Oberaarbahn

With the Oberaarbahn to the source of the Aare

On this gondola ride, you sweep down low from the Grimsel Hospiz over Lake Grimsel and across breathtaking alpine Landscapes to Lake Oberaar, of which at the end the Aare originates from the glacier. During the 30-minute trip in two stages, you can experience the amazing panorama from a whole new perspective.

RAILWAY INFORMATION

Openig Times

22 June – 13 October 2024

08.00 am to 09.30 pm
ATTENTION: last ascent/descent at 09.00 pm
self-operated

Prices

Adult return CHF 32.00 / single CHF 16.00
Children (aged 6 to 15) return CHF 16.00 / single CHF 8.00

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online, at the Tourist Center Grimseltor in Innertkirchen, at reception of the Hotel Grimsel Hospiz and at the ticket machines at the Visitor Centre at the Grimsel Hospiz and at the Oberaarbahn top station.
Accepted means of payment the ticket machines on site: EC and credit cards, REKA and Postcard, Twint.

Subsequent amendments, exchanges or refunds of the purchase price are not permitted.

Location & Getting there

The base station is located at the Grimsel Hospiz.

The Grimsel Hsopiz is accessible by bus and car.

PostBus stop “Grimsel Hospiz”

Getting here by car

FURTHER INFORMATION

Capacity

8 passengers per journey

Dogs

Dogs are permitted on the Oberaarbahn and travel free of charge.

Information

No vehicles, aircraft or water sports equipment are transported on the Oberaarbahn.

See also