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The steam locomotive and its red carriages will transport you through the verdant forests and on towards the summit. The longer the trip takes, the more breathtaking the views become. Once at the top, climb the last few metres to the summit and be rewarded with an impressive view of over 693 mountain peaks.
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. There is a brief stop at the midway station at Planalp, where the locomotive refills its tank with water for the rest of the journey. As you continue your journey, you will enjoy an incredible panorama of the surrounding mountains and turquoise-coloured Lake Brienz. Once you reach the summit, the Berghaus awaits with Swiss specialities and overnight accommodation. The panoramic view from the summit is unforgettable.
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. There is a brief stop at the midway station at Planalp, where the locomotive refills its tank with water for the rest of the journey. As you continue your journey, you will enjoy an incredible panorama of the surrounding mountains and turquoise-coloured Lake Brienz. Once you reach the summit, the Berghaus awaits with Swiss specialities and overnight accommodation. The panoramic view from the summit is unforgettable.
Wide variety of special trips to the Brienzer Rothorn
The Brienz Rothorn Railaway is operational from June to October. There are plenty of things to do in and around the railway and the Brienzer Rothorn. A special treat is the “Steam Sausage Cruiser”. Enjoy a delicious sausage filled with cheese and cooked in a copper kettle at the stopover on Planalp, accompanied by a drink and some “rail rack bread”, which is baked in the shape of a cogwheel. The Salon Rouge, a bar and restaurant on wheels, offers a unique culinary ride in your own private train. A footplate ride provides an exclusive and unique insight into the world of the steam locomotive and enables you to experience the ride through the locomotive driver’s eyes.Your highlights at a glance
- Unique steam train ride
- The trip by steam train to the summit takes about one hour
- During the train ride be amazed by the mountain panorama with a view of Lake Brienz
- Wide variety of things to do for all ages
- Special trips such as the “Steam Sausage Cruiser” or the exclusive footplate ride
To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note
- Early seat reservation recommended
- Allow at least five hours for a trip to the Brienzer Rothorn
- Inform yourself in advance about the railway’s operating hours
- Check for weather-related timetable changes
Good to know
Openings
Pre-season operation up to the Planalp middle station: 10 May – 6 June 2025
Season up to Rothorn Kulm: 7 June – 26 October 2025
Season up to Rothorn Kulm: 7 June – 26 October 2025
Eligibility
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
Pet allowed
Suitable for the Elderly
for Children of all Ages
Suitable for Pushchair
Other Furnishing/Equipment
Toilet
Baby Change
Handicapped accessible WC
Barrier-free access
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Reviews
- CatrinP_13August 15, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Outstanding experience but chaotic ticket systemWe had the Bernese Oberland pass and wanted to travel on the cog steam train during our stay in Brienz. The attraction was fully booked for the following two days therefore we had to purchase tickets to reserve seats at a cost of 8CHF. On arrival (with our tickets in hand) we were greeted with a very strange queuing system which resulted in lots of people pushing, jumping the line, barging and shouting!!! We were really not impressed at all with this start and feel that a better method should be in place! Having said this the actual journey to the top of Rothorn was spectacular. Lovely restaurants at the top including a gift shop and ample toilets. The view over lake Brienz and the surrounding mountains were breathtaking.More - travelsheeshJanuary 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Exploring Brienz Rothorn Bahn The Most Scenic Train Ride in SwitzerlandBrienz Rothorn Bahn is the most scenic Train Ride in Switzerland. We took this train from breathtaking Brienz Switzerland in beautiful rainy weather where we enjoy the mesmerizing views of Turquoise water and Swiss alps. Rothorn Bahn took us towards the highest mountain where we found the snow and some marvelous magic of nature. You will find all the fare details and other info of Brienz Rothorn Bahn in our vlog on Youtube @travelsheesh regarding Switzerland.More - jolG7477OLAugust 12, 2024 at 3:29 PM
ConfusedWe have bernese oberland pass and it says that this scenic train is free. We didnt know that we need to buy a seat guarantee ticket for us to ride the train. What happened if all the people with "seat guarantee" showed up, does that mean you will not be able to ride? Isnt that overselling a ticket? You should just sell the ticket with a seat guarantee and avoid chaos and confusionMore
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