Lifeline for Blatten: A new cable car opens up the end of the Lötschental valley – and it's typically Swiss
While other countries build roads, Switzerland relies on small mountain railways. The aerial route has advantages, such as after the Blatten disaster. Nevertheless, many operators lack the funds.
In Switzerland, a new cable car is being built in the Lötschental valley, which was affected by a landslide in May 2025 that buried the village of Blatten. The cable car, being constructed by Bartholet from Flums in St. Gallen, will connect the village of Wiler to Weissenried, providing a year-round link to the outside world. The project is being undertaken due to the challenges posed by the valley's topography and the impact of climate change.
The cable car is expected to be completed by mid-December, allowing the 30 residents of Weissenried to spend Christmas in their homes.
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