1 4-room Apartments & Houses for sale in Kandersteg

Kandersteg is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located along the valley of the River Kander, west of the Jungfrau massif. It is noted for its spectacular mountain scenery and sylvan alpine landscapes. Tourism is a very significant part of its economic life today. It offers outdoor activities year-round, with hiking trails and mountain climbing as well as downhill and cross-country skiing. Kandersteg hosted the ski jumping and Nordic combined parts of the 2018 Nordic Junior World Ski Championships.

Canton: Bern
Area: 134.3 km²

Population

1'299residents

Median taxable income

CHF 61'135

Vacancy

1.13%

Foreign residents

23.7%

Dwellings

1'593

Jobs (FTE)

708

Tax multiplier

180%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Kandersteg, coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.

Source BFS Arealstatistik

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Jobs & economy

708 full-time-equivalent jobs across 129 businesses — services make up 81% of employment, industry 13% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

708FTE total

Primary5.6%

Secondary13.4%

Tertiary80.9%

Land use

1% built-up, 13% agricultural, 12% forest. Measured across 13'422 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement4.0%

Agriculture48.7%

Forest47.3%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 44.4%, ahead of SP at 12.9%.

Source BFS

SVP

44.4%+2.7 pp

12.9%+0.7 pp

GLP

11.9%−0.6 pp

Mitte

9.8%

Grüne

6.7%+1.5 pp

FDP

6.2%+0.1 pp

EDU

2.5%+1.5 pp

Others

2.1%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

48.6% of dwellings are primary residences; 51.4% are second homes (2026). The Zweitwohnungsgesetz applies here — new second-home construction is restricted.

Source BFS

Primary residences48.6%

Second homes51.4%

Second-home quota > 20% — Zweitwohnungsgesetz applies

Climate data

Annual mean 4.0°C with 1'064 mm of rain. Warmest in July (13.4°C), coldest in January (-5.4°C). Station: Blatten, Lötschental, 1538 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

4.0°C

Annual mean

Mean 4.0°C

Rain 1064 mm

Blatten, Lötschental · 1538 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Jungfraujoch has risen by +1.4°C between the first 30 observed years (1933–1962) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+1.4°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1933–1962

Jungfraujoch · 3571 m.a.s.l. · 1933–2025

1 property in Kandersteg

Sonnige 4-Zimmer Wohnung mit Bergsicht in Kandersteg

1 / 11

CHF390'000.–

4 rooms79 m²

4 roomsCHF390'000.–79 m²

3718 Kandersteg

"Sonnige 4-Zimmer Wohnung mit Bergsicht in Kandersteg"

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Frequently asked questions

How many apartments & houses are available to buy in Kandersteg?

1 apartments & houses are currently listed to buy in Kandersteg on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Kandersteg in?

Kandersteg is located in the canton of Bern.

What is the population of Kandersteg?

Kandersteg has approximately 1'299 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Kandersteg?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Kandersteg is 180% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.