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"Vinifuni" ticket to Prêles from Ligerz

5.01 reviewBooked 6×LigerzOperated by Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBBWeather

You take the funicular from Ligerz through vineyards, forests and meadows up to Prêles on the Tessenberg. The ride takes just under four minutes.

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Meeting pointTalstation Vinifuni, 2514 Ligerz

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Highlights

  • Ride the funicular up to the Tessenberg through vineyards and forests
  • Enjoy at 818 m above sea level a magnificent view of Lake Biel and the wine terraces
  • Stay on the "Balcony of the Jura"
  • Start one of numerous hikes from the mountain station

Description

The funicular is a winch railroad and takes about four minutes from Ligerz to the top station at Prêles. The funicular can transport up to 50 people on one trip.

  • Bottom station: Ligerz (439 m above sea level)
  • intermediate station Pilgrims' Way (487 m above sea level)
  • intermediate station Festi/Château (577 m a.s.l.)
  • top station: Prêles (818 m a.s.l.)

Prêles is located on the southern edge of the Tessenberg plateau. From here, in clear weather, you can look out over the Swiss midland to the Alps.

Practical information

  • Partial bike transport possible

Inclusions

  • Included:

    Ticket Vinifuni from Ligerz

Meeting point

Talstation Vinifuni, 2514 Ligerz

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Important information

  • Please check the timetable in the SwissActivities app on the day of travel. The ticket is non-refundable if you miss the last train.

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Teresa23 Feb 2025

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