Full Steam Ahead to the Brienzer Rothorn

Climb the mountain without breaking a sweat: Chugging along Alpine meadows and through lush forests on the rack railway built in 1892, you approach a breathtaking panorama under your own steam. On a clear day, the Rothorn offers you a magnificent view of no fewer than 693 peaks. And if the view or a brisk hike has made you hungry, the Berghaus Kulm team is ready to treat you to some hearty delicacies.

Regular service from 2 June to 21 Ocotber 2018

Brienz departures

Brienz BRB	07.36*	08.36	09.40	10.45	11.45	12.58	13.58	14.58	16.36
Planalp	08.02*	09.03	10.07	11.12	12.15	13.27	14.27	15.27	17.03
Rothorn	08.36*	09.31	10.35	11.43	12.45	13.57	14.57	15.57	17.31

Rothorn Kulm departures

Rothorn	09.06*	09.38	11.15	12.20	13.28	14.28	15.28	16.28	17.40
Planalp	09.35*	10.10	11.50	12.58	14.02	15.02	16.02	17.02	18.12
Brienz BRB	10.10*	10.38	12.20	13.30	14.32	15.32	16.32	17.32	18.40

*The trains departing at 7.36 h from Brienz and 9.06 h from Rothorn are only running on Sundays in July, August and September.

Our Fares at a Glance.

Individuals

Price per person in CHF	1/2	1/1	Children
O N E W A Y
Brienz → Rothorn	29.80	59.60	0.00
Brienz → Planalp	19.50	39.00	0.00
0836 Ticket	18.00	28.00	0.00
Combined Ticket:
Brienz → Rothorn → Sörenberg	40.00	80.00

Price per person in CHF	1/2	1/1	Children
R O U N D T R I P
Brienz → Rothorn	46.00	92.00	0.00
Brienz → Planalp	30.00	60.00	0.00
0836 Ticket	35.00	55.00	0.00
Hiking Ticket	38.50	77.00	0.00
Combined Ticket:
Brienz → Rothorn → Sörenberg	61.75	123.50

1/2 = Fares with half fare card, GA travel card, Swiss (Travel) Pass or local resident ID of the Interlaken-Oberhasli region.

0836 Ticket

If you take the first train in the morning leaving Brienz at 08:36 a.m., you will benefit from the special fare discount over the entire season – from fares as low as CHF 17.00. No advance sales, seating is limited.

Hiking Tickets

You travel by train for three sections, and hike the fourth. Example: Brienz → Planalp → Rothorn train ride / Rothorn → Planalp hike / Planalp → Brienz train ride. You can choose which section you’d like to hike; this won’t affect the validity of your ticket.

Season Tickets

Unlimited rides for the entire season: CHF 260.00, valid on all scheduled trains, requires passport photo.

Families

All children up to the age of 15 travel for free when accompanied by an adult. Two children maximum per adult. Each additional child pays CHF 10.00 (flat fare). What a delight: our yummy family specials at Berghaus Kulm lodge!

Dogs

One dog per person travels for free; fare for each additional dog: CHF 10.00.

Group Fares

Groups of 10 or more adults benefit from a 20 % discount on the regular fare. In addition, every 10th person travels for free. For reservations (no later than two days prior to arrival), write to info@brb.ch or call 033 952 22 22.

Schools

Ask us for our special package for Swiss Schools (1st to 9th Primary level year).

Additional Discounts

Brienz Guest Card: additional 20 % discount on the regular fare, and 10% on the reduced fare
Regional-Pass Berner Oberland: according to separate terms
Attractive Railaway packages available at railaway.ch

«The whole packet- the train, the mountains, the people and the animals- guarantees an unforgettable experience.»

Rahel Furrer

Conductor and Marketing

«With diesel, fuel oil or coal - we drive for the guest's well-being.»

Lieni Pitschi

Engineer

«With the steam train as 125 years ago on top of the Brienzer Rothorn - up there almost whole Switzerland lays down to your feet»

Peter Flück

Board of Directors

«Every ride on the Brienzer Rothorn is unique, impressive and different. Pure pleasure - soul gasoline.»

Katrin Nägeli-Lüthi

Board of Directors

«Our steam train - a matter of the heart»

Karin Grossmann

Administration Management Services

«Welcome, to Switzerland's favourite mountain railway!»

Mike Ellis

Authorised Sales Representative

«With tradition in the future.»

Ueli Zimmermann

Conductor

«Nature, History, Technology and "the fireplace always up front"»

Kurt Amacher

Engineer

«Since 1892 only income in the summer season. A big challenge but very exciting!»

Pascal Suter

Head of Management Services

«I love my job!»

Thomas Trachsel

Engineer

«After the trip to the Rothorn, the beautiful view over the turquoise blue Lake Brienz awaits me - simply brilliant!»

Thomas Germann

Engineer

«A shovel at Kobi Peters' house lasts until the first kilometer.»

Chrigel Flück

Heater

«125 years old and yet fresh, youthful and all set up.»

Eva Amacher

Sales Representative

«Working at the BRB is nice, diversified and in the nature.»

Fritz Blatter

Conductor

«I have the most beautiful job when the weather is nice and the guests are in a good mood.»

Thomas Brunner

Conductor

«The most beautiful mountain railway, the most beloved way to experience a mountain with muse and soulful ease.»

Simon Koller

Director

«Historic cultural heritage with lots of steam and smoke, an unforgettable experience.»

Linda Mathys

Guest support

Good to know:

Sorry, no single seat reservations.
If you want to be sure to catch your train, we recommend that you arrive at the station at least 30 minutes early.
Reservations for groups of 10 adults or more must be made no later than two days in advance.
On peak days, there may be waiting times. If possible, we will schedule additional trains and issue reserved seat tickets.
In case of inclement weather and/or insufficient traffic, individual services may be cancelled.
Prams / baby carriages / strollers are welcome on board, but only if folded up.
If you notify us in advance, we can also accommodate up to two non-powered wheelchairs on each train.
In the event of a steam engine failure or in order to increase power, diesel engines may be employed.
Sorry, no bicycles on board.
Extra charge for ticket purchase during the ride.