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The Pfänder (1,064 meters) – Views and Experiences

Spectacular panoramic views from the Rhine Valley Terrace spanning three countries, a historic, handcrafted mountain panorama from the 1930s, a modern lake panorama with a view all the way to Constance, an exciting Alpine wildlife park featuring native wildlife and a giant forest slide, and a vast hiking paradise (600m ascent from the valley station to the peak). The perfect day of adventure for young and old alike, high above the sparkling Lake of Constance!

  • Panoramic Views —the Pfänder’s unique selling point
  • GPS Detective Tour —the new, modern attraction
  • Hiking paradise —at over 1,000 meters above sea level
  • Alpine Wildlife Park —especially family-friendly
  • Historic Mountain Panorama —a cultural highlight

The Pfänder – Discover and Experience

  • Alpine Wildlife Park

    Get up close and personal with local wildlife! Red deer, ibex, marmots, and adorable pygmy goats are waiting for you. With a giant forest slide, a nature quiz, and a 30-minute loop—perfect for families.

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    Deer at the Pfänder Cable Car’s Alpine Wildlife Park

  • Families & Children

    The ultimate family adventure! A panoramic cable car ride, a large playground with a bungee trampoline, an exciting GPS detective tour called “The Missing Animals,” and an Alpine wildlife park. Fun for all ages, all year round.

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    A girl and a boy on a swing at the Pfänder

  • Hiking

    A hiking paradise with stunning views for every taste! From 30-minute loops to 5-hour mountain tours. Highlights: a unique cheese culture hike, the Three “Thousanders” Tour, and a cross-border high-altitude trail to Scheidegg, Germany.

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    In the summer, hikers walk from the Pfänderbahn station past the Pfänderdohle Inn

  • Museum

    Experience a century of Pfänder Cable Car history! From the first projects in 1906 to today’s modern large-capacity cable car. Over 42 million passengers, a pioneering spirit, and the Kinz family dynasty—visionary thinking in nature, business, and technology.

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    Photo of the museum at the Pfänderbahn

  • Cycling

    Your cycling paradise with 600 meters of free elevation gain! Free bike transport daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Spectacular descents to the Lake of Constance, hidden corners of the Allgäu, and the Mediterranean charm of the Lake of Constance—for all skill levels.

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    Cyclists sitting at the Berghaus Pfänder (Lodge)

  • Winter

    Escape the fog and soak up the sun! Enjoy breathtaking winter views of the deep-blue Lake of Constance, sledding fun for kids at the Pfänderdohle, and 30 km of winter hiking trails. An unforgettable oasis of well-being above the sea of fog.

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  • View & Panorama

    The view is breathtaking! From the Pfänder, the Lake of Constance unfolds in all its grandeur. The panoramic view takes in more than 240 Alpine peaks in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. The historical panorama provides additional details.

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    A girl looking through binoculars at the Pfänder

Scenic Views & Panoramas

  • Scenic Views & Panoramas

    • Rhine Valley Terrace —direct view of Switzerland, where the old and new Rhine meet
    • Majestic Mountain Peaks —a panoramic view of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Vorarlberg
    • Historic Mountain Panorama —handcrafted copperplate engravings from the 1930s depicting all the surrounding mountain peaks
    • Lake Panorama 2005 —photographic, regional panorama with descriptions
    • Pfänder Peak —highest point on the Pfänder with a transmission tower

  • Recommended Walking Tours

    • Mountain Station Start —the perfect starting point for exploring
    • Scenic Outlook Tour —a walk to the most beautiful scenic outlooks
    • Semicircle Navigation —summit guide with historical panorama
    • Clear View —all the way to the city of Constance and even further to the horizon
    • Overview of Regions from —the Rooftop Terrace – Swiss cantons, cities, and towns in the surrounding area

  • Alpine Wildlife Park Adventure

    • 30-minute loop —family-friendly route; inclines—somewhat suitable for strollers 
    • Small Animal Enclosure —rabbits and dwarf goats
    • Imposing ibex—impressive climbers
    • Lively wild boars—native wildlife
    • Alert mouflons—with their distinctive horns
    • Mighty stags—imposing red stags in the spacious enclosure
    • Marmots —hardworking & clever, masters at napping
    • Information boards—facts about Alpine flora and fauna

  • Outdoor Activities

    • Hiking Paradise —from short loop trails to extended tours
    • Stunning Views —spectacular panoramas along the hiking trails
    • The Perfect Way to Round Out Your Day —a perfect combination of different activities

  • Family Attractions

    • Playground —right next to the mountain station
    • Mountain Scenery Wall —interactive learning attraction
    • Nature Quiz —a fun way to learn
    • GPS Detective Tour —the new highlight
    • Forest Slide —action for older kids
    • Bungee Trampoline —only in the summer

  • Panorama Highlights

    • A View of the Border Region—The Old and New Rhine
    • Three-Country Panorama—Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria
    • Mountain Panorama History—Artwork from the 1930s
    • Regional Panorama—Modern Photographic Depiction
    • Horizon View—all the way to Constance on a clear day
    • Peak Identification —identify every mountain

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