Is Rothorn Bahn worth it?

If you happen to be in the area, you should add a trip on this railway to the absolute top of your list. The railway itself is amazing, and the views are some of the best I have ever seen in my 11 years living in Switzerland.



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Riding to Brienzer Rothorn I recommend sitting on the left side of the train as you face up the mountain. Both sides are nice, but the left side has more open views. Looking back towards Brienzersee. The train is open air, but it does have glass windows that slide down in cold and inclement weather.

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Is the Swiss Travel Pass valid for boat cruises on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz? Yes, the Swiss Travel Pass is valid for boat cruises on Lake Brienz and Lake Thun.

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Coverage: All trains, buses, and cable cars used for commuting in the Jungfrau region are included in this pass. Exception: The train or bus to and from Interlaken Ost to Interlaken West are not included. In addition, the ticket to Jungfraujoch is not included.

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Brienz Rothorn railway Your steam-train journey begins in Brienz. From there, the 7.6 km route takes you to the Rothorn Kulm summit station in just over an hour. The steam locomotive with its red carriages puffs its way up the mountain, passing through green forests and tunnels.

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Driving Routes If you're coming from Lauterbrunnen, the drive to Grindelwald takes about 20 minutes. Keep in mind that while Grindelwald itself is accessible by car, most of the surrounding area, including Grindelwald First summit, is car-free.

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The Jungfrau Travel Pass is valid from 07/04/23 - 05/11/23. *Daily during railway operating times. *The Bernese Oberland Railway is open year-round. The Grindelwald Bus local lines are included in the Jungfrau Travel Pass.

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The two lakes in the Bernese Oberland have each its own character. Lake Thun opens up to the northwest and has 3 castles on its shores. The other lake of Brienz with its emerald colour resembles a Norwegian fjord. It is located west of Interlaken and the larger one.

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They're both very pretty lakes, but imo Brienz is the lovelier, especially if the weather is not so good. Brienz is a gprgeous green, and is even attractive in the rain; Thun is a vivid blue in the sunshine, but not so attractive in rain.

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Cruising on Lake Brienz is covered with the Swiss Pass (no cost). From Interlaken Ost to Brienz is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

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