Brienz Rothorn

From Brienz in the Bernese Oberland, a cog railway dating from 1892 whisks passengers up to the 2,350-metre-high Brienz Rothorn. Summit views span Lake Brienz, the Bernese Alps and the Grimsel area.
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How to get there ​

Passengers depart from Interlaken Ost (or Luzern) to Brienz and continue by steam-powered cog railway to Brienz Rothorn – an unforgettable hour’s journey. Alternately, they can take the Postbus to Sörenberg and ascend to the top by cableway.​

​ The essentials at a glance​

From tickets to timetables – everything you need to prepare your clients for a smooth travel experience to the Brienz Rothorn.​

Tickets

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  • Fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex)​
  • 50% discount with the Swiss Half Fare Card​
  • 50% discount with Eurail / Interrail
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Bookings and reservations ​

Information about bookings and reservations​

   

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Timetable ​

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  • Seasonal operation from June to October ​
  • Pre-season from May to June
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Services and experiences ​

  • Salon Rouge – Culinary experience in the historic “Salon Rouge” carriage with a multi-course meal and railway depot tour.​

  • Full Moon Ride ​– Full-moon steam-railway experience, including a three-course meal at the mountain restaurant Rothorn Kulm.​

  • Restaurants – Mountain restaurant Rothorn Kulm at the summit with panoramic terrace.​

In pictures​

Explore the Brienz Rothorn ​

Find further information on the official website.​
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