Chasseral
1,607 m, near Biel/Bienne
The highest point of the Bernese Jura, often an island above the sea of fog
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The summit buses stopped for the winter on 25 October 2026 and start again in late April.
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The summit buses stopped for the winter on 25 October 2026 and start again in late April. Check Chasseral's official site for current operating times.
Closed
The summit buses stopped for the winter on 25 October 2026 and start again in late April. Check Chasseral's official site for current operating times.
Closed
The summit buses stopped for the winter on 25 October 2026 and start again in late April. Check Chasseral's official site for current operating times.
Closed
The summit buses stopped for the winter on 25 October 2026 and start again in late April. Check Chasseral's official site for current operating times.
Closed
The summit buses stopped for the winter on 25 October 2026 and start again in late April. Check Chasseral's official site for current operating times.
· , Swiss time. Forecast: MeteoSwiss ICON-CH models. Check Chasseral's official webcams before you buy, conditions can change fast.
What to expect
The Chasseral at 1,607 m is the highest summit of the Bernese Jura, a long grassy ridge with a tall radio mast. From the top you look over Lake Biel, Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Murten to the whole chain of the Alps from Säntis to Mont Blanc. On autumn days the Mittelland disappears under a sea of fog while the ridge stays in the sun. Summer buses run only at weekends, so plan the trip around them.
- Hiking
- Sea-of-fog spot
- Flowers and wildlife
Tickets and tours
Buy direct from the operatorFree with Swiss Travel Pass
Before you go
- Summit
- 1,607 m
- Getting up
- Summer bus from Nods or Saint-Imier to the Hôtel Chasseral, weekends and holidays, then a 15-minute walk to the summit; by car on the pass road from May to October No train goes up: the last part is a bus.
- Season
- May to Oct
- Swiss Travel Pass
- The summit buses are covered
- At the top
- Ridge walk along the crest of the Jura
- Scenery
- Scenery 4 of 5 4/5 on our scale. The Three Lakes and the Alps from Säntis to Mont Blanc
- Hiking up top
- Easy: wide paths from the top station, fine in trainers (our estimate).
- Nearest town
- Nods, 890 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
- The Alps from Säntis to Mont Blanc above the Three Lakes
- Very often above the autumn fog
- Free with the Swiss Travel Pass and quiet on weekdays
Worth knowing
- Buses run only at weekends and holidays, from late April to October
- Exposed ridge, cold and windy even in summer
Getting there
| From | Public transport | By car | By bike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich | 1 h 58 to Nods, école, 2 changes | 1 h 54 to Nods, 140 km | – |
| Zurich Airport | 2 h 18 to Nods, école, 3 changes | 1 h 54 to Nods, 143 km | – |
| Bern | 1 h 15 to Nods, école, 3 changes | 46 min to Nods, 46 km | 3 h 05 45 km |
| Basel | 1 h 55 to Nods, école, 2 changes | 1 h 33 to Nods, 113 km | – |
| Geneva | 2 h 22 to Nods, école, 3 changes | 1 h 42 to Nods, 143 km | – |
| Lausanne | 1 h 53 to Nods, école, 2 changes | 1 h 09 to Nods, 94 km | – |
| Lucerne | 2 h 22 to Nods, école, 3 changes | 1 h 42 to Nods, 128 km | – |
| St. Gallen | 3 h 20 to Nods, école, 4 changes | 2 h 44 to Nods, 221 km | – |
| Lugano | 4 h 25 to Nods, école, 3 changes | 3 h 41 to Nods, 293 km | – |
| Interlaken | 2 h 36 to Nods, école, 5 changes | 1 h 31 to Nods, 106 km | – |
| Winterthur | 2 h 33 to Nods, école, 4 changes | 2 h 09 to Nods, 162 km | – |
| Zug | 2 h 29 to Nods, école, 4 changes | 1 h 59 to Nods, 151 km | – |
| Thun | 1 h 53 to Nods, école, 3 changes | 1 h 09 to Nods, 77 km | 4 h 51 74 km |
| Grindelwald | 3 h 10 to Nods, école, 6 changes | 1 h 48 to Nods, 122 km | – |
| Zermatt | 3 h 59 to Nods, école, 5 changes | – | – |
| Chur | 3 h 19 to Nods, école, 4 changes | 3 h 13 to Nods, 260 km | – |
| Montreux | 2 h 36 to Nods, école, 3 changes | 1 h 26 to Nods, 119 km | – |
| Sion | 3 h 07 to Nods, école, 5 changes | 2 h 07 to Nods, 185 km | – |
Public transport: fastest connection after 08:00 on a Saturday, from the Swiss timetable, door to the valley station. Car: driving time without traffic to where you park, the ride up comes on top. Bike: riding time to the same place at a steady pace, climbs not included; 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 Chasseral today?
Chasseral is closed on Tuesday 27 October 2026. The summit buses stopped for the winter on 25 October 2026 and start again in late April.
What's the weather on Chasseral tomorrow?
Chasseral is closed on Wednesday 28 October 2026. The summit buses stopped for the winter on 25 October 2026 and start again in late April.
Is Chasseral 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 Chasseral in the next 5 days?
None looks clear: no Go or Wait day for Chasseral in the next 5 days.
How do you get up Chasseral?
Summer bus from Nods or Saint-Imier to the Hôtel Chasseral, weekends and holidays, then a 15-minute walk to the summit; by car on the pass road from May to October. Season: May to Oct. Nearest town: Nods. Swiss Travel Pass: The summit buses are covered.
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).