Ski Resorts News
08/28/2019
From 12 December 2020, the new Eiger Express tricable aerial cableway will take you from the Grindelwald terminal to the Eiger Glacier station in just 15 minutes. With a direct transfer option you will be on the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe 47 minutes faster than before. More time for you to experience the majestic backdrop with breathtaking views at 3,454 metres above sea level and enjoy attractions such as the Ice Palace, Alpine Sensation and Snow Fun Park.
The state-of-the-art 26-seat cabins even take you very close to the north face of the Eiger, 1,800 metres high. After your arrival at the Eiger Glacier, the Panorama Hall awaits you with a fascinating view of the mountains.
Benefits of the tricable gondola system
The tricable gondola system combines all the advantages of an aerial gondola and an aerial tramway. Due to the double carrier cable, it can be run across great lengths with a small number of support towers while still being very stable in the wind. For the Eiger Express, only seven support towers have to be built over the entire length of 6,483 metres. This preserves the landscape and no forest paths are required.
The tricable technology is the only ropeway system that harmoniously blends the desired transport needs with the demand for minimal intervention in nature.
The tricable technology is the only ropeway system that harmoniously blends the desired transport needs with the demand for minimal intervention in nature.
Lightning fast on the Lauberhorn descent
After only 15 minutes of travel, you alight from the Eiger Express , put on your skis or snowboard and can immediately enjoy the first descent to the Wixi chairlift. This will take you directly to the starting hut of the world-famous Lauberhorn downhill run, the longest race track of the Ski World Cup.
In summer you can start your tours from the Eiger Glacier mountain station 2,328 m above sea level on the numerous hiking trails and explore the most beautiful places in the Bernese Oberland.
In summer you can start your tours from the Eiger Glacier mountain station 2,328 m above sea level on the numerous hiking trails and explore the most beautiful places in the Bernese Oberland.
Eiger Express information:
- 26 seats/cabins
- 6.483 route length in m
- 15´ journey time
- 2.200 persons/hour
- 44 cabins
- 2.328 m.a.s.l. summit station
- 6.483 route length in m
- 15´ journey time
- 2.200 persons/hour
- 44 cabins
- 2.328 m.a.s.l. summit station
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