Winter Activities in Kandersteg, Switzerland
Our winter activity weeks are ideal for those who have never been on a winter holiday before and want to find out if it’s for them, or for skiers who are interested in finding other ways to enjoy the snow.
£1235pp (including rail) based on two people sharing
Greentraveller’s Travel Advice: From London St Pancras opt for scenic rail journeys to Kandersteg via Paris and Lausanne in order to minimize the environmental impact of this exciting winter activity break. The relaxing trips through French countryside are a splendid start and finish to your holiday. Plus, Switzerland is renowned for its state-of-the-art rail network; a transport experience not to be missed for any visit to this picturesque nation.
>> Read our Guide to Train Travel in Switzerland
>> See also: How to Change Trains in Paris
Details of A Taste of Winter Holiday in Kandersteg
Our winter activity weeks are ideal for those who have never been on a winter holiday before and want to find out if it’s for them, or for skiers who are interested in finding other ways to enjoy the snow. In the company of like-minded Inntravel guests, discover for yourself the exhilaration of whizzing down a snow-clad slope, the joy of cross-country skiing amid magnificent scenery, the thrill of exploring virgin snow on snowshoes, the fun of ice-skating and much more.
The picture-book village of Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland is perfect for an activity week – the skiing is great, but there are so many activities on offer that you could easily spend a whole week here without ever donning a pair of skis - and to reflect this choice, we include six exciting activities for you to enjoy. You stay at the Hotel Victoria, our most popular winter hotel, enjoying the outstanding hospitality provided by your English-speaking hosts, Casi and Mimi Platzer and their team, and the excellent facilities which include a panoramic indoor pool.
The programme includes six fabulous winter activities, allowing you to enjoy each of the following: a half-day cross-country skiing lesson, a horse-drawn sleigh ride, a guided snowshoe excursion, a curling lesson at the indoor ice rink, an accompanied afternoon of tobogganing and a torch-lit stroll culminating in a glass of mulled wine. For even greater value, we include equipment hire and all drinks during your stay.
Between sessions, you are free to spend your time as you wish, giving you the chance to spend more time mastering your favourite activities. There is also a large network of specially prepared winter walking paths that you could explore, or, for a complete change of scenery, you could take a train to the capital, Bern, or the unspoiled Lötschental Valley.
Traveller Reviews of This Trip
Both guides – Doris and her sister Irene – were charming and could not have been more friendly and competent. A really excellent week – we are already looking forward to another holiday. Thank you. Mrs Thompson, 12/03/2011
There is a very good friendly atmosphere in the Hotel Victoria. The level of service was extremely good. Thank you. Miss A, Witney, 15/01/2009
For more reviews of this trip, see: Reviews of Winter Activity Week in Kandersteg
What price includes
- 7 nights in Hotel Victoria
- 7 breakfasts; 7 dinners - with drinks included
- half-day ski lesson; guided snowshoe excursion
- horse-drawn sleigh ride; torch-lit stroll
- curling lesson; tobogganing
- Rail travel
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
Hotel Victoria, Kandersteg
Kandersteg
Transfer to meeting point:
Operator collects guests from station
How to get there:
Train from London to Kandersteg (via Lausanne) - take a train from Lausanne to Brig, where there are regular services on to Kandersteg.
Plan your journey by train
Finish point:
Hotel Victoria, Kandersteg
Kandersteg
Transfer to finish point:
Operator drops guests off at station
How to get back:
Train from Kandersteg to London (via Lausanne) - take a train from Kandersteg to Brig, for regular connections to Lausanne.
