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Ticket funicular Harder Kulm from Interlaken Ost

4.71338 reviewsBooked 17’568×BestsellerInterlakenOperated by Jungfraubahnen Management AGWeather

The Harder Railway takes you up Interlaken's local mountain, where a wonderful view over the Bernese Oberland awaits you. The funicular railway takes you from Interlaken Ost to Harder Kulm in just 10 minutes.

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Duration15 min – 3 h
Meeting pointHarderbahn, Brienzstrasse 1, 3800 Interlaken
Opening Hours09:10-21:10

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Highlights

  • Take the modern funicular railway up Interlaken’s local mountain
  • Visit the viewing platform on Harder Kulm, 1,322 m above sea level
  • Take a break at the Panorama Restaurant Harder Kulm
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, as well as Lakes Thun and Brienz
  • Visit the Interlaken Wildlife Park next to the valley station for free
  • Set off on one of the many great hikes from Harder Kulm

Description

During a short but steep 10-minute ride, you'll be taken from Interlaken to Harder Kulm, where the viewing platform awaits you. Once there, breathtaking views, numerous hiking trails, and a panoramic restaurant await!

Swiss Activities Tip

The panoramic restaurant on Harder Kulm resembles a castle and is definitely worth a visit. Here, you can enjoy the incredible panoramic view alongside a diverse menu — try the largest Cordon Bleu in the Bernese Oberland.

Traveling with Baby Stroller or Wheelchair

  • Baby strollers and wheelchairs should be foldable if possible
  • Please notify the valley station of the Harderbahn by phone in advance if you are bringing a wheelchair. Access then occurs outside the station. The train will stop briefly at the freight transfer point.
  • A maximum of 2 wheelchairs can be carried per train.
  • Access to the funicular via a staircase (may be problematic for guests with mobility issues)
  • The path from the mountain station to the restaurant is wheelchair accessible. A stairlift is available for entry into the restaurant.

Traveling with Dog

  • Dogs are transported free of charge

Route of the Cable Car

Valley station: Harderbahn

Mountain station: Harder Kulm with viewing platform

Practical Information

  • The valley station is a short walk from Interlaken Ost station
  • No lockers available at the valley station
  • Due to bad weather, train cancellations may occur
  • With the Jungfrau Travel Pass, you travel free to Harder Kulm

Inclusions

  • Included:

    Ticket Harder Kulm

Meeting point

Harderbahn, Brienzstrasse 1, 3800 Interlaken

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Important information

  • Paid parking at Interlaken Ost train station
  • Please check in advance the timetables on the day of travel

Reviews

4.7

1338 Reviews

Sandra21 Sept 2026

The views were fantastic but the funicular experience was not. Very crowded and a long queue to return down.

Peter9 Sept 2026

Booking at the checkout not accepted

Calvin Leon Jackson14 Jul 2026

The ride was very short and we were packed in like sardines.

Lucas14 Jul 2026

I really enjoyed the scenery and nature.

Chantal20 May 2026

Great view and a nice walk if you go down on foot

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Provider

Operated by

Jungfraubahnen Management AG

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