One of the best places to see in Switzerland is the beautiful Oeschinensee (Lake Oeschinen) in Kandersteg, here's what you need to know... Lake Oeschinen (Oeschinensee) is located in Kandersteg, which is a small town, just 45 minutes by car from Interlaken and 2 hours by train from Zurich. It’s a small, but beautiful lake, surrounded by steep, rugged cliffs with glistening blue water and plenty to do for all the family.