Gurtenbahn, Funicular railway in Wabern, Switzerland
The Gurtenbahn funicular connects the Wabern station with the summit of Gurten mountain through a 1,059-meter track with a 34% gradient.
Established in 1898 as Elektrische Gurtenbahn, the railway system started operations in 1899 and underwent major renovations in 1931, 1944, 1949, 1966, and 1999.
The funicular serves as the primary transportation method for the annual four-day Gurten Festival, carrying 130,000 visitors to mountain performances and celebrations.
Operating daily from 7 AM, with departures every 15 minutes, the funicular accepts payments through ticket machines at stations or public transport applications.
During World War II, the funicular transported American pilots who made emergency landings in Switzerland to their temporary residence at Hotel Gurten Kulm.
Location: Bern
Inception: 1898
Official opening: 1899
Website: http://gurtenbahn.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.92383,7.44302
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:23
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