Herb Garden Kandersteg
The Bernese Oberland is a unique hiking paradise. And Kandersteg, the most picturesque village in the Kandertal, is right in the centre of it all.
From Kandersteg you can reach the Oeschinensee and the Blausee, the Blüemlisalp and the Gemmi. But before you set out on the hike, enjoy a refreshing visit to our herb garden: a wonderful opportunity to get to know our 13 Ricola herbs with all your senses.
You can drive directly to the 'Landgasthaus Ruedihus', where the Herb Garden is located. The walk from the Kandersteg train station takes only 20 minutes.
Open all year round. Flowering season: June to September.
Combine nature and culture and visit the historic 'Ruedihus'.
Walking from Kandersteg train station takes you through the picturesque village.
Enjoy a unique alpine setting with white peaks as a backdrop.
The whole family will love it.
Alpine flora
Kandersteg is the starting point for stunning mountain hikes where you can discover undisturbed alpine flora and fauna. If you want to learn more about the herbs that you'll find along the way, be sure to stop by the Ricola herb garden!
Historic setting
Just behind the Ricola herb garden is the historic 'Landgasthof Ruedihus'. Built in 1753, this house was once an inn and mule station. It is a unique jewel of wooden architecture, both inside and out. Today, it is one of the Swiss Historic Hotels.
How to get there
Herb Garden Kandersteg, Hinder de Büele 249, 3718 Kandersteg
