September 15, 2025|
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|3 months agoNiederhorn Cable Car Closure Disrupts Tourism Season
Popular Bernese Oberland cable car faces extended shutdown until October 1 due to critical bearing damage, impacting regional tourism during peak season.
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- The Niederhorn cable car operations are suspended until October 1, 2025.
- The closure is caused by critical bearing damage detected at the deflection wheel.
- An unusually loud noise during routine checks alerted operators to the mechanical issue.
- The funicular railway from Beatenbucht to Beatenberg continues to run on schedule.
By The Numbers
October 1
Projected Reopening Date
2,000
Metres above sea level
They Said
"The aim is to find a solution that is both safe and quick."
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Summit Silence: Tourism Grinds to a Halt
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Critical Failure: The Deflection Wheel Crisis
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Operational Resilience: The Funicular Lifeline
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