Only discovered recently by Markus Stofer, but after the first route (Krass) got put up in November 2002 Ueschinen has been called on by just about every member in Europe’s top ice scene. In no time there were over 20 single pitces, including the worlds’ second M12. Routes are well protected so bring a lot of quickdraws and just a few short express ice screws. Most of the time you’ll climb to an ice curtain over solid rock, passing a few miraculous icicles on the way. Some routes pass no ice at all and can be climbed on a hot summer day. In the winter, only go if it is sub zero, because you might behead an icicle and spoil the route for the rest of the season. Routes can be very steep, so be careful clipping that second or third quickdraw. More than 10 (mostly lucky) groundfalls have happened yet. The distance to the ground is shorter than you think. It’s clever and common use to preclip the first 2 to 3 bolts.
The Place, esp. when many people are there, has "klettergarten-" character. Make sure to never walk or stand below the icicles, esp. those hanging from the curtain. There has been a fatal accident in 2004!
Direction
From Bern follow the highway to Interlaken. Exit at Spiez and continue in direction Kandersteg. Exit at Kandersteg and drive through town in direction Sunnbuel. You’ll pass climbing area Oeschinenwald and Kandersteg itself. The road that winds up can be snow-covered in late winter. If so, park and follow the right road up on ski for 75 minutes. The way back is quite a friendly descent. Otherwise get those chains out and drive up for about 4.5km, keeping left in Ueschinen valley. You’ll see the area on your left. Leave your car near a few houses just before the road gets steeper.