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Weissenstein winter paradise

Up to 20% cheaper to get to Solothurn's local mountain

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 and cross-country skiing for the whole family.

Benefit

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:

20% discount on the journey to Oberdorf and back
10% discount on the Oberdorf–Weissenstein ascent/descent by cable car

This savings offer is only available online.

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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

Operating times Today (Thursday) open

Winter timetable, Weissenstein cable carin

2 November 2022 to 30 April 2023

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

Changes 2022

21.11.-2.12.2022

Changes 2023

13.3.-6.4.2023

Subject to change without notice.

Catering

Picnic and barbecue spots

There are several beautiful spots for this on Mt. Weissenstein.

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.