Exploring Swiss Alps, Schynige Platte

Exploring Swiss Alps, Schynige Platte is defiantly one of a must see places.

Traveling to Schynige Platte was a romantic and nostalgic adventure. The narrow-gauge cogwheel railway, which goes up to Schynige Platte (1967 m), has been working since 1894. The historical trains are over 100 years old, and look exactly as they were a century ago. I felt like I’m travelling back in time in those charming old-fashioned carriages with wooden benches. The journey from Wilderswil to Schynige Platte took approximately an hour, but it didn’t feel so long as I was enjoying nostalgic atmosphere of the train and the fascinating view of the valleys.

Good to know:

• Schynige Platte is a mountain ridge with the altitude 2076 m a.s.I.
• Located in the Jungfrau region.
• From Schynige Platte you will enjoy incredible panoramic views over the valleys of Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen as well as the mountains Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau.
• The mountain railway station is at 1967 metres a.s.l.
• Getting there from Zurich main train station: Zurich HB -> Bern -> Interlaken Ost -> Wilderswil -> cog railway to Schynige Platte. The journey from Zurich would take around three and a half hours.
• The cog railway operates from May until October.
• Tickets: price for the tickets may vary depends on the trains connections. The price for the round trip on the cog railway from Wilderswil to Schynige Platte is CHF 64.00. Half-fare cards and Day pass are valid.
• You can also find more information about the region on the Jungfrau official website.
• Check the weather report before traveling. The best views, of course, when the weather is nice and sunny.

Interesting things to do at Schynige Platte:

• There are a lot of great trails around from easy walks to experience hikes.
• You would discover lovely music of alphorn players right above the railway station, as they play every day from 11:00 to 14:00. Make sure, you don’t miss it.
• If you are a flora lover, you would enjoy Schynige Platte Botanical Alpine Garden, with more than 600 species of plants from all over Switzerland.
• Another nice attraction is the Schynige Platte Nature Cinema. The huge wooden frames show the best quality move scenes – breathtaking natural landscapes. In order to find the frames simply follow the circle hike that starts above the railway station and ends at the Mountain Hotel.

If you want to explore the region longer and get unique Swiss-Alpine experience, you can stay at Schynige Platte Mountain Hotel. The hotel is located close to the railway stain and has exceptional view over the Alps. There is also a lovely restaurant with a traditional Swiss cuisine and a panoramic terrace.

Enjoy you discoveries in the Swiss Alps. Check the links below for more mountain destinations, travel tips and photos.

You may also be interested in traveling to Männlichen, one of the most beautiful panoramic spots over Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau ->  ROYAL WALK, MÄNNLICHEN Another outstanding destination in the Swiss Alps is Zermatt with its famous mountain Matterhorn -> ZERMATT, GORNERGRAT – THE BEST VIEW TO MATTERHORN If you like hiking adventures and suspension bridges, you may be interested in our post from Ticino region ->  TIBETAN BRIDGE “CARASC” If you are looking for the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, then you should travel to Pilatus -> PILATUS, DRAGON MOUNTAIN  For the luxurious Alpine resort, visit St. Moritz -> 5 REASONS TO VISIT ST.MORITZ THIS WINTER More useful information and travel guides you can always find on our TRAVELLING PAGE. What is your favourite mountain destination? You are welcome to share your experience in the comments below. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me -> GET IN TOUCH.

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