Experts observe a trend toward weather-independent attractions that make mountain railways appealing year-round. In the photo: "Gipfelwelt 3000" at Kitzsteinhorn. © Gletscherbahnen Kaprun AG

Management & Tourism

Indoor experiences: When the mountain weather doesn’t cooperate

Offering games, fun, and wow effects on sunny days is not enough. What’s needed are indoor experiences that guarantee excitement even in bad weather. There are good examples, as destinations in Europe show.

Thomas Surrer

1. April 2025

Year-round, and especially during the summer season, it is crucial for cable car operators to create offerings that guarantee experiences even in less inviting weather.

A great example is the Gipfelwelt 3000 at Kitzsteinhorn (Austria), established in 2011. This showcase

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