Heaven on earth - must visit😍

This is a fantastic cave. Be prepared it’s a long cave and you can spend several hours here. The trail is great. I do wish they had some markers saying how much finger to the end. However when you reach the end of the cave there is a Grand Tour award photo spot. Don’t miss the museum like display at the beginning of the cave where you learn the history of Beatus. Oh and the museum at the entrance is a must see as it gives you a better understanding of what you are about to see. Just buy your ticket there to the cave. St. Beatus cave on Beatenberg mountain is just above Lake Thun. According to legend, in 100 AD a monk St. Beatus (baptized by Barnabas and sent by the disciple Peter) lifted his cross, and through the spirit of the Holy Trinity, cast a fire-breathing dragon out of the caves and into Lake Thun where he died. Then Beatus made it his home. Inside the cave there are underground gorges, babbling springs and large waterfalls. It’s a beautiful cave and a relaxing hike. Way more than I expected. Oh in your way out take the meandering trail and check out the flora, so pretty. The views from here are great (maybe not crazy mountaintop views, but good). Easy walk up to the building and caves from the parking. The food is also pretty good, not like a tourist trap. The caves are nice (not spectacular) but even if you don’t do the caves this can be a great lunch or quick visit spot, and a good rainy day idea for sure.