🏔️Snow-capped mountains +🌈blue sky +🌿green meadows—this is exactly the dreamy Switzerland I envisioned!
✨Harder Kulm Viewpoint: A iconic landmark in Interlaken, Switzerland, perched at an altitude of 1,322 meters. It offers panoramic views of Interlaken town, Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, and the majestic peaks of the Alps, including the Jungfrau.
📸This is also the spot to capture that classic postcard-perfect shot!
✨Visitor Information
▪️Location: Near Interlaken city center, within walking distance to the cable car station.
▪️Altitude: 1,322 meters
▪️Opening Hours:
Usually from April to November (dates vary slightly each year; closed in winter)
Approx. 9:00 AM–9:00 PM daily (extended in summer)
⚠️Always check the official schedule before your visit!⚠️
✨How to Get There?
▪️Harderbahn Cable Car
- About a 10-minute walk from Interlaken Ost station to the Harder Kulm cable car station.
- Ride duration: ~10 minutes directly to the summit.
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes (more frequent during peak season).
▪️Ticket Prices (for reference; subject to annual changes)
- Round-trip: ~34 CHF for adults; 50% off with Swiss Travel Pass.
- One-way tickets available, but round-trip offers better value.
✨Viewpoint Highlights
▪️360° Panorama: Overlook the two lakes and mountains, with clear views of the Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger peaks.
▪️Cliff Walk: A glass platform extending over the cliff (not for the faint-hearted!).
▪️Restaurant & Café: A mountaintop restaurant serving Swiss specialties (e.g., cheese fondue)—window seats recommended (book ahead!).
▪️Sunset & Night Views: Visit in summer evenings for sunset and Interlaken’s twinkling lights (check the last cable car departure!).
✨Travel Tips:
- Best time: Summer mornings or evenings (avoid tour group crowds).
- Weather: Avoid cloudy/rainy days (check forecasts).
- Attire: Colder at the summit—bring a light jacket even in summer.
- Combo trips: Pair with Interlaken boat tours, paragliding, or lakeside hikes.
Post by NomadicSoulmate | Jun 11, 2025
