Schilthorn, Piz Gloria: prices, tickets, routes and activities explained 

This table shows sample return ticket prices for the route Stechelberg-Mürren-Schilthorn. Alternatively, you can get to Mürren via Lauterbrunnen and Grütschalp as explained here. Find a full overview of rail pass discounts here.

Schilthorn price without rail pass discounts

A normal return ticket Stechelberg-Schilthorn costs CHF 108, a normal return ticket Mürren-Schilthorn costs CHF 85.60.

Schilthorn prices with rail pass discounts

• With a Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex, or Berner Oberland Pass, you only need a discounted return ticket Mürren-Schilthorn at CHF 42.80. The ride to Mürren is free.
• A Swiss Half Fare Card allows you to buy a return ticket Stechelberg-Schilthorn at CHF 54, and a return ticket Mürren-Schilthorn at CHF 42.80.
• The Jungfrau Travel Pass allows free travel to Mürren, but only if you get there via Grütschalp. A 25% discount return ticket Mürren-Schilthorn costs CHF 64.20. A 25% discounted return ticket Stechelberg-Schilthorn costs CHF 81.

I've listed a detailed overview of all rail pass discounts here.

Where to buy your tickets

Tickets to Schilthorn can be bought online, which saves time during your excursion. Alternatively, tickets are for sale at the cable car stations.

Reservations and boarding passes

Reservations for the Schilthorn cable car are not required. But you can optionally buy an additional boarding pass, to skip the queue at a guaranteed boarding time. The price is CHF 5 per person. Boarding passes are free for children up to 5 years old.

I recommend this option if you're visiting the mountain in the busiest months: June to August.

The Schilthorn can be reached by cable car from Mürren only. There are 2 routes to Mürren.

How to travel to Mürren: the 2 options

All cable cars to the Schilthorn depart from the town of Mürren. There are 2 very scenic ways to get from Lauterbrunnen (down in the valley) to Mürren:

1. Take a bus to Stechelberg in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Change for the cable car to Mürren.
2. Take the cable car to Grütschalp, then change for the train to Mürren.

Learn all the details in my travel guide Lauterbrunnen-Mürren.

How to get from Mürren to Schilthorn

In Mürren, you'll first board a large cabin to mid-station Birg. At Birg, you'll switch to another cabin for the last section up to the top station.

Traveling times from Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, and Mürren

This is how long it takes to reach Schilthorn, depending on the route you pick:

• from Interlaken Ost: 1h20 to 1h50
• from Lauterbrunnen: 55 minutes to 1h10
• from Mürren: 17 minutes

Operation dates, schedules and timetable 

Schilthorn cable car Stechelberg-Mürren - 2024 operation dates

The cable car from Stechelberg to Mürren operates daily, except for these timeframes:

• 20 November - 8 December 2023
• 22 April - 26 April 2024
• 11 November - 6 December 2024

Schilthorn cable car Mürren-Birg - 2024 operation dates

The cable car from Mürren to mid-station Birg operates daily, except for these timeframes:

• 13 November – 8 December 2023
• 22 April – 26 April 2024
• 11 November – 6 December 2024

Schilthorn cable car Birg-Schilthorn - 2024-2025 operation dates

The cable car from mid-station Birg to the top of the Schilthorn operates daily, except for these timeframes:

• 13 November – 8 December 2023
• 22 April – 26 April 2024
• 14 October 2024 - 15 March 2025. This long closure is caused by construction works for the new cable cars.

Lauterbrunnen-Grütschalp-Mürren - 2024 operation dates

Services on the route Lauterbrunnen-Grütschalp-Mürren are available daily, except for the below maintenance breaks:

• 2 October - 8 December 2023
• 6 May - 31 May 2024
• 21 October - 8 November 2024

You can use the bus to Stechelberg instead.

Planned closures during the construction of the new cable cars

An entirely new cable car route between Stechelberg, Mürren, Birg, and Schilthorn is being built: the "Schilthorn 20XX" project. The first new sections between Stechelberg, Mürren and Brig are scheduled to open on 13 December 2024. The entire project should be finished in 2026.

The construction works will lead to additional closures. Most important is that the Schilthorn will not be accessible during the entire winter season of 2024-2025. But after this period, you can reach the top on all days of the year!

For up-to-date information, check the general timetable for your travel date, and the Schilthorn 20XX project planning through the link here.

Planning your trip in the timetable

The links here will get you to the Schilthorn timetable. It's also possible to plan your trip in the general Swiss timetable. These names are used:

• "Schilthorn" for the top destination
• "Mürren (Schilthornbahn)" for the cable car station in Mürren
• "Interlaken Ost", "Interlaken West" and "Lauterbrunnen" for the main rail stations
• "Lauterbrunnen (Seilbahn)" for the valley station of the cable car to Grütschalp
• "Grütschalp" for the top station of the cable car from Lauterbrunnen
• "Mürren BLM" for the station in Mürren at which the train from Grütschalp arrives
• "Stechelberg, Schilthornbahn" for the bus stop close to the cable car valley station
• "Stechelberg (Schilthornbahn)" for the cable car valley station
• "Gimmelwald (Schilthornbahn)" for the mid-station between Stechelberg and Mürren
• "Birg (Schilthornbahn)" for the mid-station between Mürren and Schilthorn

Best months for a visit to Schilthorn 

The best periods to travel to Schilthorn are early January to late February, early April to mid April, early May to early October and late December. Details:

• Late December, January, and February are suitable for a winter visit. There will be snow on the mountain peaks surrounding the Lauterbrunnen Valley, and possibly down in the valley too.
• April to September are best for a summer-like visit. This is when all travel routes to Mürren and the Schilthorn are available, so you can make a varied round trip. You'll see beautiful contrasts between the green valleys and the snow-capped mountains. The amount of snow on the peaks is usually best in spring: April to June.
• Late September and early October are the autumn season. With some luck, you'll see the onset of autumn colors down in the valley.

November, early and mid-December, and March can be slightly less attractive. The vegetation in the valleys looks a bit pale during these transition seasons. But: it's quieter at the top than in other months, and there's usually plenty of snow on the peaks for a true winter experience.

Schilthorn weather forecast and tips 

Temperature and clothing

The Schilthorn is at high altitude, which means it's much colder than down in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. I always prepare for this with additional layers of clothes, a shawl, a hat, and gloves. Solid shoes are recommended if you plan to leave the observation platform or enjoy the Thrill Walk at Birg.

What if it's cloudy?

Schilthorn is all about the beautiful views of the Jungfrau Region, so it's not worth going up if the top is covered by clouds. My tips:

• Check forecasts shortly before leaving: the conditions can change quickly.
• Consult webcams displaying live views from the top too. I've experienced clouds and fog in the valley, but simultaneously brilliant blue skies at the top! This especially occurs in autumn.
• Clouds at higher altitudes don't necessarily block your views. If there's no thick cloud cover, you may see the mountain peaks between the clouds: a splendid view.