The Pfänder - local mountain on Lake Constance
Der Pfänder
The Pfänder is a renowned local mountain on Lake Constance, offering a unique panoramic view of the lake and 240 Alpine peaks across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. It provides diverse activities including an Alpine Wildlife Park, hiking, cycling, and dining experiences, all accessible via the Pfänder Panoramic cable car.

🏔️ The Pfänder, known as the local mountain on Lake Constance, is the region's most famous lookout point.
✨ It offers an unforgettable experience with its unique panorama of Lake Constance and 240 Alpine peaks of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Why Go

🏞️ Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Constance and the Alps
🐻 Explore the Alpine Wildlife Park
🚶‍♀️ Go hiking or cycling on scenic trails
🍽️ Dine at mountain restaurants with stunning vistas
🚠 Experience a quick and comfortable ascent with the Pfänderbahn Panoramic cable car
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities and accessible facilities

Hours

Pfänder Cable Car:
⏰ Operates daily from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
⏱️ Regular trips on the full and half-hour; more frequent for groups or high demand.
⚠️ Annual inspection closure: 03 November to 26 November 2025.
🌙 Evening trips available on request from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Restaurant Berghaus Pfänder:
🗓️ Open daily from 8th of May to 25th of September, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
🍽️ Evenings available with reservation.

Alpine Wildlife Park:
🐾 Open all year round during the day.

Pfänderdohle Inn:
🗓️ Open from 26th of September, 2024 to the beginning of May, 2025, daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
🌙 Open until 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday.
🍽️ Evenings available with reservation.

Cost

🎟️ Specific ticket prices for the cable car are available on the website's 'General Rates price list'.
💰 Evening trips are priced at € 90.00 per half-hour, minus the cable car ascent/descent fee.
🎁 Vouchers are available for purchase, have no expiry date, and can be redeemed once.

Getting There

🚗 By Car or Coach:
🛣️ Directions from Munich/Ulm (via A96/A14 exit Lochau or Lindau B12/B190), Friedrichshafen (via B31 to Lindau, then A96/A14 exit Lochau or B12/B190), and Switzerland (via B202 towards Bregenz).
🚫 No vignette required for specified routes.

🚢 By Ship:
⚓ The harbour is approximately a 10-minute walk from the lower station of the Pfänder cable car (signposted).

🚆 By Train:
🚉 Bregenz central station is approximately a 15-minute walk to the lower terminal.
🚶‍♀️ Bregenz Hafen (Harbour) station is about a 5-minute walk (not possible with all trains).
🚌 Bus no. 101 runs from the central station to the 'Pfänderbahn' bus stop.

Parking

🅿️ Parkhaus Pfänderbahn P15 (136 spaces):
📍 For GPS, use Schillerstraße 3.
📏 Maximum height clearance is 2.00m.

🅿️ Parkplatz Pfänderbahn P6 (60 spaces):
📍 For GPS, use Steinbruchgasse 4.

Parking for the Disabled (5 spaces):
📍 Available at the lower station. For GPS, use Ebnergasse 5.
🏷️ Disabled placards must be visible; parking tickets are not required.

🚌 Coach Parking:
⬇️ Drop-off area (max. 15 minutes) at the bottom of Schillerstraße, next to the roundabout (5-minute walk to the lower terminal).
🅿️ Coach Park North (Busparkplatz Nord) beside Reichstraße in Bregenz, opposite the military complex, with 11 parking lots (approx. 10-minute walk to the lower terminal).
💸 Parking fees are € 5.00 per hour or part thereof from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
🆓 Coaches with groups using the Pfänder cable car can receive a refund for up to 5 hours of parking.

Free Parking:
🎫 Pfänderbahn passengers using the aforementioned parking facilities receive the first three hours of parking free upon presenting their parking ticket for validation at the ticket counter.

Checklist

👟 Wear firm footwear and suitable clothing, as weather conditions can change quickly.
🐕 Dogs are transported free of charge in the cable car but must be on a leash on the cable car and on the Pfänder.
muzzle dangerous or problem dogs.
👶 Children under 1.10m must be accompanied by a suitable adult.

Why Avoid

🚫 Cable car is out of service for annual inspection from 03 November to 26 November 2025.
⚠️ Paths and sports facilities on the Pfänder are not the responsibility of Pfänderbahn AG; use them at your own risk.
🚴‍♀️ Bicycles are not transported by the cable car for safety reasons when ski lifts are in operation.
🚭 Smoking is prohibited in the stations and during the journey.

Managed By

🏢 Pfänderbahn AG

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