Hornberg-Horneggli project

Construction diary Hornberg–Horneggli project

The construction diary for the Hornberg–Horneggli project offers fascinating insights into the planning, execution, and progress of a major development. Photos, videos, and updates show how the new cable car is taking shape—step by step.

 

Together we’ve reached an important milestone

19.09.2025

Many thanks for the approval of the development plan for the planned Hornberg reservoir. With this positive decision, the project has successfully mastered another key stage. The next steps can now be taken – a meaningful contribution to the future of the mountain lifts and the Gstaad region.

Municipality Approves Development Plan No. 88

06.04.2025

The municipal assembly has approved Development Plan No. 88 for the Saanenmöser–Schönried tourism area by a large majority (430 in favour / 33 against). The project includes new cableways and MTB trails in the Horneggli–Hornberg area, as well as adjustments to the zoning plan and building regulations, marking a key step in renewing the region’s tourism infrastructure. 

Milestone for the Gstaad+ generation project

30.01.2025

Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG has completed an important step in the Gstaad+ generation project: The contract with the cable car manufacturer Bartholet has been signed. This paves the way for a successful collaboration. 

Leitner/Bartholet receives order for new mountain railways

27.06.2024

Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG (BDG) is pleased to announce that Leitner/Bartholet has been awarded the contract for the three railway installations put out to tender. They beat off competition from Doppelmayr/Garaventa and the MND Group.

RBCH architectes wins competition

27.06.2024

Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG is pleased to announce that RBCH architectes from Château-d'Oex has won the study contract for the redesign of the valley station, middle station and mountain station of the new Horneggli cable car. After careful consideration of the proposals from three renowned local architecture firms, the assessment panel, consisting mainly of experts such as external architects and landscape architects, decided in favour of RBCH architectes.

Project presentation: New Gstaad+ building in Schönried

27.02.2024

Bergbahn Destination Gstaad AG is planning an ambitious project of considerable proportions - the planned new Gstaad+ building in Schönried. In order to meet the high demands on landscape, architecture and the environment, Bergbahn Destination Gstaad (BDG) has decided to organise an architectural competition.