Schynige Platte

Top of Swiss Tradition

1,967 m
Live alphorn concert
Botanical Alpine Garden
15.06.24 - 20.10.24

Schynige Platte Bergbahn Eigernordwand Moench

When hiking on the Schynige Platte you don't get very far. Every few steps you stop to admire the stars, umbels and bells that bloom on the meadows. Or you can stop to admire the panorama. Everyone starts to slow down the pace. If they have not already done so: in the nostalgic trip on the Schynige Platte Railway or later in the restaurant with its breathtaking view.

Prices and tickets

Schynige Platte Railway ticket

From CHF 32
Schynige Platte Railway ticket

Nostalgic return trip on the Schynige Platte Railway from Wilderswil up to the best view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau on the Schynige Platte.
- 15.06.24 - 20.10.24
- 15.06.24 - 20.10.24

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Highlights

Floral splendour with panorama
Floral splendour with panorama

The Schynige Platte is home to a unique floral display in the Alpine region. Those who follow the Swiss Flower & Panorama Trail are right in the middle of the rich alpine flora. What there is to admire changes from month to month. The trail leads from the railway station to the mountain hotel.
- 1,967 m
- Time required ~ 30 minutes
A classic among high-altitude hikes
A classic among high-altitude hikes

The Schynige Platte is the starting point for one of the most beautiful high-altitude hikes in Switzerland. The scenic tour leads in around 6 hours over the Loucherhorn and the summit of the Faulhorn to the Bachalpsee and to Grindelwald-First.
- 2,681 m
- Time required ~ 6 hours
Lily the cow, the companion
Lily the cow, the companion

As the mascot, Lily the cow accompanies little visitors to Schynige Platte on the whole journey: on the train journey, at the photo point at the mountain station and on the varied paths through her home.
- 1,967 m
Live alphorn concert
Live alphorn concert

Every day between 11.00 and 14.00 h, alphorn players give a free concert near the railway station on Schynige Platte. There is no more harmonious way to experience the warm sounds of the traditional Swiss musical instrument.
- 1,967 m
- Time required ~ 15+ minutes

Hike with plenty of panorama
Hike with plenty of panorama

Flowery alpine meadows, exhilarating views of the lakes below and the grandiose panorama of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau: the panorama hike with the mountain station as start and finish offers so much Switzerland in a short time.
- 2,230 m
- Time required ~ 2.5 hours
Puzzle fun for children
Puzzle fun for children

Lily’s treasure hunt satisfies children’s curiosity and urge to run around (4 - 11 years). Those who answer all the questions correctly at the nine posts can choose a treasure from the treasure chest.
- 1,967 m
- Time required ~ 45 minutes
A tour through Swiss flora
A tour through Swiss flora

Around 800 alpine plants can be discovered in the Schynige Platte Botanical Alpine Garden. The extraordinary botanical garden shows the abundance of colours and scents of the Swiss flora above the timberline on a varied tour.
- 1,967 m
- Time required ~ 1 hour
Lily's Alpine Playground with slide
Lily's Alpine Playground with slide

At the new children’s playground right next to the Berghotel, children will find everything their imagination desires, while parents are enchanted by the stunning mountain panorama.
- 1,967 m
Circular trail with nature cinema
Circular trail with nature cinema

The easy “Naturkino” circular trail connects picturesque vantage points with views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Two huge picture frames with this panorama as the photo background make for really great cinema.
- 1,967 m
- Time required ~ 25 minutes

Restaurants

Traditional Panorama Restaurant and Hotel

Traditional Panorama Restaurant and Hotel

The Berghotel Schynige Platte and its sun terrace offer a magnificent view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau while enjoying delicious Swiss dishes. Other highlights: hotel rooms like in grandma’s time and spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
The best fruit cake at Bistro Breitlauenen

The best fruit cake at Bistro Breitlauenen

Halfway from Wilderswil to Schynige Platte, a smart bistro at the Breitlauenen station invites you to stop for a snack. The highlights: fantastic deep views of the lakes and the best fruit cake in the Bernese Oberland.
Bistro with a view
Bistro with a view

After your excursion, we invite you to recharge with drinks and snacks at our new bistro by the Schynige Platte summit station. Take in the view while you wait for the Schynige Platte Railway to depart for Wilderswil.
- 1,967 m

Getting to Schynige Platte

With the Bernese Oberland Railway or by car to Wilderswil. The historic Schynige Platte Railway runs across the Breitlauenen Alp to the Schynige Platte. Travel time from Wilderswil: Approximately 1 hour.

Operating information
15.06.24 - 20.10.24

Timetable

Schynige Platte - Top of Swiss Tradition

The Schynige Platte Railway dates back to the 19th century and is reminiscent of bygone days. Lean back and enjoy the seven kilometre ride up the Schynige Platte high above Interlaken.

650 Plant species in the alpine garden
3.5 Construction costs for railway and hotel in millions of CHF
40,000 Passengers in the first year of operation
60 Smallest curve radius in m
1,000 Age of alpine farm in years (approx.)

Suitable for children

We were here on Schynige Platte in a mere two hours from our house in Zurich. The location is suitable for children. My twelve-year-old son is having fun in the playground and I am enjoying the view across the panorama.
A break from everyday life

The fresh air up here is lovely. I feel lifted out of everyday life. It's truly impressive that we have this world of mountains right at our doorstep.
Total relaxation

I have seen pictures of the Schynige Platte and thought that I have to go there. The panorama is truly dazzling. The trip on the little train is a true adventure. You can relax completely.

Interesting to know...

The Ferdinand Hodler lookout point: a source of inspiration not only for Swiss artists.
Spend the night there like in the good old days: rooms in the style of the founding period.

In the service of people and the environment

In the service of people and the environment

Sustainability is part of our corporate DNA. Since the construction of the Jungfrau Railway over a hundred years ago, environmental and social concerns have been an integral part of our business activities. We actively live up to this responsibility today with numerous projects and measures.