St. Beatus Caves
The St. Beatus Caves, located high above Lake Thun, provide visitors the opportunity to explore a one-of-a-kind underground environment.
The St. Beatus Caves on the banks of Lake Thun in Interlaken are one of Switzerland's best-known and most popular day-trip locations. Visitors can explore the depths of the Niederhorn mountain for approximately one kilometer by following a well-designed and well-lit trail. Visitors will find stalactites and stalagmites produced by nature over millions of years as they immerse themselves in this unique underground habitat. Exploring this wonderful environment is guaranteed to whet your hunger, which may be satiated at the newly rebuilt "Stein & Sein" restaurant. The catering crew is waiting with a menu full of regional and culinary specialities. In addition, the Subterranean Museum is definitely worth a visit if you want to learn more about the cave environment and everything there is to know about caving.
The cave entrance is a short walk through the forest from the "Beatushöhlen" STI stop on bus route 21. Visitors will cross multiple bridges and observe the flowing waterfall as it exits the cave along the route. To far, around 14km of the enormous cave system have been explored. During their stay, visitors can walk across one kilometer of this on their own. The temperature in the caverns remains stable throughout the year, ranging between 8°C and 10°C. As a result, it is best to dress warmly!
The deep canyons, majestic caverns, and cascading waterfalls of the St. Beatus Caves emanate a particular force. Because of contemporary, electric illumination, the trails through the underground chambers are safe and simple to follow. Guests may take a tour of the massive stalactite formations and marvel at the many caves' distinctive shapes and colors. 25 information boards in German and English give intriguing information on the St. Beatus Caves along the journey.
Finally, a visit to the new Beatus shop, which sells a broad variety of regional items, is worthwhile. There's something for everyone, from delectable food delicacies to Trauffer Brienz wooden toys. Children will especially enjoy the huge playground, which has a dragon slide. Group activities can be scheduled outside of typical business hours.
Location: Sundlauenen
