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Stanserhorn Funicular Railway

Experience the Stanserhorn Funicular Railway from Stans to Stanserhorn, ascending through the scenic alpine landscape to 1,898 metres while enjoying spectacular views across Lake Lucerne, Central Switzerland and the surrounding Swiss Alps.

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Overview

The Stanserhorn Funicular Railway is a scenic mountain railway connecting Stans with Stanserhorn at 1,898 metres above sea level. Combined with the famous CabriO cable car, it offers a unique journey through the alpine landscape of Central Switzerland.

Passengers enjoy beautiful views of Lake Lucerne, surrounding mountains and the Swiss Alps as the historic funicular climbs from Stans towards the Stanserhorn summit.

Experience

The Stanserhorn Funicular Railway is a highlight of a visit to Stanserhorn, connecting Stans with the summit at 1,898 metres above sea level. Combined with the CabriO cable car, the journey offers spectacular views across Lake Lucerne, Central Switzerland and the surrounding Alps.

Upon arrival at Stanserhorn, visitors can enjoy breathtaking viewpoints, panoramic terraces, mountain restaurants and scenic hiking opportunities. Whether you’re travelling with family, friends or as a couple, the journey offers a memorable mountain experience in the heart of Central Switzerland.

The funicular railway is also an important part of the Stanserhorn experience, connecting seamlessly with the world’s first open-top CabriO cable car and providing a unique combination of historic railway travel and modern alpine transport.

Highlights

🚞 Historic Funicular Railway

Travel aboard the historic funicular railway from Stans towards Stanserhorn through the scenic alpine landscape.

🚠 Open-Top CabriO

Continue your journey aboard the world’s first open-top cable car and enjoy unobstructed panoramic views.

🌄 Alpine Panorama

Take in breathtaking views across Lake Lucerne, Central Switzerland and the surrounding Swiss Alps.

📸 Unforgettable Photo Spots

Capture spectacular views from the CabriO and the panoramic viewpoints at the Stanserhorn summit.

🥾 Gateway to Hiking

Discover scenic hiking trails and easy walks around the Stanserhorn summit.

🏔️ Stanserhorn Summit

Reach 1,898 metres above sea level and enjoy spectacular views over Central Switzerland and the Alps.

Route

Follow the Stanserhorn Funicular Railway from Stans towards Stanserhorn and enjoy a unique mountain railway journey through the scenic landscape of Central Switzerland. The historic funicular connects with the CabriO cable car, continuing the ascent to the Stanserhorn summit at 1,898 metres above sea level.

  • 🚞 Board at Stans
    Begin your journey from Stans aboard the historic funicular railway.
  • 🚞 Ascend by Funicular
    Travel through the scenic landscape towards the intermediate station while enjoying views across Central Switzerland.
  • 🚠 Continue by CabriO
    Change to the world’s first open-top cable car and continue towards the Stanserhorn summit.
  • 🏔️ Arrive at Stanserhorn
    Reach 1,898 metres above sea level and enjoy spectacular panoramic views across Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps.

Timetable

🚞 10 min

Depart from Stans

Begin your scenic journey from Stans aboard the historic funicular railway.

🚠 CabriO

Continue to Stanserhorn

Change to the open-top CabriO cable car and enjoy spectacular panoramic views during the ascent.

🏔️ 1,898 m

Arrive at Stanserhorn

Enjoy breathtaking views across Lake Lucerne, Central Switzerland and the surrounding Swiss Alps.

Prices

🎫 One-Way Ticket

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Half Fare Card / GA Reduced Fare
Children Discounts Available

 

🎫 Return Ticket

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Half Fare Card / GA Reduced Fare
Children Discounts Available

Tickets

🎫 Purchase Stanserhorn Funicular Railway tickets online or at the Stans station.
📱 Mobile tickets are accepted for convenient boarding.
🚆 Swiss Travel Pass and Half Fare Card discounts may be available.
👨‍👩‍👧 Children and families can benefit from reduced fares and special offers.
⚠️ Check current operating times and ticket availability before travelling during busy periods.

Tips

📷 Stand on the open-top upper deck for the best panoramic views during the CabriO journey.
🌤️ Visit on a clear day for the best views across Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Alps.
🧥 Bring a warm layer as temperatures can be cooler at the Stanserhorn summit.
🥾 Wear comfortable shoes if you plan to explore the hiking trails around Stanserhorn.
📸 Head to the panoramic viewpoints after arrival for spectacular Central Switzerland photos.
🚠 Combine the historic funicular railway with the CabriO for the complete Stanserhorn experience.

FAQ

Yes. The historic funicular railway is part of the unique Stanserhorn experience, connecting with the CabriO cable car and offering spectacular views across Central Switzerland.

The journey starts at the Stanserhorn-Bahn station in Stans, where visitors board the historic funicular railway towards the intermediate station.

The complete journey from Stans to Stanserhorn takes around 25 minutes, including the funicular railway and CabriO cable car.

Yes. The funicular railway connects with the CabriO cable car, allowing visitors to combine both forms of transport for the complete journey to the Stanserhorn summit.

The journey offers beautiful views across Lake Lucerne, Central Switzerland and the surrounding Swiss Alps, with even more spectacular panoramas from the CabriO and Stanserhorn summit.