Lovely Lucerne
by Yoho Won
Jul 8, 2025
If you are looking for a viewpoint in Switzerland that is easy to climb, has amazing views and is unique — Stanserhorn is the answer! Because this is the only place in the world where you can climb the mountain with CabriO – an open-top gondola 🚡✨
📍 Location & Directions
• Located near the city of Stans in the canton of Nidwalden (only 20–25 minutes from Lucerne)
• From Lucerne: Take the train to Stans station and walk a few minutes to the gondola station
🚞 Special features of the mountain route
1. Start with a retro wooden tram (open since 1893!)
2. Continue with the double-decker CabriO gondola — the highlight is the roof deck. You can stand and enjoy the view in the air without a roof, similar to an open-top!
Let me tell you, the feeling of standing in the air, seeing the mountains, the lake and the wind blowing in your face — it's refreshing, exciting and romantic at the same time.
🌄 On the top of Stanserhorn (1,898 meters)
• Panoramic views of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Alps
• Easy walking trails on the ridge, with plenty of photo spots
• On a clear day, you can see over 100 peaks in the distance
• There is a "Stanserhorn Ranger" on duty to provide free, friendly information, it's like having a personal guide
🥘 Food & Cafe
• The "Revolving Restaurant Rondorama" restaurant slowly rotates 360 °, enjoying the view while eating
• Serves local Swiss food such as Rösti, sausages, cheeses, as well as cakes and coffee
• Relax and enjoy the view both during the day and at sunset 🌅
🦫 Cute spots:
• There are native animals such as marmots to see up close
• Small souvenir shop with local products Cute and not common
🕐 Opening-closing time
• Opening season: Usually open around mid-April - mid-November
• The last cable car down from the top of the mountain is usually in the evening (check the time on the website before traveling)
📌 Small advice:
• It is recommended to come early to avoid crowds and get beautiful light for taking pictures.
• If you want to go up to the top of CabriO, you should hurry to queue early.
• The weather is quite colder than downstairs. You should bring a light jacket.
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