Guided snowshoe tour on the Niederhorn

Guided snowshoe tour on the Niederhorn

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Unforgettable snowshoe experience above Lake Thun

Explore the fairytale winter landscape on the Niederhorn on snowshoes, then enjoy a delicious cheese fondue and a warming glass of mulled wine or punch. The guided snowshoe hike gives you the opportunity to trek through the atmospheric moonlit winter night equipped with a headlamp.

Every Friday and Saturday evening during the winter season, a local guide will accompany you on a two-hour snowshoe tour across the Niederhorn’s snow-covered winter landscape. You take the last train to the middle station in Vorsass, where you are kitted out with snowshoes and poles and given important information about the tour. The tour commences at 17.15h. Warmly wrapped up and equipped with a headlamp, you will hike along the marked snowshoe trail by night under an enchanting star-studded sky. The snow dampens every sound and nature is magically silent. Admire Lake Thun glistening in the valley below and the sea of lights emanating from the houses surrounding the lake. Take time to catch your breath and enjoy some warming home-made mulled wine. The guided tour ends with a leisurely meal in the Bärgrestaurant Vorsass. Enjoy a delicious cheese fondue before taking the Niederhornbahn back down to the valley.

Your highlights at a glance

  • Discover the nocturnal winter landscape accompanied by an experienced guide
  • A wide selection of dates – every Friday and Saturday evening
  • Enjoy mulled wine under a star-studded sky
  • Enjoy a fondue with the other participants in the Bärgrestaurant Vorsass after the tour

To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note

  • Reservations required; limited number of participants
  • The following services are included: tickets, snowshoes, poles, mulled wine, cheese fondue (excludes beverages)
  • Winter clothing and sturdy winter or hiking boots must be worn,
  • as must headlamps, which are not included in the price; these can be purchased at the Beatenbucht and Beatenberg valley stations
  • In the event of inclement weather conditions, you will be informed by telephone whether the tour can go ahead


Good to know

Openings

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December – March, every Friday and Saturday evening

Eligibility

  • Suitable for any weather

  • for Groups

  • for Class

  • Pet allowed

  • Suitable for the Elderly

Other Furnishing/Equipment

  • Toilet

Payment methods

Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Social Media

License (master data)

