St. Beatus-Höhlen

Take a tour of exploration to the magical world of stone and water that is the St. Beatus Caves and hear the rushing and dripping of water. Prepare to be fascinated by the incredible shapes and colours of the grottos.

You can reach the entrance to the caves from a path that takes you from the car park and through the forest. Along the way, you’ll cross several bridges over the waterfall as it exits the cave and hear the rushing and dripping of water. The St. Beatus Caves make for one of the most popular day-trip destinations around Lake Thun. So far, roughly 14 km of the extensive cave system has been mapped. It is possible to explore one kilometre of this on your own when you visit.

The pathways through the cave are secure and easily accessible thanks to modern electric lighting. Take a tour (approx. 60 min.) of the mighty limestone formations, and be enchanted by the unique shapes and shades on view in the series of grottos. The mountain is filled with stalagmites and stalactites that have taken millions of years to form. To this day, the St. Beatus Caves with their interior gorges,imposing halls and the effervescent waterfalls remain radiating a particular power. As you proceed, 25 information boards in German and English impart useful information on the St. Beatus Caves. Complete your tour with a visit to the caves museum to learn all you need to know about cave exploration.

A natural experience for all ages

For an unforgettable experience of nature, the St. Beatus Caves are well worth a visit. There is even a large playground with a dragon slide for children to enjoy. Amid this stunning natural landscape, the Panorama Restaurant is the ideal place to spend some time, enjoying fine food while gazing at Lake Thun and the breathtaking peaks beyond.

Open all year long

The St. Beatus Caves open daily. Group events can also be arranged outside of normal opening hours. Find out about a wide range of group packages and events under www.beatushoehlen.swiss.

Your highlights at a glance

• Imposing limestone caves with magnificent grottos, halls and chasms
• Individual tour through a magical world of stone and water
• Eat amid nature and overlooking Lake Thun at the Restaurant "Stein & Sein"
• Cave raclette
• Choice of group packages and guided tours on request

To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note

• Open daily in the summer season from 9.00 am and daily in the winter season from 10.00 am.
• Photography and filming is allowed in the caves; tripods are not permitted and must be left at the till
• Warm clothing is recommended with caves temperatures at 8 – 10°C
• Access recommend by taking bus No. 21 or the boat to the Beatushöhlen-Sundlaunen; parking spaces in the immediate vicinity are limited and are often already full by mid-morning.
• Combination offers for boat journeys

Opening times

Summer season (mid-April - early November): Daily from 9.00 a.m. to 5.15 p.m. (Friday & Saturday until 8.15 p.m.)
Winter season (end of November - mid-March) Daily from 10.00 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. (Saturday until 5.45 p.m.)
From November 9 through November 20, 2026, the St. Beatus Caves and the Cave Museum will be closed.