Stoos and Fronalpstock
1,922 m, near Lucerne
World's steepest funicular and a view over ten lakes
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Above the fog: sunny summit 09:00–12:00 while Brunnen stays grey.
Running today, per the timetable.
Skip
Mostly cloudy, little view expected.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
Go
Sunny 09:00–12:00.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
Go
Sunny 12:00–15:00.
Gusts up to 86 km/h forecast at the top, the cable car may pause. Estimate
Skip
Rain or snow likely, little to see.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
· , Swiss time. Forecast: MeteoSwiss ICON-CH models. Check Stoos and Fronalpstock's official webcams before you buy, conditions can change fast.
Tickets and tours
Before you go
- Summit
- 1,922 m
- Getting up
- Stoosbahn funicular from Schwyz-Schlattli or cable car from Morschach to Stoos, then two chairlifts to Fronalpstock
- Season
- All year (check maintenance breaks)
- Swiss Travel Pass
- The Stoosbahn funicular to Stoos village is included, the chairlift to Fronalpstock is not
- Skiing
- Stoos, with ski lifts run by Stoosbahnen. Season dates not published yet. Ski info
- Panorama
- 3/5 on our scale
- Nearest town
- Brunnen, 435 m
Prices, skiing and highlights from the operator's website, checked 15 October 2026. Prices change; confirm before you buy.
We're still double-checking these details with the operator. Confirm opening times on the official site.
Why go
- Steepest funicular in the world
- View over Lake Lucerne and up to ten lakes
- Fewer tourists than Pilatus or Rigi
Worth knowing
- Chairlift to Fronalpstock is exposed in bad weather
- Breaks between seasons
Getting there
| From | Public transport | By car | By bike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich | 2 h 10 to Fronalpstock, 3 changes | 1 h 53 47 min drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 61 km | 4 h 28 3 h 22 ride + 1 h 06 up, 56 km |
| Zurich Airport | 2 h 26 to Fronalpstock, 5 changes | 2 h 04 58 min drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 74 km | 4 h 50 3 h 44 ride + 1 h 06 up, 69 km |
| Bern | 3 h 37 to Fronalpstock, 5 changes | 2 h 51 1 h 45 drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 150 km | – |
| Basel | 3 h 08 to Fronalpstock, 5 changes | 2 h 40 1 h 34 drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 134 km | – |
| Geneva | 5 h 10 to Fronalpstock, 7 changes | 4 h 32 3 h 26 drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 303 km | – |
| Lausanne | 4 h 41 to Fronalpstock, 6 changes | 3 h 59 2 h 53 drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 251 km | – |
| Lucerne | 1 h 57 to Fronalpstock, 4 changes | 1 h 42 36 min drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 46 km | 3 h 24 2 h 18 ride + 1 h 06 up, 34 km |
| St. Gallen | 3 h 10 to Fronalpstock, 5 changes | 2 h 52 1 h 46 drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 113 km | – |
| Lugano | 2 h 45 to Fronalpstock, 3 changes | 3 h 1 h 54 drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 146 km | – |
| Interlaken | 4 h 11 to Fronalpstock, 4 changes | 2 h 42 1 h 36 drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 112 km | – |
| Winterthur | 2 h 42 to Fronalpstock, 5 changes | 2 h 18 1 h 12 drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 85 km | 4 h 58 3 h 52 ride + 1 h 06 up, 71 km |
| Zug | 1 h 45 to Fronalpstock, 3 changes | 1 h 39 33 min drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 39 km | 2 h 56 1 h 50 ride + 1 h 06 up, 27 km |
| Thun | 3 h 49 to Fronalpstock, 6 changes | 3 h 08 2 h 02 drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 142 km | – |
| Grindelwald | 4 h 58 to Fronalpstock, 5 changes | 3 h 01 1 h 55 drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 130 km | – |
| Zermatt | 6 h 12 to Fronalpstock, 7 changes | – | – |
| Chur | 3 h 36 to Fronalpstock, 5 changes | 2 h 41 1 h 35 drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 117 km | – |
| Montreux | 5 h 07 to Fronalpstock, 7 changes | 3 h 47 2 h 41 drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 235 km | – |
| Sion | 5 h 18 to Fronalpstock, 6 changes | 4 h 01 2 h 55 drive to Schwyz-Schlattli + 1 h 06 up, 185 km | – |
Public transport: fastest connection after 08:00 on a Saturday, from the Swiss timetable, door to the top station. Car: door to the top, driving time without traffic to where you park plus the fastest timetabled ride up from there. Bike: riding time to the same place at a steady pace, climbs not included, plus the same ride up; rides over 5 hours are left out. Refreshed weekly. Sources: transport.opendata.ch, OSRM and FOSSGIS with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Quick answers
Is it worth going up Stoos and Fronalpstock today?
Wait on Saturday 17 October 2026 (64 out of 100): Partial views, worth it only with flexibility. Above the fog: sunny summit 09:00–12:00 while Brunnen stays grey.
What's the weather on Stoos and Fronalpstock tomorrow?
Skip on Sunday 18 October 2026 (35 out of 100): Little to see, pick another day or mountain. Mostly cloudy, little view expected.
Is Stoos and Fronalpstock above the fog today?
Yes, the forecast shows a sea of fog below a sunny summit today. Above the fog: sunny summit 09:00–12:00 while Brunnen stays grey.
Which day looks best for Stoos and Fronalpstock in the next 5 days?
Go on Tuesday 20 October 2026 (100 out of 100): Good chance of a clear view. Sunny 12:00–15:00.
How do you get up Stoos and Fronalpstock?
Stoosbahn funicular from Schwyz-Schlattli or cable car from Morschach to Stoos, then two chairlifts to Fronalpstock. Season: All year (check maintenance breaks). Nearest town: Brunnen. Swiss Travel Pass: The Stoosbahn funicular to Stoos village is included, the chairlift to Fronalpstock is not.
Where does this forecast come from?
From the MeteoSwiss ICON-CH weather models, via Open-Meteo. Peakobello scores sunshine and cloud at the summit for every hour from 09:00 to 17:00 and updates the verdicts every three hours, last on 17 October 2026, 19:21 (Swiss time).