📍 Cave📸 Tourist Attraction

St. Beatus Caves

Beatenberg, Switzerland

4.5 (0)

Overview

Network of stalactite caves in Sundlauenen in the municipality of Beatenberg in the canton of Bern, Switzerland.

Why visit: Karst caves and glacier mills, several with lit walkways through the chambers.

Things to do

›Take the guided walkway route
›Photograph the formations
›Bring a warm layer — caves stay cold
›Combine with a nearby gorge or waterfall

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Travel Information

Best time

Year-round; a cool escape in summer

Weather

Temperate central-European climate — warm summers (20–27°C), cold winters (-2–5°C) with snow at moderate altitude, and grey, foggy spells over the plateau in late autumn.

Entry fee

Ticketed (~₹1,000 – 2,000)

Hours

Typically 10 AM – 5 PM, many closed in winter

Est. budget

₹1,200 – ₹3,000

Duration

1 – 2 hours

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