Seilbahn Zugspitze (YOC 2017)

The route of the new Zugspitze cable car is, with only a few meters’ deviation, the same as its predecessor. The stations of the aerial tramway are also located in almost the same positions. Thanks to the new, floor-to-ceiling glass cabins with a capacity of up to 120 passengers, both comfort and transport capacity have been greatly increased, minimizing waiting times. The windows are also equipped with heated glass, ensuring an unobstructed view of the Eibsee and the surrounding mountains at all times. You can see the distinctive Waxenstein group and the Alpspitze, the Karwendel mountains, and the Bavaria-Tyrol border. The Bavarian Schneekar and the rugged rocks of the Zugspitze north face also come within reach. On clear days with good visibility, the view from the cable car even extends as far as Lake Starnberg and Munich.

Glass as a central material

Glass plays a central role in the architectural concept for the new Zugspitze cable car. In addition to the floor-to-ceiling glass cabins, which put the visual experience at the forefront during the ride, the stations are also generously designed with this material. Even in the valley station, visitors enjoy an unobstructed view of the Eibsee and the Zugspitze. The mountain station also features fully glazed platforms, offering impressive panoramic views when boarding and alighting. Inspired by the sun terrace of days gone by, there is a glazed staircase on the south side of the mountain station with views of the Alps.

A project for the history books

The construction of the new Zugspitze cable car was a project of unique significance, not only in terms of construction and cable car technology. The project has also gone down in the annals of the Bayerische Zugspitzbahn in terms of its size and complexity. The greatest challenges of the undertaking were the altitude and weather conditions at nearly 3,000 meters, the exposed location of the construction site on the mountain, and the logistics involved.