Thunersee–Beatenberg Funicular

The funicular was built in 1888 and 1889, and opened on 21 June 1889, by the Drahtseilbahn Thunersee–Beatenberg company. The funicular was converted to electric operation in 1911, and the following year it commenced year round operation. The onward connection to the summit of the Niederhorn by cable car was first opened, by a separate company, in 1946. The line was completely reconstructed between October 2004 and July 2005, and new modern style cars were provided. In 2014, the funicular and cable car companies were merged, to create the current Niederhornbahn AG company. In the autumn of 2016, a new motor and electronic control system was installed. Previous company names: • 1889–1906: Drahtseilbahn Thunersee-St. Beatenberg • 1906–1947: Drahtseilbahn Thunersee-St. Beatenberg (Beatenberbahn) • 1947–2010: Drahtseilbahn Thunersee-Beatenberg (Beatenbergbahn) • 2010–2014: Beatenbergbahn AG == Operation ==

The funicular has a length of and overcomes a vertical distance of with an average gradient of 34.6% and a maximum of 40%. The line comprises a single track of gauge with a central passing loop. There is one intermediate stop, at Birchi. The line is owned by the Niederhornbahn AG and managed by the Verkehrsbetriebe STI. == Further reading ==

Thunersee–Beatenberg Funicular 2018-09-05 18.55.36.jpg|lower station seen from the lake (2018) Beatenbergbahn Postcard.jpg|Funicular with Niesen in the background (postcard sent 1933) Drahtseilbahn Thunersee-St.Beatenberg 1889.jpg|share certificate of 1889 for Drahtseilbahn Thunersee-St.Beatenberg == References ==