Schynige Platte Map / Location

Perched high above Interlaken, Schynige Platte offers travelers an unforgettable alpine experience accessible via a charming historic cogwheel train from Wilderswil. At 1,967 meters, it rewards visitors with sweeping views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, while the surrounding Bernese Oberland landscape unfolds in dramatic peaks and deep valleys. A thriving alpine botanical garden showcases native flora in full bloom during summer, and well-marked hiking trails, including the scenic ascent to Faulhorn, cater to nature lovers and seasoned hikers alike. The summit station houses a nostalgic mountain restaurant, perfect for warming up with Swiss fare as clouds drift across the Lauterbrunnen Valley below. Ideal for photography, botany, and pure mountain air, Schynige Platte remains a quieter alternative to the region’s more crowded summits, blending heritage transport with pristine natural beauty.