📜 Europe's highest and fastest outdoor elevator, ascending 153 meters in under a minute. 🔍 Connects Mt. Bürgenstock with its peak, Hammetschwand, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps. # Why Go 🚀 Thrilling, fast ascent in a glass-walled lift 🏞️ Unforgettable panoramic views of Lake Lucerne and Swiss Alps 🚶 Scenic cliff walk 'Felsenweg' to reach the lift 🏰 Historic attraction, built in 1905, survived world wars # Why Avoid ❄️ Seasonally closed in winter months ⚠️ Lift, despite modern engineering, still looks rickety to some # Tips 🚢 Reach by boat to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock, then funicular to Bürgenstock Resort 🚶 From Bürgenstock Resort, it's a 30-minute walk on the Cliff Walk 💡 Check operating status before visiting, especially for Felsenweg and the lift. # Cost 💰 Prices: Above the Clouds Package # Hours 🕒 Seasonally closed in winter; typically open from early April (weather-dependent)