A trip aboard this charming rack railway from Wilderswil to Schynige Platte is an absolute ‘must do’ for possibly the most stunning panoramic views (on a clear day) of the Bernese Oberland mountain range. The line was opened as long ago as 1883 and the 12km trip takes 52 minutes, as the train, powered by small locomotives that are some... More

This is an absolutely must-do hike if you happen to visit the berner oberland region. You may need to allot half day to full day depending on how far you want to hike here. Getting to Schynige Platte itself takes about 55mins from Wilderswil- so if you are on a fleeting visit to this region, you may not find time... More

Best part was the scenery seen from the train. The Alpine garden was different but in September was past it's best as lacking in colour. Would probably best in June or July

BEAUTIFUL! We started our 6 day hike in the Jungfrau region from Schynige Platte. The ride up on the cog railway from Wilderswil was great. Once up in the mountains the views are breathtaking. We spent the night at the one and only hotel - a bit pricey but well worth it. Service, friendly and food delicious. Our room was... More

If you want to see the Swiss Alps, this is the place to go. With this day trip you will also enjoy a beautiful sight over the lakes of Thun and Brienz and the village of Interlaken. Take the train from station Interlaken East (rail 2A) to Wilderswil (4 min) leaving every half an hour (CHF 2.20 pP). In Wilderswil... More

Schynige Platte is good for three reasons: 1) Mountain and valley views on the way up and at the summit. 2) An Alpine Garden with labelled plants. 3) The very old cogwheel railway. We went up on a slightly misty day but it cleared quickly so we could take in the views of the Jungfrau region and down to the... More

For anyone who is interested in alpine flowers, gorgeous walks, and mountain views, Schynige Platte is a must. Although I've been on many walks in the Swiss mountains, and loved the flowers, S.P. is special, not only for it's alpine plateau location, but for its Alpine Garden showing (and labeling) hundreds of species. Whether you walk here from another peak... More

Alpine Garden is located in Schynige Platte which is the Mountain region in Switzerland. I’ve read a lot about Alpine Garden and Schynige Platte region and last year was the chance to visit the place and again this year. It is natural garden where is really you will feel and live the clean environment. How to reach the place: I... More

What fantastic views from up the mountain - like in a painting! The views of the Moench, Eiger and Jungfrau are outstanding! The ride up is slow and relaxing and you can enjoy the great views. On the mountain you can just walk around, through the Botanical Garden for example, or take more serious hikes (like in former reviews mentioned).... More