Dietschibergbahn

The Dietschibergbahn connected Lucerne to the Dietschiberg hill with a track extending 1,240 meters and an elevation change of 210 meters above Lake Lucerne.

The funicular began operations on August 10, 1912, after construction delays, and continued service until September 30, 1978, when declining tourism led to its closure.

The upper station included a restaurant and railroad model installation, which served as gathering places for locals and visitors until a fire in April 1977.

The railway system operated two cars on a single track with a passing loop, managing inclines between 9 and 25 percent throughout its route.

Following its closure, the lower and upper stations transformed into residential buildings, while the original tracks and infrastructure gradually deteriorated beneath growing vegetation.

Location: Lucerne

Official opening: August 10, 1912

GPS coordinates: 47.05607,8.32716

Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:33