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A very special natural experience awaits you from July to September on the Niederhorn. Every Thursday morning, a knowledgeable local wildlife expert conducts a wildlife observation tour. A special service takes you to the Niederhorn’s summit early in the morning. See the natural world come alive as you admire the sunrise.
Observe native wildlife at close range in its natural habitat. Every Thursday morning from July to September, a regional wildlife specialist takes you through the imposing natural landscape of the Niederhorn to see the ibex colonies. Early morning in the mountains belongs to the wild animals. The tour commences at 6.50h from Beatenbucht and at 7.05n from Beatenberg. It’s worth getting up early for. The Niederhornbahn will take you to the summit in good time to see nature and the wildlife come alive. If the weather is good, you’ll also experience a spectacular sunrise.
Observe native wildlife at close range in its natural habitat. Every Thursday morning from July to September, a regional wildlife specialist takes you through the imposing natural landscape of the Niederhorn to see the ibex colonies. Early morning in the mountains belongs to the wild animals. The tour commences at 6.50h from Beatenbucht and at 7.05n from Beatenberg. It’s worth getting up early for. The Niederhornbahn will take you to the summit in good time to see nature and the wildlife come alive. If the weather is good, you’ll also experience a spectacular sunrise.
On a discovery tour with an expert
The guided wildlife observation tour will teach you lots of interesting and exciting facts about ibex, chamois, marmots and eagles. The tour takes about six hours, of which four solid hours are spent hiking. Pack a tasty picnic in your backpack and lace up your hiking boots. Taking a camera with you will allow you to record your unforgettable encounters with the wild animals for all time. Six pairs of Swarovski Optik CL Companion binoculars will also be available for use during the tour. The wildlife observation tour follows a panoramic ridge towards the Gemmenalphorn and concludes at the middle station in Vorsass.Your highlights at a glance
- Observe wild animals at close range
- Enjoy the wonders of nature
- Learn more about wildlife
- A knowledgeable wildlife expert will lead you to the best places
- Binoculars are available
To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note
- Registration/reservation required
- Places are limited
- Minimum number of participants: 7
- The following services are included: Rail journeys, guided wildlife observation tour
- Take the following items with you: Good footwear and weatherproof clothing, snacks, beverages, camera
Good to know
Openings
July – September, Thursday morning 7.00 – 13.00 h
Important information from Niederhornbahn:
Due to a technical fault, the group cable car from Beatenberg to Niederhorn is suspended until further notice.
The Beatenbucht–Beatenberg funicular railway continues to operate according to schedule.
For the latest information, visit niederhorn.ch/en
Important information from Niederhornbahn:
Due to a technical fault, the group cable car from Beatenberg to Niederhorn is suspended until further notice.
The Beatenbucht–Beatenberg funicular railway continues to operate according to schedule.
For the latest information, visit niederhorn.ch/en
Eligibility
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
Suitable for the Elderly
for Children of the age of 6-10
for Children of the age of 10 upwards
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Reviews
- mrc282February 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
solitude in februaryi 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 stationMore - CathLSmithMay 9, 2024 at 6:51 PMBreathtaking 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!!More
- 614weinalAugust 14, 2023 at 3:01 AMBetter and more fun than JungfrauTrotti 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 timeMore
- liztV3208RBMay 27, 2023 at 12:54 PMBeatenburg to NiederhornFantastic 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.More
- 898wangbNovember 7, 2022 at 7:53 AMEnjoy the breathtaking view with a beerEnjoy 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.More
- IvisitedtheplaceAugust 21, 2022 at 10:33 AMScenic silent glide to the top of the mountainPROS • 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.More
- Medo983July 20, 2022 at 8:57 AMone of the best cable carsthis 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.More
- LizaGroenewaldDecember 1, 2020 at 9:04 AMSuch FunFor us South Africans all the cable car experiences were real fun. They are super clean, efficient, on time, and the view spectacular!More
- CPaM68July 14, 2020 at 1:43 PMThe only way to reach the Niederhorn, other than hikingWe 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.More
- OnlyphotosgroupJanuary 14, 2020 at 3:09 AMPanoramic views surrounded with Alps and glimpses of lake thun from topI 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.More
- PamW531October 19, 2019 at 3:03 PMFabulous 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!More
- homedreamsOctober 9, 2019 at 6:12 AMCable-Car rideWent to top of mountain in the cable-car, such an absolutely amazing smooth ride up and the view was breathlessMore
- eelco2013September 26, 2019 at 8:44 AMstunning viewsExcellent 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.More
- BenshomeSeptember 14, 2019 at 2:50 PMModern & safeCool & 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 gearMore
- Hil311September 12, 2019 at 6:01 PMGreat viewsBeautiful 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.More
- Lorelei55July 28, 2019 at 9:12 PM
Up to the topHoly 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.More - padrebJuly 17, 2019 at 2:22 PM
Incredible views of the AlpsFrom 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.More
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