This large cave system is a popular attraction near Interlaken, where according to legend, St. Beatus, the first apostle to Switzerland, fought a dragon.

Location: 10 min drive from Interlaken see parking on map • bus stop Beatushöhlen (20 mins from Interlaken)

Open: year round • daily 9:00 - 18:00 from mid April to mid November

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Website: www.beatushoehlen.swiss

For an entrance fee, you can wander through about 1 km of the caves on well-lit walkways, enjoying geological formations, including stalactites and stalagmites, as well as an underground river rushing through the caves.

They offer guided tours, but it's not really necessary as the included digital guide is pretty good.

Outside the caves, there is a casual family-friendly restaurant and dragon-themed playground with a picnic area, a nice place for kids to run off some energy.

💡I’d recommend combining this with a visit to Niederhorn, a viewpoint on the mountain above the caves. The caves are a good option for cloudy days and for hot days when you need to get out of the sun.

How to get there

By car: The caves are on Seestrasse, just northwest of Interlaken, no specific address. There is metered parking near the caves entrance - see parking on map.

By bus: From Interlaken, ride bus 21 and get off at stop Beatushöhlen. About 20 min ride from Interlaken, bus departs every 30 mins.

Tickets

You don't need to buy tickets in advance as entrance is first come, first served. But you can online to skip the ticket line onsite,

Discount with Berner Oberland Pass and guest cards from local hotels. They also offer a family ticket for 2 adults and all children under 16.

The caves are open year round. Opening times vary by season. After heavy rain, they may close temporarily for safety reasons.