Hours of Operation: Daily 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, every 30 min
Panoramic view from the Pfänder

Groups at the Pfänder

The Pfänder offers tour groups, school classes, and youth and children’s groups a unique combination of spectacular panoramic views, dining options, nature-based experiences, and hiking opportunities.

With the modern Pfänder Cable Car, you can reach the most beautiful viewpoint in the Lake of Constance region in just 6 minutes – even the ride in the spacious 80 – person cabins is an experience in itself!

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  • Group Focus: Flexible and Hassle-Free Planning for Travel Groups
  • Pfänder Cable Car: 6-minute ride, 80-person cabins, panoramic views
  • Dining: Summer (Berghaus) and Winter (Pfänderdohle)
  • Nature experience: Alpine Wildlife Park with a loop and nature trail
  • Services: Accessible to people with disabilities, evening rides available, flexible hours

Program for School Classes

School field trip package

The school field trip package includes:

  • ride in the panoramic cable car
  • School field trip menu at the Berghaus Pfänder (Lodge) restaurant – spaghetti and soda (possible arrival times at Berghaus Pfänder (Lodge): 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.)

Price valid from May 7 through July 10, 2026

  • Round-trip ticket: € 13.40 per person
  • One-way trip (up or down): € 11.80 per person

Reservations are absolutely required!

Offer for Travel Groups

Mountains & the Lake of Constance

Enjoy the “Mountains & the Lake of Constance” combo offer, which includes a boat tour with Vorarlberg Lines and a round-trip ride on the Pfänder Cable Car.

The combo ticket is available from Easter through early October. The walk from the Bregenz harbor to the Pfänder Cable Car valley station takes about 7 minutes.

You can find the “Mountains & the Lake of Constance” brochure in the Downloads section

Terms

  • Bus drivers and tour guides ride for free; one additional free seat is provided for every 40 paying guests
  • All cable car prices include an 8% commission (applies only to travel agencies and bus companies; not applicable to school groups or the “Mountain & the Lake of Constance” combo offer)
  • Payment can be made on site or by invoice
  • Dedicated bus parking at the lake; drop-off point on Schillerstrasse
  • Information materials available in advance upon request for tour guides/drivers

Please note that the ticket covers only the transportation services provided by the respective carrier. The contract of carriage is not concluded until the start of transportation. The Terms and Conditions of Carriage of the operating companies apply: VL Bodenseeschifffahrt GmbH & Co KG (boat service) and Pfänderbahn AG (Pfänderbahn cable car ride)

View of the Lake of Constance

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Perfect for Any Group!

  • Ideal group destination

    • Club Outings – the perfect destination for clubs
    • School Groups – combining education and fun
    • Youth and Children’s Groups – varied programs
  • Catering for groups

  • Educational & recreational activities

    • Alpine Wildlife Park Loop – educational animal encounters
    • Mountain, Animal, and Plant Life – informative display boards
    • Cheese Culture Trail – cultural nature trail
    • Nature Experience – plenty of nature and exercise

Book Tour Groups Online Now

We’re happy to accept your reservation online.

Please note:We cannot guarantee a specific time, but we will do our best to transport you to the Pfänder as close to your desired time as possible. If necessary, we can transport 80 people every 6 minutes.

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Information for Group Trips


Food choice for school excursions rate

Solstice Festival

Saturday, 20 June: Solstice Festival on the Pfänder

ACHTUNG!

No cable car service due to annual maintenance from Monday, 3 to Wednesday, 26 November 2025