7 Highlights of the Sigriswil Suspension Bridge
- The pedestrian suspension bridge in Sigriswil offers a fantastic view of Lake Thun and the Niesen. In the background, you can also see the Mönch, Eiger, and Jungfrau mountains.
- With a length of 340 m, this bridge ranks among the longest of its kind in the world.
- A visit to the bridge pairs perfectly with short or longer hikes.
- The journey to the bridge by post bus or on foot from Gunten or Merligen is already very pleasant.
- The suspension bridge is famous as a filming location for the Korean series "Crash Landing on You".
- At a height of 182 meters, you'll find yourself nearly 1,000 m above sea level on the suspension bridge.
- The bridge and both connected locations are situated on a sunny slope.
What to Expect at the Sigriswil Suspension Bridge
The Sigriswil Suspension Bridge is a popular outing spot, especially for families. The view of Lake Thun and the surrounding mountains, including Niesen, is particularly impressive. The trip can be well combined with short hikes.
Facts about the Suspension Bridge:
- Length: 344 m
- Height: 182 m
- Width: 1.20 m
You can easily navigate the bridge with a wheelchair or a stroller. The walkway’s surface is made of perforated steel plate, making it suitable for dogs as well. Both Sigriswil and Aeschlen have restaurants, shops, and farm stores, ensuring you're well catered for.
Activities at the Sigriswil Suspension Bridge
The Sigriswil Suspension Bridge is one of three pedestrian suspension bridges at the Lake Thun. A continuous panoramic pathway around the lake is planned, expected to include up to seven bridges. The centerpiece of this hike is the bridge over the Gummischlucht gorge.
Other pedestrian bridges at Lake Thun include:
- Panorama Bridge Leissigen over the Spissibach stream
- Suspension Bridge Beatenberg over the Sandbach stream
Short Hike by the Suspension Bridge
There’s a hiking trail that runs beneath the suspension bridge, allowing you to view the impressive structure from below. This path also serves as an alternative for those who have a fear of heights.
Swiss Activities Tip: First, walk all the way across the length of the bridge and enjoy the stunning view of Lake Thun and Niesen. On the other side, you can take the hiking path down into the gorge to return to the starting point. From below, you get the best view of the gigantic suspension bridge. The hike takes about 30 minutes.
Longer Hike at the Suspension Bridge
A hike from Sigriswil to Oberhofen a.T. starts at the Sigriswil bus stop. It goes over the suspension bridge to Aeschlen. The further path to Oberhofen at Lake Thun begins just above the lake and leads you down to the bus stop. This hike is great for birdwatching.
Facts about the (easy) hike:
- Length: 5 km
- Duration: 1.5 hrs
- Elevation gain: 87↑ 322↓
- Difficulty: easy
This hike can also be done as a loop. In this case, the return path takes you almost directly along the shore of Lake Thun to Gunten. From Gunten, you’ll head back up.
A hike from Merligen also goes along Lake Thun to Gunten and takes about 1.5 hours to Sigriswil.
Prices and Opening Hours of the Sigriswil Suspension Bridge
The Sigriswil Suspension Bridge is open year-round and serves as a shortcut for schoolchildren. It connects the towns of Sigriswil and Aeschlen. The best time to visit is from March to November, but the bridge is accessible all year round.
Adults pay 8.00 CHF, or 4.00 CHF with the Thunersee Panoramacard. Children under 16 get in for free. All proceeds go towards the maintenance of the bridge.
The Sigriswil Suspension Bridge in Film
The impressive Sigriswil Suspension Bridge is becoming an increasingly popular backdrop in TV shows, documentaries, and reality series.
Some examples include:
- The Korean TV series "Crash Landing on You"
- A surprise trip of a lady-in-waiting in “Bauer ledig, sucht,” featuring ten single farmers
- Several recordings from the show “Fenster zum Sonntag”
- A documentary about an international ski race with skier Joana Hählen
Getting to the Sigriswil Suspension Bridge
The Sigriswil Suspension Bridge is easily reachable from both sides. There are free parking spots available in both Sigriswil and Aeschlen. By car, it takes about 45 minutes from Bern.
Public Transport (ÖV)
To get there by public transport, take the bus line 25 from Thun station or from Gunten to Sigriswil. You can also reach Gunten by boat, making it an even more interesting family excursion.
The post bus takes about 9 minutes from Gunten. From the bus stop “Sigriswil Dorf,” it’s only a two-minute walk to the panoramic bridge at Raftstrasse. To reach Aeschlen, take bus 21 to Oberhofen, then transfer to line 24. Get off at the “Erliboden” stop in Aeschlen.