Niederhorn – Unique panoramic views
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Intro
Perfect postcard views from the boat – and a stop-off on the Beatenberg sun terrace above Lake Thun. The Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau also present themselves on the way to the Gemmenalphorn, and you catch a glimpse of ibex as well.
Description
Truly no end of views – and on a clear day panoramic views extend from the Justistal valley to Jura, over the Aare valley as far as the Blüemlisalp and snow-capped giants in the Benese Oberland.
Lengthy ridge hikes, observing game in natural surroundiings, herbs and cave excursions, tasty mountain restaurant lunches and downhill scooter rides all add to possible adventure on the Niederhorn – not forgetting the scenic trip in the panoramic glass funicular from Beatenbucht, and modern group orbit rail from Beatenberg.
Altitude: 1963m
Accessibility:
Bus or boat on Lake Thun to the Beatenbucht
Scenic funicular to Beatenberg
Group orbit rail to the Niederhorn
Route buses also travel to the Beatenberg from Interlaken
View: Over Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps
Aare and Justis valleys, Hogant and Brienz ridge
Attractions: Ibex colony on the Gemmenalphorn
Alps orientation walk (no necessary registration)
Vorsass–Beatenberg scooter rides
Culinary aspects: Berghaus Niederhorn (hall with room for up to 150 people)
sun terrace
full-moon dinners and evening trips
Overnight stays: 20 beds and 22 sleeping spots, domitory (2 rooms)
Groups: seminar facilities for up to 24 people; gatherings possible in the large hall
Winter: Suitable family ski region with gondola rail and ski lifts, lengthy hiking paths, toboggan run and snowshoe trails
Special comments: Coal deposits in the Vorsass region
Kids with birthdays enjoy free trips
Until Beatenberg, fully included in the Swiss Travel Pass. From Beatenberg onwards, reduced rate mountain rail ascent with the Swiss Travel Pass. Buy your tickets on arrival at the station.