Wengen–Männlichen aerial cableway

The Wengen-Männlichen aerial cableway spans 1,657 meters horizontally and climbs 948 meters through the Bernese Alps, connecting Wengen village to Männlichen station.

The cableway, constructed following a local committee initiative in 1949, opened in July 1954 with two cabins carrying 40 passengers each at a cost of 1.59 million Swiss francs.

The cableway integrates with the car-free environment of Wengen, reflecting Swiss alpine communities' commitment to sustainable mountain transportation and environmental preservation.

Operating at 10 meters per second, the modern cable cars transport 860 passengers per hour, completing the journey between terminals in approximately 5 minutes.

The cable cars feature detachable balconies called Royal Ride, allowing passengers to step outside the cabin during transit for an additional 5 Swiss francs.

Location: Bern

Inception: 1954

GPS coordinates: 46.61310,7.94090

Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:28