Which is more attractive? The gem of an alpine village with all the traditional wooden chalets and a culture which is practised daily or the breathtaking, unspoiled scenery which surrounds the village?

A difficult question to answer. One thing is sure, Kandersteg is the ideal place to switch off from your daily stress, recuperate and tank up with new energy.

Welcome to Kandersteg — Welcome home!

Program of the month

1'200 m
1'200 residents

Special event in Kandersteg

23th to 29th January 2011: Holidays like 100 years ago / Winter nostalgia

Sledge Dog Race
from 22nd and 23rd January 2011
Ranking 2010

photos from race 2010

Come up to Kandersteg and enjoy the world of sledge dogs in the wonderful winter scenery of Kandersteg.
Again in january the best mushers national and international and their huskies, malamute, samojeden and so on meet up to find the best team.

The racers competing in different categories with up to 12 dogs per sledge. Kandersteg has a long tradition with the organisation of international sledge dog events and the trail is very popular along the mushers because of it "Nordic" character.

At the Stake Out area near the finishing area you can meet mushers and watch their preparations before and after the races. There will be catering and some kind of shops.

Impressions of the Dog Sledge European Championship 2009
in Kandersteg:

Impressions 27/28 February 2009

Pictures from Pierre-François Gauthey

more pictures from photograph Eric T'Kindt Belgium