Reviews

  • mrc282
    February 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
    solitude in february
    i went up on niederhorn gondola on a february morning, i was the only tourist there. now, contrast that to the hundreds milling about in jungfraujoch or lauterbrunnen. that was me many years ago but now after 20+ trips, i prefer to live like a local in switzerland ski season appears to have ended on niederhorn. not enough snow to ski consistently but still enough for the appearance of winter wonderland. however the snow seems thin this year, less than i thought for a february once at the top, you will be treated with the panoramic view of the eiger, monch, jungfrau mountain peaks. there is also a restaurant onsite. the gondola was having some technical problems on the day i visited (shocking, i know, for switzerland) so i decided to hike down to the middle station Vorsass as they fix the problem. it was a 1h stroll along the snowy path and through the woods. worth the time and solitude. then it was gondola time again back down to beatenberg station
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  • CathLSmith
    May 9, 2024 at 6:51 PM
    Breathtaking views!
    Went here whilst staying with my friend and his family in Leissgen. Really enjoyed the gondola ride up to the top - the views are incredible!!
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  • 614weinal
    August 14, 2023 at 3:01 AM
    Better and more fun than Jungfrau
    Trotti Hike is a must-try. You have to get off in the mid way, not to the peak. And pls choose “rocky run” route. For “happy trail”, it is not that happy actually as some of the rouge is flat or uphill and you have to push the bike…i guess that is why it takes longer time
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  • liztV3208RB
    May 27, 2023 at 12:54 PM
    Beatenburg to Niederhorn
    Fantastic experience, we expected just a fenicular railway but after a little while, we came to a station where we got off and then had to go on a cable car all the way to the top of the Niederhorn, unfortunately there was a lot of cloud so you couldn’t see the brilliant views but a lovely visit none the less.
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  • 898wangb
    November 7, 2022 at 7:53 AM
    Enjoy the breathtaking view with a beer
    Enjoy the mountain, lake and sun while having a locally brewed beer. The playground at the top of the mountain would keep the little ones busy and allow parents to enjoy their moments.
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  • Ivisitedtheplace
    August 21, 2022 at 10:33 AM
    Scenic silent glide to the top of the mountain
    PROS • Such tremendous fun!! • So smooth and quiet and effortless • Beautiful trip of three linked cable cars • New shiny equipment • Not crowded; frequent service CONS I always hope to be alone in the cable car- that didn’t happen “I VISITED THIS PLACE “… … on the way to hiking to the top of Niederhorn. It was fun and effortless. I took candid photos of the people sitting opposite us- I hope that you find them “helpful.” Full disclosure- the truth is that I didn’t know the difference between Beseech Beatenbuch Station and Beatenberg until I got here- and now, I know that… The first Is the ground station with links to the boat and the bus. This one in this review is the middle station for sitting between fun icular and cache car. I saw that automobiles can get here and park; that’s about all I know- yes: of course there were hiking trails from this middle station too.
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  • Medo983
    July 20, 2022 at 8:57 AM
    one of the best cable cars
    this experience was one of the best in my life you take the cable car to the top then you jump in the gondola to the top point of the the Neiderhorn Mountain , there is seats looking over the lake Thun the restaurant was very clean and nice.
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  • LizaGroenewald
    December 1, 2020 at 9:04 AM
    Such Fun
    For us South Africans all the cable car experiences were real fun. They are super clean, efficient, on time, and the view spectacular!
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  • CPaM68
    July 14, 2020 at 1:43 PM
    The only way to reach the Niederhorn, other than hiking
    We were taking a day-trip, driving around the north side of Lake Thun and, of course, going up the Niederhorn was on our list of things to do. We parked at the garage at Beatenbucht Station and took the funicular railway train to Beatenberg, which is probably 1/4th of the way up. From there we switched to the aerial cable car (gondola) for the ride to the summit. The ride takes you to an elevation 6,440 feet, providing a fantastic panoramic view of Lake Thun and the entire Bernese Alps. The ascending trip takes about an hour and the photo ops are endless. At the top, there is a restaurant, a playground for the kids, and numerous hiking trails. It was a beautiful afternoon and we could have hopped on one of the trails for a long scenic hike but instead, we just walked along the ridge on one of the trails for a short distance. We then got a table on the patio of the restaurant, enjoyed the view, and had some coffee and cake. The views of the Alps were spectacular: some of the best that we saw on our vacation. The ride up is a little expensive, but how many times will you get a chance to do this? A "must" place to visit while you are in Switzerland.
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  • Onlyphotosgroup
    January 14, 2020 at 3:09 AM
    Panoramic views surrounded with Alps and glimpses of lake thun from top
    I visited this place during Christmas holidays. It provides panoramic views starting the journey from lake Thun, followed by farnicular tram ride Upto beatenberg and most memorable trip with panoramic cable car till top of Niederhorn. What an excellent place to visit especially on a sunny day! You can not stop yourself by clicking endless photos in your camera from top. You can have several different views from top of it. Must visit place if you have enough time in Switzerland.
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  • PamW531
    October 19, 2019 at 3:03 PM
    Fabulous views, great hiking!
    This cable-car takes you all the way from the lake to the top of the mountain, with 2 stops along the way if you want to get out to check out Beatenberg village, ride the stand-up bikes down from the mid-point, or take a mid-elevation hike. There are restaurants and restrooms at the top and midpoint, and maps with lots of hiking trails, including meandering along the ridge line (keep your children close-there are very steep drop-offs). This was a perfect day outing for my family, with one member who wanted to relax at the top and enjoy the view, then take the cable-car back down, and others who wanted to hike down. A great day for all, with incredible views in every direction!
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  • homedreams
    October 9, 2019 at 6:12 AM
    Cable-Car ride
    Went to top of mountain in the cable-car, such an absolutely amazing smooth ride up and the view was breathless
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  • eelco2013
    September 26, 2019 at 8:44 AM
    stunning views
    Excellent way to get to the top. We were here only for a few hours in september, unfortunately didn't have much time now. Next time we plan more time in this area, to do some more hiking from the top.
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  • Benshome
    September 14, 2019 at 2:50 PM
    Modern & safe
    Cool & safe funicular that lifts you up to 1950m. There is a restaurant on top and some realxing walks in intact nature. There is no need to bring special mountain gear
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  • Hil311
    September 12, 2019 at 6:01 PM
    Great views
    Beautiful views at the top. Hiked to Gemmenalphorn, a moderate hike. I was staying in Beatenberg and had a guest card discount, which helped with the price. A less crowded place than Interlaken or Grindelwald, but with the same views of the Jungfrau.
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  • Lorelei55
    July 28, 2019 at 9:12 PM
    Up to the top
    Holy smoke we took this cable car which by the way was pretty expensive. Since we had a toddler and a baby with us we had no choice. I would recommend to walk instead which saves you a lot of money. Just take the cable car to the middle station and then walk the rest. Finally on the top you have a fantastic view of the mountains if the sky is clear. It’s not much to do on the top. There is a restaurant( separat review) and some hiking trails. It’s worth to make this trip. It’s easy to park your car where you take the cable car. It’s a few minutes walk from the parking area to the cable car. We had a stroller with to small children and there is no problem to go in and out from the cable car. If it would be more than 50 Swiss frank/pers to go up to the top. I would come back but for a family excursions with kids in a stroller it’s maybe better to wait. It’s very steep on the top so I wouldn’t recommend letting children run on their own.
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  • padreb
    July 17, 2019 at 2:22 PM
    Incredible views of the Alps
    From Beatenbuch we took the vehicular railway to Beatenberg where we then got the gondola to the top of Niederhorn. The views of the Alps e.g. Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau is spectacular. There are plenty of walks and a nice cafe/rest. We walked down to the first gondola stop where some of us took the gondola down whilst the more adventurous hired "trotty" bikes. Overall it is a good day out but like most of Switzerland needs reasonable weather.
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