The Schynige Platte Railway has been running along the same scenic route between Wilderswil and Schynige Platte since 1893. At the top, you’ll enjoy wonderful views of the Bernese Oberland, as well as abundant wildlife and a rich taste of Swiss tradition.
Valley station: Wilderswil
Intermediate station: Breitlauenen, by the Breitlauenen mountain inn
Mountain station: Schynige Platte
- The Schynige Platte Railway has wooden benches
- The valley station is at Wilderswil railway station
- Services may be cancelled in bad weather
Schynige Platte is nicknamed the “Top of Swiss tradition”. Discover the Swiss Flower & Panorama Trail, a botanical alpine garden and alphorn players performing between 11 am and 2 pm.
- Pushchairs and wheelchairs should be foldable where possible
- For a smooth journey, register your wheelchair with the railway by phone in advance or directly at the departure station
- Dogs travel free.
