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In an engine room, an expert explains the impressive mechanics of the Niederhorn cable car to an attentive group in safety waistcoats. Pulleys and technical equipment surround them as he points to a central element. The group, concentrated and interested, experiences the hidden technical wonders of cable car operation at first hand.
The picture shows a group of people in brightly coloured safety waistcoats, attentively following the explanations of a guide. They are standing in a cable car station and are fascinated by the technical installations of the Niederhornbahn. The atmosphere is characterised by curiosity and expectation, a look behind the scenes that provides an insight into how modern cable car technology works.

Behind the Scenes of the Unique Niederhornbahn

360-degree Alpine panorama, "Gämschi" (chamois) and pure nature. But what makes the Niederhornbahn in the Bernese Oberland unique in the world? Groups have the chance to find out during a tour of the railway.

Useful information

  • Swisstainable Level II engaged
  • Canton of Bern
  • German
  • French
  • Excursions and nature
  • Indoors

Dive into a world of technical masterpieces and discover the impressive power, technical refinements and enormous machinery that set the cable cars and funicular in motion. Take a look behind the scenes and gain fascinating insight into the operation and maintenance of the Niederhornbahn.

On the tour of the Niederhornbahn, you will see two different modes of transportation: learn more about the history and changes of the funicular, which has connected Beatenbucht bay and the Beatenberg for over 130 years, and find out why the lift with its three pulsed gondolas – a striking part of the panorama – from the Beatenberg to the Niederhorn is the only one of its kind in the entire world.

Information & Prices

Behind the Scenes of the Unique Niederhornbahn
Execution
All year round by reservation
Meeting point
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Included services
Tour Guide
Tour with the funicular
Tour of the Niederhorn - Beatenbucht cable car (individual)
Souvenir
Visit of all stations
Visit of the funicular
Visit of the cable car
Tour of the machine rooms, control rooms, carriage rooms
Duration
3h
Number of participants
5 - 15
Price
CHF 74.00 per person
Season
Year-round, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Region
Canton of Bern

Useful information

  • Swisstainable Level II engaged
  • Canton of Bern
  • German
  • French
  • Excursions and nature
  • Indoors
  • Social programme / team events