Niesenbahn
(Bernese Oberland)
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Reaching the Niesen

The Niesenbahn's lower station is in Mülenen, on the railway line that connects Thun, Spiez, Frutigen, and Kandersteg (schedule 301 in the Swiss Official Timetable). Local trains stop in Mülenen; the trip takes about 23 minutes from Thun and 7 minutes from Spiez.

If you're driving, take the road from Spiez to Kandersteg and follow the map on the Niesenbahn's How to Find Us page.

Suggested excursion

Take a lake steamer from Thun or Interlaken to Spiez, then ride the train to Mülenen for a trip up the Niesenbahn. (Or take the boat on the way back.)

From Interlaken to Spiez, the steamer takes about an hour; Thun to Spiez is just over 45 minutes.

Related Web links and articles

Niesenbahn switzerlandforvisitors.com
The company's official Web site has a timetable, fares, and information on the smoke-free Berghaus Niesen Kulm. (Click the Union Jack for English text.)

Stockhornbahn switzerlandforvisitors.com
Ride a cable car, hike a nature path, or try a 100m bungee jump on this other mountain near Lake Thun.

Thun switzerlandforvisitors.com
This medieval city isn't just a gateway to the Bernese Oberland. It's also worth visiting for its castle and other attractions.

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