Stanserhorn – Cabrio Ride to the Sky

Stanserhorn (1,898 m / 6,227 ft) is one of Central Switzerland’s most impressive panoramic mountains. What makes it truly unique is the way you get there: the world’s first open-top double-decker cable car – the Cabrio. Imagine riding up a mountain with the wind in your hair, nothing between you and the views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps. It’s an unforgettable journey before you’ve even reached the summit!

How to Get There

1. Start in Stans (15 min by train from Lucerne).

2. Ride the historic funicular (1893) – one of the oldest in Switzerland.

3. Transfer to the futuristic Cabrio cable car – a double-decker with an open-air upper deck.

   • Price: ~74 CHF return (adult, Stans–Stanserhorn).

What to Do on Stanserhorn

• Summit view (1,898 m): 360° panorama over Lake Lucerne, Pilatus, Rigi, and the high Alps.

• Hiking trails: from easy walks to longer ridge hikes.

• Wildlife reserve: watch marmots in their natural alpine habitat.

• Restaurant Rondorama: a revolving restaurant with panoramic views.

• Sunset trips: special evening rides on the Cabrio in summer.

Insider Tips

• Best season: May–October (the Cabrio operates in summer months).

• For photographers: stand on the Cabrio’s open deck for the most spectacular shots.

• Go early morning or late afternoon for fewer people and magical light.

• Combine with a city visit to Lucerne or a boat trip on Lake Lucerne.