Dampfschiff «Lötschberg» auf dem Brienzersee

Combined ticket Mt. Brienzer Rothorn «Steam Chain»

Enjoy a completely unique experience. A trip across Lake Brienz on the «Lötschberg» steamboat, followed by an ascent of Mount Brienzer Rothorn on Switzerland’s oldest steam-driven cogwheel railway.

Experience Brienzer Rothorn

All the huffing and puffing, squealing and smoking of steam transport, twice in one day! Firstly aboard the nostalgic «Lötschberg» steamboat, then on the only daily steam-driven cogwheel railway in Switzerland. And to cap off the leisurely trip, you’ll be treated to a magnificent view from the peak of Mount Brienzer Rothorn. 

Rates

Cruise, Brienzer Rothorn Railway & train ride *
Category Price
Adults from CHF 56.70
Children (6-15 years) from CHF 28.30
* Price details are listed below.

Availability

7 June to 19 October 2025
Daily

Subject to changes

Rates

Combined ticket for cruise, Brienz Rothorn railway & train ride

Category 1st class 2nd class
Adults CHF 138.00 CHF 113.40
Half-Fare travelcard CHF 69.00 CHF 56.70
Children (6-15 years) CHF 40.60 CHF 28.30
Children up to the age of 6 and children with the Junior travelcard or Children’s Co-travelcard travel for free.
Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration.

Included in the price: 

  • Boat trip Interlaken Ost to Brienz, one way
  • Return journey on the Brienz-Rothorn railway
  • Rail journey Brienz to Interlaken Ost, one way 

Important information:

  • This combined ticket offer does not include a seat guarantee on the Brienz Rothorn Railway. You can book your seat guarantee directly with the Brienz Rothorn Railway for an additional charge. You can find more information here. In order to guarantee the execution of the journey, please book your seat guarantee with the Rothorn-Bahn before you buy the combined ticket.
  • The ticket is valid on the steamboat and on all motorboats.
  • Validity outward and return journey: 2 days
  • This is not a group offer.

Points of sale:

  • Currently only available on site at the boat stations and on all boats as well as at BLS Travel Centres.
  • Important note: The combination ticket is only sold if you have already booked a seat guarantee with the Brienz Rothorn Railway.

Timetable information

Below you will find the timetables for cruises on Lake Brienz and the Brienz Rothorn Railway.

Timetable Lake Cruises

Timetable Brienz Rothorn railway

 

Location

Travel relaxed by train to Interlaken Ost. From Interlaken Ost railway station it is a 4-minute walk to the Interlaken Ost boat station. The boat station is opposite the station.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy tickets?

In spring, summer and autumn, all tickets and combination tickets are available on our boats and at the stations in Thun, Spiez, Interlaken West and Interlaken Ost as well as Brienz. During the winter months the stations remain closed. On Lake Brienz, navigation is suspended during the winter.

Day tickets & combi tickets
Culinary cruises & special offers
Route tickets

Do the boats operate all year?

Our boats travel all year on Lake Thun. We do not operate our cruises on Lake Brienz during the winter months.

Contact

Do you have any questions about our offers? Contact us, we will be happy to help you.

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