Kriens–Sonnenberg funicular, Funicular railway in Kriens, Switzerland.
The Sonnenbergbahn connects Kriens with three stations along an 839-meter route, ascending 210 meters to reach an elevation of 704 meters above sea level.
Established in 1902, this transport system has maintained continuous operations for over 120 years, surviving various economic challenges and modernization requirements throughout its existence.
The funicular forms an essential component of Swiss mountain transport heritage, representing early 20th-century engineering achievements in alpine accessibility and tourism development.
Two cars with a capacity of 30 passengers each traverse the track at 1.6 meters per second, completing the journey between stations in approximately 8 minutes.
The railway features a maximum incline of 42.5 percent and operates with one track and a passing loop system to facilitate bidirectional transport.
Location: Kriens
Official opening: 1902
Part of: list of cultural properties in Kriens
GPS coordinates: 47.04040,8.27530
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:35
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