The Hammetschwand lift on the Bürgenstock is the highest outdoor lift in Europe. In less than a minute, it will take you 153 meters to the top. There you can expect a wonderful view of Lake Lucerne and the Alps.
The Hammetschwand lift at a glance
The Hammetschwand lift was built in 1905 and leads to 1132 meters above sea level. The historic outdoor lift climbs 153 metres in altitude and is considered a technical masterpiece of the Belle Époque. From the viewing platform on the Hammetschwand, your view extends over Lake Lucerne and the Central Swiss Alps to the Swiss Plateau.
