By: Bound2explore February 2, 2024
The open air cable car that take you from Kalti to the top of Mount Stanserhorn is definitely one of the coolest cable car in Switzerland. The best part about it is the view. And the unreal experience when at the altitude over 1000 meter you can feel the wind blowing on your face while standing inside the open air cable car. Did I mention that this ride is free if you have swiss travel pass?
So, how do you take a trip on the coolest cable car in Switzerland? If you start you trip from Lucerne, take the train to the city of Stans. From Stans train station, walk few blocks to Cabrio Stanserhorn station you’ll need to buy a ticket if you don’t have a swiss travel pass. From here, you take the open funicular to Kalti. The view along the way to Kalti from the open funicular is quite amazing. This open funicular and open air cable car have been operated for 120 years.
When you arrive in Kalti, change it to cabrio Stanserhorn ( the open air cable car). This cable car will take you to the top of Mount Stanserhorn. This unique cable car is the first roofless cable car in the world. Enjoy the wind stroking your face and your hair as you stand on the upper deck of this coolest cable car in Switzerland. The panoramic view from the cable car will surely amaze you as you inhale fresh and crisp air. This open air cable car only operates during summer season from mid April to mid November. If you want to add the ride of this coolest cable car in Switzerland into your bucket list, make sure you visit Switzerland in the summer season. The summer season for this coolest cable car in Switzerland run between April and mid November.
When you arrive at top of Mount Stanserhorn, there is a hiking trail. But if it is snowing, the trail is closed for safety reason. Unfortunately even in early November, Mount Stanserhorn is usually covered by snow. The changing scenery you experience while on the funicular and cable car at lower elevation and at higher elevation at the top of the Mount Stanserhorn is quite fascinating. From experiencing the fall foliage to snow covered ground. It’s like you are in both fall season and winter season at the same time.
While you can not enjoy the trail in early November, you can still enjoy the view of ever breathtaking Swiss Alps. Actually, this is one of the best spot to enjoy the best view of Swiss alps. Since the highest elevation of Mount Stanserhorn is at 1898 meter.
When you are tired of hiking/ walking around ( depending on the month you are visiting) or need some extra comfort due to freezing temperatures outside, there is a restaurant at the top of Mount Stanserhorn to quench your thirst and hunger.
The Rondorama restaurant is a revolving restaurant on the top of Mount Stanserhorn. Imagine the sweeping view of Swiss Alps that keep changing as you are enjoying your food and your drink. I highly recommend to try this restaurant. If not for a food, try it for a.view and experience.
Rondorama restaurant is a cherry on the top of this amazing experience for riding the coolest cable car in Switzerland.
