When is the first ascent?

The first ascent is at 8.15 a.m.

How often do we go?

Every 30 minutes. Ascents from Stans on the hour and the half hour.
Descents from Stanserhorn at quarter past and quarter to the hour. On busy days we work non-stop, with trips every 10 minutes.

To the timetable

How long does the trip up the Stanserhorn take?

Both the ascent and descent take 25 minutes. (funicular railway and CabriO cableway included)

How do you get up to Mount Stanserhorn with the Stanserhorn cable car?

Your journey through the history of mountain railways begins in Stans at our historic valley station. First you travel for about 10 minutes in our nostalgic funicular railway, after which you change at the Kälti middle station to the world's first CabriO railway and thus travel for another 10 minutes to the very top of the Stanserhorn.

When is the last descent?

At 5:15 p.m. On days with public evening trips, the last descent is at 11 p.m.

To the timetable

Do I have to buy a boarding pass?

On busy days (beautiful weather, weekends, holidays, public holidays) we recommend purchasing a boarding pass. The boarding pass can be booked until 9 a.m. on the day of the excursion. You are welcome to do this here.

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Can I ride up without a boarding pass?

Yes, you can. However, you may have to wait at the valley station if you don't have a boarding pass.

I would like to book a boarding pass for today, but today's date is not selectable. Can I still get up to Mount Stanserhorn?

It is possible to book online boarding passes or online tickets for the same day until 9.00 a.m. in the morning. After 9.00 a.m. you are welcome to come to us without an online boarding pass. We will transport you up to Mount Stanserhorn on the next cable car ride with free seats. You can purchase cable car tickets directly at the ticket office at our valley station.

How much does a boarding pass cost?

An online boarding pass costs CHF 2.00.

If you purchase your ticket in advance via our online shop, the boarding pass is included free of charge.

Can I reserve a place on the upper deck of the CabriO-cable car?

A place on the upper deck cannot be reserved. After transferring to the CabriO-cable car, all guests may decide individually whether they would like to travel on the open upper deck or the closed lower deck. There are often guests who already know the CabriO-cable car and therefore give way to other guests to ride on the upper deck. So you should certainly be able to ride on the open upper deck on either the ascent or the descent.

Can I buy a boarding pass for the descent?

Boarding passes for the descent are only available on the mountain on busy days. During the ascent, the guest guide will let you know whether boarding is taking place for the descent on the day of your excursion. In the case of descent boarding, you can reserve seats for your descent at your desired time as soon as you arrive on the mountain.

How long is the current waiting time at the valley station?

Please call +41 41 618 80 40 for more information.

What’s the weather like on the Stanserhorn?

Look at our webcam.

What will the weather be like for the next few days?

Look here.

How long does the Stanserhorn season last?

Our season lasts from early April to end of November. Here you will find the exact opening hours.

Is the Stanserhorn railway and cableway also open in winter?

No, our cable cars and the restaurant on the mountain are in hibernation from the end of November to April. The office team is always there for you.

Are there winter hiking trails or snowshoe routes on Mount Stanserhorn?

No, the trails on Mount Stanserhorn are closed in winter. The Stanserhorn is not suitable for a winter hiking or snowshoe excursion. You can find tips for a winter excursion in the region here.

Is the GA travelcard valid for the Stanserhorn railway and cableway?

Yes, the GA travelcard is valid. You no longer need a different ticket.

Are the SBB 1-day travelpass and municipality 1-day travelpass valid for the Stanserhorn railway and cableway?

Yes, the SBB and municipal 1-day travelpass are valid with us. You no longer need a different ticket.

Can I go directly to the train with the GA travelcard/1-day travelpass or should I go to the ticket office?

You can go directly to the train with the GA travelcard and the 1-day travelpass. The GA travelcard or 1-day travelpass is your ticket. You do not need to exchange it at the counter.

Reserve your seats for the ascent in advance at your preferred time with a boarding pass. This means you will certainly have space on the reserved trip and will be able to avoid waiting times at the valley station. You can reserve the boarding pass directly online.

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How much does a return trip cost?

