Schynige Platte

A minuscule mountain ridge in heart of Jungfrau region in Switzerland, Schynige Platte is one of the most popular day trip options from Interlaken. A cog railway takes you to its 1970 m terminus station where you can savour some of the best views of Alpine scenery that includes the three pointy peaks of Tuba, Gumihorn and a third without a name. Schynige Platte is therefore quite a favourite with hikers looking to ascend these peaks. A sprawling Alpine garden with as many as 650 species of flora is an added delight of this touristy hub. There is also a Panorama Restaurant serving the best Swiss delicacies in the canton. For a lot of visitors, the train ride to the viewpoint, replete with its wooden benches, wagons and the many reminders of the days of yore, is an attraction in itself.
In order to reach Schynige Platte, you would have to take a train from the Interlaken Ost station to Wilderswil and then change into the cog railway that goes up to the mountain station. The picturesque journey is approximately one hour long and is only operational during the summer months, i.e. from May to October. Swiss Pass owners can enjoy this trip for free.