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Seilbahn Museum Switzerland

The Seilbahn Museum Switzerland in Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland (Switzerland) tells the history, development, construction and operation of Swiss cable cars. On 430 m² of indoor space and around 500 m² of outdoor area, funiculars, aerial tramways, gondola and chairlifts, ski lifts as well as military and industrial cable cars are presented in a multimedia way using original components, models, documents, photos and films. The museum invites visitors to touch, try out and experience the technology and is continuously developed, with special exhibitions on cable-car-specific topics planned.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Transportation
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

Open at Easter, Ascension and Whitsun as well as from May to 1 November on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 14:00 to 17:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
14:00-17:00 (May 2026 – 01 November 2026)
Thursday
Closed
Friday
14:00-17:00 (May 2026 – 01 November 2026)
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
14:00-17:00 (May 2026 – 01 November 2026)

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
6 CHF
Children 6-16 years
0 CHF
Children up to 6 years free
8 CHF
Groups of 10 or more per adult

Contact

Webpage
seilbahnmuseum.ch
Email
info@seilbahnmuseum.ch
Address
Aeussere Dorfstrasse 146, 3718 Kandersteg

Access

Nearby stops

  • Kandersteg, Museum150 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Thun
47m
Bern
1h 9m
Interlaken Ost
1h 19m
Brig
1h 25m
Olten
1h 50m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the museum outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, guided tours for groups can be booked outside the official opening hours. The tour request must be submitted at least three weeks before the desired date.
  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    Yes, the Seilbahn Museum is wheelchair accessible, including an accessible toilet, and has a lift.
  • Am I allowed to take photos in the museum?
    Yes, unless otherwise indicated, photography and filming for private purposes are permitted. Commercial film and photo shoots require prior authorisation.
  • Are dogs allowed in the museum?
    Animals are not admitted to the museum, with the exception of guide dogs.
  • How do I reach the museum by public transport?
    Take bus line 230 'Adelboden – Frutigen – Kandersteg' to the bus stop 'Kandersteg, Museum' directly in front of the building.

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