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Stockhorn

📍 Stockhorn, Thun, Switzerland
Stockhorn
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Introduction

The Stockhorn is a celebrated viewpoint peak of the Bernese Oberland, its 2,190-metre summit rising above the Simme valley near Lake Thun. Note that it belongs to the Interlaken and Bern side of Switzerland, not the Zermatt area. From the 360-degree summit platform the horizon runs from the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau toward Mont Blanc on clear days. The cable car from Erlenbach climbs past a mid-station famous for bungee jumps into an alpine lake, a leap that draws daredevils worldwide. Two small tarns near the top mirror the peaks in summer, and the circular summit walk takes under an hour, suiting families.

✨ Highlights

1
360-Degree Platform
Views sweep from the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau toward Mont Blanc.
2
Bungee from the Gondola
A famed jump from the mid-station toward the lake below.
3
Twin Alpine Tarns
Two small lakes near the summit mirror the peaks in summer.
4
Summit Loop Trail
An easy circuit of under an hour, friendly to all ages.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Season：May to October for the best views; some facilities run in winter.
→Duration：About 3-4 hours including the lift and time on top.
→Tickets：Return fares per the official site; some travel passes offer discounts.
→Transport：Train from Bern or Interlaken to Erlenbach, then the cable car.
→Gear：It is windy at the top, so pack a windproof layer.
→Food：A panoramic restaurant operates at the summit.

💡 Tips

• Note for planners: the Stockhorn lies in the Bernese Oberland, about three hours' drive from Zermatt.
• Book the bungee jump ahead and confirm operating dates.
• Visibility makes or breaks the visit, so check the summit webcam first.
• Pair it with a Lake Thun cruise for a full mountain-and-water day.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Stockhorn?

Note for planners: the Stockhorn lies in the Bernese Oberland, about three hours' drive from Zermatt. Book the bungee jump ahead and confirm operating dates.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.