Bürgenstock railway, Funicular railway in Stansstad, Switzerland
The Bürgenstock railway extends 929 meters with a single track and passing loop, connecting Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock to the mountain resort at 434 meters elevation.
The original railway started operations in 1888 with an Abt rack braking system, underwent a complete renovation, and reopened in 2017 with modern infrastructure.
The railway functions as an essential link between Lake Lucerne and the mountain resort, integrating Swiss transportation engineering with alpine tourism.
Passengers reach their destination in four minutes at a speed of 6 meters per second, with trains running from 6:00 to midnight every 90 minutes.
The funicular track maintains a 58 percent gradient while carrying passengers through distinct elevation zones of the Swiss mountainside.
Location: Nidwalden
Location: Stansstad
Official opening: August 28, 2017
GPS coordinates: 47.00278,8.38250
Latest update: March 11, 2025 06:23
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