Bergbahnen Samnaun AG

What Bergbahnen Samnaun AG does

Bergbahnen Samnaun AG is a Swiss stock corporation (Aktiengesellschaft) incorporated in Graubünden, Switzerland, that operates the cable car and lift infrastructure on the Swiss side of the cross-border Silvretta Arena Samnaun/Ischgl ski area — one of the largest interconnected ski areas in the Eastern Alps, spanning Switzerland and Austria. The company operates 46 modern lift systems with a combined hourly transport capacity of approximately 94,000 persons per hour, serving 239 kilometers of pistes across 515 hectares of groomed terrain at elevations reaching nearly 3,000 meters. Its infrastructure includes the Twinliner L1, the world's first double-decker cable car (commissioned 1995, carrying 180 persons per cabin), the Luftseilbahn (L2), Alp Trider Sattelbahn (N6), and a fleet of chairlifts and drag lifts; a new 10-person detachable gondola (Laretbahn 10-MGD) is under construction for November 2027 commissioning.

The company runs a direct-to-consumer, year-round mountain experience business. In winter (a 158-day season running late November through early May), it sells skipasses across multi-tier pricing (VIP with guest card, standard Silvretta, season, and graubündenCARD) and operates five on-mountain restaurants (Sattel, Alp Trida/Marmotte, Alp Bella, Skihaus, Salaas), a ski and snowboard rental/service center at Alp Trider Sattel (2,500m), corporate seminar facilities, and equipment depots. In summer, it sells cable car access — free for guests with a Samnaun guest card distributed by partner hotels — alongside paid activities including disc golf, OSET e-trial bike rentals, hiking, and a wooden marble run. Distribution combines physical ticket counters, a Skiperformance-powered online e-commerce shop, and an indirect channel through Samnaun/Spiss hotel partners that issue guest cards entitling overnight guests to free or discounted lift access. Technology stack includes RFID keycards with Photocompare biometric gate verification, Adyen payment processing, and Outdooractive/UDisc app integrations; no AI/ML capabilities are present in the current stack.

Revenue mechanics span ski/summer lift tickets (one-time per transaction with a CHF 5 keycard deposit), transaction-based F&B across the restaurants, transaction-based ski rental and service, and custom-priced corporate seminar packages. The business is highly seasonal, dependent on weather/snow reliability, and structurally integrated with Austrian partner Silvrettaseilbahn AG, which is independently investing EUR 50 million in three replacement Doppelmayr 8-person chairlifts. Bergbahnen Samnaun AG itself is undertaking major capex including the Laretbahn construction (groundbreaking May 2026), a summer 2026 Twinliner modernization, and rooftop photovoltaic installations (1,200 m², 274.5 kWp) across the new Austrian-side lifts.

Name

Bergbahnen Samnaun AG

Legal name

Bergbahnen Samnaun AG

Website

https://bergbahnen-samnaun.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bergbahnen Samnaun AG operates the Swiss-side cable cars and lifts of the cross-border Silvretta Arena Samnaun/Ischgl ski area, serving 239km of pistes with 46 lift systems. It sells skipasses, runs five mountain restaurants, equipment rentals, and corporate seminars at altitude.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392), Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Ski Areas & Lift Operations (Independent Mountains) (THAAAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter Equipment Rental, Demo & Repair (Skis/Boards/Boots, Tuning) (THAAAJAH), Ski & Snowboard Service & Repair Shops (Tuning, Mounting, Boot Fitting) (CRAMAJAF)

Keywords

• Alpine cable car operations
• Ski resort lift services
• Mountain railway transportation
• Ski pass and ticketing
• Mountain gastronomy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Samnaun-Ravaisch

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Ski Passes / Lift Tickets: The primary revenue driver. Skipasses are sold in various durations (1/4 day to 14+ days) with VIP/guest card pricing and standard Silvretta pricing. Also includes seasonal passes (Saisonkarte) and annual passes (graubündenCARD). Revenue is one-time per transaction with a keycard deposit of CHF 5.00.
2. Summer Cable Car Tickets: During summer months, cable car tickets (round-trip, one-way, with/without bike transport) are sold to hikers and bikers. Guests with a Samnaun guest card receive free lift access; others pay per-ride tickets.
3. Food & Beverage (Restaurants): Five on-mountain restaurants generate food & beverage revenue: Restaurant Sattel (panorama, sports bar, cigar lounge), Restaurant Alp Trida/Marmotte (self-service, pizzeria, wine lounge), Restaurant Alp Bella (grillhouse), Restaurant Skihaus (Swiss specialties, fondue), and Restaurant Salaas (wine/champagne lounge, sky bar). Revenue is transaction-based per cover.
4. Ski & Snowboard Rental & Service: The Ski & Schneesportcenter on Alp Trider Sattel (2,500m) rents skis, snowboards, boots, poles, and sleds; sells helmets, goggles, accessories; and provides ski service (waxing, edge grinding, repairs) and secure ski depot facilities. Revenue is per-rental and per-service transaction.
5. Seminars & Events: Corporate seminars, workshops, and private events are hosted at the 150 m² seminar room on Alp Trider Sattel (2,500m). Revenue comes from seminar packages (room rental + F&B) and custom event catering.
6. Construction Projects (Laretbahn): Major capital investment project (Laretbahn) co-funded through public/private financing for infrastructure modernization. Not a revenue stream per se, but represents significant capital expenditure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bergbahnen Samnaun AG operates cable car and chairlift transportation services for the Swiss side of the Silvretta Arena Samnaun/Ischgl ski area, selling skipasses, summer cable car tickets, and operating five on-mountain restaurants. The company also runs a ski and snowboard rental and service center at Alp Trider Sattel (2,500m) and provides corporate seminar and event facilities at altitude.

