School trip to the cave - learning that inspires

Experience geology, discover history, understand nature - a school trip to Lake Thun that will remain in your curriculum and in your memory.

Overview

School trip to Cave Switzerland

Knowledge becomes an experience.

Cool air, the echo of your own footsteps, stalactites that have grown over thousands of years: In the St. Beatus Caves, the school trip becomes an excursion into geology, history and nature. Pupils experience at first hand what no textbook can convey.

Whether it's a geology excursion in the Bernese Oberland, an educational nature trip on Lake Thun or a school trip to Interlaken to supplement the curriculum - the St. Beatus Caves offer tailor-made programmes for school classes. Guided themed tours, an interactive museum and an extensive park area make the excursion with school classes an eventful full-day programme.

Offers

Themed tours for school classes

Three formats - from a compact tour to an interactive treasure hunt. Each tour can be customised to suit the curriculum.

Short & precise

The ideal tour for school classes: An experienced guide will lead your class through the stalactite cave in around an hour. Geology, cave formation and the legend of St Beatus - all explained in a compact and age-appropriate way. Available in German and English.

Duration: approx. 1 hour - DE / EN

Schnitzel & Hunting

Learning becomes an adventure: during the interactive scavenger hunt through the cave, pupils work in teams to solve puzzles and tasks relating to geology, nature and history. Independent and playful - with a spirit of discovery instead of frontal teaching.

Duration: approx. 2 hours - interactive

Independent tour

Your own pace, your own design: The independent tour of the stalactite cave is suitable for classes that integrate the visit into their own programme. Information boards in the cave explain the geology and history all along the way.

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Tickets

Prices for school classes

Attractive school prices for groups of 20 or more - including accompanying persons.

	Short & precise	Schnitzel & Hunting
Price per pupil¹	CHF 16.-	CHF 22.-
Price per accompanying person	CHF 26.-	CHF 39.-
Minimum price	CHF 340.-	CHF 474.-
Minimum number of persons²	20	20
Duration	approx. 1 hour	approx. 2 hours

¹ 6-16 years
² 18 pupils and 2 accompanying persons

Booking & Times

School trips can be booked from Monday to Sunday (not between 12 and 2 pm). The exact times are available on request. Contact us early - popular dates book up quickly.

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Combi-Tickets

SBB School Day Pass - travel cheaply and save money

With the SBB School Day Pass for CHF 15 per person, you and your class can travel comfortably and cheaply. You also benefit from a 20% discount on admission to the St. Beatus Caves. This makes a school trip to the Bernese Oberland particularly attractive - environmentally friendly and budget-friendly at the same time.

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Frequently asked questions about the school trip

For which school levels is the excursion suitable?

The St. Beatus Caves are suitable for all school levels from Year 1 upwards. The "Kurz & Präzis" tour is adapted to suit the age group - from a playful discovery tour for primary school classes to an in-depth geology excursion for upper school and grammar school. The "Schnitzel & Hunt" scavenger hunt is particularly popular with middle school children.

Does the cave visit fit in with the curriculum?

Yes, a visit to the St. Beatus Caves can be ideally integrated into the curriculum. Topics such as geology, the history of the earth, karst formation, the water cycle and ecosystems can be experienced on site. The legend of St Beatus and the prehistoric artefacts in the cave museum also provide a starting point for history lessons.

How do I book a school trip?

Contact us by phone on +41 33 841 16 43, by e-mail to info@beatushoehlen.ch or via the form. School trips can be booked Monday to Sunday (not between 12 and 2 pm). The exact times are available on request. We recommend early booking, especially for the months of May and June.

What do the students need to bring with them?

The temperature in the cave is 8-10 °C all year round with high humidity. Warm clothing and good footwear are a must - even in summer. The path to the entrance is steep and there are 297 steps to climb in the cave. Food and drink are not permitted in the cave. There is a fire pit in the park for picnics.

How long does the excursion with the school class last?

Plan at least half a day. The "Kurz & Präzis" tour takes about 1 hour, the "Schnitzel & Jagd" tour about 2 hours. Plus the museum, the Flimbo trail and a break at the fireplace. It is an 8 to 10 minute walk from the car park to the cave entrance. A full-day programme with all the activities on offer is easily possible.

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Experience geology, understand nature, discover history - plan a school trip to the Bernese Oberland that combines knowledge and adventure.

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+41 33 841 16 43 - info@beatushoehlen.ch

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Your school trip - more than just a cave

Cave museum

Fossils, minerals and the history of cave exploration - the museum complements the cave visit with hands-on knowledge. The app guide is available in German, English and French and is included in the admission price.

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Flimbo path

The interactive adventure trail in the park area: at four stations, schoolchildren playfully discover topics relating to speleology, geology and nature. Ideal as a supplement before or after a visit to the cave.

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Fire pit & picnic

There is a public fire pit in the extensive park area - perfect for school lunches. Between the waterfall, bridges and old trees, the break becomes an experience.

More about the park

Info centre

The most important information for your visit at a glance. Contact us if you have any questions.

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