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Niesenbahn ticket from Mülenen

4.818 reviewsBooked 72×Reichenbach im KandertalOperated by Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBBWeather

The Niesenbahn takes you from Mülenen to the Niesen in 30 minutes. The funicular has an intermediate station in Schwandegg.

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Meeting pointNiesenbahn valley station, Heustrichstrasse 12, 3711 Mülenen

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Highlights

  • Ride comfortably in the funicular up to the "Pyramid of the Alps" near Spiez
  • Enjoy the view of Lake Thun on the way
  • Hike from April to November from the mountain station over the Niesen chain
  • Visit the Niesendörfli, an adventure playground at Kulm
  • Enjoy a view in all directions from the observation deck

Description

The Niesenbahn runs up Niesen from April to November. The journey takes 30 minutes.

  • Valley station: Mülenen (693 m a.s.l.)
  • Intermediate station: Schwandegg (1,669 m a.s.l.)
  • Summit station: Niesen Kulm (2,336 m a.s.l.)

Niesen is the local mountain of Thun and Spiez. This popular day-trip destination is ideal for paragliding. At the summit, you’ll find a viewing terrace with panoramic views and an adventure playground called Niesen Döfli. In summer, Niesen is above all a hiker’s paradise.

You can reach the viewing platform at 2,362 m a.s.l. via a paved path. The mountain lodge has a restaurant with a spacious terrace.

SwissActivities tip

Every June, the Niesenbahn’s 11,674 steps are used for a stair race. More than 200 runners take part in the Niesen Staircase Race. At 3.4 km, this is the longest staircase in the world. Runners climb 1,669 m in elevation.

If the sun is shining in early October, you can witness a special phenomenon at the summit between 2.30 pm and 4 pm. The pyramid’s shadow falls especially clearly across Lake Thun.

Travelling with a wheelchair or pram

The Niesenbahn is wheelchair accessible and well suited to prams. We recommend informing the railway in advance if you’re travelling with a wheelchair.

  • Maximum wheelchair weight: 120 kg; maximum length: 110 cm; maximum width: 75 cm
  • Fixed ramps from the ticket hall at the valley station and at the intermediate station
  • 2 lifts at the summit station
  • Depending on their size, each carriage can accommodate a maximum of 1–2 wheelchairs
  • The viewing terrace, mountain lodge and pavilion are wheelchair accessible

Inclusions

  • Included:

    Ticket Niesenbahn

Meeting point

Niesenbahn valley station, Heustrichstrasse 12, 3711 Mülenen

3711 Aeschi bei Spiez

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Important information

  • Please check the timetable in the SwissActivities app on the day of travel. The ticket is non-refundable if you miss the last train.
  • Bicycles are generally not permitted on board.

Reviews

4.8

18 Reviews

Marianne6 Nov 2026

It was a great day.

Heinrich23 Jul 2026

The friendliness of the staff, both the railway employees and the restaurant team, plus the stunning view.

Corinne4 May 2025

It was really nice

MARILLIER née SCHNEIDER23 Sept 2024

Very good and deserves promotion, but a bit expensive!

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