Begin your Mount Stanserhorn excursion by taking a step back in time. Travel on a vintage funicular from 1893 from Stans to the middle station of Kalti. Continue the alpine experience as you transfer to the world’s first double-decker open-air CabriO cable car. The extrordiary 360-degree views offered by this cable car will leave you speechless for 7 minutes, and when you arrive at the top, you will feel like a lifetime has passed by! At the top of Mount Stanserhorn the views will not disappoint, you can see for nearly 100 kilometers, including views of three countries, and ten lakes in Switzerland. This excursion will definitely be a “high”light of your Swiss journey.
Mount Stanserhorn
- Enjoy round trip travel from Stans to the Stanserhorn summit by nostalgic tram and the world’s first double decker open-air CabriO cable car.
- Children under 4 travel for free.
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360-Degree Views Beyond Compare
Conditions:
- Mount Stanserhorn operates from April 8 - November 12, 2017.
- Closed for maintenance November 13, 2016 - April 7, 2017.
- Discounted fares are only valid with a Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Half Fare Card and - Eurail Passes that include Switzerland please refer to the type of rail pass you have when selecting your tickets.
- All child rates are valid for children ages 6 -15.
- Children under 6 are free.
- Children traveling with a Swiss Family Card are free when they travel with a parent or guardian that is traveling with a Swiss Pass. Where noted below, please indicate the number of children that are NOT covered by the Swiss Family Card. Note: these children will be required to purchase a ticket.
- Train Tickets, Swiss Transfer Tickets are not valid for rail pass discounts.
- Tickets are valid for six months from the date of purchase.
- Prices are subject to change.
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For trips over 2 hours we recommend that you book 1st class.
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Q. Where can I use my Eurail Italy pass?
A. You can use your Eurail Italy pass throughout the entire Italian railway network. Eurail Italy pass holders are also entitled to several discounts and benefits on ferry crossings and more. For 1st class pass holders, transfers between Roma Fiumicino Airport and Roma Termini train station on the Leonardo Express and between Pisa airport and Florence central station are free.
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