Schynige Platte

Take a nostalgic trip to the mountain ridge called Schynige Platte and soak up stunning panoramic views of the Swiss-Bernese Alps. Hike scenic trails and marvel at alpine flowers.

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Note that Schynige Platte is open to visitors only from June to October in 2024.

Keep in mind that your tickets also include access to the Botanical Alpine Garden, so don't miss out on this green haven that is home to around 800 plant species.

To enjoy a traditional Alpine experience, catch the Alphorn players who play their melodies between 11 AM and 2 PM in the Schynige Platte station. The best part? The alphorn concert is absolutely free!

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About Schynige Platte

Schynige Platte's not just a mountain, it's Interlaken's crown jewel. Think epic hikes, carpets of wildflowers, and sun-drenched picnics. Ready to swap concrete for alpine magic? Let's find the perfect Schynige Platte experience for you.

Alphorn melodies: Hear traditional Swiss musicians play the alphorn, a nearly 4 m long wind instrument that is played in Schynige Platte.

Botanical Alpine Garden: Did you know that The Botanical Alpine Garden in Schynige Platte is also a seat of science? Every year since 1932, conferences are conducted regularly to study the flora in the region.

Time travel tea: Visit the charming Hotel Faulensee, built in 1893. Enjoy a traditional alpine tea in the same room where Albert Einstein once sat, pondering the mysteries of the universe.

Ferdinand Hodler's muse: Swiss symbolist painter Ferdinand Hodler's famous painting 'The Schynige Platte' is inspired by this mountain, and is instantly recognizable by its misty blue appearance.

Why visit Schynige Platte?

Cogwheel time capsule

Embark on a nostalgic journey aboard a charming cogwheel train, built in 1893! Puff through fragrant meadows and forests, feeling like a character in a vintage postcard.

Wildflower wonderland

Immerse yourself in a riot of color as you hike through meadows carpeted with wildflowers. Edelweiss, gentians, and buttercups paint the landscape in vibrant hues.

Sun-kissed picnics and alpine delights

Spread out a picnic blanket and soak up the warm alpine sunshine. Indulge in local delicacies like delicious cheeses and fresh bread.

Jungfrau region vistas

Revel in awe-inspiring vistas of the Jungfrau region from Schynige Platte's vantage point, including panoramic views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks.

Hikers' paradise

With a variety of trails to choose from, walking up the Schynige Platte has something to offer everyone. With mostly easy-to-tread paths, view Alpine flora and fauna up close, and soak in the majesty of the triumvirate: the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau peaks.

Highlights

Enjoy a ride at the historic railway

Follow the historic train route from Wilderswil to Schynige Platte aboard the steam locomotive H2/35, which has been in operation since1894.

Visit the Botanical Alpine Garden

A hidden gem, the alpine botanical garden houses 750 different species of plants, some of which are endangered too.

Embark on a panoramic hike

Explore the panoramic trails from Bergrestaurant to Loucherhorn, an easy hike. Enjoy the stunning views of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau on your way.

Watch the traditional Alphorn players

At the end of the Panorama Trail, you’ll find the Alphorn players. Watch them churning out melodies from a 3.9 meter-long horn in awe.

Experience Nature Cinema

Open from June to October, the Nature Cinema is a circular route above the Schynige Platte railway station. Along this route, stop at various giant wooden columns that neatly frame the triumvirate: the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau peaks.

Eat and drink

There's plenty of Swiss fare to choose from, ranging from traditional cheese, to homemade cakes and pastries. Whether you're choosing to pack a picnic or eat at a restaurant there, grabbing a snack adds to the experience of visiting Schynige Platte!