Viewing points

Round trip to Lake Thun and Niesen

Panoramic journey by boat, train and the Niesen funicular in the Bernese Oberland

Enjoy a varied day trip by boat, train and mountain railway: this round trip on Lake Thun takes you from a relaxing cruise on the lake up to the summit of the Niesen. Look forward to impressive views of the Bernese Oberland, Lake Thun and the surrounding mountain scenery.

Program proposal

Start your round trip with a leisurely boat ride on Lake Thun and enjoy the view of the Niesen from the water. You will then travel via Spiez and Mülenen to the valley station of the Niesenbahn, which will take you comfortably to the summit. At the top, fresh mountain air and an impressive panorama await you.

Our tip:
Allow plenty of time for the viewing terrace, a short walk towards the summit and a break at the mountain restaurant. The round trip is ideal as a day trip and, depending on your start time, can be combined with coffee, lunch or dinner.

Timetable Today (Wednesday) open

Niesenbahn funicular operating times 25 April – 8 November 2026 (with an option to extend in case of good weather)
By the way: from Mülenen station it is only a 200 m walk to the valley station of the Niesenbahn.

Our timetable recommendations:

Morning variant, Bern–Lake Thun–Niesen daily


Bern	dep.	Train	09.07
Thun	arr.		09.26
Thun	dep.	Ship	09.40
			1)
Spiez, Schiffstation	arr.		10.24
Spiez, Schiffstation	dep.	Bus or by feet	10.55
Spiez Bahnhof	arr.		11.03
Spiez	dep.	Train	11.12
Mülenen	arr.		11.17
Mülenen	dep.	Funicular	11.30
Niesen Kulm	arr.		12.00

1) via Gwatt, Einigen

Evening variant, Bern–Lake Thun–Niesen Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Every Wed (1 July–28 October 2026), Fri (1 May–6 November 2026), and Sat (2 May–7 November 2026), as well as on Full moon dinner evenings
Bern	dep.	Train	15.07
Thun	arr.		15.26
Thun	dep.	Ship	15.40
			1)
Spiez, Schiffstation	arr.		16.26
Spiez, Schiffstation	dep.	Bus or on foot	16.55
Spiez Bahnhof	arr.		17.03
Spiez	dep.	Train	17.12
Mülenen	arr.		17.17
Mülenen	dep.	Funicular	17.30
Niesen Kulm	arr.		18.00

1) via Oberhofen

Rates

Price example Bern – Thun (train) – Lake Thun (boat) – Spiez – Mülenen (train) – Niesen (Niesenbahn) – return trip Mülenen – Bern (train)

CHF 77.10 Half-Fare, 2nd cl.
CHF 32.00 GA Travelcard

Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration

Saving possibilities train & boat

Travel by public transport for one day with the Saver Day Pass. The earlier you buy, the lower the price.

Funicular

GA/Half-Fare Travelcard: Half price
Junior and child tickets are valid
Free train ride on your birthday (with valid ID)
RailAway: 10% reduction on the mountain and valley trip from Mülenen to Niesen Kulm