
School’n’Rail St. Beatus Caves.
Discover mystical caves of stalagmites and stalactites.
School trip hit: 30% discount on admission, including a themed tour during the low season from January to April and from September to December.
School trip offer: 13% discount on admission, including a themed tour from May to August.
Day Pass for Schools for CHF 15 per person.
Grottos, caverns, gorges and waterfalls: explore the extensively branched cave system of St Beatus Caves.
The St Beatus Caves are among the ten largest cave systems in Switzerland and, along with the Hölloch in the Muotatal, are one of the few to be open to the public. So far, 14 kilometres of the extensively branched cave system have been explored, 1 kilometre of which is secured for visitors. Inside the cave, grottos formed by water thousands of years ago await your class. Be enchanted by rippling waterfalls and impressive stalactite formations. This is a mystical experience that the whole class will remember.
Your school trip.
For school groups of ten or more people.
Travel by public transport and enjoy the following benefits:
School trip hit: 30% discount on the school rate for admission to the St Beatus Caves, including themed tour and museum.
School trip offer: 10% discount on the school rate for admission to the St Beatus Caves, including themed tour and museum.
Day Pass for Schools in the GA Travelcard area of validity for CHF 15 per person, including for accompanying adults.
Discounted prices (excluding travel).
Admission to the St Beatus Caves, including ‘Short & precise’ themed tour:
School trip hit: 30% discount, January to April and September to December.
Children aged at least 6 and under 17: CHF 11.20.
Young people aged at least 17 and under 26: CHF 18.20.
Adults aged 26 or older: CHF 18.20.
School trip offer: 10% discount, May to August.
Children aged at least 6 and under 17: CHF 14.
Young people aged at least 17 and under 26: CHF 22.70.
Adults aged 26 or older: CHF 22.70.
Admission to the St Beatus Caves, including ‘Fox & trail’ themed tour:
School trip hit: 30% discount, January to April and September to December.
Children aged at least 6 and under 17: CHF 15.40.
Young people aged at least 17 and under 26: CHF 27.30.
Adults aged 26 or older: CHF 27.30.
School trip offer: 10% discount, May to August.
Children aged at least 6 and under 17: CHF 19.20.
Young people aged at least 17 and under 26: CHF 34.
Adults aged 26 or older: CHF 34.
Prices include VAT. Prices and products subject to modification.
Prices as at: 1 January 2026.
Interested? How to book your RailAway school trip.
Unique experience of nature deep in the Niederhorn mountain massif.
«Short & precise» themed tour. Ideal for class groups who are on a tight schedule but still want to experience the caves in all their splendour.
«Fox & trail» themed tour. Features exciting challenges and interactive technology to help find the treasure.
New themed tour ‘Flimbo trail’. The Flimbo trail combines nature experiences, learning and adventure in a unique way.
60-minute tour on well-lit paths.
Explore 1 kilometre of the cave system along 297 steps.
Marvel at huge stalactite formations, wide caverns and deep gorges.
Free digital tour guide ‘Saint Beatus’ (free app available for Android and iOS).
Have a picnic at the large barbecue area and children’s playground.
Outward journey: by train to Thun or Interlaken West and continue by boat to Beatushöhlen-Sundlauenen, according to the online timetable.
The walk from the boat terminal to the cave entrance takes around 25 minutes.
The temperature in the caves is around 9°C; warm clothes recommended.
We recommend that you book early – ideally two weeks before you start your journey.
The offer is not available from 9 November to 20 November 2026 due to maintenance.
For at least ten participants. From 60 persons: two guided tour groups.
If you have any questions or queries about the offer, please contact the SBB Contact Center on 0848 44 66 88 (CHF 0.08/min.).
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