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Mountain railway technology

between tradition & modernity

Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG

The company

A modern mountain railway company with a historical mission and responsibility for the future – these are the quality criteria to which Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG is committed. Our mission from the very beginning: make the mountain world around the Zugspitze accessible to our guests all year round. 

Here’s what sets us apart

Cable cars & lifts

Our core business

Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG operates a total of 27 mountain railways. Flawless maintenance, state-of-the-art technology and the highest level of comfort – the individual lifts and cable cars ensure unforgettable trips up the mountains. 

200 years of history

Between tradition & modernity

The history of Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG is a two-hundred-year success story. Discover interesting insights – from the first ascent of the Zugspitze in 1820 and the idea of making this mountain world accessible to everyone to the commissioning of the world record-breaking Cable car Zugspitze.

Our partners

Even better – together

To achieve great things, you need competent and trustworthy partners at your side. We are grateful for the long-standing cooperations with our cherished partner companies.

Podcast: “Summit Talks”

A look behind the scenes

The employees of Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG give exciting insights into their varied everyday working lives. A podcast about people, technology and the joys and challenges of working for Germany's largest mountain railway company.