Ski lifts of the Europe
As an amateur travel photographer I have experienced some breathtaking views.Many from the heights of Europe`s top mountain ranges.You feel like you sitting on top of the world. Like a bird high in the sky.
As an amateur travel photographer I have experienced some breathtaking views.Many from the heights of Europe`s top mountain ranges.You feel like you sitting on top of the world. Like a bird high in the sky.
Mountains as far as you can see.
You think I would be writing about winter sports adventures.No-I have only used the lifts to venture high up to do some hiking or to visit a special place for lunch. We did take the Fjellheisen aerial tramway in Tromso --Norway December 2019 .That was only for a short while to capture views of the city.Not in the Alps but what a thrill.
View from Fjellheisen aerial tramway in Tromso
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The most northern Ski lift in the World
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Most common types of ski lifts
Chairlifts
Scary type- where you sit on a bench yourself.Hope your tied in tight as climb up the mountain.
Gondola Lifts
An enclosed carriage that can hold a group of people.My favourite way to travel up a mountain.
Cable Cars
One car goes up and one goes down.Can fill up at both top and bottom
Pass each other in the middle of the journey.
Tram Lift
More packed in.Not much personal space!
A funicular
More of a city transportation up steep inclines but many tourism spots have them.
Scary type- where you sit on a bench yourself.Hope your tied in tight as climb up the mountain.
Gondola Lifts
An enclosed carriage that can hold a group of people.My favourite way to travel up a mountain.
Cable Cars
One car goes up and one goes down.Can fill up at both top and bottom
Pass each other in the middle of the journey.
Tram Lift
More packed in.Not much personal space!
A funicular
More of a city transportation up steep inclines but many tourism spots have them.
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Lift to Fuglersee Austria
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Mrs B not enjoying the bumpy ride heading to the top.
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Some mountain peaks can only be accessed via Ski lift.
Please note these lifts can be expensive.Try to get a local transport pass.Which may cover a few cable cars and give you opportunity to use the transport system.
Please note these lifts can be expensive.Try to get a local transport pass.Which may cover a few cable cars and give you opportunity to use the transport system.
Lifts on the Alps take you to great places to eat
At summer the lifts are open to give hikers, mountain bikers, rock climbers time to enjoy their Alps.Worth going up just to enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the Alps.
Below are some of my Ski lifts memories.
Below are some of my Ski lifts memories.
55-AT Sass Pordoi --aerial tramway gondola --lift took us high into the Italian mountains.
Seilbahn hirzer
Large lift with two stops. It provides you with a great views over the South Tyrol.
Large lift with two stops. It provides you with a great views over the South Tyrol.
Piz Nair Cable car takes you high up over Swizz town of St. Moritz.
Watch the video at the bottom of the page.
Watch the video at the bottom of the page.
Fellhornbahn
The Fellhorn is a gondola lift in the German Alps that runs from Birgsautal in Oberstdorf to the peak of the Fellhorn. Below is a view from the top. Weather was not perfect.
The Fellhorn is a gondola lift in the German Alps that runs from Birgsautal in Oberstdorf to the peak of the Fellhorn. Below is a view from the top. Weather was not perfect.
Lifts makes the mountains more accessible for all.Even the less fit.
Grindelwald is a village in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps, is a popular gateway for the Jungfrau Region.
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Dorf tirol to Meran
Big thanks to my brother in law Alan. His knowledge and planning has made these journeys possible.