Ticket
Schilthorn Ticket from Mürren or Stechelberg
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Validity: All day
FromCHF 85.60
Climb the Monte Generoso in Ticino on the cog railroad. Enjoy a 360° panorama and visit the famous stone flower by Mario Botta.
Monte Generoso cog railroad ticket
Activity provider: Swiss Federal Railways SBBClimb the Monte Generoso in Ticino on the cog railroad. Enjoy a 360° panorama and visit the famous stone flower by Mario Botta.
Validity
All day
Mobile ticket accepted
Use your phone or print out the voucher
No queues
Discount
GA, Halbtax | Swiss Half Fare Card, Swiss Travel Pass
Free cancellation
Full refund in case of cancellation up to 0h before start
From CHF 36
From CHF 36
- Includes
- Highlights
- Description
- Swiss Activities Tip
- Traveling in a wheelchair
- Video Monte Generoso
- Important Information
- Meeting Points
Includes
Ticket rack railroad between Capolago and Vetta
Highlights
- Ride up Monte Generoso on the over 130-year-old cog railroad
- Enjoy a 360° panorama with a view over a beautiful mountain landscape
- Visit the "Fiore di pietra" (stone flower) building by star architect Mario Botta
- Take a walk on the planet trail
- Choose from over 50 km of different hiking trails
Description
On the southern edge of the Alps rises the striking Monte Generoso with its "Fiore di pietra" structure designed by world-famous architect Mario Botta. The cogwheel railroad, which has been in operation for over 130 years, takes you from Capolago on Lake Lugano over a 9 km route to the 1704-metre-high summit.
Route mountain railway
Valley station: Capolago on Lake Lugano
Intermediate station: San Nicolao and Bellavista
Mountain station: Generoso Vetta on Monte Generoso
Practical information:
- Suitable for: Baby carriages, wheelchair users, dogs
- Arrival by public transport possible
- Guide dogs for the blind travel free of charge
Swiss Activities Tip
Discover the nature trail, the coal pile route or the planet trail. The planet trail is like a "walk through the stars". The 600-metre-long path presents a planetary model of our solar system on a scale of 1:10 billion. The trail is also suitable for families with baby carriages.
You can combine your visit to Monte Generoso with a boat trip on Lake Lugano. A scheduled boat service runs once a day from Lugano to Capolago.
Traveling in a wheelchair
Individual travelers:
- Information at least 2 working days in advance to Ferrovia Monte Generoso
- 60 cm wide, not electric
- Access possible from Capolago station and Vetta (summit)
- Assistance from train staff when boarding and alighting
Groups of 3 or more wheelchairs:
- Information at least 2 weeks in advance to Ferrovia Monte Generoso
- Specially converted carriage will be attached for groups of 3 or more wheelchairs
- Wheelchairs up to 78 cm wide
- Space in the carriage for 8 wheelchairs and seats for 4 companions.
At the summit of Monte Generoso
- 500 m path is easily passable (asphalted)
- Lift to Fiore di pietra
- Restaurant incl. toilet and viewing terrace is wheelchair accessible
Video Monte Generoso
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Important Information
- Paid parking spaces available in Capolago
- Please check the timetable on the day of travel via the SBB website or app
