On Saturday, the winter season will kick off at the Riggli chairlift. At the same time, Samuel von Allmen will take over as Head of Winter Sports, succeeding Peter Bühler, who retired at the end of September after 25 years in the role. A sports shop with an integrated bar is set to open in the new Mürren station before the festive season. And in April 2027, the Swatch Nines will return.
Schilthorn Cableway Ltd. can look back on a successful summer season. Passenger numbers on the cable car rose by a third compared with the same period last year. This positive trend is also evident in the company’s other business areas. However, the company’s liquidity remains constrained. The Board of Directors has therefore begun preparations for an optional increase in share capital.
Ski enthusiasts have until 15 September 2026 to register for the International Inferno Races, which will take place in Mürren from 20 to 23 January 2027. A total of 1,850 starting places are available for the legendary Inferno Downhill. Following its successful debut, the cross-country skiing combined event will also be held again in Stechelberg in 2027.
On Friday, 19th June 2026, the 64th Annual General Meeting of Schilthorn Cableway Ltd. took place in Mürren. 261 shareholders attended the meeting. Following a record year in 2025, Schilthorn Cableway Ltd. is also performing very well in the current financial year.
The 2025 financial year for Schilthorn Cableway Ltd. was marked by a strong recovery. Despite the closure of the Schilthorn summit until mid-March 2025, all business divisions benefited from a significant increase in visitor numbers and ended the year with a profit.
On 2nd April 2026, the final cable car in the SCHILTHORNBAHN 20XX project came into service between Birg and the Schilthorn. Around 200 guests attended the midday celebrations at the Schilthorn. Schilthorn Cableway Ltd. used this special occasion to launch its new brand identity at the same time.
This year's International Inferno Race in Mürren was cancelled due to a fatal medical incident. The rankings of the previous riders will be counted. The winners' podiums for both women and men are firmly in the hands of the Bernese Oberland.
