2 days in Kandersteg & Basel Itinerary

Kandersteg is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. For reviews, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Kandersteg day trip site.

Zurich to Kandersteg is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll set off for Kandersteg on the 9th (Fri).

Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): let little ones run wild at Nature Park Blausee and then contemplate the waterfront views at Oeschinen Lake.

For photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Kandersteg trip itinerary planner.

Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can go by car to Basel.

Situated where the Swiss, German, and French borders meet, Basel is considered the hub of Dreilandereck, this "three countries corner." Its location makes Basel a center of culture and history, brimming with important theaters and museums.

On the 10th (Sat), get to know the resident critters at Zoo Basel, steep yourself in history at Basel Minster, then admire the masterpieces at Jean Tinguely Museum, and finally wander the streets of Basel's Old Town.

For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Basel online visit planner.

Drive from Kandersteg to Basel in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In October, daytime highs in Basel are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to go by car back home.