Gurtenbahn ticket from Wabern

4.820 reviewsBooked 148×KönizOperated by Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBBWeather

From Wabern near Bern you take the single-track funicular up to the Kulm of the Gurten. The ride takes about 5 min.

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Meeting pointTalstation Gurtenbahn, Mani-Matter-Platz 1, 3084 Wabern

Highlights

  • Ride the funicular railroad up the Gurten
  • Enjoy a magnificent view of Bern and its surroundings at 1680 m above sea level
  • Start mountain hikes from the top station
  • Ride your mountain bike down from the Gurten over a downhill course for about 2 km
  • Enjoy a game of the new trend sport Disc Golf
  • Ride with your children in the mini train, summer toboggan run or over the small ski area with children ski lift
  • With the GA travelcard, Swiss Travel Pass and SBB Day Passes, you can travel for free

Description

The Gurtenbahn runs daily up the Gurten, Bern's local mountain. The single-track funicular takes just under 5 minutes and can transport up to 120 people on one trip.

  • Valley station: Wabern (572 m above sea level)
  • Mountain station: Gurten (839 m above sea level)

The Gurten is a popular excursion mountain in the city of Bern. Here you will find a large play park with a summer toboggan run, mini train and kids' cars. Popular activities on the Gurten include mountain biking (2 km downhill), disc golf, jogging, yoga and skiing for children.

Traveling with a dog, baby carriage and wheelchair

  • suitable for dogs, baby carriages, wheelchairs
  • Passengers with disabilities receive a ticket at half price (ID card required). You may take an accompanying person with you free of charge.
  • Visually impaired persons (with VöV ID) are transported free of charge, including an accompanying person.
  • Dogs over 30 cm shoulder height pay a children's ticket

Inclusions

  • Ticket Gurtenbahn

  • Bikes, bike trailers, scooters, dirt surfers, etc.

Meeting point

Talstation Gurtenbahn, Mani-Matter-Platz 1, 3084 Wabern

3084 Köniz

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Important information

  • Please check the timetable in the Swiss Activities app on the day of your trip. Your ticket is non-refundable if you miss the last train.

Reviews

4.8

20 Reviews

CHReto23 Mar 2026

The view was amazing and there were great experiences like the toboggan run.

CHAnita14 May 2025

It's handy that tickets can be booked in advance. The train is spacious and bright.

CHAndreas20 Mar 2025

We really enjoyed it, and the food at the restaurant was very varied. Of course, the weather fully cooperated as well!

CHPeter26 Jul 2024

Fast and flexible

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Provider

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