{"id":627244,"date":"2022-01-13T08:07:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T07:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=627244"},"modified":"2023-08-14T17:11:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T16:11:51","slug":"worlds-first-open-air-cable-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/worlds-first-open-air-cable-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the world’s first open-air cable car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are few better ways to experience the scenery of Switzerland<\/a> than on the incredible CabriO – the world\u2019s first open-air cable car<\/a>. You\u2019ll glide through the Swiss Alps in the open-air – wind in your hair, sun on your face – and it\u2019s a truly special experience. So what exactly is the Cabrio? Why is it one of the best cable cars in the world? And how can you get there? We reveal all\u2026  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch: <\/em><\/strong>Discover Switzerland’s Mount Stanserhorn by cable car<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Mt. Stanserhorn cable car has been running for over a century<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you ride the cable car up Mount Stanserhorn, you\u2019re not just riding through some beautiful scenery\u2026 You\u2019re also taking a journey through history! The original cable car broke records as soon as it opened in 1893 when it was declared the longest funicular in the world. Today, it\u2019s one of the world\u2019s oldest functioning funiculars, made from wood and wrought iron. You can still ride to the middle station K\u00e4lti on the charming old cable car, complete with curtains and frosted glass. But there\u2019s also a new kid on the block\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The world\u2019s first open-air cable car<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2012, Lucerne unveiled the new double-decker, open-air cable car – the first one in the world. The cable car, named the CabriO, takes its passengers on a breathtaking journey up Mount Stanserhorn. As the world\u2019s first cable car with a roofless upper deck, the CabriO is an incredible piece of new engineering. It moves on two side-mounted support cables, so you\u2019ll enjoy the extraordinary views without any cables overhead.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can carry 60 passengers at a time and if you wander up the elegant staircase, you\u2019ll find the open-air top deck with room for 30 people. As you ride to the top of the mighty Mount Stanserhorn with the wind in your hair, you\u2019ll marvel at the stunning 360\u00b0 views over Switzerland. It\u2019s a truly incredible experience to stand on the top deck in the open air, soaking up the Swiss Alps and the Swiss lakes below. If you prefer a little more comfort, the lower deck is made entirely of glass walls, so you\u2019ll get the gorgeous views, without the breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The CabriO takes you 1,900 metres above sea level <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cable car runs for 2.3 kilometres and you\u2019ll ride up the mountain at an impressive speed of eight metres per second. It only takes 6.5 minutes to get to the top of Mount Stanserhorn, where you\u2019ll be standing at 1,900 metres above sea level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you get to the top of the mountain, you\u2019ll get an amazing view of the Pilatus and Lake Lucerne in the north and the Bernese Alps in the south. Don\u2019t forget your camera! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How do you get to the Cabrio open-air cable car?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The CabriO sets off from the village of Stans, located about a 15-minute car ride or train ride from Lucerne. From Stans, you will take the historic wooden funicular to the CabriO base station, then board the new CabriO cable car for your thrilling ride up Mount Stanserhorn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you travel Switzerland with Trafalgar, we\u2019ll take you to the lakeside city of Lucerne, where you can choose to ride the CabriO as an Optional Experience. To kickstart the experience, we\u2019ll take you on a scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans, where you\u2019ll ride the historic funicular to the CabriO base station. After riding the CabriO up Mount Stanserhorn, you\u2019ll have plenty of free time to take in the beautiful Alpine scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When does the CabriO operate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since it\u2019s best enjoyed in sunny clear weather, the CabriO open-air cable car operates during the summer season between April to mid-November. You\u2019ll need to book tickets ahead of time to ensure you snag a spot on the ride. Or simply travel Switzerland with Trafalgar, choose the CabriO as one of your Optional Experiences, and we\u2019ll take care of the rest! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What else can you do at the CabriO?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Summit walk rangers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the top of the cable car, you\u2019ll find a scenic 30-minute walking trail leading up the mountain. Along the way, visitors will meet friendly rangers who are happy to help you identify flowers, mountains and lakes. They\u2019ll show you all the amazing tiny details of the Stanserhorn, like where to spot eagles flying overhead and which flowers are in bloom, and they\u2019ve got plenty of fascinating stories to share. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marmots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A special surprise awaits you on the summit walk\u2026 Marmots! You\u2019ll find an enclosure where you can watch these adorable creatures up close. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hiking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While you can take the 30-minute walking trail to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn, it\u2019s also a great starting point for longer hikes into the Alps and valleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paragliding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the open-air cable car ride wasn\u2019t thrilling enough, you can turn it up a notch with a  tandem paragliding flight from the top of the mountain to the valley below. You\u2019ll land near the village of Stans and it\u2019s sure to be an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relax<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the best thing to do is nothing at all! There\u2019s a designated \u201clazy zone\u201d at the end of the cable car ride. You\u2019ll find cosy lounge chairs where you can kick back and soak up the views in total comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dining at the CabriO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you worked up an appetite on your thrilling ride, you\u2019re in luck! There\u2019s a revolving restaurant – the Rondorama – on Mount Stanserhorn. Opened in 2001, it was the first revolving restaurant in central Switzerland. It\u2019s built in a star shape as an ode to Mount Stanserhorn, the five-star mountain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it seats up to 200 people, the revolving platform has room for 80 people. You\u2019ll get to watch the 360\u00b0 views of the beautiful Alpine scenery revolve around you, and it takes 45 minutes to do a full lap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeling the love? On Fridays and Saturdays, you can enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner here, with the last cable car ride down leaving at around 11pm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick travel tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Weather check<\/strong>. Since the CabriO cable car is all about the views, be sure to check the weather forecast beforehand to make sure you\u2019re visiting on a clear day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dress appropriately<\/strong>. It can be cold and windy at the top of Mount Stanserhorn, so dress in warm layers you can peel on and off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family-friendly<\/strong>. The CabriO open-air cable car is suitable for children of all ages, and everyone from families to couples to solo travellers will love this experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wheelchair accessible<\/strong>. The CabriO open-air cable car is wheelchair accessible and stroller accessible. It also allows service animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you taken a ride on the world’s first open-air cable car? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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