CHF 82.00 / CHF 41.00 with Half-Fare travelcard / CHF 0.00 with GA travelcard
You can find a detailed overview of our fares here.

What is the group price?

Groups of 10 or more passengers CHF 57.40 per passenger / CHF 28.80 per passenger with Half-Fare travelcard / CHF 0.00 per guest with GA travelcard
You can find a detailed overview of our fares here.

Are there discounts for families and children?

Children up to 6 years of age travel up the Stanserhorn free.
Children without a Junior/Co-travelcard between the ages of 6 and 16 accompanied by at least one parent pay CHF 20.50 for the return journey.

Children with a Junior travelcard up to the age of 16 travel free of charge when accompanied by a parent.
With the Children’s Co-travelcard, children accompanied by an adult can also travel free of charge. The Children’s Co-travelcard is available to all kinds of accompanying persons, such as grandparents, godparents, neighbors and friends.
You can obtain the Junior Travelcard or Children’s Co-travelcard at any SBB ticket counter.

Are there discounts for people with disabilities?

People with disabilities with a valid “ID card for travelers with a companion” pay the normal rate; the accompanying person travels free of charge.

How long does it take to walk from Stans station to the valley station of the Stanserhorn railway and cableway?

It's a five-minute walk. Follow the signs from Stans station.

Where can I park my car?

To information on the parking facilities in Stans

Can I use the Stanserhorn cable car with a wheelchair?

To the detailed information about barrier-free travel

Which journey is recommended for a trip to the Stanserhorn?

We recommend travelling by public transport. You can buy an SBB ticket from your starting point to the Stanserhorn. SBB day tickets are valid on the Stanserhorn railway.
Car parking spaces are limited and subject to a charge.

Are there any barbecue areas on the Stanserhorn?

Yes, it has two barbecue areas. One on the way towards the summit and the other below the terrace (picnic area). Firewood is available at both barbecue areas.

Is there a playground on the Stanserhorn?

There is no playground on the Stanserhorn. However, our marmots on the mountain will delight young and old alike!

Is the Stanserhorn wheelchair accessible/suitable for strollers?

Yes, our two lifts and the restaurant are wheelchair accessible. The tour of the summit does feature a few steps and is therefore only partially wheelchair-accessible or suitable for strollers. Barrier-free travel

Barrier-free travel

How much time should be allowed for a trip to the Stanserhorn?

In order to enjoy the mountain and the breathtaking view from the Stanserhorn, we recommend a stay of at least 1 to 1.5 hours. This leaves enough time to do the summit circuit and have something refreshing to drink in our revolving restaurant.

If you would like to eat in the revolving restaurant, we recommend that you extend your stay by one hour. This way, any waiting times at our self-service restaurant will not be a problem and there will be enough time to enjoy a dessert.

Where can I see when there are still free places for the candlelight dinner?

We still have free seats for the candlelight dinner on all dates that are posted on our online platform.

Can I reserve a table for two people at lunchtime?

We are happy to take table reservations at lunchtime for groups of 10 or more guests.

Can I reserve a table for two people for breakfast?

For breakfast we accept table reservations for 10 or more guests.

Have you already heard about our breakfast package offer?

Link to package offer – prices

Can I reserve a table for two people in the evening?

Yes, we would be happy to take your reservation for Thursday evening and the candlelight dinner on Friday and Saturday evening.

Reserve your seats for the candlelight dinner or Thursday evening online.

Does the restaurant have table service?

The revolving restaurant is a self-service restaurant.

To our daily range from self service

Our waited candlelight dinners take place on Friday and Saturday evenings from May to the end of the season.

To the Candlelight Dinner

From June to the end of the Season, we offer evening rides Thursday to Saturday night. Thursday evening we have a special Menu selection you can order right from the self serve and enjoy your dining experience in our revolving restaurant.

To the current Thursday evening offer

We also serve banquets from 20 people directly at the table. We look forward to receiving your banquet inquiry at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To the banquets

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Our guest advisors or our team at the counter are looking forward to hearing from you

Whether by phone, by e-mail or on site at the counter: We are very happy to hear from you and are at your disposal for questions and information.