Harderkulm Explained

Harderkulm
Other Name:Harder Kulm (top funicular station)
Elevation M:1321
Map:Switzerland
Region Type:Canton
Region:Bern
Country:Switzerland
Range:Emmental Alps
Coordinates:46.7°N 58°W
Topo:Swiss Federal Office for Topography – swisstopo
Type:Viewpoint

The Harderkulm (also referred to as Harder Kulm, since the top station of the funicular is called that way) is a funicular station at in the Berner Oberland region of Switzerland, overlooking the towns of Interlaken and Unterseen. It is located at the western end of the Harder, which in itself is the most western, forested ridge of the about long, prominent mountain range dominating the north shore of the Lake of Brienz.

The viewpoint belongs to the municipality of Unterseen in the canton of Bern with the slopes shared between the municipalities of Unterseen and Interlaken. The viewpoint offers extensive views across Interlaken, the alluvial land called Bödeli, and southwards up the valley of the river Lütschine to the high peaks of the Bernese Alps, whilst itself forming part of the Emmental Alps.[1]

Harderkulm is occupied by the castle-like Bergrestaurant Harder Kulm and adjoining observation platform.

Funicular

The Harderbahn, a tourist funicular, links Interlaken with an upper station some five minutes walk from the restaurant. The funicular journey takes eight minutes.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Swiss Federal Office of Topography – swisstopo . Berne, Switzerland . 2012 . No. 1208 Beatenberg . 1:25000 . National Map 1:25 000 . 2015 . 978-3-302-01208-7 . 2016-08-21.
  2. Web site: Harder Kulm . Jungfrau - Top of Europe . Jungfraubahnen Management AG . 2014-09-25.