Kandertal

Kandertal is a valley in the Bernese Oberland region of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It is carved by the Kander River, a tributary of the Aare, and lies within the Aare river basin. The valley runs through rural communities and agricultural land, with forested slopes and alpine scenery at higher elevations.

The local economy has traditionally been based on farming and forestry, with tourism playing an increasing role. Visitors come for outdoor recreation such as hiking and winter activities in the surrounding mountains, as well as for the scenic and tranquil rural landscape. The Kandertal also features historic churches and traditional Swiss rural architecture that reflect longstanding local culture and parish life.

Name and geography notes: the name Kandertal derives from the Kander river and the German word for valley. The region is connected by local roads and trails and serves as an access route to nearby alpine areas. The Kandertal stands as a representative example of the Swiss upper valley landscape, balancing agricultural heritage with growing tourism and conservation values.