Swiss mountain peaks
Wonderful Switzerland and its amazing mountain tops are a non-stop breathtaking view!
So many to chose from:
- Jungfraujoch
- Gornergrat
- Pilatus
- Titlis
- Monte Generoso
- Stanserhorn
- harder Kulm
- Schynige Platte
- Rochers-de-Naye
- Schilthorn
(Next to come: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise / Rigi / Glacier 3000 / Brienzer Rothorn / Grindelwald First)
Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
Standing on the Jungfraujoch 3,454 metres above sea level, known at the top of Europe, a panoramic view offers on one side the Swiss Mittelland towards the Vosges, on the other the Aletsch Glacier, lined with four thousand meters peaks.Travel to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe; the route from Interlaken Ost to Grindelwald / Wengen, and back.
Please note that the route Interlaken <> Grindelwald/Wengen is getting more accessible (from Dec 10, 2023) as included in the Eurail and Interrail pass (covering Switzerland)
Travel periods:
- 01.11.2023 - 09.12.2023
- 10.12.2023 - 31.05.2024 & 01.09.2024 - 14.12.2024
- 01.06.2024 - 31.08.2024
Gornergrat
For 125 years, the cog railway has been taking passengers from the village at 1600 metres up to 3100 metres above sea level, with a non-stop view of the Matterhorn
Travel to Gornergrat from Zermatt, and back
Travel periods:
- 01.11.2023 - 30.04.2024
- 01.05.2024 - 31.05.24 / 01.09.2024 - 31.10.2024
- 01.06.2024 - 31.08.2024
- 01.11.2024 - 30.04.2025
(Closed: 01.11.2024 - 08.11.2024)
Pilatus
Pilatus used to be a mythical place with dragons. Today, it is one of the most popular mountain peak in Switzerland offering incredible scenary with its –steepest cog railway in the world featuring at 2,132-metres above the sea level.
Travel to Pilatus from Alpnachstad/Kriens, and back
Travel periods:
- 01.05.2023 - 31.12.2023
- 01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
- 01.05.2024 - 31.12.2024 Operation cogwheel train: up to 19.11.2023 & 06.05.2024 -17.11.2024
(Maintenance cable car: 29/30.04.2023 & 21.10.2024 -08.11.2024)
Titlis
The TITLIS Rotair cableway takes you up to the snow-covered summit of Titlis, 3,020 metres above sea level.
Travel to Titlis from Engelberg - Trübsee, and back
Travel periods:
- 01.04.2023 - 31.03.2024
- 01.04.2024 - 31.05.2025
Stanserhorn
Reaching the top of the Stanserhorn by the CabriO cableway and funicular railway, the horizon will reveals up to ten Swiss lakes and more than 100 km of the Alps. Stanserhorn stands at 1900 meters above the sea level
Travel to Stanserhorn from Stans, and back
Travel periods:
- 07.04.2023 - 26.11.2023
- 13.04.2024 - 24.11.2024
Monte Generoso
One of the most popular panorama mountains in the Ticino region, reaching 1,704 meters with a 360-degree view of the surrounding countryside. On top, the impressive "Fiore di pietra" building, designed by the world-famous architect Mario Botta.
Travel to Generoso Vetta from Capolago-Riva S. Vitale, and back
Travel periods:
- 01.12.2023 - 31.12.2023 (reduced timetables in December)
- 06.01.2024 - 03.05.2024 & 07.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
- 04.05.2024 - 27.10.2024
(06.01.2024 - 30.03.2024 & 07.12.2024 - 31.12.2024 operation only on week-ends and public holidays)
(Closed: November 2024)
Harder Kulm
For over 100 years, the funicular runs to the Harder Kulm, located at 1322 meters. The journey starts not far from Interlaken Ost station, leads through a charming forest and passes the wildlife park.
Travel to Harder Kulm from Interlaken Ost, and back
Travel periods:
- 01.11.2023 - 26.11.2023
- 29.03.2024 - 31.05.2024
- 01.09.2024 - 24.11.2024
- 01.06.2024 - 31.08.2024
Schynige Platte
Known as the top of Swiss tradition with its unique panorama, the 126-year-old cog railway takes passengers through the beautiful views as Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau and the two lakes: thun and Breinz.
Travel to Schynige Platte from Wilderswil, and back
Travel periods:
- 29.06.2024 - 20.10.2024
Rochers-de-Naye
The cog railway takes guests up to an altitude of around 2,000 meters where an amazing panoramic view of the Swiss and French Alps is revealed: from the Eiger to Mont-Blanc and down to Lake Geneva
Travel to Rochers-de-Naye from Montreux, and back
Travel periods:- 10.12.2023 - 14.12.2024
Schilthorn
Located in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland. The Schilthorn peak overlooks the valley of Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland, and is the highest mountain in the range lying north of the Sefinenfurgge Pass. The Schilthorn lies above the village of Mürren, from where a cable car leads to its summit.
Travel to Schilthorn mountain from Mürren or Stechelberg, and back; or make a round trip Stechelberg - Schilthorn - Mürren
Travel periods:
- 10.12.2023 - 13.10.2024 (Maintenance: Apr 22 to Apr 26, 2024)
- Closed for construction works: 14.10.2024 - March 2025