• Not step-free

Erwachsene retour CHF 30.– / einfach CHF 15.– CHF 30 · Kinder 6–15 Jahre retour CHF 15.– / einfach CHF 8.– CHF 15

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About

Triftbahn is an air cable car in Gadmen, Switzerland, gliding over the Triftschlucht gorge in the high alpine Grimselwelt.

Menu & prices

Plan your visit

Prices

Erwachsene retour CHF 30.– / einfach CHF 15.–CHF 30
Kinder 6–15 Jahre retour CHF 15.– / einfach CHF 8.–CHF 15

From the venue's website · checked 7 Nov 2026

Shorts

Why go

  • The Triftbrücke suspension bridge, the main highlight of the hiking area in the Triftgebiet
  • The Triftschlucht gorge, which the cable car glides over on its climb to about 1,400 m
  • The Windegghütte SAC cabin, reached on a hike from the Trift area
  • The Furtwangsattel route to Guttannen, a hike that starts from the Trift area

What you see

  • The Triftwasser, crossed in a ride of about ten minutes.
  • The high alpine Grimselwelt, with the top station around 1,400 m above sea level.
  • The Triftgebiet area, which the cable car climbs up into from the valley.

Season and conditions

  • Closed for the 2026 season due to technical issues and necessary adjustments.

What it costs

Adult, return
CHF 30 One way costs CHF 15.

Accessibility

  • Step-free entry The cable car is reached only by stairs.
  • Wheelchair accessible Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Suitable for baby carriages Not suitable for baby carriages.

Sources: Triftbahn | Grimselwelt · Triftbahn: booking (its own site) · Triftbahn: prices, description (its own site) · Triftbahn: menu (its own site) · checked 9 Nov 2026

Where
Triftbahn Bergstation, Gadmen

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

How much does a ride on the Triftbahn cost?

An adult return ticket on the Triftbahn costs CHF 30, and a one-way ticket costs CHF 15. Children aged 6 to 15 pay CHF 15 return or CHF 8 one way.

How long does the Triftbahn ride take?

The cable car takes about ten minutes to climb from the valley up into the Triftgebiet. Each trip carries up to eight people.

Is the Triftbahn open in 2026?

No. The Triftbahn is closed for the 2026 season because of technical issues and necessary adjustments.

Do I need to book tickets for the Triftbahn in advance?

Booking online in advance is strongly recommended to avoid long waits at the valley station. Tickets can also be bought at the Grimseltor Tourist Center in Innertkirchen.

Is the Triftbahn wheelchair accessible?

No. The Triftbahn is reached only by stairs, so it is not wheelchair accessible or suitable for baby carriages.

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