Bergbahnen Splügen-Tambo AG

What Bergbahnen Splügen-Tambo AG does

Bergbahnen Splügen-Tambo AG operates a mid-sized alpine ski resort in the Rheinwald valley of Graubünden, Switzerland, at altitudes ranging from 1,480 to 2,215 meters. The company was founded in 1960 under the name Ski- und Sessellifte AG and is now structured as an Aktiengesellschaft (stock corporation) with 802 community shareholders and CHF 5,225,175 of share capital; shares are not exchange-listed and are described as primarily of 'collector value.'

The core technical platform consists of five lift installations — including an 8-person gondola to the Tanatzhöhi mountain station, chairlifts, a platter lift, and two magic carpets — providing access to 30 km of groomed slopes, 18 pistes, 38 km of cross-country trails (with a Switzerland Tourism 'Level 1' quality seal), and a 2 km plus a 7.6 km sledding run. The product surface also includes a secured children's area with the Rotondo ski carousel and Tambo Racers (electric snowmobiles), a ski and snowboard school, night skiing on Friday evenings, and a snowshoe tour program. Snowmaking infrastructure is being expanded in stages through October 2026 using Technoalpin equipment to mitigate snow reliability risk. Technology stack supporting operations includes the Tramino CMS/booking platform, Ticketcorner (via Viamala Tourismus) for online ticketing, Worldline payment processing, AWS Cloudfront/S3 CDN, and a website chat widget using the OpenAI API.

The business model is direct-to-consumer leisure with multiple revenue streams: lift tickets (day, multi-day, season, night skiing), gastronomy operated by Brauerei Splügen AG as tenant, the in-house ski school, equipment rentals via partner Splügen Sport, ski locker rentals, and parking. Pricing is age-tiered (children 0–5 free, graduated youth/adult/senior rates), with group discounts of 25–30% for parties of 15+, reciprocal 50% discounts through the KMS GR cooperative of 16 Graubünden ski areas, and newly reintroduced discounted season passes for local residents. Distribution combines on-site valley-station ticket sales, online ticketing, the Viamala Tourismus regional network, and a free ski bus during peak season. Customer segments span families (primary), athletes and sports enthusiasts, peace-seeking leisure travelers, and corporate event organizers.

Name

Bergbahnen Splügen-Tambo AG

Legal name

Bergbahnen Splügen-Tambo AG

Website

https://spluegen.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bergbahnen Splügen-Tambo AG is a community-owned Swiss alpine ski resort in Graubünden operating five lifts, 30 km of slopes, and ancillary ski school, gastronomy, and winter sports services for individual leisure travelers, families, and corporate groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mountain Railway and Ski Resort Services

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (713920), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Nordic & Cross-Country Centers (XC Skiing, Biathlon, Snowshoe Trails) (THAAAJAE), Snow Tubing, Sledding & Winter Fun Parks (THAAAJAG)

Keywords

• Mountain railway operations
• Ski resort services
• Cable car transport
• Winter sports facilities
• Alpine tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Splügen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ski Lift Tickets: Revenue from sale of ski passes including day tickets, multi-day tickets, season passes, and night skiing tickets. Sold directly at ticket office and via online shop.
2. Gastronomy: Mountain restaurants including Tanatzhöhi summit restaurant, Tambo Alp, Bodmer Bar, and SELVO wine bar operated by Brauerei Splügen AG (tenant). Valley restaurants include Restaurant Kunterbunt and Walserstube.
3. Ski School: Winter sports school offering ski, snowboard, and cross-country instruction managed under Bergbahnen Splügen-Tambo AG.
4. Equipment Rentals and Lockers: Ski lockers available for rental at valley station (seasonal and weekly rates). Equipment rental available through partner Splügen Sport.
5. Parking: Parking fees at CHF 5.00 per day with season pass option at CHF 120.00. First hour free at main parking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bergbahnen Splügen-Tambo AG operates mountain railway and cable car infrastructure in the Splügen–Tambo alpine region of Graubünden, Switzerland. The company provides ski lift and cable car transportation services supporting winter sports activities such as skiing and snowboarding, as well as summer alpine tourism access. Operations are tied to the Splügen and Tambo mountain areas in the Rheinwald valley.

