The future starts here

Eggishorn Project

Aletsch Bahnen focuses on innovation

Aletsch Bahnen AG is launching a new construction project for Eggishorn. From spring 2026, the cable car from Fiescheralp to Eggishorn is being replaced by a new, modern lift facility. A new restaurant and a glacier discovery experience are also being created at the mountain station. Work will take place during the summer months to avoid interrupting the 2026/2028 winter season. The last of the structures is due to reopen in December 2028.

Due to the ongoing construction work at Eggishorn, construction noise and acoustic disturbances may occur. We kindly ask for your understanding that noise emissions may occur from time to time during the construction period.

highest elevation of new build

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final reopening for winter season 2028/29

New cable car
New mountain restaurant
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State-of-the-art technology

New Cable Car

Project background

The site of the Eggishorn mountain station is located on permafrost. This subsoil is permeated with ice, and can shift in response to the stresses of thawing and freezing. It is therefore essential to implement structural measures in the new station to compensate for these movements. These will protect the building from deformation damage and prevent lateral displacement of the suspension cables. Structural measures will also be required for the adjacent restaurant building and connecting corridor, as these are located on permafrost soil too.

Increased efficiency

Garaventa AG’s innovative reversible aerial tramway consists of two cabins with a capacity of 80 passengers each. With an hourly capacity of 800 passengers, they are able to transport twice as many guests as the current lift facility. The technical design is also groundbreaking: to improve availability during maintenance work, one of the cabins can remain in operation while the other is taken out of service. The foundations are designed using a special geotechnical concept that eliminates the need for intensive maintenance work in response to melting permafrost.

Indulgence meets glacier view

New mountain restaurant

Pleasure spot with panoramic deck

An architectural competition was launched for the design of the mountain restaurant. The ‘Belvédère’ project by the Sion-based firm ‘Savioz Fabrizzi Architectes’ emerged as the winner from a total of nine high-quality, diverse and well-developed submissions. The design impresses with its respectful treatment of the unique mountain and glacier landscape, the interplay with the mountain station and a very good guest experience of the UNESCO World Heritage values. The restaurant and panoramic deck combine mountain cuisine with unique views of the Great Aletsch Glacier.

Sustainable infrastructure

The Great Aletsch Glacier and the Eggishorn viewpoint sit at the heart of the “Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch” UNESCO World Heritage Site. The planned buildings are located just outside the site’s perimeter and are optimally integrated into this sensitive landscape. They are a clear improvement on the current bulky buildings dating from the 1960s and 1980s. There will be no envelope around the station to avoid creating a bulky structure that would be visible from afar. The station will make use of the abundant solar energy available on Eggishorn.

What we think of the project

Perspectives on the
Eggishorn 2027
Project

«The new Eggishorn will open up new possibilities in the spring, summer and autumn seasons. We are convinced that this flagship project offers real added value to our guests.»

Renato Kronig - Chairman of the Board of Directors, ABAG

«The unique Eggishorn with its sweeping view of the Great Aletsch Glacier finally has the infrastructure to do justice to this magnificent vantage point.»

Valentin König - CEO ABAG

«The displacement concept underneath the buildings creates hydraulic compensation. The technology of the new cable car increases availability, comfort and safety.»

Anton Franzen - Technical Manager for ABAG

«The project opens up new international markets. The modern infrastructure attracts visitors from all over the world, strengthens the local economy and promotes tourism in the long term.»

Philippe Sproll - Managing Director Aletsch Arena AG