Hiking Switzerland's Via Alpina

Traverse the ‘Top of the Alps’ through the best sections of the Bernese Oberland

Arrival & Departure Information

You are responsible for your own transportation arriving to Engelberg, Switzerland, and departing from Kandersteg, Switzerland. For more detailed information, please download the Detailed Itinerary.

Please do not purchase your tickets until you are confirmed on the trip. Once your tickets have been purchased, please send us a copy of your airline schedule.

2023 Departures
Meeting Place:
Engelberg, Switzerland
Date: Day 1

Suggested Airport for Arrival:
Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH) or Geneva, Switzerland (GVA)
Suggested Flight Arrival Time: before 12:00 pm
Departure:
Kandersteg, Switzerland
Date: Day 10

Suggested Airport for Departure:
Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH) or Geneva, Switzerland (GVA)
Suggested Flight Departure Time: No earlier than 10:30 am if flying from Zurich. No earlier than 11:30 am if flying from Geneva
2024 Departures
Meeting Place:
Engelberg, Switzerland
Date: Day 1

Suggested Airport for Arrival:
Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH) or Geneva, Switzerland (GVA)
Suggested Flight Arrival Time: anytime prior to Day 1
Departure:
Kandersteg, Switzerland
Date: Day 9

Suggested Airport for Departure:
Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH) or Geneva, Switzerland (GVA)
Suggested Flight Departure Time: No earlier than 10:30 am if flying from Zurich. No earlier than 11:30 am if flying from Geneva