The UNESCO World Heritage properties tell the story of the country’s formation and are part of Swiss identity. Book your ticket online and benefit from attractive offers and added values. Embark on a journey to these natural and cultural wonders and discover Swiss culture with family and friends.
- Embark on the "Expedition Tschinglen" through the stunning Tschinglen Gorge, with a stop at Tschinglenalp
- Learn about the region's geology and Alpine features while enjoying magnificent vistas
- Cable car to Tschinglenalp at 1480 m above sea level
- Explore the traditional village
The Tschinglen cable car, the only cable car that takes you right into the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona, takes you from June to October to the Tschinglenalp at 1480 m above sea level at the foot of the world-famous Martinsloch. The journey of discovery under the name "Expedition Tschinglen" starts at the valley station in Elm and begins with an impressive ride through the spectacular Tschinglen Gorge. Once you arrive at Tschinglenalp, the traditional village invites you to make a stopover before continuing on your journey of discovery. The tour leads as a circular route over the rockfall wall to a magnificent vista point, with a fireplace and seating. The special features of the geology and the Alps are described along the way: the knowledge of generations of scientists is passed on in a clear and understandable way.
Opening Hours
13.05 - 16.10.2023
How to get there
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Car:
from Zurich or Chur along the A3 motorway to the A44 exit (Niederurnen, Klausen, Glarus, Näfels). Then follow the main road through Glarnerland (Näfels, Glarus) to Schwanden. Turn towards Elm and enter the Sernftal valley with the villages of Engi, Matt and Elm.
Train/bus: the S25 takes you directly from Zurich to Schwanden every hour. From Chur take the train in the direction of Ziegelbrücke. In Ziegelbrücke change to the regional train to Schwanden. In Schwanden, take the bus to Elm. In Elm get off at the "Bahnhof" stop. Then follow the sign. 1.2 km from the Tschinglenbahn valley station.
Address:
Luftseilbahn Elm – Tschinglen Alp
CH-8767 Elm
Telefon +41 (0)79 886 13 03
info@tschinglenbahn.ch
www.tschinglenbahn.ch
