Experience unforgettable moments on Hoher Kasten, Eastern Switzerland’s panoramic mountain – TOP OF APPENZELL. The Hoher Kasten Cableway takes you comfortably from Brülisau to 1,794 m above sea level within 8 minutes.
Children’s tickets
Free children’s tickets can be obtained at the ticket office.
Birthday offer
Ride the cableway for free on your birthday! Simply present a valid identity card at the ticket office.
Travelling with a disability
Passengers with reduced mobility can take an accompanying carer for free. You can find more information here.
Every day until 10:30 a.m. and from 02:30 p.m., booking is necessary
Combination tickets available at the lower terminus ticket office. Children up to 15 years of age ride the cableway for free.
Reservation is compulsory.
School classes with children aged between 16 and 24.99 receive a discount if they book in advance. Tariff enquiry by teacher to 071 799 13 22 or info@hoherkasten.ch
Children under 16 also travel free on school trips
Requests and reservations
The Revolving Restaurant and the cableway are also open outside of the timetable by prior arrangement for banquets and evening events for 20 people or more.
Surcharge on top of guests’ personal cableway ticket
Pure holiday joy! If you are spending three consecutive nights or more at the same accommodation provider in Appenzell and the surrounding area, you can take advantage of the Appenzell Card. Most hotels, mountain inns, holiday apartments, and bed and breakfasts can provide you with a card.
Experience the great experiences of Eastern Switzerland for free. If you stay two nights in one of the partner accommodations, you can book the Oskar Guest Card for 3–8 days. One day costs 15 francs and is half-price for 6–16-year-olds. Tip: If you book the exclusive Oskar package, the guest card is already included.
Clever, relaxed, uncomplicated: With the Bodensee Card PLUS, you can discover up to 160 excursion destinations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein all year round. The Bodensee Card PLUS is valid on the days of your choice throughout the year.
