Brienzer Rothorn
2,244 m, near Interlaken
A steam train up to Lake Brienz's turquoise water and some 690 Alpine peaks
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Wait
Low cloud near the summit, best chance 10:00–13:00.
Running today, per the timetable.
Go
Sunny 09:00–12:00.
Should run: no closure announced. Estimate
Go
Sunny 10:00–13:00.
Should run: no closure announced. Estimate
Skip
Rain or snow likely, little to see.
Should run: no closure announced. Estimate
Go
Sunny 09:00–12:00.
Should run: no closure announced. Estimate
· , Swiss time. Forecast: MeteoSwiss ICON-CH models. Check Brienzer Rothorn's official webcams before you buy, conditions can change fast.
What to expect
A steam cog railway from 1892 puffs up from Brienz in about an hour, with turquoise Lake Brienz straight below. The view spans the Bernese Alps, and trails lead along the ridge from the top. A summer-only trip for rail fans and anyone who enjoys the journey as much as the summit.
- Hiking
- A ride worth taking
- Lake views
Tickets and tours
Buy direct from the operatorSwiss Travel Pass -50%
Before you go
- Summit
- 2,244 m
- Getting up
- Steam cog railway from Brienz to Rothorn Kulm, about an hour
- Season
- Jun to Oct
- Swiss Travel Pass
- 50% off
- At the top
- Steam cog railway, Rothorn Kulm hotel
- Panorama
- 4/5 on our scale. Lake Brienz below and the Bernese Alps across
- Nearest town
- Brienz, 566 m
Prices, skiing and highlights from the operator's website, checked 18 October 2026. Prices change; confirm before you buy.
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Why go
- Steam cog railway from 1892
- Lake Brienz straight below
- Wide view over the Bernese Alps
Worth knowing
- Runs to the top only from June to October
- The ride up takes about an hour
Getting there
| From | Public transport | By car | By bike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich | 2 h 17 to Brienzer Rothorn, 4 changes | 2 h 26 1 h 28 drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 103 km | – |
| Zurich Airport | 2 h 38 to Brienzer Rothorn, 5 changes | 2 h 37 1 h 39 drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 117 km | – |
| Bern | 1 h 51 to Brienzer Rothorn, 3 changes | 2 h 06 1 h 08 drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 78 km | 5 h 37 4 h 39 ride + 58 min up, 72 km |
| Basel | 2 h 57 to Brienzer Rothorn, 7 changes | 2 h 53 1 h 55 drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 147 km | – |
| Geneva | 3 h 52 to Brienzer Rothorn, 3 changes | 3 h 48 2 h 50 drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 235 km | – |
| Lausanne | 3 h 10 to Brienzer Rothorn, 4 changes | 3 h 16 2 h 18 drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 184 km | – |
| Lucerne | 1 h 30 to Brienzer Rothorn, 3 changes | 1 h 50 52 min drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 53 km | 4 h 32 3 h 34 ride + 58 min up, 56 km |
| St. Gallen | 3 h 29 to Brienzer Rothorn, 4 changes | 3 h 26 2 h 28 drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 187 km | – |
| Lugano | 3 h 25 to Brienzer Rothorn, 4 changes | 3 h 22 2 h 24 drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 169 km | – |
| Interlaken | 1 h 27 to Brienzer Rothorn, 1 change | 1 h 19 21 min drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 20 km | 2 h 08 1 h 10 ride + 58 min up, 17 km |
| Winterthur | 2 h 52 to Brienzer Rothorn, 6 changes | 2 h 51 1 h 53 drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 128 km | – |
| Zug | 1 h 55 to Brienzer Rothorn, 4 changes | 2 h 12 1 h 14 drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 82 km | – |
| Thun | 2 h 01 to Brienzer Rothorn, 4 changes | 1 h 45 47 min drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 51 km | 3 h 41 2 h 43 ride + 58 min up, 43 km |
| Grindelwald | 2 h 10 to Brienzer Rothorn, 2 changes | 1 h 38 40 min drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 38 km | 3 h 24 2 h 26 ride + 58 min up, 36 km |
| Zermatt | 4 h 24 to Brienzer Rothorn, 5 changes | – | – |
| Chur | 3 h 49 to Brienzer Rothorn, 4 changes | 3 h 30 2 h 32 drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 194 km | – |
| Montreux | 3 h 38 to Brienzer Rothorn, 4 changes | 3 h 04 2 h 06 drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 167 km | – |
| Sion | 3 h 30 to Brienzer Rothorn, 4 changes | 3 h 29 2 h 31 drive to Brienz + 58 min up, 154 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 Brienzer Rothorn today?
Wait on Sunday 18 October 2026 (47 out of 100): Partial views, worth it only with flexibility. Low cloud near the summit, best chance 10:00–13:00.
What's the weather on Brienzer Rothorn tomorrow?
Go on Monday 19 October 2026 (98 out of 100): Good chance of a clear view. Sunny 09:00–12:00.
Is Brienzer Rothorn 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 Brienzer Rothorn in the next 5 days?
Go on Monday 19 October 2026 (98 out of 100): Good chance of a clear view. Sunny 09:00–12:00.
How do you get up Brienzer Rothorn?
Steam cog railway from Brienz to Rothorn Kulm, about an hour. Season: Jun to Oct. Nearest town: Brienz. Swiss Travel Pass: 50% off.
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 18 October 2026, 15:51 (Swiss time).