Harder Kulm

Highlights

Ride the modern funicular up Interlaken's local mountain
Visit the platform on the Harder Kulm at 1,322 m.a.s.l.
Take a break at the Panorama Restaurant Harder Kulm
Enjoy a breathtaking view of the triumvirate: Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau as well as Lake Thun and Lake Brienz
Visit the Interlaken Wildlife Park right next to the valley station for free
Start many great hikes from the Harder Kulm

Description

During a short but steep ride of 10 minutes you will be brought from Interlaken to the Harder Kulm, where the viewing platform is waiting for you. At the top, breathtaking views, numerous hiking trails and a panoramic restaurant await you!

Route mountain railroad:

Bottom station: Harderbahn

Top station: Harder Kulm with viewing platform

Practical information:

Suitable for: Baby carriages, families, wheelchair users, dogs
The valley station is located a short walk next to the Interlaken-Ost train station
No lockers available at the valley station
Due to bad weather, train cancellations may occur

Timetable funicular Harder Kulm

Departure: every 30 minutes from the valley station around xx:10 and xx:40
Last departure from Harder Kulm: 17 April to 30 May at 21:10
Last departure from Harder Kulm: 31 May to 26 September at 21:40
Last departure from Harder Kulm: 27 September to 24 October at 21:10
Last departure from Harder Kulm: October 25 to November 28 at 5:10 p.m
Operation: open from 17 April to 28 November

Price Includes

Rail ticket from Harderbahn valley station to Harder Kulm
Single or return

Price Excludes

Food and beverages

Duration

3 to 4 hours

Swiss Activities Tip

The Panorama Restaurant on the Harder Kulm is reminiscent of a castle and is definitely worth a visit. Here you can enjoy the incredible panoramic view and a varied menu, try the largest Cordon Bleu in the Bernese Oberland.

Important Information

Paid parking at Interlaken Ost train station

Meeting Points

Brienzstrasse 1, 3800 Interlaken

Photos

Meeting point

Lets cover the most asked questions

What do I need to book online?

All you need for your booking is internet access. Put your mountain railway ticket, your skipass or a package in the shopping cart. You then pay conveniently & securely with a credit card and print* your travel documents at home. Travel directly to your destination – we take care of all the rest. You can book using a guest account as well as with a user account.

*The mountain railway ticket can be presented as a mobile ticket on your smartphone without a printout.

Is a group reservation necessary?

Seat reservation is required for groups from 10 persons. This can be confirmed at the earliest 3 months in advance. Group reservations can be made by telephone at +41 33 828 72 53 or via e-mail to reservation(at)jungfrau.ch.

Reservation is not obligatory for individual travellers, but is recommended and can be made via our online shop atjungfrau.ch/shop/en/bergbahn/reservation.

Is a single seat reservation necessary?

Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe. As individual travellers and small groups, you can book your seats for the journey from Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch –Top of Europe and back.

If you do not make a reservation, we cannot guarantee you a seat at the desired departure time. Longer waiting times must be expected.

Book your seat reservation online

Are the Jungfrau Railway always in operation?

Timetable info

Is the journey to the Jungfraujoch wheelchair accessible?

For the journey by wheelchair to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, it is strongly recommended to use the tricable gondola Eiger Express from Grindelwald Terminal (via Eigergletscher station). If travelling via Kleine Scheidegg, transport cannot be guaranteed in all cases. Pre-booking is essential for groups of 3 or more people in wheelchairs or for the journey via Kleine Scheidegg. A seat reservation is not necessary. Please inform the ticket office clerk at the departure station about the journey so that any assistance can be provided. The Jungfraujoch is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the Ice Palace is equipped with a wheelchair stair lift.

Is a day ticket (e.g. municipality day ticket) valid as a Half Fare Card?

Day tickets (day ticket with Half Fare, day ticket without Half Fare, municipality day ticket, Post day ticket, Duo day ticket, etc.) are valid for free travel from Interlaken Ost to Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren.

The day ticket is valid on the following connecting routes:

Customers with a day ticket with Half Fare
These customers pay for routes in the Half Fare area connecting tickets at half price according to price list.
Customers with a day ticket without Half Fare Card (e.g. municipality day ticket, Post day ticket)
These customers pay for routes in the Half Fare area connecting tickets at full price according to price list.

* Connecting routes in the Half Fare area:

Grindelwald-Kleine Scheidegg-Wengen (Wengernalp Railway)
Kleine Scheidegg-Jungfraujoch (Jungfrau Railway)
Interlaken-Harder Kulm (Harder Railway)
Wilderswil-Schynige Platte (Schynige Platte Railway)
Grindelwald-First (First Aerial Cableway)
Grindelwald Terminal – Eiger Glacier (Eiger Express)
Grindelwald Terminal – Eiger Glacier – Jungfraujoch (Eiger Express)

How much does it cost for a child to travel to the Jungfraujoch?

Children up to 5 years of age always travel free of charge. Children aged 6 to 15 either travel free with the Junior Card or Children’s Travelpass, or pay CHF 20.-. The above-mentioned family cards can be purchased for CHF 30 per child at any SBB station in Switzerland.

The family reductions such as the Junior Card, Children’s Travelpass or Swiss Family Card are not valid in combination with the Top of Europe Pass, the Jungfrau Travel Pass or the Jungfrau Corona Pass. Children aged 6-15.99 years require the Top of Europe Pass, Jungfrau Travel Pass or Jungfrau Corona Season Pass at a price of CHF 30.00 net per child.

What type of ticket does a child need?

How long does the journey to the Jungfraujoch take?

With the Wengernalp Railway via Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen:
The journey from Grindelwald takes 1 hour 26 minutes there and 1 hour 26 minutes back. We recommend at least 5–6 hours to allow a reasonable amount of time on the Jungfraujoch.

From Grindelwald Terminal with the Eiger Express:
The journey from Grindelwald Terminal takes 45 minutes there and 45 minutes back.
We recommend at least 3.5–4.5 hours to allow a reasonable amount of time on the Jungfraujoch.

What are the times of the trains to the Jungfraujoch and back?

Timetable information

Is there anywhere to park a car?

There are parking spaces at the following railway stations:

Interlaken Ost
Wilderswil
Lauterbrunnen
Grindelwald Terminal

Do I need to buy a ticket for our dog?

Dogs can be transported free of charge on the following routes:

Interlaken Ost – Lauterbrunnen
Interlaken Ost – Grindelwald
Interlaken – Harder Kulm
Wilderswil – Schynige Platte
Lauterbrunnen – Mürren
Lauterbrunnen – Kleine Scheidegg – Grindelwald
Grindelwald – First

On the route Eigergletscher – Jungfraujoch and return you pay CHF 30 for each dog.

How can I submit a loss report?

You can fill out the online loss report form at the following link.

Is my Half-Fare or GA travelcard valid on the Jungfrau Railways network?

The Half-Fare or GA travelcard is valid on the Jungfrau Railways network. Select your desired ticket with the “Half-Fare/GA” reduction. Webshop