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St. Beatus Caves combined ticket

Combine a cruise on Lake Thun with a visit to the St. Beatus Caves and take advantage of the special offer for the whole family. With the combined ticket, we offer you a 50% discount on admission to the St. Beatus Caves and a reduced boat trip.

Discover the unique St. Beatus Caves

The tour through the St. Beatus Caves leads you through mighty dripstone formations, extensive halls and crevices. Prepare to be enchanted by the unique shapes and colours of the stalagmites and stalactites. Witnessing this unique natural environment beneath the earth will astound you. When visiting the cave museum, you will discover a lot of interesting facts about the world of caves.

Please note that the path to the Beatus Caves is not cleared in winter and opening hours are restricted.

Rates *

Category Adults Children (6-15 years) **
from Thun from CHF 28.40 from CHF 24.40
from Spiez from CHF 29.20 from CHF 25.20
from Interlaken West from CHF 19.80 from CHF 15.80
* Price details are listed below.
** For children under 6 years the entrance and the boat trip are free of charge.
Offer only available with departure from Thun, Spiez or Interlaken West.

Availability

Summer season, 14 April - 09 November 2025
Daily

Subject to changes

Offer

Details about the offer

The boat ride to the St. Beatus Caves offers wonderful views. From the boat landing stage, a walking trail (approx. 20 minutes) leads directly to the St. Beatus Caves, with their awe-inspiring dripstone formations. The subsequent tour offers you the opportunity to extensively explore this fascinating world and its wealth of bizarre shapes and colours. 

The St. Beatus Caves are one of the most popular excursion destinations by Lake Thun. Approximately 14 kilometres of the extensive cave network have been explored to date. Of this, 1 kilometre can be comfortably viewed, thanks to electric lighting and secure paths.

The tour through the dripstone caves leads you through mighty dripstone formations, extensive halls and crevices. Prepare to be enchanted by the unique shapes and colours of the stalagmites and stalactites. Witnessing this unique natural environment beneath the earth will astound you.

In a simple and easily comprehensible way, the cave museum teaches about various topics relating to the St. Beatus Caves, including their history, flora, fauna and exploration. The museum uses interactive activities and involves the senses (sight, sound and touch) to impart an active and memorable experience. The audio guide provides information on the 13 different stations, which visitors can select in their desired language at the touch of a button.

Special notes

  • Before or after your visit to the caves, you can enjoy the delicious offerings at the St. Beatus Caves new Panoramic Restaurant
  • Entry to the cave museum is included in the price
  • The temperature inside the caves is approx. 9 degrees C; warm clothing is therefore recommended.

For more information, visit the St. Beatus Caves website

Rates

Combined ticket from Thun

Category 1st class 2nd class
Adults CHF 65.20 CHF 46.80
Half-Fare travelcard CHF 37.60 CHF 28.40
Children (6-15 years) CHF 33.60 CHF 24.40
Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration.
GA travelcard holders and children with the Junior travelcard or Children’s Co-travelcard pay for entry to the St. Beatus Caves directly on site.

Contained in the ticket price: 

  • Return trip on the following route: Thun - Beatushöhlen-Sundlauenen return (one way by boat and one way by STI bus)
  • Entry to the caves
  • Museum visit

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Combined ticket from Spiez

Category 1st class 2nd class
Adults CHF 74.00 CHF 48.40
Half-Fare travelcard CHF 42.00 CHF 29.20
Children (6-15 years) CHF 38.00 CHF 25.20
Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration.
GA travelcard holders and children with the Junior travelcard or Children’s Co-travelcard pay for entry to the St. Beatus Caves directly on site.

Contained in the ticket price: 

  • Return trip on the following route: Spiez - Beatushöhlen-Sundlauenen return by boat
  • Entry to the caves
  • Museum visit

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Combined ticket from Interlaken West

Category 1st class 2nd class
Adults CHF 39.20 CHF 29.60
Half-Fare travelcard CHF 24.60 CHF 19.80
Children (6-15 years) CHF 20.60 CHF 15.80
Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration.
GA travelcard holders and children with the Junior travelcard or Children’s Co-travelcard pay for entry to the St. Beatus Caves directly on site.

Contained in the ticket price: 

  • Return trip on the following route: Interlaken West - Beatushöhlen-Sundlauenen return (one way by boat and one way by STI bus)
  • Entry to the caves
  • Museum visit

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Important information:

  • The offer is only valid on the day of issue.
  • Only available as a single ticket. This is not a group offer.

Points of sale:

  • Webshop
  • Ship stations and on the ships
  • BLS Travel Centres

Location

Travel relaxed by train to Thun. The boat station is right in front of the railway 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.

Is food available on board the boats?

Our catering partner is happy to cater to our guests on board the Lake Thun and Lake Brienz boats. If you would like to enjoy a lunch, breakfast or drink, please reserve a table in the restaurant.

You'll find out more about the menu here.

Please place your reservation online

 

Contact

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