Brändlen-Bahn

You have your equipment and food ready and want to go up the mountain? Here you will find all the information about the area and the cable car.

The Brändlen cable car takes you from Wolfenschiessen to the high plateau Brändlen, which lies 1200 m above sea level. Arrived on the Brändlen, you immerse yourself in the harmonious mountain farm of the Schmitter family.

Life with the cable car

The small cable cars in the Engelberg Valley are indispensable from a tourist point of view. They are considered a true cultural asset by visitors and locals alike. However, even in this century, the Bähnli are primarily important means of transport for the farming families, who can only meet their daily needs by ropeway.

The Brändlen - The high paradise of Ismael Schmitter and his family.

With the Buiräbähnli to the home of the Schmitter family

Ismael Schmitter and his family have built a little paradise at 1200 m above sea level. In this idyll, the 25 or so Dexter cattle (Irish highland cattle) feel right at home. This breed is particularly suited to the steep mountain slopes. In addition, the Dexter cattle cause hardly any damage to the land and are therefore sustainable from a farming point of view. The organic meat is sold directly on the farm, which has a high beta-carotene value. For the Schmitter family, the cable car is part of their normal everyday life and connects their home with village life. There is no access road. Besides the cattle, other animals enjoy life on the mountain. With a little luck you might even discover the peacock, which belongs to the Brändlen like a farm dog. It is also possible to stay overnight by appointment.

Tickets, operation & more

Tickets & Prices

Payment
Please pay for your ticket by card or TWINT at the ticket machine at the valley station or in cash in the cash box at the mountain station.

Adults one way                                                           CHF 8.00
Adults returnCHF 10.00
ParaglidersCHF 10.00
Parking feeCHF 2.00
Paragliding subscriptions are available in the house or by calling +41 79 640 93 71 

Operating instructions

  • Open the door of the gondola manually with both hands.
  • Get in and close the door again manually. The ride only runs when the door is properly closed.
  • Start the ride with the green button: ↑ Ascent / ↓ Descent
  • Please keep the corresponding button pressed until the signal tone sounds. The ride will then start!
  • Once you have arrived, you can open the door again manually with both hands. Please only open it when the ride has come to a complete standstill and then close the door again.

Attention: The cable car may not be used in strong winds and thunderstorms. 

Emergency & Contact

Please keep calm

Ismael Schmitter
+41 79 318 39 38

Selina Schmitter
+41 76 461 18 02

www.berghof.ch

More info

Length of track:800 meters
Travel time:5 minutes
Year built:1980
Altitude mountain station:          1200 m above sea level

 

Do you want to keep track on the mountain? 
Find suitable maps here or visit us at the Tourist Information.

Contact

ZÄLGLI - BRÄNDLEN
Selina Schmitter
Berghof Brändlen
6386 Wolfenschiessen
+41 76 461 18 02
[email protected]
berghof.ch