Bettmerhorn
2,647 m, near Bettmeralp
The Aletsch Glacier from the middle of the Aletsch Arena, above car-free Bettmeralp
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Summer season ended on 25 October 2026. The winter season starts in December.
Closed
Summer season ended on 25 October 2026. The winter season starts in December. Check Bettmerhorn's official site for current operating times.
Closed
Summer season ended on 25 October 2026. The winter season starts in December. Check Bettmerhorn's official site for current operating times.
Closed
Summer season ended on 25 October 2026. The winter season starts in December. Check Bettmerhorn's official site for current operating times.
Closed
Summer season ended on 25 October 2026. The winter season starts in December. Check Bettmerhorn's official site for current operating times.
Closed
Summer season ended on 25 October 2026. The winter season starts in December. Check Bettmerhorn's official site for current operating times.
· , Swiss time. Forecast: MeteoSwiss ICON-CH models. Check Bettmerhorn's official webcams before you buy, conditions can change fast.
What to expect
A cable car climbs from the Rhône valley to car-free Bettmeralp, and a gondola goes on to the Bettmerhorn at 2,647 m. A few steps from the station the Aletsch Glacier, the longest in the Alps, curves away towards the Jungfrau, and an exhibition at the top explains how it's shrinking. The high trail along the ridge links to the Eggishorn and Moosfluh.
- Skiing in winter
- Hiking
- Flowers and wildlife
Tickets and tours
Buy direct from the operatorSwiss Travel Pass -50%
Before you go
- Summit
- 2,647 m
- Getting up
- Cable car from Betten Talstation to car-free Bettmeralp, then the gondola to the Bettmerhorn, about 30 minutes in all
- Season
- Jan to Apr, Jun to Oct, Dec
- Ticket
- Return CHF 52. Return Betten to Bettmerhorn, adult. Operator prices
- Swiss Travel Pass
- 50% off to Bettmeralp, no discount on the gondola to the Bettmerhorn
- Skiing
- Aletsch Arena, with slopes from the Bettmerhorn down to Bettmeralp. Season dates not published yet. Ski info
- At the top
- Aletsch Glacier viewpoint near the top station
- Scenery
- Scenery 5 of 5 5/5 on our scale. The Aletsch Glacier and the Valais four-thousanders
- Hiking up top
- Medium: mountain trails from the top station, good shoes and sure footing (our estimate).
- Nearest town
- Betten, 832 m
Prices, skiing and highlights from the operator's website, checked 25 October 2026. Prices change; confirm before you buy.
We're still double-checking these details with the operator. Confirm opening times on the official site.
Why go
- A wide view over the Aletsch Glacier
- Car-free Bettmeralp and its lake on the way up
- Ridge trail to the Eggishorn or Moosfluh
Worth knowing
- Only cable cars go up, strong wind can stop them
- The gondola from Bettmeralp has no Swiss Travel Pass discount
Getting there
| From | Public transport | By car | By bike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich | 3 h 07 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 2 changes | 3 h 15 2 h 56 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 187 km | – |
| Zurich Airport | 3 h 23 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 2 changes | 3 h 26 3 h 07 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 200 km | – |
| Bern | 2 h 02 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 2 changes | 3 h 05 2 h 46 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 223 km | – |
| Basel | 3 h 09 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 2 changes | 3 h 48 3 h 29 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 244 km | – |
| Geneva | 4 h 04 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 4 changes | 3 h 06 2 h 47 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 227 km | – |
| Lausanne | 3 h 21 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 4 changes | 2 h 27 2 h 08 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 165 km | – |
| Lucerne | 3 h 09 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 3 changes | 2 h 45 2 h 26 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 150 km | – |
| St. Gallen | 4 h 10 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 5 changes | 4 h 15 3 h 56 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 270 km | – |
| Lugano | 4 h 09 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 6 changes | 2 h 38 2 h 19 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 156 km | – |
| Interlaken | 2 h 04 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 4 changes | 2 h 22 2 h 03 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 113 km | – |
| Winterthur | 3 h 30 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 4 changes | 3 h 39 3 h 20 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 211 km | – |
| Zug | 3 h 37 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 4 changes | 3 h 01 2 h 42 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 165 km | – |
| Thun | 1 h 42 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 2 changes | 2 h 48 2 h 29 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 143 km | – |
| Grindelwald | 2 h 52 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 5 changes | 2 h 41 2 h 22 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 130 km | – |
| Zermatt | 2 h 36 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 4 changes | – | 4 h 32 4 h 13 ride + 19 min up, 62 km |
| Chur | 4 h 31 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 3 changes | 3 h 21 3 h 02 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 170 km | – |
| Montreux | 3 h to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 4 changes | 2 h 08 1 h 49 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 135 km | – |
| Sion | 1 h 42 to Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn), 2 changes | 1 h 23 1 h 04 drive to Betten Talstation + 19 min up, 70 km | 5 h 11 4 h 52 ride + 19 min up, 71 km |
Public transport: fastest connection after 08:00 on a Saturday, from the Swiss timetable, door to the top station. Car: door to the top, driving time without traffic to where you park plus the fastest timetabled ride up from there. Bike: riding time to the same place at a steady pace, climbs not included, plus the same ride up; rides over 5 hours are left out. Refreshed weekly. Sources: transport.opendata.ch, OSRM and FOSSGIS with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Quick answers
Is it worth going up Bettmerhorn today?
Bettmerhorn is closed on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Summer season ended on 25 October 2026. The winter season starts in December.
What's the weather on Bettmerhorn tomorrow?
Bettmerhorn is closed on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Summer season ended on 25 October 2026. The winter season starts in December.
Is Bettmerhorn above the fog today?
Not today: the forecast shows no sea of fog below a sunny summit. None in the next 5 days either.
Which day looks best for Bettmerhorn in the next 5 days?
None looks clear: no Go or Wait day for Bettmerhorn in the next 5 days.
How do you get up Bettmerhorn?
Cable car from Betten Talstation to car-free Bettmeralp, then the gondola to the Bettmerhorn, about 30 minutes in all. Season: Jan to Apr, Jun to Oct, Dec. Nearest town: Betten. Swiss Travel Pass: 50% off to Bettmeralp, no discount on the gondola to the Bettmerhorn. Ticket: Return CHF 52, Return Betten to Bettmerhorn, adult.
Where does this forecast come from?
From the MeteoSwiss ICON-CH weather models, via Open-Meteo. Peakobello scores sunshine and cloud at the summit for every hour from 09:00 to 17:00 and updates the verdicts every three hours, last on 27 October 2026, 07:35 (Swiss time).