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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.
Reservoir: preparation of the next procedural steps
29.12.2025
The Hornberg reservoir project was submitted in its final form in September. At present, however, the focus is on preparing additional documentation required under new cantonal regulations governing dam and reservoir structures. This includes further assessments and more stringent seismic verification, which significantly increase the overall effort involved. Despite these delays, we remain committed to achieving the earliest possible start of construction in spring 2027 and will provide timely updates once the submission is ready.
Hornberg–Horneggli: preliminary project in finalisation
15.12.2025
The preliminary project for the replacement and new construction of Hornberg–Horneggli is in its final development phase. The remaining technical and planning elements are being refined and coordinated with the directly affected property owners. In parallel, the jury of the design competition will review the overall project once again, providing key input for the upcoming submission of the approval documents. The results are expected at the beginning of March, after which we will inform about the next steps in the approval process.
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.
