Faced with the influx of tourists, the Swiss municipality of Kandersteg plans to charge visitors who walk to the famous lake of Oeschinen, in the heart of the Swiss Alps. This measure could enter into force in the summer of 2027 and is already subject to criticism.
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Faced with the influx of tourists, the Swiss municipality of Kandersteg plans to charge visitors who walk to the famous lake of Oeschinen, in the heart of the Swiss Alps. This measure could enter into force in the summer of 2027 and is already subject to criticism.
Fantastic turquoise-blue water in the middle of high peaks: Lake Oeschinen in Switzerland has long been a tourist magnet. However, the rush is becoming increasingly a problem, which is why the municipality now checks an entry fee.