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Nature'n'Rail St. Beatus Caves

Explore the unique cave world high above Lake Thun

The St. Beatus Caves on Lake Thun are one of the most famous and popular excursion destinations in Switzerland! Explore the fascinating cave world of the Niederhorn massif on a well-maintained and illuminated path. Discover stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years and immerse yourself in this unique underground world.

A visit to the Cave Museum is the perfect complement to a tour of the St Beatus Caves. Thanks to varied and interactive presentations, you will learn a lot of interesting facts about the formation of the caves and the animals that live in them. If all this amazement has made you hungry, we recommend a visit to the new restaurant «Stein & Sein».

Travel comfortably by train to Thun or Interlaken West. Continue by bus to the bus stop «Beatushöhlen» (St. Beatus Caves). A stroll from the bus stop takes you through the woods and up to the cave entrance. Travel by boat to the «Beatushöhle-Sundlauenen» boat dock. From there, a short walk leads to the cave entrance.

Depending on when you buy and when you travel, you can benefit from attractive discounts.

30% discount on the admission in September

Benefit from the following when you purchase outward and return travel by public transport at the same time:

  • 30% reduction on admission to the St. Beatus caves including visit to the cave museum

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Highlights

  • Impressive dripstone caves with huge dripstone formations, wide halls and gorges
  • 1km of cave system to explore on your own
  • 25 information boards and a free app provide interesting background information
  • Interactive cave museum
  • «Stein & Sein» restaurant
  • Breathtaking views of Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps

Savings offer

You can benefit from the discount with any ticket, for example an ordinary public transport ticket, Day Pass, supersaver ticket, as well as a Regional Travelcard, Half Fare Travelcard Card or GA Travelcard.

Savings offer valid from 1 to 30 September 2025

  • 30% discount on the day admission to the St. Beatus caves including visit to the cave museum

Savings offer valid from 1 October 2025 to 31 January 2026 and 1 to 31 March 2026

  • 20% discount on the day admission to the St. Beatus caves including visit to the cave museum

The caves

Unique cave landscape under the earth

Around 14 kilometres of the extensive cave system of the St. Beatus Caves have been explored so far. You can explore 1 kilometre of it on your own during your visit. The paths through the cave passages are secured and easily passable thanks to modern electric lighting. The tour of the caves takes you through huge stalactite formations, wide halls and gorges. Let yourself be enchanted by the unique shapes and colours.

A tour lasts about 60 minutes. Along the way, 25 information panels in German and English provide background information about the St. Beatus Caves. You can also download the St. Beatus app free of charge from the Apple Store or Google Play. This will give you even more detailed information about the caves.

Photography and filming are permitted in the cave. However, please be considerate of the other guests. Tripods are not allowed in the cave (can be deposited at the ticket office).

The constant temperature in the caves is 8 to 10 degrees all year round. We therefore recommend that you bring warm clothing. For safety reasons, prams and wheelchairs are not allowed.

Cave Museum

Admission to the cave museum is included in the price.

With modern and versatile presentation techniques, the contents of the cave museum are presented in a simple, understandable and interesting way. With the inclusion of interactive activities and the senses (seeing, hearing, feeling), an active and lasting museum experience is to be conveyed. On request, you can receive information on the 11 thematic areas by means of an audio guide in German, French or English. The visit is rounded off with the new Beatus Shop, which awaits you with a wide range of regional products!

The cave museum is located in the Waldhaus down on the main road and is a real alternative for people who cannot make the ascent to the St. Beatus Caves, e.g. for health reasons.

Restaurant «Stein & Sein»

The new restaurant invites you to linger after a tour of the caves. Indulge in seasonal and regional delicacies and enjoy the breathtaking view of Lake Thun and the surrounding mountains. The children can have fun on a spacious playground with a dragon slide.

A rich brunch buffet is offered every Sunday morning.

Brunch at the rock

Every Sunday from 09.30 to 11.00

Regional and rich, with fresh braided bread, crispy bread from the bakery, cheese and sausage specialties, fruit juices, and other delicacies – that's our Sunday brunch buffet. Colorful, varied, and something for every taste.

The Sunday brunch is rounded off with a selection of different desserts.

Adults CHF 49.00 (incl. admission to St. Beatus Caves CHF 54.00)
Children 6–16 years CHF 29.00 (incl. admission to St. Beatus Caves CHF 34.00)
Children up to 6 years free of charge
Families (four people: parents & children 6–16 years) CHF 139.00 (incl. admission to St. Beatus Caves CHF 169.00)

Reservation by phone 033 841 16 43 or info@beatushoehlen.ch

Opening times Today (Monday) open

St. Beatus Caves  

14 April 2025 to 09 November 2025
Sun–Thu     09.00–18.00 hours
Fri & Sat      09.00–21.00 hours

22 November 2025 to 12 April 2026
Mon–Fri      10.00–17.00 hours
Sat              10.00–18.30 hours
Sun             10.00–17.00 hours

The tour lasts approx. 60 minutes.

Due to renovation work, the St. Beatus Caves and the Stein & Sein restaurant will be closed from 10 to 21 November 2025.

Restaurant Stein & Sein

14 April 2025 to 09 November 2025
Mon–Thu    09.00–18.00 hours
Fri & Sat      09.00–22.00 hours
Sun             09.00–18.00 hours

22 November 2025 to 12 April 2026
Mon–Fri     10.00–17.00 hours  
Sat            10.00–21.00 hours
Sun            09.30–17.00 hours

  
The restaurant is also open in the evenings for group reservations.

Caves Museum

Daily    10.00–18.00 hours

   
Individual tour
Guided private tours can be booked in advance at any time.

The management reserves the right to decide whether an individual visit is possible, e.g. in the event of flooding.

How to get there

By train and bus

Travel comfortably by train to Thun or Interlaken West. Continue by bus to the bus stop «Beatushöhlen» (St. Beatus Caves). A beautiful stroll from the bus stop takes you through the woods and up to the cave entrance (approx. 10 minutes). Along the way, you will cross several bridges and can admire the impressive waterfall as well as enjoy the beautiful view of the sparkling Lake Thun and the surrounding mountains.

By boat

From the boat dock «Beatushöhle-Sundlauenen» a short hike (approximately 25 minutes) leads to the cave entrance and the recently renovated restaurant «Stein & Sein».

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