For families

Family time on the Niederhorn

A day on the Niederhorn feels like holidays. Only better! For there is a lot to experience and discover here: An Alpine playground with Balance Trail and Wobbly Bridge, a giant wooden marble run, numerous barbecue sites, an Alpine Orienteering Hike, and, of course, the Trotti Bike dirt scooters! Spend time together, play, romp, laugh, discover something new. Create memories for a lifetime. The Niederhorn is where everything goes.

And what is more: In the area, families will benefit from top discounts and special offers

Rocky Day

Rocky Familydays on the Niederhorn!

Our Rocky Days take place every first Saturday between May and October! On this day you can meet our cheeky ibex “Rocky” on the Niederhorn. Both in the morning and in the afternoon, families can discover the alpine orienteering course “Rocky's Path”. At the end of the orienteering event, every child can look forward to receiving a small award, which will be presented by Rocky himself.

All children up to the age of 16 can ride the Niederhornbahn free of charge on Rocky Day! So come along and discover the family world on the Niederhorn. Rocky is looking forward to seeing you!

Programm Rocky Days:

An exciting adventure awaits you on the Niederhorn during Rocky Days! Rocky, our cheeky ibex, will greet all the children at the Niederhorn mountain station and hand out the Alpen-OL maps for the Rocky's Trail. As a family, you can then discover and complete the Rocky's Trail, which takes about half an hour and has nine different posts. Rocky accompanies the children for a section of the trail at the beginning. At the end of the trail (Niederhorn mountain station), Rocky welcomes all the children back and presents each of them with a small award - a special souvenir of the day. Of course, Rocky also takes time for a souvenir photo.

Depending on how you would like to organize your day on the Niederhorn, you can complete the Alpine orienteering course either in the morning or in the afternoon.

Morning

10.30 am Meeting point with Rocky at the Niederhorn mountain station

10.30 - 11.30 am Experience Rocky's Alpen-OL trail (independently)

11.30 - 12.00 am Award ceremony for the Alpen-OL experts and souvenir photos with Rocky at the Niederhorn mountain station

Afternoon

2.00 pm Meeting point with Rocky at the Niederhorn mountain station

2.00 - 3.00 pm Experience Rocky's Alpen-OL trail (independently)

3.00 - 3.30 pm Award ceremony for the Alpen-OL experts and souvenir photos with Rocky at the Niederhorn mountain station

After the alpine orienteering, younger kids can discover the marble run or the playground on the Niederhorn. If you would like to experience a short hike with the kids, you can complete the more difficult Alpine orienteering from the Niederhorn to Vorsass and visit a barbecue stand along the way. For older kids, we recommend a scooter-bike descent from Vorsass to Beatenberg. Here the kids can discover two different scooter routes together with Rocky or Happy.

Tip: Would you like to take a souvenir of this day with you? You can buy a Rocky cuddly toy or a Rocky bag at the Niederhornbahn ticket office.

Playground

The playground with the nicest view! But who cares about the view, if there is so much to discover. For example, a balance trail, a wobbly bridge or the giant marble run. They can make children’s eyes sparkle. And those of the grown-ups as well. If your kids are romping about on the playground, there is time to relax and snatch a few moments of peace and quiet.

Alpine Orienteering Hike

This is hiking turned thrilling! Equipped with an orienteering hike map, visitors large and small alike set out on the path to find the various posts. Four routes with varying degrees of difficulty are waiting to be discovered.

Barbeque sites

There are numerous barbecue and rest areas in the Niederhorn area. Each place is unique. Because of its location, the marvellous view or because there is so much to discover around it.

Wood is provided by the Niederhorn cable car at the two barbecue sites near the Flösch.

Download overview map

Sooter bike

Tired of walking? Using a scooter bike, you can make it to the foot of the mountain in no time. Vorsass Mid-Station is linked to Beatenberg Station via two scooter bike routes. With the prospect of a ride downhill on a scooter bike, you can look forward to every hike in anticipation of great Trotti Bike fun!

Family discount

Niederhorn Family Discount

The Niederhorn is a mountain for the whole family. You only pay for the first child in the family (up to 16 years of age). Every other child goes free. This offer also applies to renting dirt scooters, when renting sledges or during evening rides.

Junior Card

With the Junior Card, your own children up to 16 years of age can ride our mountain railways of various types, that take you up there, free of charge.

Children-Go-Free Ticket

The Children-Go-Free Ticket enables accompanying persons over the age of 16 (e.g. godparents, grandparents) to travel cheaply and comfortably by public transport with a designated child. This ticket is recognized by the Niederhornbahn.

It is your birthday

On your birthday, you can travel up the Niederhorn for free. Do not forget to bring your ID card.

Rockys Worls

Do you know us already? No? Then it’s time we get to know us! We are the Rocky gang. Rocky our leader left a special gift for you at our stations Beatenbucht and Beatenberg!

Rocky

I’m Rocky the ibex and I’m the leader of the gang. Always in a good mood, my friends love my cheekiness. I’m climbing over the steepest rocks always finding a way through.

You’ve never done Alpine Orienteering but you want to try it out? Then is just for you! Let’s search for the 9 different stations together. This path is perfect as a warm up for all the other paths that are waiting for you. Afterwards you can ride down to Beatenberg on my with a scooter!

Happy

I’m Happy the bunny. I’m very cautious and I always protect my friends. Thanks to my big ears, I hear every noise, even if it’s very quiet. If you wanna know anything about Niederhorn come and ask me!

Welcome to ! We go for an adventure and search 10 different stations that are hidden between Niederhorn and Vorsass. They are quite easy to find, which is why my path is perfect for beginners! After you solved the puzzle I recommend you to ride down to Beatenberg with a scooter on my .

Yummy

I’m Yummy the deer. I’m known as a gourmet and find any delicacies on the Niederhorn. My long legs help me to run fast. I’m quite hard to find because I’m very shy.

Do you fancy a challenge? Then come along with me on my path . There are 10 stations hidden in the terrain. If you have any experience in hiking and alpine orienteering, then visit me!

Lenny

I’m Lenny the lynx. I’m a master in hiding! I love sneaking up to my friends and give them a scary moment by jumping out of nowhere..

My path is perfect for real specialists. The 11 hidden stations are difficult to find. Don’t give up if you don’t find a station first but keep searching. We can do it together!

Win awesome prices

If you solved the puzzle, put your participation sheet in the box at the old station Vorsass. If you’re lucky you will win an awesome price at the end of the summer season.

Rocky fanclub

You solved the puzzle of the alpine orienteering and enjoyed the scooter bike ride with Rocky? Then we’ve got something for you:

Rockys fans can buy merchandise at our stations Beatenbucht and Beatenberg.

Rocky plushtoy

The cuddly plushtoy gives a smile to anyone.

Height: 33 cm

Price: CHF 10.00