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Dear Partner an excursion with a steam train, in a picture perfect natural setting, is something that is guaranteed to stir emotions. Scenic beauty and the best of victorian engineering is a combination sure to generate lasting memories. Since 1892, the Brienzer Rothorn, and it s vantage of 693 alpine peaks, has been connected by the local steam rack railway winding up it s slopes. The journey is an opportunity to relax and enjoy for it s own sake as city stresses receed away and the spectacular views open into the endless distance. Your guests, are our pleasure to welcome. Brienz Rothorn Bahn AG Simon Koller, Director BRIENZ ROTHORN BAHN Hauptstrasse 149/Postfach, CH-3855 Brienz Tel. +41 (0)33 952 22 22, Fax +41 (0)33 952 22 10 www.brienz-rothorn-bahn.ch, info@brb.ch 2

Steam Railway and Alpine Panorama Images: Heinz Stoll & BRB Memorable moments to savour in a setting to simply inspire. Pre Season to Middle Station Planalp Mid-May until 1 st Saturday in June High Season to Rothorn Kulm 1 st Saturday in June until 4 th Sunday in October Further details available under www.brienz-rothorn-bahn.ch The Brienz Rothorn Railway Experience In Brienz, deep in the heart of the Bernese Alps, the Brienz Rothorn Railway smokes and steams its way up the Brienzer Rothorn Mountain just as it did when it opened back in 1892. The railway is unique; it is a steam rack railway using 3 generations of steam locomotives and wagons, with daily service during the summer season. The route climbs 1678 m and presents a breath-taking panorama at the summit Rothorn Kulm. From Lake to Mountain Top The railway commences on the Lake of Brienz in Brienz, 566 m above sea level. In one hour the train steams 7.6 km up the Brienzer Rothorn Alp to the summit station situated at 2244 m. The railway passes romantically through the gardens of Brienz houses, lowland forests and alpine meadows up to the open barren rock faces of the upper mountain reaches. Rewarding views present Brienz, its lake and Interlaken, all in a majestic backdrop of snow-capped Swiss Alps. Brienzer Rothorn = 360 Panorama At 2350 m the uninterrupted vista from the vantage point is simply grandiose. From the Pilatus, Titlis and Rigi in the Central Alps through to the majestic range of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau in the Bernese Alpine Region a truly 360 panorama awaits. More than 120 Years Steam Tradition On the 31 st October 1891 the first locomotive reached the top of the Brienzer Rothorn. The railway opened to the public on June 16 th 1892 and continued up until the war in 1914. The railway was effectively closed for 16 years until 1931 when service recommenced. Today the Brienz Rothorn Railway is the only non-electrified rack railway in Switzerland with daily steam service. This makes it both unique and imposing in its portrayal of the steam era and attention to detail. 3

In the Centre of Switzerland Shortcut to a steam and panoramic paradise The Brienz Rothorn Railway is situated in the centre of Switzerland. By train or car it is 1 hour from Luzern and 20 minutes from Interlaken. Long stay parking for coaches is situated on the quayside of the lake ferry. Parking is provided near to the station in Brienz and is well signposted. Basel Zürich St. Gallen Bern Luzern Brienz Meiringen-Hasliberg Chur Lausanne Interlaken Brig Genève Lugano Chiasso 4

An Experience of a Lifetime Walk, admire and savour Brienzer Rothorn 2350 Rothorn Kulm Arnihaaggen 2207 Wilerhorn 2004 Lättgässli 5 3 1 1 2 1 5 2 3 5 4 6 4 4 BRIENZ The railway: 7.6 km in length, has a height difference of 1678 m, with a ruling gradient of 1 in 4.4 and maximum of 1 in 4. Departing Brienz the middle station, Planalp (1341 m), is reached in 25 minutes. From here it is only 2 minutes to a nearby restaurant with an idyllic open terrace. A further 30 minutes later the train reaches the summit station of Rothorn Kulm (2244 m). Wanderweg Bergweg Footpath Mountain Trail Brienz Rothorn Railway Hiking The Brienzer Rothorn offers hikers many varied alpine routes: Quay Cable Car Sörenberg 1. Brienzer Rothorn Schönbühl Turren Lungern... 5 h 2. Brienzer Rothorn Brünigpass... 5 h 3. Brienzer Rothorn Planalp... 2 h 30 min 4. Planalp Brienz... 2 h 30 min 5. Brienzer Rothorn Lättgässli Chruterenpass Planalp... 2 h 45 min 6. Planalp Mettli Brienz... 2 h Edelweiss Track... 15 min Restaurant Overnight Accommodation We recommend good walking shoes for all these routes. 5

