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.
