Schynige Platte
Overview
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Intro
This great experience starts right when guests step into the open coaches of the nostalgic cog railway. And the higher the train climbs, the more breathtaking becomes the mountain view that reveals itself.
Guests visiting the Schynige Platte, located right at the heart of the Jungfrau region, on the historic cog railway instantly feel carried back to the Belle Époche. The wooden benches in the coaches of the nostalgic train as well as the vintage rolling stock dating from the nineteenth century exude the flair of times long past and revive the spirit of a bygone era.
The mountain station at 1967 metres a.s.l. is the starting point for various delightful circular hikes. It’s also home to the Alpine garden with some 650 plant species. The magnificent view can best be savoured from the panorama restaurant “Schynige Platte”, where guests are treated to delicious Swiss specialities as well as international dishes.
Information
| Altitude: | 2076 m a.s.l. |
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| Arrival: | Railway from Interlaken Ost to Wilderswil, cog railway to Schynige Platte |
| Timetable: | Operates only during summer (June to October) |
| Travel duration to summit: | 52 mins |
| Attractions: | Open-coach drive on the steep cog railway, Alpine garden with 650 plant species. |
| Food & beverage: | Restaurant with large sun terrace next to mountain station. |
| Specials: | Daylong hike Faulhorn–Grindelwald/First, daily musical entertainment of Alphorn blowers, nature cinema and small railway exhibition in the mountain hotel Schynige Platte, barbeque area and leisurely panorama circular hiking trails (30 minutes to 2.5 hours), nostalgic steam train rides |
| Please note: | Reduced rate mountain rail ascent with the Swiss Travel Pass/GA travelcard. Buy your tickets on arrival at the station. |
General information
| Season |
June - October
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| Time required |
2 to 4 hours (half day)
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| Suitable for children with age |
6 to 9 years, 10 to 13 years, 14+ years
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| Suitable for |
Children, Families, Groups, Individual, Couples
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| Difficulty |
Low
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| Weather |
Indoor and outdoor
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| Execution |
Fix
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Discover the surroundings
Contact
Jungfraubahnen Management AG
Höheweg 35
3800
Interlaken
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)33 828 72 33
info@jungfrau.ch
jungfrau.ch
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