Guide to Schynige Platte | Alphorns, Edelweiss, Swiss Food & Hiking near Grindelwald & Interlaken

Ride a historic cogwheel train up to Schynige Platte, Top of Swiss Tradition! Alphorn concerts, edelweiss flowers, mountain views, and more!

Fit Schynige Platte into your Swiss vacation with our convenient 1-Week Guide to the Jungfrau Region!

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00:00 Hello!
00:20 Where is Schynige Platte?
00:45 When is Schynige Platte open?
01:00 How to reach Schynige Platte
02:22 Schynige Platte weather
02:50 Hiking at Schynige Platte
05:15 Alpine Flower Garden
05:46 Family friendly activities
06:05 Alphorn concerts!
06:33 Food at Schynige Platte
07:39 Cost to visit Schynige Platte

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// ABOUT THIS VIDEO //

Welcome to Schynige Platte, Top of Swiss Tradition!

If you’re looking for things to do near Interlaken or Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen, you’ve probably heard about Harder Kulm and Grindelwald First. Both are fantastic spots, but Schynige Platte offers some extra Swiss charm!

First, take the train from Interlaken to Wilderswil, then board the cogwheel train from Wilderswil to Schynige Platte. This stunning Swiss train ride takes nearly 1 hour and provides far-reaching views of Wilderswil, Interlaken, Lake Thun, Männlichen, the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. In fact, the Schynige Platte railway has been running for over 125 years!

Then, enjoy all of the activities at the top, including:
– the Schynige Platte hike to Daube
– the Schynige Platte ridge trail to Oberberghorn
– the 6-hour hike from Schynige Platte to Grindelwald First
– the Schynige Platte alpine flower garden
– Daily alphorn concerts
– Alpine playground
– Kids trail (in German)
– Panoramic restaurant
– and more!

Note: When is Schynige Platte open? Only during the summer months!

WATCH NOW to get a feel for everything you can do at Schynige Platte, plus the 360° view of the Swiss Alps, Interlaken, Lake Brienz, Lake Thun, Grindelwald, Jungfrau, and beyond!

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Ultimate Guide to Männlichen

Ultimate Guide to Grindelwald First

Ultimate Guide to Jungfraujoch

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[Angiepangie]

Hi Jana and Brett! My boyfriend/travel buddy and I are currently enjoying our last night in the Jungfrau region and WOW! We can't tell you how helpful your videos have been for us. We followed your step-by-step instructions for this video and had an UNFORGETTABLE day yesterday. From following Brett up the "center trail, " to hearing the Alphorns for the first time, this video (and many others) has been our North Star. We can't thank you enough for the work you do. You are the reason we lived our Swiss Alps dreams these past few days. THANK YOU!!! Can't wait to make it back! -Angelina & Alvaro from Miami, FL <3

[MadisonMcbride-hy]

Hello! I just returned from my solo trip to Switzerland and I can't thank you ENOUGH! Your videos were beyond helpful- it seriously made my first solo trip so easy and stress free! It was a dream! And it was fun to see all the places from your videos in real life. I already have a list of things to do when I go back- including hiking at Schynige Platte! I caught the last train up on a whim (the forecast promised rain for the rest of the week, so I wanted a clear view!) and LOVED it up there- even in my short time! Honeslty a highlight of my trip. A million thank yous for all your help and all that you're doing! I wish you both well in starting your sweet fam! Can't wait to keep up with all your new content :)

[DugWhite-mk]

Thought you would like some feedback so here goes. My wife and I just came back from a week in Interlaken, and you were right we went there first time around. We would love Wilderswil next time, its a bit more peaceful but still a really good central hub. We absolutely loved Steinenger bakery in Matten. We visited rothorn, Mannlichen, Bern, Grindelwald and schynigeplatte and the last was our favourite. Your videos were an inspiration to us and a huge help in arranging our days, thank you both so much. Wishing you both every happiness in your new home, Dug and Anya.

[ToddandSuziHarris]

Just got back from the hike you suggested- one of the best I have ever been on. Thanks so much for your helpful advice!

[rynnjacobson]

Those views! Edelweiss! HORN SERENADES?!! everything about this adventure!!

[rashikhasnat]

I've been eagerly waiting for your schynige platte video!! Thanks for the details on the trek!!

[theintelligenthusband]

I was there last week. On our train down my co-passenger was reading your guide book. You really are popular.

[alysonlindley]

Yay just what I wanted to know before my trip. Thanks !

[stefani]

Just followed your suggestions! Finished it today and it was Great! Thank you!😊

[cheyzah]

Woah!! This was a maybe for me before but this is now bumped up my list 🤣 I love the open windows in the train and they it’s free with BO pass. wow, riding where u are on the way back seems so cool. i’ll be there in 2 weeks!!

[MrGreatplum]

Schynige Platte is one of my favourite places. When
I was 10, I stayed in the Hotel Cristina opposite the railway station in Wilderswil with my uncle and aunt.

Back in 2007 I stayed in kandersteg with my wife and we took a day trip here and walked down to the intermediate station - amazing views!

I seem to remember there being a teddy bear museum up there - is it not there anymore?

(And I’m willing to race Brett up the mountain - as long as he’s running and I’m on the train! 😜)

[MariaPerez-ypkt]

Hola! gracias por todos sus videos me ayudan a planificar mi viaje. Sin tengo el pase, Berner OP, tengo que validar antes de subir? tengo que reservar asientos? voy en agosto próximo. Gracias. Ups, me olvidaba, saben si hay opciones veganas en el restaurant?

[SabaFaizanMUA]

Hi Jana and Brett. I am thinking to go to Niederhorn in the morning and then afternoon on the way back go to schynige platte. What time would you suggest?
I have so many new things to do this time, less days, i can't just do 1 thing in 1 days.

[H-Pro-FL]

Hi! Awesome video🙌 Will we need a reservation for lunch at the panaramic restaurant this summer? We are going end of the month. Thanks!!

[aishsingh]

Can you suggest clothes for early September visit…??

[autumnruns]

I’m heading here next week ahhh! When you say “tennis shoes” will get torn up, do you mean casual sneakers or like, running shoes? I’ll be on a cycling trip and won’t have room for true hiking shoes, so I was going to wear my running shoes that I’ll be cycling in.

[SabaFaizanMUA]

Hey wow. Which day you went there for this video. May be we were still there. 😊😅

[courtneyfry]

Jana and Brett! I have been loving your videos while I plan my Switzerland trip! Question, we will be there next month so Schynige Platte will be closed but I desperately want to do this hike! Is there any option? Like starting at First?

[elychua-ticsay]

Hi Jana/Brett
Mine is a silly question, please confirm
Can you eat inside the train and in the train waiting area while waiting for the train ? Since it goes every hour only
Grazie❤

[Mitz]

Hi Brett! Love your backpack! What brand is it?