Schynige Platte Cogwheel Railway Return Ticket

Overview

Mobile ticket

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

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Railway to Schynige Platte

Food and drinks

Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Schynige Platte

, Wilderswil Switzerland

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Schynige Platte

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.

Admission Included

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Schynige Platte Cogwheel Railway Return Ticket

Reviews

4.65

84 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Recommended, but communication between SBB and Jungfraubahnen did not work.
540fama,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
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.
A day as beautiful as today...
Curiosity26513256448,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
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...
With dear people in a beautiful placea beautiful memory
A3617JLnadineb,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hotel top, staff very accommodating top, friendly, clean room, food top, view top....what more could you want
Above the fog grey
Scenic64921298562,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Not to be missed
oooooobad,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We truly enjoyed this trip, train was nice and scenic and we enjoyed every moments seeing the beautiful lakes and Interlaken inbetween If in Interlaken never miss this trip
Impressive train ride experience on the Schynige Platte
Tour59454954503,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect autumn hiking weather in the mountains means escaping the high fog in the midlands. The train ride from Wilderswil to the Schynige Platte through the mist into the sun is a great experience and the view of the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau and many other mountain peaks was impressive.
Historic cog railways
CorneliaG-Reinach,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It takes 52 minutes to travel with the historic cog railway. The view in fine weather is fantastic. ⛰️🌞🚂 For birthday children, the ride is on their day of honor free of charge and they receive first a sweet surprise im Bergrestaurant. 🧁
What gorgeous sights of the Alps!
SEConthego,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Stunning views everywhere. A delight. what a view! Slow and peaceful. The hotel at the top is so nice and a hot drink is welcome.
Family treasure hunt
Resort34618522414,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have done this trip before and the views are amazing. I would like to complement the compilers of the treasure hunt. Our 10 and 8 granddaughters loved it and were further entertained by the puzzles on the way down. This free trail gave them much more satisfaction than expensive thrill rides on other peaks.
Great day trip
familyzaugg,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We made a very nice circular hike, but bought sunscreen before because we forgot at home. Over a beer, review everything.