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A Pfänder cable car in summer, offering a view of Bregenz and the Lake of Constance

Best Austrian Summer Mountain Railways

The “Best Austrian Summer Mountain Railways” seal of quality guarantees a top level experience in the mountains.

To obtain certification, each facility has to meet a comprehensive set of criteria and align itself with a specific experience category. The categories evaluated include Family Mountain, Fit & Active Mountain, Scenic Mountain, Leisure Mountain, and Action Mountain. The Best Austrian Summer Mountain Railways offer exciting and attractive summer experiences in the mountains.

The quality seal can only be awarded by the Austrian Cable Car Association and is subject to ongoing quality controls.

  • Seal of Quality for High-Quality Summer Mountain Railways
  • The most beautiful mountain experience with a quality guarantee!
  • Seal of Quality from the Austrian Chamber of Commerce’s Association of Cable Car Operators
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Experience, enjoy, and preserve the mountains together with the Summit Charter.

The Austrian Alps give us unforgettable moments. Together, we can make sure it stays that way. The Summit Charterof Austria’s best summer mountain railways shows how small gestures can make a big difference.
Charta der besten österreichischen Sommerbergbahnen – Zertifikat

"TOGETHER ON THE MOUNTAIN" - Experience, Enjoy, Preserve

The Austrian mountains offer unforgettable moments in nature—and together, we’ll make sure it stays that way. Our “Together on the Mountain” Summit Charter shows how small gestures can make a big difference:

PRESERVING NATURE

THANK YOU for…

taking home many sustainable memories—and leaving no trash behind.

ENJOY SAFELY

THANK YOU for…

setting out well-prepared—with the right gear, your mountain experience will be even better.

RESPECT ANIMALS

THANK YOU for…

keeping your distance from wild and grazing animals and keeping your dog on a leash.

LIVING THE MOUNTAIN CULTURE

THANK YOU for…

parking considerately, staying on the trails, and closing gates behind you.

ACHTUNG!