Swiss Cable Cars Report 18% Visitor Surge in Winter Season

Mountain regions see significant growth in tourism, with some areas recording best start in two decades

Swiss cable car firms recorded an 18% increase in visitors compared to previous winter season
Canton Graubünden reported 8% increase - second-best start in 20 years
Early snowfall reached lowland regions in November

31%

Increase over five-year average

41%

Growth in Vaud and Fribourg Alps

Increase in hotel and apartment bookings

"But this year it has gone much better. It is a financial relief"
— Lara Berra, president of the Hoteliers Association for the lower Valais region

Record-Breaking Winter Tourism Surge

Swiss cable car firms recorded an 18% increase in visitors compared to previous winter season
Canton Graubünden reported 8% increase - second-best start in 20 years
Early snowfall reached lowland regions in November