If the voters say “yes“ in November 2026, an urban ropeway could be running through Lucerne by 2033. © CityLink Luzern
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Plans in the homeland of cable cars
Ropeways are inextricably linked to Switzerland, shaping the country‘s image as a destination for sports and nature. However, the urban variant has struggled to gain a foothold. Nevertheless, several projects are underway, some of which are already quite far along.
10. March 2026
Whether in Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Fribourg, Solothurn, or Lucerne-Kriens: there have been many ideas for urban ropeways in Switzerland, but unfortunately, most projects have failed to progress or have been definitively scrapped.
The biggest hurdle so far has usually been the
