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Excursion destination with train ride👍 Food👎
Ideal excursion spot, great weather, and a very good view of the mountains. But the self-service restaurant does not meet the desired quality. The food was bad. A shame for this mountain!
Schynige Platte Cogwheel Railway Return Ticket
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1–4 hours
- Price from
- $81 / person
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 93 reviews
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Interlaken
Description
Opened in 1893, the nostalgic cogwheel railway carries visitors up to the breath-taking Schynige Platte with a wonderful mountain scenery and a popular hiking region with unparalleled views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau
Tour Options
Itinerary
The trip is unguided, you may just board the train. You find the location/GPS of the departure station on Google and on the Jungfrau Railways website. The railway’s lovingly maintained historic locomotives and carriages make the journey itself a wonderful experience for people of all ages. Highlights on Schynige Platte, at 1967 metres above sea level, are the Botanical Alpine Garden with 600 different species of plants and many hiking trails. When hiking on the Schynige Platte you don't get very far. Every few steps you stop to admire the stars, umbels and bells that bloom on the meadows. Or you can stop to admire the panorama. Everyone starts to slow down the pace. If they have not already done so: in the nostalgic trip on the Schynige Platte Railway or later in the restaurant with its breathtaking view. Daily during the season you can enjoy the warm tones of the alphorn from 11 am to 2 pm.
Highlights
Railway to Schynige Platte
What's included
Included
Railway to Schynige Platte
Not included
Food and drinks
Hotel pick up and drop off
Traveller Ratings
4.6
93 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants travel for free
Frequently asked questions
How long does Schynige Platte Cogwheel Railway Return Ticket take?
Schynige Platte Cogwheel Railway Return Ticket lasts about 1–4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Schynige Platte Cogwheel Railway Return Ticket cost?
Prices start at $81 per person for this Interlaken experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Schynige Platte Cogwheel Railway Return Ticket for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants travel for free
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Schynige Platte Cogwheel Railway Return Ticket worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 93 verified reviews; it is run by Schynige Platte - Top of Swiss Tradition. Most-mentioned highlights: Railway to Schynige Platte.
Reviews(93)
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An incredible trip to a lovely spot
The ride on this historic cog wheel railway is incredible and the destination (the plateau) takes it to another level. How do you build a railway track up such incredible inclines, and how on earth can a train go up and down gradients that humans would struggle to walk on? Incredible views on the journeys up and down, and on the walk around the hidden plateau that you find at the top. Really worth doing, well worth the cost.
2
Stunning views!
This was a great day out for the whole family.The train took an hour and showed incredible views including meadows,cows and further up,snowy mountains .Upon arrival,we took the pink route which was about an hour's hike.The views of the mountains were stunning and there were points in which you could see the lakes below.All in all, I would fully recommend this experience!
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Just beautiful!
What an awesome adventure! Slow climb to the top in an old timey cog train, every view as you climb is even more beautiful then the last one! When you reach the top there are a few different trails to hike from simple to challenging, also a gift shop/snack bar. This is a definite DO!
1
Great views
Historic cog wheel train, takes about an hour, seats are wooden and uncomfortable. It was a very hot day so glad the windows opened. Great views as you proceed up the mountain.
3
priceless view
The view was priceless and the panoramic hike was very beautiful and very doable. However, I would recommend the excursion outside of peak and vacation times, because the seats on the train are limited and are filled to the last one.
5
Recommended, but communication between SBB and Jungfraubahnen did not work.
A ride up the Schynige Platte with the historic cars is great. The view becomes more fantastic the higher the track "climbs". A ride takes 50 minutes. Enjoy these, because I can't understand the people who sleep during such a trip.;-) The only negative: the day before our trip was storm and the timetable was limited. The limited timetable was also valid on our sunny, windless following day. Only, the SBB app did not turn on these restrictions. We had to wait for the next connection in Wilderswil for over an hour. On request to the SBB, we were informed that this was due to the Jungfrau Railways, because they had not communicated the information to the SBB. Communication between the two Enterprises has room for improvement.
C
A day as beautiful as today...
It was just a super great day! From online ticket purchases to information about available parking spaces, rail travel to catering is a hit. Almost everywhere very friendly people who made the day a great experience. Added to that, we moved in an absolutely fantastic autumn day...
A
With dear people in a beautiful placea beautiful memory
Hotel top, staff very accommodating top, friendly, clean room, food top, view top....what more could you want
S
Above the fog grey
A unique experience!! Especially in autumn highly recommended when it has high fog and you can enjoy the sun and the early sunset. The place has fully convinced, everything was great.
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