Interlaken - Chill Out Summer - Mountain Excursions

Mountain Excursions

Jungfraujoch Top of Europe

The highest railway station in Europe. Snow and ice 100% guaranteed! The Sphinx observation hall, impressive Ice Palace and hiking plateau - these are the year-round attractions up on the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. Summer attractions include a skilift, husky-drawn sledging and adventure activities. Running Times: 1.1. - 31.12. Starting point: Trainstation Interlaken Ost. Duration of excursion: full-day Contact: Jungfraubahnen Höheweg 37, CH-3800 Interlaken
Tel. +41 (0)33 828 72 33 www.jungfrau.ch

Schilthorn-Piz Gloria

The most spectacular 360° panorama in the Alps! Dine-and-wine in the world's first revolving restaurant at an altitude of nearly 3000 metres. Impressive views embrace some 200 snow-capped peaks, ranging from the Bernese Alps to Mont Blanc in France and Germany's Black Forest.

Running Times: 1.1. - 31.12. Starting point: Train station Interlaken East Duration of excursion: half or full-day

Specials: Revolving restaurant & James Bond 007" breakfast

Contact: Schilthornbahn AG Höheweg 2, CH-3800 Interlaken
Tel. +41 (0)33 826 00 07 www.schilthorn.ch

Beatenberg-Niederhorn

Fine panoramic views extend from the Lakes of Thun and Brienz to the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau.

You can get there by railway, by boat, by bus, by funicular and by aerial cableway. The Niederhorn above Beatenberg is one of the most popular vantage points in the Bernese Oberland. Fine panoramic views extend from the Lakes of Thun and Brienz to the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau. Running Times: 6.5. - 19.11.
Starting point: Beatenberg Station or Beatenbucht
Duration of excursion: half or full-day Specials:Scooter-bike run

Observe game animals

Contact: Thunersee-Beatenberg-Niederhorn Bahnen CH-3803 Beatenberg Tel. +41 (0)33 841 01 41 www.niederhorn.ch

Schynige Platte with Alpine Garden and "Teddyland"

Take the cosy cogwheel railway to this superb vantage point, where the views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau are acclaimed as the finest. Other attractions include extensive hiking trails, the Lowa Hiking Shoe Test Centre and, especially for our little ones, a large Teddy Bear exhibition. Alpine Garden

This famous botanical attraction comprises some 500 different flowering plants and ferns grouped in 15 groups of near -natural locations. From mid-June until late September, the Alpine Garden is an ever changing blaze of colour. Running Times: June - Sept.

Starting point: Train station Wilderswil Duration of excursion: half or full-day Contact: Jungfraubahnen Höheweg 37, CH-3800 Interlaken Tel. +41 (0)33 828 72 33 www.jungfrau.ch

Harder Kulm

From Interlaken it is only a matter of minutes to the Harder Kulm. This attractive vantage point offers fine views of the Bernese Oberland "capital" (between the Lakes of Brienz and Thun) as well as the entire Jungfrau Region. Particularly popular with children are the trip to the top by funicular and the Alpine wildlife park at the valley station, near Interlaken Ost railway station. Running Times: 29.4. - 29.10. Ausgangspunkt: Valley station cloese to train station Interlaken East Ausflugsdauer: half-day Specials Rösti-Ticket Lunch-Billet

Sunntig-Zmorge-Buffet Harder Kids-Coupe Contact: Jungfraubahnen Höheweg 37, CH-3800 Interlaken Tel. +41 (0)33 828 72 33 www.jungfrau.ch

Heimwehfluh

From Interlaken West, by old-timer funicular (built in 1906) to the beautiful Heimwehfluh vantage point above Interlaken. Attractions here include beautiful woodland paths, an open-air model railway, an exciting bob run from the top all the way down to the base station in Interlaken and a spacious play area for children. The summit restaurant serves a choice of snacks. Operating: 14.4. - 22.10. 9.30-17.00 h Starting point: Valley station close to train station Interlaken West Duration of excursion: half-day Specials: Model railway Toboggan run Bob-Run Contact: Heimwehfluh-Bahn CH-3800 Interlaken Tel. +41 (0)33 822 34 53 www.heimwehfluh.ch

The St. Beatus Caves

Discover the prehistoric settlement und the cell of Saint Beatus. 1 km of lighted stalactite caves with impressive underground gorges, awe-in-spiring halls and waterfalls. Site included park with a waterfall and a wonderful playground with a dragon slide. Visit the fable house with a special exhibit and the unique cave museum in Switzerland. From Interlakenby ship, car, bus or on foot along the historic Pilgrim Route. Operating: 9.4. - 15.10. 13.30-17.00 h Starting point: Beatenbucht on the lake of Thun Duration of excursion: half day Specials: Illuminated caves, special exhibition, playground with dragon-slide Contact:
Beatushöhlen-Genossenschaft CH-3800 Sundlauenen Tel. +41 (0)33 841 16 43 www.beatushoehlen.ch

Kleine Scheidegg

The awesome Eiger North Wall. Kleine Scheidegg is located between the Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald Valleys, at the foot of the towering trio of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau. A popular meeting point for cowherds, climbers and tourists from throughout the world. Running Times: 1.1. - 31.12. Starting point: Train station Interlaken East Duration of excursion: half or full-day Specials: Eiger North Wall Falconry Contact: Jungfraubahnen Höheweg 37, CH-3800 Interlaken Tel. +41 (0)33 828 72 33 www.jungfrau.ch

Männlichen

The magnificent Männlichen is an ideal excursion destination for rest and recreation. And a naturally superb sun terrace. Excellent hiking country with views of the mighty Mönch, Eiger and Jungfrau. Running Times: 2.6. - 22.10. Starting point: Train station Interlaken East Duration of excursion: half or full-day Specials + Events: Öpfelchüechli-Trail Teatime Ticket Gondeljass-Turnier Contact: Gondelbahn Grindelwald Männlichen CH-3818 Grindelwald Tel. +41 (0)33 854 80 80 www.maennlichen.ch

Grindelwald-First

90 kilometres of heavenly hiking trails. Crystal-clear lakes reflecting snow-capped summits. And pure alpine air. Such delights are waiting to be discovered in the Grosse Scheidegg-First-Bussalp region. Running Times: 1.1. - 31.12. Starting point: Bahnhof Interlaken Ost Duration of excursion: half or fully-day Specials: Scooter-bike run Nordic-Walking Trail Guided Flower & Healing Herbs Hike Contact: Jungfraubahnen Höheweg 37, CH-3800 Interlaken Tel. +41 (0)33 828 72 33 www.jungfrau.ch

Brienzer Rothorn
Take a trip up to the Rothorn on Switzerland's only surviving steam-driven cogwheel railway. The route passes through wonderful woodland, over mountain pastures and past rugged rockfaces. The scenic summit is an ideal departure point for memorable mountain hikes. Running Times: June – October Starting point: Bahnhof Brienz Duration of excursion: whole day Specials: Fairy Tale Train Events: Family-day with HOPP, the steam railway ghost Planalp-Chilbi Contact: Brienz Rothorn Bahn CH-3855 Brienz Tel. +41 (0)33 952 22 22 www.brienz-rothorn-bahn.ch