Harder funicular railway
Harder funicular railway: ride with majestic views
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The funicular, which is more 100 years old, transports you to the Harder Kulm at 1322 metres above sea level in less than 10 minutes. The ride to the summit station is thrillingly steep, and throughout the journey you can marvel at a majestic landscape of lakes and mountains.
The base station of the Harderbahn is a short walk from Interlaken Ost station.
The funicular railway celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2008. To mark the occasion, the carriages dating from 1966 were replaced. The new, modern carriages now deliver breathtaking views of deep blue Lake Thun, turquoise Lake Brienz and the towering peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau as you ascend the mountain. The Harderbahn funicular navigates 755 fascinating m in just 10 minutes at an incredible average incline of 64 %. Thanks to its central location and easy accessibility, the Harder Kulm can be part of almost any itinerary.
The Harder Kulm is the ideal destination for gourmets, fans of great views, sportspeople, hikers and nature lovers. From the mountain station, an easy path leads to the inviting Panorama Restaurant in just five minutes: the restaurant’s sun terrace is a great place to unwind. A few steps from here is the glazed viewing platform of the Two Lakes Bridge, which guarantees superb, panoramic views.
The railway operates every 30 minutes from April to end of November; there are also evening trips between spring and autumn. Details of the operating times can be found in the general information on the Harderbahn.
The base station of the Harderbahn is a short walk from Interlaken Ost station.
The funicular railway celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2008. To mark the occasion, the carriages dating from 1966 were replaced. The new, modern carriages now deliver breathtaking views of deep blue Lake Thun, turquoise Lake Brienz and the towering peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau as you ascend the mountain. The Harderbahn funicular navigates 755 fascinating m in just 10 minutes at an incredible average incline of 64 %. Thanks to its central location and easy accessibility, the Harder Kulm can be part of almost any itinerary.
The Harder Kulm is the ideal destination for gourmets, fans of great views, sportspeople, hikers and nature lovers. From the mountain station, an easy path leads to the inviting Panorama Restaurant in just five minutes: the restaurant’s sun terrace is a great place to unwind. A few steps from here is the glazed viewing platform of the Two Lakes Bridge, which guarantees superb, panoramic views.
The railway operates every 30 minutes from April to end of November; there are also evening trips between spring and autumn. Details of the operating times can be found in the general information on the Harderbahn.
Your highlights at a glance
- Short journey time: from Interlaken to the Harder Kulm in just 10 minutes
- Base station is a short walk from Interlaken Ost
- Impressively panoramic views from the carriages throughout the journey
- Viewing platform and Restaurant ar five-minute walk from the summit station
- Panorama playground & viewpoint in the immediate vicinity of the restaurant
To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note
- Operates from April to end of November
- Evening trips between spring and autumn
- Plan your arrival – by train, bus or car?
- Check the timetable for possible connections
- Pack the right equipment for your activity
Good to know
Openings
April - end of November
Please note the current timetable on www.jungfrau.ch/timetable. Operation may be restricted in bad weather
Please note the current timetable on www.jungfrau.ch/timetable. Operation may be restricted in bad weather
Eligibility
Suitable for any weather
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Pet allowed
Suitable for the Elderly
for Children of all Ages
Suitable for Pushchair
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Children's Playground (outdoors)
Toilet
Barrier-free access
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American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Debit Card, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
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Interlaken Tourismus
Reviews
- GoPlaces48154923483July 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Pretty place with friendly serviceWe've been here with a group of five. Amazing view, the staff were absolutely friendly. Plenty of unique options to choose fromMore - nimbahadurbJuly 10, 2026 at 5:06 AMHarderkulam is like heavenFrom this Harder Column restaurant, you can enjoy the greenery around you, savor the delicious food, and have fun with friends, while strolling along the lake below and above.More
- huiaJune 14, 2026 at 12:13 AMNice Views and Nice MealHighly recommend visiting Harder Klum if you are visiting Interlaken. On a day with good weather the views are fantastic. The train ride up to the top is pretty quick, though the train can be crowded and standing room only. Once at the top, it’s a short uphill walk to the viewpoint. The base station is around a 10 minute walk from the Interlaken Ost station. There is no parking by the base station but you can park at the Interlaken Ost station. When we visited in late April, there was a “Spring Offer” promotion that we took advantage of. For CHF 34 per person, you get the train ride to/from Harder Klum and a CHF 25 credit at the restaurant (price is with Swiss Half Fare Card, CHF 44 without). We found this to be a good deal.More
- warreng999May 29, 2026 at 8:17 PM
The views are worth it.What a lovely view. It’s a 10 minute easy walk from Interlaken ost station to the funicular which take you to the top lookout. Lines are long for the funicular but it runs about every 20 minutes. The view over the valley are worth the trip. Unless you stop at the restaurant and you won’t need more than 30 minutes at the top. They say 1.5 hours but they want you to eat at the restaurant.More - H5130BGmrMay 25, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Good views, terrible serviceVery rude service. The waiter insisted that we clean the high chair and floor after my toddler ate spaghetti saying it was “not their job” to clean the area.More - 510rizwansMay 14, 2026 at 4:50 AMSpectacular views!Spectacular views and beautiful trails! Clean and spacious restaurant. Food was also very nice.More
- BadonicusApril 25, 2026 at 4:49 AMPostcard ViewsSpectacular views with a beautiful restaurant to unwind in. The cues in April offseason we're not as bad as I thought they'd be. Plenty of space to take that perfect photo.More
- melissaaraigyApril 1, 2026 at 4:54 AMAmazing activity in interlakenAmazing view over interlaken. The price was fair and the view was amazing. We tried their restaurant and it was good.More
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