Brienz Rothorn Bahn
The Brienz Rothorn Railway is a tourist rack railway in Switzerland, which climbs from Brienz, at the east
ern end of Lake Brienz, to the summit of the Brienzer Rothorn. The railway is 7.6 kilometres (4.7 mi) long, is built to 800 mm gauge (2 ft 7+1⁄2 in gauge), and uses the Abt double lamella rack system.
Since almost 130 years, the Brienz Rothorn Railway has written eventful history of a steam rack railway that has seen many ups and downs has provided generations of passengers with beautiful and lasting memories. The Brienz Rothorn Railway reaches a height of 2,244 metres above sea level and is the fourth-highest railway in Switzerland.
The Brienz Rothornbahn is fully operational from June to October, from October to November the train only runs to the Planalp middle station. You can benefit from a wide range of offers relating to the railway and the Brienzer Rothorn. During a stop on the Planalp, you can enjoy a delicious Heizer sausage filled with cheese and prepared in a copper kettle. There is also a rack bread, a bread in the shape of a gear, and a drink. If you would like to experience the ride through the eyes of a locomotive driver, the cab ride offers you an exclusive and unique insight into the world of steam locomotives.
Highlights Brienzer Rothorn
- daily steam operation
- Early trips on the weekends
- Mountain house Rothorn Kulm
- Magnificent panoramic view of 693 mountain peaks
Operating time 2021
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route |
Operating time |
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Brienz Brienzer Rothorn |
05.06. – 24.10. |
Information
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Altitude: |
2350 m a.s.l |
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Arrival: |
Zentralbahn from Interlaken Ost or Luzern to Brienz, steam cog railway to Brienzer Rothorn. PostBus from Schüpfheim to the valley station Rothornbahn (Sörenberg), aerial cableway to Rothorn |
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Timetable: |
Steam railway operates daily from June to October |
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Travel duration to summit: |
app. 60 mins |
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Attractions: |
Almost all trains operate with steam engines, many open coaches |
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Food & beverage: |
Two restaurants (mountain station Brienz/steam railway and Sörenberg/aerial cableway) |
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Specials: |
Free ride on the steam railway on one’s birthday. “Steam Sausage Express” Wednesdays at 10.00 hrs from June to October Package: The package includes one return trip from Brienz to Rothorn and a typical Swiss three-course meal in the Rothorn Kulm mountain restaurant. Reduced rate mountain rail ascent with the Swiss Travel Pass/GA travelcard. Buy your tickets on arrival at the station. |
Your highlights at a glance
- One-time steam train ride
- The steam train ride to the summit takes around an hour
- During the train journey, admire the mountain panorama with a view of Lake Brienz
- Varied offers for young and old
- Special trips such as the «steam sausage lover» or the exclusive driver’s cab ride
To be observed so that your trip is perfect
- Allow yourself at least five hours for an excursion to the Brienzer Rothorn
- Find out in advance about the operating times of the railway
- Pay attention to weather-related timetable adjustments
Personal tip
«Taking the steam train let me indulge in the old days. The constant snorting of the locomotive was calming and relaxing. I particularly liked the red wagons. »
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Pre-season: May to the beginning of June operation up to the Planalp middle station.
High season: beginning of June to the end of October
Fitness
- for all weathers
- for groups
- Pets Allowed
- Suitable for seniors
- for children (all ages)
- Suitable for prams
Payment Option
- American Express
- cash payment
- Diners Club
- EC card
- Mastercard
- Visa
Other Equipment
- Toilet facility
- Changing room
- Barrier-free toilet
- Barrier-free access
General Information
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Time required |
4 to 8 hours (full day) |
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Suitable for children with age |
0 to 5 years, 6 to 9 years, 10 to 13 years, 14+ years |
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Weather |
Outdoor |
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Category |
Nature, Relax |
Note: Hygiene Mask obligation on the entire BRB area You are obliged to wear a hygiene mask as soon as you enter the Brienz Rothorn Bahn area (children from 12 years). This rule also applies to the counter halls, waiting areas and platforms in Brienz and on Planalp.
Location: Brienz
May 15
2:00 pm
14.2 °C
May 15
5:00 pm
14.26 °C
May 15
8:00 pm
12.91 °C
May 15
11:00 pm
10.76 °C
Address
Hauptstrasse 149, 3855 Brienz, Switzerland
Opening Time
| Sunday | 05.06-24.10 |
| Monday | 05.06-24.10 |
| Tuesday | 05.06-24.10 |
| Wednesday | 05.06-24.10 |
| Thursday | 05.06-24.10 |
| Friday | 05.06-24.10 |
| Saturday | 05.06-24.10 |
Tickets
Swiss travel pass
Duration
1 hour
Location: Brienz
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May 16
10.74 °C 99 % 1013 hPa 0.82 m/s 61 deg
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