FAQ - Frequently asked questions

FAQ - Travelling to Blausee

Here we answer frequently asked questions about parking, travelling by public transport, etc.

When is the Blausee Nature Park open?

• The Blausee Nature Park is open daily, 365 days a year, from 09.00! As a rule, the park is open until 9.00 pm, but there may be exceptions due to events. These can be found here, under special opening hours.

Where can I park at Blausee?

• We have several large car parks directly on the main road between Frutigen and Kandersteg. However, space is of course limited and, especially in the high season or during events, there may be no more parking spaces available. We therefore generally recommend travelling by public transport. The car parks at Blausee are subject to a charge and can be paid for on site in cash, by credit card or with the usual parking apps.
  Depending on the car park, you walk between 300 and 550 metres to Blausee.

How do I get to Blausee by public transport?

• Take the train to Frutigen or Kandersteg. Change to the bus there. The bus stop is called "Blausee BE", from here you walk approx. 350 metres to the lake. The easiest way to plan your journey is via bls.ch or sbb.ch. 

• Yes, we have lockers for luggage and suitcases in the main car park, near the shop at the entrance to the park. They cost CHF 5.00 per day (payable in cash in CHF only).

Is the Blausee wheelchair accessible / suitable for pushchairs?

• From the main entrance to the nature park there is a 300 metre long, asphalted path to Blausee, which goes up and down, but is generally wheelchair accessible and also suitable for pushchairs. You can therefore visit the restaurant and the playground, but the other, smaller footpaths in the nature park are not suitable. The Blausee restaurant also has a wheelchair-accessible toilet with changing table.

Can I charge my electric car at Blausee?

• Unfortunately, we do not have charging stations for electric cars.
  However, we offer hotel guests a socket if possible / available, but you would have to bring your own adapters.

FAQ - General information

Here we answer frequently asked questions about your visit to the Blausee Nature Park.

Can I swim in the Blausee?

• No, swimming in the Blausee is not permitted! This allows our organic trout to swim their laps undisturbed in the constantly 8°C cold water. We only make an exception on the first Sunday in December. Participants in the "Blausee Swim" for a good cause swim approx. 40 metres across the lake. You can find more information here.

Am I allowed to fish at Blausee?

• Fishing is not permitted at Blausee. You are welcome to buy the fresh organic trout in the shop, enjoy it in the restaurant or have it delivered to your home. Fishing yourself is not permitted.

Is it allowed to feed the trout in the Blausee?

• No, feeding the trout and sturgeon is strictly forbidden. The wrong food can cause serious damage to our fish. We also ask you not to throw any stones into the water, as these are often mistaken for food and swallowed by the trout.

Where can I find toilets in the Blausee Nature Park?

• You will find free toilet facilities in the Blausee Nature Park in the water house at the playground and in the Blausee Hotel & Restaurant. There is also a toilet in the main car park at Blausee Nature Park.

Are there llamas at Blausee?

• Yes, every year around five llamas spend the summer months with us at Blausee. They live on the Sommerau and can be visited in the pasture. Dogs are therefore not allowed on the Sommerau in summer.
  Would you like to spend a little more time with the llamas and get to know them better? Then book our llama trekking!

Can the barbecue areas be reserved?

• All park visitors can use the barbecue areas, including firewood, free of charge. The barbecue sites are limited and cannot be reserved! Seven barbecue sites are located at the water house by the playground. There are two more barbecue areas on the Sommerau, where our llamas are located in summer.

Is it allowed to take pictures with a drone?

• Flying drones is not permitted in the nature park. The safety of our guests is our top priority, as is the protection of our hotel guests' privacy.

FAQ - Restaurant Blausee

Here we answer frequently asked questions about your visit to the Blausee restaurant.

Do I have to pay admission if I want to go to the restaurant?

• Restaurant visitors also have to pay admission to the Blausee Nature Park. However, if you have made a table reservation in advance, you will be refunded 50% of the admission price at lunchtime and the full price in the evening. In addition, every restaurant guest who spends CHF 30.00 or more per person will receive a free ticket for their next visit. 

Can I book a table in the restaurant?

• We accept table reservations on the same day until 11.00 a.m. for lunch service (11.30 a.m. to 1.15 p.m.) and until 5.00 p.m. for dinner (6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.). Our kitchen is open from 11.30 am to 5.00 pm and again in the evening from 6.30 pm. However, we do not accept reservations for the afternoon. You can make your table reservation either by telephone, e-mail or online. 

Is there a children's menu / high chair?

• Yes, we have a children's menu for our younger guests and highchairs are also available. There is also a changing table in the wheelchair-accessible toilet.

Is there food for allergy sufferers?

• Please let us know of any allergies in advance so that we can make the best possible arrangements. We always have gluten-free and lactose-free dishes available, as well as vegetarian and vegan dishes. 

When is the kitchen open?

• The kitchen is generally open from 11.30 am to 5.00 pm and from 6.30 pm. There may be exceptions due to events, which you can find here under special opening hours.