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St. Beatus Caves

Beatenberg, Switzerland

Nature

Caves above Lake Thun where legend says St. Beatus drove out a dragon, with waterfalls at the entrance and lit halls inside. Parking is on the lake road below.

Nearest town
Beatenberg, Switzerland
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
46.6880, 7.7950

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Manor FarmCampsite
    2 km from St. Beatus Caves
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • JungfrauCampCampsite
    3 km from St. Beatus Caves
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Camping au lac, RinggenbergCampsite
    9 km from St. Beatus Caves
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • TCS Camping Thunersee - GwattCampsite
    13 km from St. Beatus Caves
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • FrutigresortCampsite
    15 km from St. Beatus Caves
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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  • GrassiCampsite
    17 km from St. Beatus Caves
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is St. Beatus Caves?

St. Beatus Caves is in Beatenberg, Switzerland, at GPS 46.6880, 7.7950. It is about 5 km from Interlaken.

Can you camp near St. Beatus Caves?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Wang, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 60 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass St. Beatus Caves?

St. Beatus Caves is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lakes Thun and Brienz to the Grimsel Pass.

What is there to see near St. Beatus Caves?

Places worth a stop nearby: Oberhofen Castle (11 km), Trümmelbach Falls (13 km), Iseltwald (14 km) and Lauterbrunnental (14 km).

When is the best time to visit St. Beatus Caves?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)