Vintage cogwheel train to mountain viewpoint
Category

Public Transport

Transport Type

train

Price

$$

Message from Tanya@SwissFamilyFun

This vintage cogwheel train takes visitors up to the Schynige Platte mountain viewpoint, which has views down to Interlaken, the lakes, and many mountains n the Jungfrau Region and beyond.

At the top, there is a restaurant, playground, alpine flower garden, short activity trail for kids, and moderate ridge trail (2h).

How to get there

Mountain train leaves from a dedicated track at the Wilderswil train station Hauptstrasse 10, 3812 Wilderswil

By car: There is a large "Park+Ride" lot a short walk north of the Wilderswil train station at Alte Staatsstrasse, 3812 Wilderswil (see available spots). Overflow parking at nearby Matten bei Interlaken train station.

By train: Sample travel times to Wilderswil station - From Interlaken Ost 5 mins, Lauterbrunnen 15 mins, Grindelwald 30 mins.

Schedule

The Scyhnige Platte train runs about every 50 mins. It takes 52 mins to reach the top.

The train is usually open for summer season from July to mid October. In 2024, the first train up is at 7:25. Last train down 17:37. Check current schedule.

Tickets

Tickets

You can purchase tickets at the Wilderswil train station, via the SBB mobile app or website, or the Jungfrau Region website.

In 2024, this ticket is free with Jungfrau Travel Pass and Berner Oberland Pass. Discounted with Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Half Fare Card, and SBB GA.

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