The Niesen is one of the most famous peaks in the Bernese Oberland – not least because of its iconic pyramid-like shape, its stunning location high above Lake Thun and the longest staircase in the world. An old-time funicular railway dating from 1910 transports visitors to the summit of the Niesen in two stages.
From here, it is just a few steps along an easy path to the viewing platform and the photo spot, where visitors will see the peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau in the background. A short stroll from the photo spot then brings you to the Berghaus Niesen Kulm restaurant, where culinary delights await.
From here, it is just a few steps along an easy path to the viewing platform and the photo spot, where visitors will see the peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau in the background. A short stroll from the photo spot then brings you to the Berghaus Niesen Kulm restaurant, where culinary delights await.
Your highlights at a glance
- The Grand Tour of Switzerland is a 1,600 km tourist circuit spanning the country
- Discover scores of attractions along the way
- Take a souvenir snap at the Niesen photo spot
- Savour the views of Lake Thun and the bay of Spiez
To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note
- Download the Grand Tour of Switzerland app (iOS/Android)
- The whole of the route is generally open to cars and motorcycles
- Parking is available at the base station of the Niesen funicular railway (charges apply)
- The walk from the summit station to the photo spot takes around 10 minutes
- Note the seasonal opening times of the Niesen funicular railway
Good to know
Openings
Observe the operating times of the mountain railways(end of April - beginning of November)
www.niesen.ch/en/arrival/
www.niesen.ch/en/arrival/
General Information
Bus stop available
Directions & Parking facilities
The photo spot is located at the mountain station on the Niesen and can only be reached by public transport or car using the Niesen railway from Mülenen or on foot.
