Brienzer RothornBy steam to the summit
Brienzer Rothorn,by steam.
Since 1892 the steam train has puffed its way up from Brienz, the turquoise lake below it.
Whatawaits you.
The train takes you along Lake Brienz to Brienz, where the valley station is right by the station. Then the steam cogwheel railway works its way through forest and alpine pastures to Rothorn Kulm. In clear weather you see 693 peaks from the top, from Pilatus to the Chasseral in the Jura.
From the hotelBrienzer Rothorn
- From
- Interlaken Ost
- Journey
- 1 h 31 min
- On site
- 2 hours
Why peoplego there.
The steam railway
A historic steam cogwheel railway of 1892. The ride from Brienz to Rothorn Kulm takes just under an hour.
The summit
Lake Brienz far below, above it the chain of the Bernese Alps.
Berghaus Rothorn Kulm
For a stop at the top before the train heads back down.
Back across the lake
In Brienz the landing stage is by the station. If you like, take the boat back to Interlaken Ost.
Information according to Brienz Rothorn Bahn, read on 14 October 2026. Visit the operator’s site
Your routefrom our door.
The Brienz Rothorn Railway runs to Rothorn Kulm from 6 June to 25 October 2026. Choose your day, and you will see the journeys as they appear in the public timetable. From the hotel: on foot to Interlaken Ost station, about 400 metres.
- Reading the timetable.
Good toknow.
Is a reservation needed?
The railway has few seats. On fine summer days trains sell out, and the operator recommends buying the ticket with a guaranteed seat in advance. Our concierge will arrange it.
What does the trip cost?
Brienz – Rothorn and back CHF 98, with Half Fare Card CHF 49, children aged 6 to 15 CHF 10. Prices 2026 according to the operator.
When does the last train go down?
According to the 2026 timetable at 17.40 from Rothorn Kulm.
Is a pass worth it?
Jungfrau Travel Pass: not included. Berner Oberland Pass: included. The planner works out whether a pass pays off for your days.
Goes welltogether.
Two destinations that suit this excursion. The planner places them on your days.
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Place this excursion on one of your days. The planner checks the timetable and shows the route from our door.