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The Steam Timetable 2016 From Brienz to the Swiss Alps Timetable to Rothorn Kulm 4 th June until 23 rd October 2016 Brienz BRB 07:30* 08:36 09:40 10:00 ** 10:45 11:45 12:58 13:58 14:58 16:36 Planalp 07:56* 09:03 10:07 an 10:32 /ab 11:12 11:12 12:15 13:27 14:27 15:27 17:03 Rothorn 08:25* 09:31 10:35 11:43 11:43 12:45 13:57 14:57 15:57 17:31 Rothorn 08:30* 09:38 11:15 12:20 13:28 14:28 15:28 16:28 17:40 Planalp 09:02* 10:10 11:50 12:58 14:02 15:02 16:02 17:02 18:12 Brienz BRB 09:30* 10:38 12:20 13:30 14:32 15:32 16:32 17:32 18:40 * These trains operate only on Sundays from 4 th until 25 th September ** This train runs only on Wednesdays (Steam Sausage Express), no boarding during the trip, extra charge CHF 15.00 Pre-season Timetable to Planalp From 7 th /8 th, 14 th /15 th May, 21 st May until 3 rd June daily Brienz BRB 10:45 12:00 13:45 15:45 Planalp 11:15 12:30 14:15 16:15 Planalp 11:20 13:00 15:00 16:45 Brienz BRB 11:50 13:30 15:30 17:15 Please note On peak days queues may be expected. In these cases extra trains will be provided and seating cards distributed In the case of poor weather conditions or low passenger numbers trains may be cancelled There is a limit of 2 wheelchairs (non-motorised) per train In the case of a steam locomotive failure or during peak periods, diesel locomotives may be in service Pushchairs may only be taken if these are folded 7

Top Attractions Memorable Moments on the Steam Railway 1 Bus Hit Cake and Steam Exclusive offers for coach tours 2 Footplate Rides on a Steam Locomotive Make that childhood dream come true 3 Steam Sausage Express Unique and the high point of any holiday 4 1 st August Extra evening service (Swiss national day) 5 Workshop Tours Behind the scenes in another world 6 Salon Rouge Travel in style, savour the service! Further details available under www.brienz-rothorn-bahn.ch 1 Bus Hit Cake and Steam Return trip with the Brienz Rothorn Steam Railway Midday meal (special of the day, exclusive drinks) in the Rothorn Kulm Restaurant or: Coffee / Tee with cakes as available Every 10 th person travels and dines free available for groups from 10 people Please note: Reservation required one week prior to departure The ticket is non-commissionable 8

2 Footplate Rides on a Steam Locomotive Make that childhood dream come true and ride the footplate of a steam locomotive on a Swiss mountain railway! The experience is a half-day in length and brings the guest into the world that others don t see or feel. The visit is accompanied by one of our qualified guides and includes seeing how the loco is prepared. Safety and operation is explained and any questions will be answered. The highlight of course is the one hour footplate ride up to the Rothorn Kulm. The visit is accompanied by an appropriate language guide The journey is on an oil-fired steam locomotive (coal-fired locos have insufficient space) Return journeys are via regular scheduled service Available daily from June to October Two timings are offered: 08:30 or 09:30 meeting at Brienz A fireman s cap is included Please note: Participants must be at least 12 years of age and 140 cm in height Reservation necessary at least two weeks in advance Limited to one participant per trip on the footplate 9

3 Steam Sausage Express Unique and certainly the high point to remember of any holiday From early June we re cooking! Wednesdays are Sausage Express days and this opportunity is not to be missed. At the halt in Planalp your driver and fireman will cook and serve sausages from the locomotive s original steam kettle. The conductor has our patent «Rack-rail» bread and included is a bottle of soft drink non alcoholic. Departure from Brienz Wednesdays at 10:00. (Other times available upon enquiry) This extends this particular service up to the Rothorn Kulm to 1¾ hours For groups: any day may be requested Return travel is via any scheduled service from Rothorn Kulm Please note: Reservable up to 14 days in advance No free tickets Limited places 10

