Kandersteg International Scout Centre

Name: Kandersteg International Scout Centre
Address: Wagetiweg 7, Kandersteg, 3718, Kandersteg, 3718, CH
Telephone: +41 33 675 82 82

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Kandersteg International Scout Centre is the World Scout Centre of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in Kandersteg, set across 17 hectares.

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Kandersteg International Scout Centre — Kandersteg International Scout Centre, hotel

Why go

An international team, mostly volunteer Scouts, runs the centre and its guest programmes
The Tower, a former railway power station, includes guest accommodation

Good to know

Mountain viewNon-smoking roomsFamily roomsGreat ViewFamilyDeskInterconnected rooms availableEnglish, French, GermanFree parkingFree High Speed Internet (WiFi)SaunaBreakfast availableHikingSki rentalsChildren Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)Highchairs available

Good for

families Family rooms and connecting rooms are available; children’s activities and highchairs are listed among the amenities.
groups The facilities can host groups of more than 500 people, including camps and events.
solo Individuals are welcome to stay in the chalet.

Rooms

Old Chalet rooms: 23 rooms · 2–22 beds per room · sleeps 172
New Chalet rooms: 9 triple rooms · sleeps 27 · available outside summer
Kander Lodge rooms: 18 two-bed rooms · shared bathrooms Faces the Chalet across the Kander river.
Sunneblick: 47 beds Beside the Old Chalet; can be rented by one group or as individual rooms.
Tower and Lötschberghaus: 57 beds total Together, the buildings have a kitchen and dining room with a balcony and fireplace.
Campsite: More than 60 pitches · capacity up to 1,400 people Some pitches are rocky. Nearby facilities include running water, hot showers, toilets and barbecue areas.
Ueschinen Hut: Sleeps up to 30 At 1,890 metres in Ueschinen Valley, a two-to-three-hour walk from the centre; no electricity or shower.

Amenities

Free parking
Free high-speed Wi-Fi
Sauna
Breakfast available
Ski rentals
Children’s activities
Highchairs
Desks in rooms
Café
Laundry
Guest kitchens Five fully equipped electric kitchens in the Chalet.
Meeting rooms
Souvenir shop
Central heating
Mountain-view room options
English, French and German spoken

Location With kids

Location

At the southern end of Kandersteg village in the Swiss Alps.
Reception and most guest facilities are in the main Chalet.

With kids

Highchairs are available.
For families choosing the chalet, rooms range from 2 to 22 beds in the Old Chalet.

Check-in and house rules

Scouts: Welcome year-round; June–August bookings are reserved for Scouts.
Non-Scouts: Stays are available September–May.
Chalet: Guests help care for and clean the chalet, and may be asked to clear meals and tidy their rooms before leaving.
Campsite: Best suited to summer; snow and ice make pitching tents difficult.
Booking: Book about a year ahead, especially for summer: the centre and campsite fill quickly.

Interesting facts3

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Staff wear pink instead of red and are nicknamed “Pinkies.”
Kandersteg International Scout Centre - Wikipedia
Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards worked and trained at the centre.
Kandersteg International Scout Centre - Wikipedia
The campsite entrance bridge has a gallery of historic events marking the centre’s centenary.
Kandersteg International Scout Centre - Wikipedia

History

Walther von Bonstetten later found it empty and proposed an international Scout meeting place, an idea that followed the 1920 World Jamboree in London. The centre grew around the chalet and hosted its first World Scout Moot in 1931. A 1996 extension added guest facilities.

1908The chalet was built to house workers on the Lötschberg Tunnel project.
1913Tunnel workers left the chalet after construction ended, and the railway company abandoned it.
1923The association was founded in February and bought the chalet and grounds on 12 April for CHF 15,100.
1930Robert Baden-Powell visited the centre.
1931The first World Scout Moot at the centre brought 2,500 Rover Scouts from 23 countries.

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1950sThe centre began opening in winter.
1977The centre was renamed Kandersteg International Scout Centre.
1996Extension construction began on 1 June, adding central heating and modern washrooms.
2008Kander Lodge opened after being moved from Mitholz and converted for use at the centre.

Shorts

How to get there

BusA regular bus links Kandersteg railway station with the centre during high season.
TrainKandersteg railway station is on the north–Italy main line and has fast train services.

Sources: Kandersteg International Scout Centre - Wikiped… · Kandersteg International Scout Centre · Tips to plan your stay | Kandersteg Internation… · Centre scout international de Kandersteg - Wiki… · Kandersteg International Scout Centre - Wikiped… · Centro scout internazionale di Kandersteg - Wik… · checked 26 Sep 2026

Where

Wagetiweg 7, Kandersteg, 3718

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Phone: +41 33 675 82 82

Questions and answers

What accommodation discount can eligible WOSM members get at Kandersteg International Scout Centre?

Eligible WOSM members from category A, B or C countries can receive up to 75% off accommodation.

Where do I check in at Kandersteg International Scout Centre?

Reception is in the main Chalet.

When are the biggest events at Kandersteg International Scout Centre?

The biggest events take place in summer and winter, including August 1st and International Rover Weeks.

What does the International Rover Week package at Kandersteg International Scout Centre include?

For the 2026–2027 gathering, the package includes shared accommodation and meals.

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