Gelmerbahn
Funicular Station in Guttannen€€
Open now until 16:00
3864 Guttannen, Switzerland
About
A steep open-air funicular railway that transports visitors from Handegg to the scenic Gelmersee lake. It offers a thrilling, adrenaline-filled ride with dramatic views of the Swiss Alps.
Written from public posts on Instagram. Updated Sep 2026.
Highlights
- Steepest open funicular in Europe with a 106% gradient
- 12-minute ride to Gelmersee lake
- Access to alpine hiking trails
- Tickets should be booked in advance
- No catering facilities at the top; bring your own food
Details
- Hours
Mon–Sun 09:00–16:00 - Address
- 3864 Guttannen, Switzerland
- Phone
- +41 33 982 26 26
- @gelmerbahn
- Coordinates
- 46.61108, 8.30801
Good to know
Gelmerbahn is a funicular station in Guttannen, Switzerland. A steep open-air funicular railway that transports visitors from Handegg to the scenic Gelmersee lake. It offers a thrilling, adrenaline-filled ride with dramatic views of the Swiss Alps.
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