1 st August 4 5 Workshop Tours Extra evening service on the Brienzer Rothorn Celebrate the Swiss national day on the Brienzer Rothorn. This festival evening is unique on the Rothorn: enjoy the imposing landscape, savour an impressive meal in the mountain restaurant at 2250 m. Then as night closes in admire the bonfires and firework shows around the Lake of Brienz as the train descends back into the valley. From the quayside in Brienz the local display is not to be missed and is the perfect end to a perfect evening. Extra service provided with oil-fired steam locomotives Gourmet buffet included (excluding drinks) Musical entertainment included Please note: Reservation necessary Exact numbers required two days in advance Due to nature protection laws no fireworks are displayed on the Rothorn No further discounts available Behind the scenes of another world in a steam railway workshop. Visit our workshops and learn the history of Switzerland s unique mountain railway. This 1 hour guided tour takes the visitor from the early beginnings of the railway and world tourism to the present day where many things remain very much the same as they were 120 years ago! See the daily tasks being undertaken to maintain the Brienz Rothorn Railway to the standards required in today s era. Tour lasts about one hour Tours undertaken in German and English All bookings are made over our local tourist office: Brienz Tourism Hauptstrasse 143, CH-3855 Brienz Tel. +41 (0)33 952 80 80 info@brienz-tourismus.ch www.brienz-tourismus.ch 11

6 Salon Rouge The Brienz Rothorn Railway offers it s guests many things and at the top of the list, is without doubt, the Salon Rouge service. This lovingly restored carriage B27, dates from the very beginings of both the railway and Swiss tourism, and conveys guests today, in nostalgic luxury up the Rothorn mountain. With it s deep red coachwork B27, better known as the Salon Rouge, combines natural beauty, technical achievement, and culinary art. This charter only service is offered from Mid-May until the end of October Exclusive and unique steam and culinary programme with a personal character May be booked in combination with a Workshop Tour More details available under www.salon-rouge.ch 12

Mountain Hotel Restaurant Rothorn Kulm Experience the unique charm of our hotel restaurant. Your guests will be able to forget the stress and strain of the day and instead, enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountain peak. Restaurant The restaurant provides seating for 250 guests. On the terrace we have provision for a further 120 places. The private lounge seats a further 50 diners. Hotel open 2 nd Saturday in June until mid-october Restaurant open 2 nd Saturday in June until 4 th Sunday in October We offer sumptuous breakfasts, hearty lunches and romantic à la Carte evening dinners. In addition, from our open terrace the stunning sunrises and sunsets across the Bernese Alps are the perfect backdrop to any memorable meal or occasion. Gastronomy Our classic mountain hotel provides a top class kitchen and romantic accommodation. Sumptuous Alpine Buffet Various à la Carte selections Typically Swiss specialities Selection of classic Swiss wines Banquettes 13

Hotel Rooms Our mountain hotel provides romantic rooms with hot and cold water. Showers and toilets are available on each floor. 44 beds are offered in single, double and 3 bed rooms. Some rooms are equipped with bunk beds. Group Accommodation We provide 52 bunk beds in a range of 4 and 8 bed rooms. Bedding is provided. Towels are not provided. Showers, toilets and washrooms are available on each floor. Seminars A meeting room is available with panoramic view across the Alpine massive. The room is equipped for business meetings catering for up to 12 people. Further details available under www.brienz-rothorn-bahn.ch Dormitory Accommodation A 21 bed dormitory is situated 50 m from the main hotel building. Toilets and washing facilities are available. Blankets are provided. 14

General Conditions Discounts Group rates are applied for 10 or more guests Halbtax Abo, Generalabonnement (GA), SBB Tageskarte, Tageskarte Gemeinde and Swiss-Saver Pass Regional-Pass Berner Oberland and Tell-Pass accepted according to conditions Free Travel Up to two children under the age of 16 may accompany an adult free Every 10 th person in a group travels free According to conditions, coach drivers or tour guides travel free and recieve the same meal as their group in the Restaurant On your birthday, free travel is granted, (only ID proof is required) Provision Regular operators visiting the railway recieve an additional 10% provision on the group price for services providing they meet the following conditions: Per season at least 150 guests travel on the railway (in groups) Purchases are made in cash or bills are paid within 10 days Special offers, events and charters are excluded from this provision This provision will be calculated at the end of the season and applied to the following year s bookings Terms of Cancellation Details available under www.brienz-rothorn-bahn.ch Accepted Payment Methods Cash Usual credit cards, EC Direct, Postkarte Reka Checks up to 50% (no refunded money) Euros at the day s rate 15

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