First
#840 among destinations in Switzerland
Facts and practical information
The First is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Kandersteg in the canton of Bern. ()
BernSwitzerland
First – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Blausee, Oeschinen Lake, Felsenburg, Altels.
Tiny, scenic lake with a hotel and troutBlausee
56 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Blausee is an enchanting natural lake renowned for its stunning, crystal-clear blue water. This small but mesmerizing body of water is a hidden gem located in the Kander Valley, in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland.
Alpine lake for hiking and ice fishingOeschinen Lake
102 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Oeschinen Lake is a natural marvel that captivates visitors with its serene beauty and pristine waters. Situated at an elevation of 1,578 meters, the lake is easily accessible from the nearby town of Kandersteg in the Bernese...
Forts and castlesFelsenburg
61 min walk • Felsenburg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Kandergrund of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
Alpine peak and skiing/mountaineering spotAltels
141 min walk • The Altels is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It is situated in the Balmhorn massif, approximately halfway between Kandersteg and Leukerbad.
Forts and castlesTellenburg Castle
126 min walk • Tellenburg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Frutigen in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainGehrihorn
135 min walk • The Gehrihorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Frutigen in the Bernese Oberland. It lies at the northern end of the range between the Kandertal and the Kiental.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainElsighorn
40 min walk • The Elsighorn is a mountain in the Bernese Alps, overlooking Kandergrund in the Bernese Oberland.
Bernese Alps summit with craggy towersTschingellochtighorn
121 min walk • The Tschingellochtighorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located south of Adelboden in the Bernese Oberland. It overlooks the Engstligenalp on its western side.
Nature, Natural attraction, WaterfallEngstligen Falls, Adelboden
139 min walk • The Engstligen Falls near Adelboden in the Bernese Highlands consists of two waterfalls, Engstligen Fall I & II of heights of 97 metres, and 165 metres, respectively. They are listed in the Swiss Inventory of Landscapes of National Significance.
Dramatic peak for hiking and skiingDoldenhorn
129 min walk • The Doldenhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. On its north side is Lake Oeschinen.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainMännliflue
143 min walk • The Männliflue is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located near Adelboden in the Bernese Oberland, A state of Switzerland. It lies between the valleys of Diemtigen and Adelboden.
Bern