Product overview

Bergbahnen Samnaun AG operates a comprehensive mountain experience platform centered on the Silvretta Arena Samnaun/Ischgl, one of the largest ski areas in the Eastern Alps with 239 piste kilometers and 46 modern lift facilities. The core offering comprises ski passes and cable car transportation services, including the world's first double-decker gondola (Twinliner). Summer operations provide free cable car access with guest cards plus paid mountain activities including disc golf, wooden marble runs, Oset E-Trial bike rentals, and hiking trail integrations with Outdooractive. The company operates multiple mountain restaurants (Sattel, Alp Trida, Alp Bella, Skihaus, Salaas), a seminar/events venue at 2,500m, and a ski/snow sports center providing equipment rental, sales, service, and depot facilities. The portfolio is complemented by webcams and interactive piste maps for visitor planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silvretta Arena Samnaun/Ischgl: The cross-border ski area spanning Swiss and Austrian territory, operated in partnership with Silvrettaseilbahn AG. Offers 239 pistes and 46 lift systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46 lift systems with ~94,000 persons/hour combined capacity, serving ski areas at elevations reaching nearly 3,000 meters.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Silvrettaseilbahn AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilvrettaseilbahn AG is the Austrian partner operating the Ischgl-side of the cross-border Silvretta Arena Samnaun/Ischgl. Bergbahnen Samnaun AG acts as a representative for Silvrettaseilbahn AG for tickets sold in Switzerland that cover Austrian terrain. The two companies jointly operate the 239km ski area spanning Swiss and Austrian territory. Silvrettaseilbahn AG is investing EUR 50 million in three new Doppelmayr chairlifts (Höllboden C1, Sassgalun C3, Höllkar C2) as part of ongoing infrastructure modernization.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Titlis Bergbahnen: Swiss cable car operator for the Titlis ski area with rotating gondola and integrated restaurants — a comparable medium-scale Alpine lift operator with year-round tourism.
• Silvrettaseilbahn AG: Austrian operator of the Ischgl-side of the cross-border Silvretta Arena Samnaun/Ischgl, jointly investing EUR 50M in three new Doppelmayr chairlifts. Directly comparable as the joint operator of the same 239km ski area.
• Weisse Arena Gruppe: Swiss operator of the Flims/Laax/Falera ski area with cable cars, lifts, restaurants, and accommodation — a comparable integrated Alpine ski lift and hospitality operator in Graubünden.
• Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad: Swiss cable car and lift operator serving the Gstaad ski region with similar year-round mountain offerings (skiing, hiking, restaurants, events) at comparable Alpine scale.
• Compagnie du Mont-Blanc: French cable car and ski lift operator in the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc region offering comparable year-round mountain transportation, restaurants, and ski services at similar scale.
• Schilthornbahn AG: Swiss cable car operator of the Schilthorn ski area with cable car infrastructure, on-mountain dining (Piz Gloria), and James Bond tourism branding — a direct comparable in scale and product offering.
• Zermatt Bergbahnen AG: Swiss cable car operator serving the Matterhorn ski area with high-altitude snow reliability, premium ticket pricing, and integrated mountain restaurants — comparable in scale and product mix.
• Davos Klosters Bergbahnen: Operator of cable cars and lifts in the Davos/Klosters ski region in Graubünden, with comparable ski pass, restaurant, and event offerings for international tourists.

Broad incumbents

• Compagnie des Alpes: French-listed operator of multiple ski resorts and leisure parks, providing a broader incumbent benchmark for European ski lift operators with diversified resort portfolios.
• Vail Resorts: Global ski resort conglomerate operating leading destinations across the US, Canada, and Australia — a broader incumbent benchmark for premium ski destination operations and integrated mountain experience monetization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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