Harder Kulm

Top of Interlaken

If Interlaken had a king, he would reside on the Harder Kulm. From the viewing platform at 1,322 metres above sea level he would graciously look down upon Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, or admire the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. In fact, the Harder Kulm Panorama Restaurant is reminiscent of a castle. In order to visit it, however, you don't need to be a king – just take a seat in the cable car and ascend Interlaken's own mountain.

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Prices and tickets

Ticket Harder Railway

From CHF 20
Ticket Harder Railway

Take your seat in the funicular and let it take you up Interlaken’s local mountain.
- 15.04.22 - 27.11.22
Multi-day pass (3-8 days) incl. Jungfraujoch

From CHF 159
Multi-day pass (3-8 days) incl. Jungfraujoch

Unlimited experience pass! The Top of Europe Pass really does have it all: any number of journeys within the area of validity and, to top it all, a trip to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe.
- Available from 15/04/22 to 30/11/22

Getting to Harder Kulm

A short walk from Interlaken-Ost railway station to the Harder Railway valley station. With a modern funicular to Harder Kulm. Travel time from valley station: 10 minutes.

Operating dates
15.04.22 - 27.11.22
28.05.22 - 31.07.22, first ascent 09h10, last descent 21h40
01.08.22, first ascent 09h10, last descent 23h10
02.08.22 - 25.09.22, first ascent 09h10, last descent 21h40
26.09.22 - 23.10.22, first ascent 09h10, last descent 21h10
24.10.22 - 27.11.22, first ascent 09h10, last descent 17h10

Timetable

Highlights

Sunset on Harder Kulm

Sunset on Harder Kulm

The Harder Kulm near Interlaken offers breathtaking views - even in the evening. The Harder Railway transports romantics of all kinds every evening in time for the sunset, then back to Interlaken within ten minutes.
Platform with a view

Platform with a view

The ride on the Harder Bahn from Interlaken to the sensational view on the Harder Kulm takes 10 minutes: the depths of Lake Thun to the right, Lake Brienz to the left, Interlaken in between and straight ahead the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Restaurants

Dining in an exclusive location

Dining in an exclusive location

The picturesque Panorama Restaurant Harder Kulm boasts a combination of a fantastic view, delicious food and good accessibility. It takes just 10 minutes to satisfy appetites big and small in an exclusive location.

Current offers

Hiking ticket Harder Kulm

From CHF 20
Hiking ticket Harder Kulm

A wonderful view and fine food at the foot of Harder Kulm. Then it's back to Interlaken via the Harder Railway.
- Available from 15/04/22 to 27/11/22
Harder Kulm by Night

From CHF 39.50 including aperitif and dinner
Harder Kulm by Night

With the "Harder Kulm by Night" offer you can travel to the Harder for dinner at the Super Saver price.
- Available from 15/04/22 to 23/10/22
Harder Lunchtime Ticket

From CHF 37
Harder Lunchtime Ticket

With the lunch ticket, travel to the Harder at a special price.
- Available from 15/04/22 to 27/11/22
Sunset Whisky Tasting

CHF 66 including train journey
Sunset Whisky Tasting

Tasting of exclusive whiskies followed by a 3-course whisky menu in the Restaurant Harder Kulm.
- 17.06.22 and 14.10.22
Top tasting with Cabernet world champion Gregor Kuonen

CHF 95
Top tasting with Cabernet world champion Gregor Kuonen

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of pleasure and let yourself be spoilt by first-class Valais wines and harmonising Bernese delicacies.
- 21.10.22, from 18.00 h

Interlaken's own mountain.

In ten minutes by funicular to 1,322 meters above sea level to the Panorama Restaurant, which resembles a small castle.

64 Average gradient of the railway in %
754 Altitude above Interlaken in m
40,000 Visitors in first year of operation
2.3 Panorama trail in km
650 Cordon-bleu weight (grams)

Greenery cannot be any more intense

The cool October weather is a pleasant change to my home. And the landscape! Greenery cannot be any more intense. My next travel destination will be Switzerland again. My father has to see this country.
View over the whole region

I like our local mountain because I can quickly get to the viewing spot. I like to show our region to friends from this spot. The path up to Harder Kulm is also my Nordic walking route.
It's so relaxing up here

Switzerland is famous for its great views. This is why I absolutely had to come here. The view is much more impressive than I thought, however! And it's so relaxing up here.
The steep trip is exciting

The view here is breathtaking. The trip on the funicular is extremely steep, but that's exactly what I enjoy. I like it when it's exciting.

Interesting to know...

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