an increasing number of tourists from outside the region demanded a more permanent solution. Finally, at the end of the 1920s, the Marienkirche on Oeschibach was inaugurated.