TL;DR
Schilthornbahn AG has reported its best visitor numbers on record for the 2025 financial year, with a 21.9% increase over the previous year that surpassed the prior peaks of 2018 and 2019. The result is notable given the Schilthorn summit was closed for construction until mid-March 2025, cutting early-season visitors by 22%.
Schilthornbahn AG has reported record visitor numbers for the 2025 financial year - a result made more significant by the fact that the Schilthorn summit was closed for construction for the first two and a half months of the year.
Overall visitor numbers on the Schilthorn increased by 21.9% compared to 2024, surpassing the previous record figures from 2018 and 2019. Cable car revenue rose by 28.6%. The result spans all business units, with the company reporting positive outcomes across every segment of its operation.
A Closure That Could Have Gone the Other Way
Until mid-March 2025, construction work kept the Schilthorn summit closed, producing an expected 22% drop in visitor numbers during that period. The reopening of cable car service between Birg and Schilthorn - along with the summit shops - triggered a sharp reversal.
Schilthornbahn AG director Christoph Egger attributed part of the rebound to curiosity. Guests came to see the progress on the new summit buildings as much as to ski or take in the panorama. International market development, increased transport capacity from the new cable cars, and continuous operation through the autumn months all contributed to the full-year result.
