Everything about this rail journey is like stepping into a movie, from the panoramic scenery of snowy mountain peaks and flower-packed meadows to the tiny train with its steam locomotive and old-world carriages. Take along sun glasses. Tickets to Schynige Platte can be purchased online, or from the train station in Wilderswil and many other stations. The train departs from Wilderswil at 584 m. After the ride, you can enjoy wonderful views of the Jungfrau region, and if you walk a little, of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz as well.
MySwissAlps features commercial and non-commercial, Attraction type: natural site, mountain top, by train. Solid shoes are important if you also plan to do some hiking. We don't recommend hiking up or down the entire mountain as it's pretty steep. We strongly recommend to do so! With hiking included, a visit to Schynige Platte deserves a full day. The Schynige Platte Railway is a scenic mountain railway that travels from Wilderswil up to the vantage point of Schynige Platte, located in the Bernese Highlands area of Switzerland.Covering just 7.3km, the route climbs to a height of 1,420 metres, offering passengers spectacular views of alpine pastures, forests and the glittering lakes Thun and Brienz. Operating information 1 July to 25 October 2020 The train departs every 40 minutes from Wilderswil station. Schynige Platte can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot.
There's no point in going up if clouds are blocking the views from the plateau. If you liked the train ride up to Schynige Platte you may also want to consider the cogwheel train to the Brienzer Rothorn. The train then passes through forests and alpine pastures offering views of the Bernese Oberland and town of Interlaken on the shores of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Prices from: CHf64Departing from: Wilderswil, Switzerland Journey length: 1 hour. The forum allows you to post your questions and discuss your plans. Travel time from Wilderswil: Approximately 1 hour. Once at the summit station it’s just a short walk to the Schynige Platte alpine botanical garden (home to 40,000 species of flora), a hotel, adventure playground and local Swiss bistro. Last descent from Schynige Platte at 17.53. The train itself is old school, tiny in size and evokes nostalgia, still operating with one of its original steam locomotives. Wonderful views of the Bernese Alps, including the famous Jungfrau, the Schreckhorn, Finsteraarhorn and many more; An Alpine Garden with hundreds of different kinds of flowers; Swiss flower & panorama trail, starting from the train station; Alphorn players offer a free concert around lunch time; The train also stops in Breitlauenen, half way up the mountain. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The train departs from Wilderswil at 584 m. A ride on this historical railway takes around an hour, travelling 7.3 metres from Wilderswil station to Schynige Platte station at an altitude of 1,987m. Schynige Platte is a plateau in the north of the Jungfrau region. See here for guided tours and packages. With its distinctive red and yellow livery, the train pops against the snowy peaks and green meadows of the Bernese Highlands. Be sure to do a little hiking, not just the train ride.