The cult sport on two runners – the sled run Niederhorn – Vorsass is a must for children, youngsters and the young-at-heart. Nothing is as invigorating as a fast sled run. It wakes childhood memories and everyone is having fun. Enjoy the unique views over the Lake Thun and the snowcapped mountains of the bernese oberland during the 30 minute sled run.

Several winter hiking trails can be combined with sledging.

Travel by bus from Interlaken to Beatenberg and by cable car to the Niederhorn. You will love the 30 minute sled run to the restaurant Vorsass where we will have a little refreshment ready for you. Available exclusively and bookable online fromInterlaken.ch

You can reach the Niederhorn ski resort within 20 minutes from Thun or Interlaken and enjoy the family atmosphere its well known for.

There are three different slopes offering skiing to Vorsass or, depending on the snow, even to Beatenberg. Whether a beginner or a ski tourer – the slopes on the Niederhorn offer something for everyone, including stunning views over Lake Thun.

Hungry from a day on the slopes? The cosy restaurants will treat you with tasty alpine food. 

Good to know: you can get the half day card already from 11.00 am.

Come sledging high above the Lake Thun where the starry sky and the lights of the city compete. On Friday and Saturday nights from 6.35 p.m. the cable car runs every 15 minutes from Vorsass to the Niederhorn. The sled run is marked with laterns all the way to Vorsass. Have a sociable evening with «starlit sledging PLUS»: a fondue in the Berghaus Niederhorn and a mulled wine or glogg in the restaurant Vorsass.

The combination of snowy mountains and the view over Lake Thun is unique. Throughout your hike you will (almost) never loose sight of the bernese Oberland’s landmarks, the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. In winter season you can choose between several prepared winter hiking trails with hiking times between 1 and 3 hours.

Of course you will also find suitable meals in cosy restaurants along the way.

Snow shoeing allows you to easily walk on deep snow which is a fantastic experience on the Niederhorn and good for the soul. Off the beaten track and far away from civilization, you can experience nature in its untouched form. Both hikes start from middle station Vorsass.

Every Friday- and Saturday-evening our local guide will accompagny you into the magic winter wonderland around Niederhorn. On the 2 hours tour a warm-up break with homemade mulled-wine will keep you warm. After the tour you will be served with a delicious fondue at the restaurant Vorsass.

Since the beginning of time people have wanted to fly. Here you can. Specially trained tandem pilots take you on a tandem flight joy ride. Pilots with a hang-gliding or paragliding licence find an ideal take off on Güggisgrat and one of the most beautiful flying sites in the bernese oberland .

Make the most of the day – skiing, snowboarding or sledging all day. Hiking on winter trails and rejuvenate inbetween. Treat yourself with delicious food at the Berghaus Niederhorn.

The family gets pasta with 3 different sauces and an alcohol free drink. The little ones play in the snow and the adults can chat in the sun. And the best of it… you’re saving money.

Race down the 3 km long sled run as many times as you want. There is starlit sledging on the Niederhorn every Friday and Saturday night. Or enjoy the fantastic view onto Lake Thun and the world famous 3 peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau whilst hiking on one of the well prepared winter hiking trails. There are 3 slopes (red and blue) waiting to be discovered by skiers and snowboarders and plenty of restaurants available to keep you going. NEW in winter 2015/16 we take you every Friday- and Saturday-evening on a guided snowshoe tour.

Schools are in good hands on the Niederhorn. The sled run from Niederhorn to Vorsass is waiting to be discovered and there are 3 slopes (red and blue) for skiing and snowboarding as well as marked hiking trails. Restaurants and picnic spots are available.

Ask us about our special offers for schools.