Gurten Logo
Gurten Logo
4°
broken clouds
  • Take-away
    Take-away
    Open
  • Miniature railway
    Miniature railway
    Open
  • Toboggan run
    Toboggan run
    Open
  • Bike Trail
    Bike Trail
    Open
The Gurtenbahn railway during the day in front of the Kulm building and the Pavillon event venue.

Gurten funicular

Mountain retreat on your doorstep every 15 minutes

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Bahnschiene der Gurtenbahn mit der Aussicht über die Stadt Bern im Hintergrund

Timetable

The Gurtenbahn runs every 15 minutes from 7:00 a.m.
At 00/15/30 and 45 minutes past the hour. The timetable may vary during periods of high passenger volume.

Monday–Saturday
Last ascent 11:30 p.m.
Last descent 11:45 p.m.
   
Sundays & public holidays
Last ascent 8:00 p.m.
Last descent 8:15 p.m.

The Grünenboden midway station is open until 8 p.m.

Ticket prices

Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines at the valley, middle, and mountain stations or online. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets using the usual public transport apps.

General season tickets, Half-Fare cards, Bern Tickets, Junior Cards, and Libero cards (monthly and annual season tickets for zones 100/101) are valid. Libero day tickets and multi-day and group day tickets are not valid. A complete list of all valid tickets can be found here.

General pass, Half-Fare cards, Bern Tickets, Junior Cards, and Libero tickets (monthly and annual season tickets for zones 100/101) are valid. Libero day tickets, multi-day tickets, and group day tickets are not valid.

Wabern-Gurten

Adults
Single journey CHF 7.00
Return trip CHF 12.60
   
Children (6–16 years old) /
Half-fare card
Single journey CHF 3.50
Return journey CHF 6.30
   
Dogs with a shoulder height of 30 cm or more
Single journey CHF 3.50
Return trip CHF 6.30
   
Bicycle transport and similar items
Bicycles, bicycle trailers, scooters, dirt surfers, and similar items will be transported where possible.
Single journey CHF 3.50
   
People with disabilities
Single journey CHF 3.50
Return trip CHF 6.30
Accompanying person Free of charge

For groups (including schools, youth clubs, scouts, sports groups, etc.) traveling together. This fare applies to trips by travel groups consisting of at least 10 participants. Each group must be led by a responsible person (minimum age 16). With the group ticket, all participants must make the ascent and descent together.

Wabern-Gurten Kulm      

Adults
Single journey CHF 5.00
Return journey CHF 9.00
   
Children (6–16 years) or Half-Fare Card holders
Single ticket CHF 2.60
Return trip CHF 4.60

Wabern-Grünenboden or Grünenboden-Gurten Kulm      

Adults
Single journey CHF 6.00
Return trip CHF 3.40
   
Children (6–16 years) or Half-Fare Card holders
Single journey CHF 1.80
Return journey CHF 3.00
Railway track of the Gurtenbahn with a view of the city of Bern in the background
Gurtenbahn mountain station

Information for shareholders

Here you will find the most important documents relating to the Annual General Meeting, the annual report, and information on buying and selling shares in Gurtenbahn Bern AG. The next Annual General Meeting of Gurtenbahn Bern AG will take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

Information for shareholders
Exchange of self-held shares
Annual Report 2025

Minutes of the 2025 AGM
Agenda for the 2026 AGM
Gurtenbahn Articles of Association
Purchase and sale of shares

Organization of the Gurtenbahn

Gurtenbahn Bern AG was founded in 1898 as “Elektrische Gurtenbahn.” For over 120 years, it has connected Wabern with Bern's local mountain, Gurten, and now transports 1 million passengers to Gurten every year.

Chair of the Board of Directors Dr. Marie v. Fischer Lehmann
Attorney at law
Vice Chair of the Board of Directors André Töngi
Representative of the Migros Aare cooperative
Member of the Board of Directors Valentin König
Aletsch Bahnen AG
Member of the Board of Directors Reto Rutschi
Finance administrator for the city of Bern
Member of the Board of Directors Thomas Marti
Municipal councilor for Köniz
Managing Director Priska Brönnimann
Head of Technical Operations Reto Metzger
Head of Finance Rita Beutler

Here you will find the organizational chart of Gurtenbahn Bern AG.

Gurtenbahn behind tall grass in the pasture
Technical specifications

Technical specifications

For generations, the Gurten funicular has connected the city of Bern with its local mountain. With its modern panoramic carriages, it offers passengers a comfortable journey and impressive views. Whether for a trip into nature, a visit to a restaurant or major events such as the Gurtenfestival, the funicular takes guests up the Gurten safely, reliably and comfortably.

Thanks to state-of-the-art technology and fully automated operation, the Gurten funicular combines tradition with innovation. Further information about the installation and its performance can be found in the technical specifications below.

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History of the Gurtenbahn

The funicular railway has been transporting guests up Bern's local mountain for more than a century and has contributed significantly to the development of tourism in Bern. The modern funicular railway, which took guests to the Gurten Kulm spa resort, also proved to be a selling point abroad. Since its opening in 1899, the funicular railway has gone through turbulent times. Learn more about the long history of the funicular railway.

 

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Old black and white photo of the Gurtenbahn
Gurtenbahn fährt hoch auf die Eventlocation Pavillon zu

Contact & Privacy Policy

Do you have any questions about the Gurtenbahn, the parking garage, the toboggan run, or winter activities? We are happy to help.

 

Phone +41 31 961 23 23
Email info@gurtenbahn.ch

Click here for the Gurtenbahn privacy policy.

Click here for SwissPass passenger rights.

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