Hammetschwand Elevator
Hammetschwand Elevator, Outdoor elevator at Mount Bürgenstock, Switzerland
The Hammetschwand Elevator rises 153 meters through a metal lattice tower, connecting a mountain path to the Hammetschwand lookout point above Lake Lucerne.
Built in 1905 by businessman Franz Josef Bucher, this elevator marked the beginning of vertical transportation development in Swiss mountain tourism.
The elevator received recognition as a Class A Swiss cultural property, representing early 20th-century engineering and tourism infrastructure development.
Operating daily from 09:30 to 18:00, the elevator transports visitors to the summit in less than one minute through its modern metal and glass cabin.
The structure combines an underground entrance with an exposed shaft, reaching an elevation of 1,132 meters above sea level at the observation platform.
Location: Switzerland
Inception: 1905
Height: 165 m
Operator: Bürgenstock Bahn AG - BB
Address: Hammetschwand 1, 6373 Ennetbürgen / Bürgenberg 1, 1.1, 6365 Kehrsiten 6373
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:30-18:00
GPS coordinates: 47.00094,8.39635
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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