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Weissenstein winter paradise

Solothurn’s ‘local mountain’ is a winter paradise with impressive far-reaching views at 1,280 metres above sea level.

As soon as winter brings the first snow to the region, new life comes to the Weissenstein. After a ride in the gondola lift from Oberdorf, a fantastic Alpine panorama with views of Mont Blanc reveals itself. The Weissenstein promises culinary delights, tobogganing, snowshoe walking, cross-country skiing and an exciting treasure hunt for the whole family.

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Special offer with 10% discount Take advantage of 10% reduction on the Oberdorf–Weissenstein journey and return, or 10% reduction on the Oberdorf–Weissenstein single journey or the reverse.
Timetable & tickets From Oberdorf Railway Station, it is an 11-minute ride in the Weissenstein cable car to the top of the mountain.

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Highlights

Winter hiking trail

A circular trail offering splendid views starts and ends at the Bergrestaurant Hinterweissenstein. This easy trail is ideal for families.

Length	3.8 km
Duration	1 hour
Start	Mountain station of the Weissenstein cable car
Finish	Mountain station of the Weissenstein cable car

Cross-country skiing

The cross-country skiing trail situated between the Sennhaus and the Hinterer Weissenstein is four to six kilometres in length. It includes both a classic track and a skating track.

Length	4.1 km
Duration	1 hour 15 minutes
Start	Mountain station of the Weissenstein cable car
Finish	Mountain station of the Weissenstein cable car

Tobogganing

The speedy and winding toboggan run starts at the mountain station of the Weissenstein cable car and takes you via Nesseboden to the Oberdorf valley station.

Length	4.5 km
Duration	1 hour
Start	Mountain station of the Weissenstein cable car
Finish	Oberdorf, valley station of the Weissenstein cable car

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Operating times Today (Saturday) open

Winter timetable, Weissenstein cable carin

1 November 2020 to 30 April 2021

Mon–Sat 08.30–16.30 hours
Sun 08.30–16.45 hours

Changes for spring 2021

15 March to 9 April 2021

Subject to change without notice.

Sparangebot 10% discount

Take advantage of the RailAway offer with a 10% discount on the rides up to and down from Mt. Weissenstein. The discount applies to the journey there and back by public transport, e.g. with a day ticket, a supersaver ticket or a GA travelcard/regional travelcard.

Benefit form:

10% discount on the Oberdorf–Weissenstein ascent/descent by cable car

Discounted rate for the cable-car ride from Oberdorf to Weissenstein

CHF 16.20 Standard fare, one way instead of CHF 18.00
CHF 25.20 Standard fare, return instead of CHF 28.00
CHF 8.10 Concessions*, one way instead of CHF 9.00
CHF 12.60 Concessions*, return instead of CHF 14.00

*Concessions: Half-Fare travelcard / GA travelcard, children aged 6 to 15.99, OASI/IV, military

Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration

Purchase the special offer

Can I also buy the special offer offline?

Yes, you can buy the special offer as a "RailAway-Kombi" in the BLS Travel Centers and at the ticket counters in the Swiss train stations

How to get there

From Solothurn, take the train towards Moutier and get off at the “Oberdorf SO” stop. From here, it is an 11-minute ride in the Weissenstein cable car to the top of the mountain.