Product overview

Bergbahnen Splügen-Tambo AG operates a medium-sized ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland, covering altitudes from 1,480 to 2,215 meters. The resort offers a unified winter sports platform anchored by five lift installations — including an 8-person gondola to Tanatzhöhi — providing access to 30 kilometers of groomed ski and snowboard slopes. The product portfolio spans five lift-based activities (Ski & Snowboard, Sledding, Cross-Country Skiing, Children's Land, and Snowshoe Tours), complemented by add-on experiences such as Night Skiing, the Tambo Swing scenic attraction, and a Birthday Experience. Ancillary services include Ski Passes and Tickets, Ski Box Rental, a Ski and Snowboard School, Gastronomy (operated by Speluca/Brauerei Splügen AG), and the Splügen Sport retail/rental shop. The resort is part of the Viamala Tourismus region and uses Viamala's ticketing infrastructure (Ticketcorner) for online sales. Season passes and multi-day tickets serve as the primary revenue products, with discounts offered through partner organizations (Raiffeisen, Mobiliar, KMS GR network, Splash & Spa, Andeer Spa).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cable car and mountain railway transportation
• Winter ski operations
• Summer alpine tourism access

Quantifiable outcome

• 9 of 9 lifts operating during peak season
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Viamala TourismuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorViamala Tourismus operates ticket sales system for Bergbahnen Splügen-Tambo and maintains information points in Splügen and other valleys. Located at Bodaplatz 4, CH-7435 Splügen, they handle ticket distribution and regional tourism promotion.
• TicketcornercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline ticket sales platform provider (spluegen.ticketcorner.ch) enabling online ski ticket purchases for the resort.
• Brauerei Splügen AGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTenant operator (Pächterin) of all gastronomy operations including mountain valley restaurant, Tambo Alp, Bodmer Bar, and SELVO wine bar.
• Splügen SportminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports equipment shop located at Hüschera 4 next to valley station, offering equipment rental (skis, snowboards) and cross-country trail tickets. Tel. +41 81 664 19 19.
• Bergsportschule GrischaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified mountain guide school organizing private freeride tours at Splügen. Offers guided ski touring, avalanche awareness, and deep-snow technique training.
• Graubünden FerienminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCantonal tourism board providing promotional photography and marketing support for Graubünden ski resorts.
• Switzerland TourismminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational tourism organization promoting Swiss destinations internationally, including winter sports destinations like Splügen-Tambo.
• KMS GR (16 ski resorts of Central Region)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperative of 16 small and medium-sized Graubünden ski areas offering mutual benefits. Season pass holders get 50% discount at partner resorts.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arosa Bergbahnen AG: Operator of the Arosa and Lenzerheide ski areas within the Arosa Lenzerheide destination; broader integrated offering and stronger international tourism brand, competing for the same day-trip and family segments from northern Switzerland and the DACH region.
• Davos Klosters Bergbahnen AG: Major Graubünden mountain-railway operator running multiple connected ski areas including Parsenn, Jakobshorn, and Madrisa. Sets the regional competitive benchmark on pricing, technology adoption, and international marketing that Splügen-Tambo must respond to.
• SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis: Larger central-Swiss ski operator with significant recent capex and rapid expansion of snowmaking, lifts, and integrated lodging (anchored by The Chedi Andermatt). Represents a benchmark for the scale and capital intensity Splügen-Tambo aspires to via its snowmaking program.
• Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG: Larger integrated Bernese Oberland ski operator offering multiple lift-served ski areas, gastronomy, and lodging — competes for the affluent European family and international winter-sports guest that Splügen also targets.
• Weisse Arena Gruppe (Flims Laax Falera): Larger Graubünden ski operator running Flims, Laax, and Falera with a broader portfolio of integrated lodging, gastronomy, and lift operations. Competes for the same regional and international guest pool but at materially greater scale and brand recognition.

Direct peers

• Savognin Bergbahnen AG: Operates a similarly sized independent ski area in the Surses region of Graubünden with comparable lift count, family positioning, and KMS GR cooperative membership — making it the closest direct comparable for Splügen-Tambo.
• San Bernardino Swiss Alps SA: Small southern-side Graubünden ski area with which Splügen-Tambo maintains an explicit cross-promotion (3 free day passes for season-pass holders). Highly comparable in size, single-mountain economics, and cross-border Italian/Francophone exposure.
• Bivio Bergbahnen AG: Micro-scale independent ski area in the Surses/Oberhalbstein region of Graubünden; comparable business model of a community-owned single-mountain operation serving primarily regional and family visitors.
• Bergbahnen Tschappina-Heinzenberg AG: Neighboring small independent ski area in the Heinzenberg/Domleschg region of Graubünden, operating a small lift network, family-friendly positioning, and the same cooperative tourism environment — directly comparable in scale and target market.
• Bergbahnen Obersaxen-Mundaun AG: Mid-sized independent Graubünden ski area also in the KMS GR cooperative, with similar family/family-event positioning and comparable mid-altitude climate exposure — a strong operational peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/spluegentambo
• Instagraminstagram.com/spluegen_tambo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bergbahnen-spl%C3%BCgen-tambo-ag

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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