Question 1

How do I get Harder Kulm tickets?

Accepted Answer

You can buy Harder Kulm tickets online in advance or at the Interlaken Harderbahn valley station ticket counter. Choose between standard tickets or discounted options if you hold a Swiss Travel Pass. Please note that booking online is recommended to avoid queues, especially during peak tourist season and weekends.

Question 2

Can you walk to Harder Kulm?

Accepted Answer

Yes, instead of taking the Funicular, you can also walk to reach Harder Kulm. Interlaken to Harder Kulm hike is approximately 4 km and a lot of hikers choose to not take a train and walk while enjoying the view, it takes around 2.5 hours to reach the mountain restaurant.

Question 3

Is Harder Kulm covered by Swiss Pass?

Accepted Answer

No. The Swiss pass does not cover the Harder Kulm. However, you can get approximately 50% discount on your trip. Swiss pass covers almost all transport and lots of museum entries. So, make sure you purchase the ticket and don’t rely on the swiss pass.

Question 4

Is Harder Kulm free?

Accepted Answer

It is free for children aged 0-5 years old. Children aged between 6-15 years old can avail the child tickets and adults have to pay the entire amount for harder Kulm tickets.

Question 5

How long is the hike to Harder Kulm?

Accepted Answer

The Harder Kulm hike is up to 4 km long from the Interlaken train station. Normally, it takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to reach the summit restaurant which is 1322 m above the sea level. Just remember to wear good hiking boots and carry all the necessary gear for the hike.

Question 6

How do you get to Harder Kulm from Interlaken West?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 ways to get from Interlaken West Station to Harder Kulm. By train or by taxi. The train and funicular will take up to 43 mins to reach and the quickest way is to reach there by taxi which takes approximately 15 mins.

Question 7

Is Harder Kulm open in December?

Accepted Answer

No, Harder Kulm is not open in December. It usually opens next in the month of April and stays open till November.

Question 8

How do you reach Harder Kulm by car?

Accepted Answer

You cannot drive to Harder Kulm. The closest you can take your car is to Interlaken ost. From there, you can choose to take a funicular or you can just go on a Harder Kulm hike by yourself. You will take approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to reach there as it is quite a steep walk.