Service Interruption of the cable car Beatenberg - Niederhorn

Information about further service interruption

Due to a technical defect in the deflection wheel, the cable car to Niederhorn is expected to remain out of service until December 2025. The resulting bearing damage requires extensive repairs.

What does this mean for guests and partners?

We are doing everything we can to get the Niederhornbahn back into operation as quickly as possible so that our guests can enjoy our services again as soon as possible. In the meantime, we are offering alternative services or recommending that our guests discover the wide range of experiences on offer at our partner destinations: Niesenbahn, Stockhornbahn, BLS Schifffahrt and St. Beatus Caves welcome you with open arms.

• The Beatenbucht–Beatenberg funicular operates according to the timetable.
• On Friday and Saturday evenings, the service is adjusted; the last ascent and descent is at 6:08 p.m.

• The trotti bike rental service is open when the weather is nice. From noon to 4 p.m. each day. Further information can be found here.
• The Vorsass restaurant welcomes guests in good weather from 11 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. On Sundays, the popular Älplerzmorge breakfast is offered. Further information about opening hours can be found here or directly at bergrestaurant-vorsass.ch
• Autumnal hikes from Beatenberg invite you to enjoy varied excursions in the surrounding area.
• You can book the popular fondue backpack with us when the weather is fine.

2-for-1 offer on evening trips

The vouchers (Migros Aare and Berner Wanderwege) are valid for a day ticket (return trip) during the coming winter season from 20 December 2025 to 8 March 2026. Upon presentation of the voucher, only one person pays, while the second travels free of charge.

Free trotti-bike hire

The vouchers can be used for free sledge hire during the coming winter season from 20 December 2025 to 8 March 2026.