The trio lined up
Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau directly opposite.
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The Niederhorn is a 1,963-metre peak above Lake Thun, and the **best nearby and relatively cheap viewpoint** in the region: from its summit you see both lakes (Thun and Brienz) with Interlaken between them from above, and directly opposite the wall of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau lined up in a row — the view people pay many times more to reach from higher summits. Access is by funicular from Beatenbucht on the lakeshore up to Beatenberg, then a cable car to the summit (about 30 minutes in all). At the top are a restaurant with a terrace and ridge walking paths, including the "ibex trail" — the mountain is the region's most famous place **to see wild ibex** at close range, especially early in the morning. There are also trottibike descents and walking routes down. Far quieter than Harder Kulm and much cheaper than the high mountains — an excellent alternative on a clear day for anyone unwilling to pay for a Jungfraujoch ticket.
Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau directly opposite.
Wild ibex seen close up in the morning.
Thun and Brienz with Interlaken between them.
Niederhorn, 3803 Beatenberg
Harder Kulm is closer and quicker (a direct funicular from Interlaken, 10 minutes), cheaper, and its famous platform juts out above the town — but it is lower and much busier. The Niederhorn is higher, slightly further, far quieter, with a wider view (both lakes together), the ibex and the trails. For a quick sunset visit: Harder Kulm. For a calm mountain day with the better view: Niederhorn.