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Sep 27, 2012
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The Stanserhorn Cabrio

While we tend to focus on urban-oriented cable systems on this site, we allow ourselves the room to explore those non-urban systems that are revolutionary, unique or possess certain attributes relatable to the the urban environment. The Stanserhorn Cabrio meets all three of those qualities. It is, without question, an entirely unique cable transit experience;...

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Sep 20, 2012
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Coming Next Week: The Stanserhorn Cabrio

It’s big, it’s bad and it’s like no other cable system – quite literally – on the planet. Check us out next week for an in-depth tour of the Stanserhorn Cabrio.

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Jul 03, 2012
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Gondola Boom

Giorgio sends along a link to SF’s 40 minute look at the “Seilbahnen Boom” (“Gondola Boom”) that’s occurring worldwide. Now granted, the video is in Swiss German, which will limit its appeal to some, but it’s still got some rather breathtaking images – including the report’s correspondent hosting the segment from atop the newly-opened Stanserhorn...

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Apr 05, 2012
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The Stanserhorn Cabrio Almost Complete (New Photos)

A long time ago we showed you renderings (like the one above) of the upcoming double-decker Stanserhorn Cabrio. While not an urban system per se, the system’s innovative configuration and design promises it to be one of the most interesting systems we’ve seen open in a long while – and opening shouldn’t be too far off...

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Jun 27, 2011
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Stanserhorn Cabrio – More Details Emerge

While admittedly not as visually stunning as the original designs released a year or so ago, Central Switzerland’s soon-to-be-realized Cabrio Seilbahn / Aerial Tram / Convertible Funifor promises to be one of the most unique installations in the world when it opens. Take a look here. (Note: The linked video is in German, so it would be...

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May 07, 2010
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Double Decker Gondolas

This is the Stanserhorn Cabrio, a planned system for a mountain resort in Luzern, Switzerland. The system is not yet built (clearly) but the community is hopeful that they can raise enough money through local shareholders to make it happen. (That last part about ‘community’ and ‘local shareholders’ should catch your attention, but I’ll get to...

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