20 Best Mountain Coasters in Switzerland

In summer, we love racing down Swiss mountains on alpine coasters and summer toboggan runs. For kids (and adults!), it’s a nice reward after a long hike.

Here are our favorite mountain coasters and summer toboggans in Switzerland, tips for riding them and what to expect at the mountain.

Map of coasters

This map shows all the coasters listed below. For an interactive map, you can get my Summer Guide to Switzerland on Rexby and use the “mountain coaster” filter.

Types of mountain coasters & summer toboggans

In English, this fun ride goes by many names: mountain or alpine coaster, summer toboggan/sled/luge, alpine slide, coaster bob, etc. In German, these rides are generally all called “Rodelbahn.” Regardless of the name, there are two styles: rail-guided track coasters and toboggan slides.

Coaster with rail-guided tracks

On coasters, the bottom of the sled is attached to a rail, so it cannot leave the track. The sled typically has a back rest and seatbelt. The sleds can go very fast, up to 50 km/hr, much faster than the slide style.

Rail coasters usually have more exciting roller-coaster type features like waves and drops. Coasters are generally longer and more expensive to ride than alpine slides.

Free sliding toboggan

With the toboggan slide style, a sled moves freely on metal half-pipe slide, not attached to anything. No seatbelt.

On your first time, they may look and feel unsafe. But in general, they are quite safe if you properly control your speed. Children above 3 years old are usually allowed to ride with an adult.

On alpine slides, it is possible, though unusual, to flip the sled if you are going too fast or too slow. My husband accidentally flipped his sled going too slow with our 3 yr old around a curve and had to quickly exit the slide to avoid getting hit by the person behind him. Don’t do this.

Looking for the Swiss “roller coaster” you saw on social media? It’s the Gelmerbahn funicular.

Tips for riding mountain coasters

Getting up the mountain

With most coasters and slides, you sit on the sled and a machine will drag you up to the top, either at the start or end of your ride. If your sled does not have a backrest, this can be an uncomfortable 5 mins. At the top, the sled is released from the dragging mechanism and now your control your speed with your handbrakes.

In a few cases (like the Floomzer and Pradaschier), you have to ride a chair lift to reach the the top of the coaster, which significantly adds to the price of the ride. In these cases, you can pay less if you skip the lift and hike up to the ride instead. 

How to slow down and brake on a mountain coaster

On both coasters and slides, the sled has a hand brake to control your speed. The brake is either one stick between your legs or two sticks on either side of the sled. You pull back to engage the brake and push forward to release it and speed up.

The track usually has signs to tell you to slow down on tight curves. My kids like to brag that they never use the brakes, not recommended.

Riding with children

Every mountain coaster or slide has its own rules in regards to minimum height and ages. In general, children from about age 8 can ride alone. Some have a minimum height, around 120 – 135 cm, which is necessary to be able to work the hand brakes properly.

Usually children from age 3 – 7 can ride double with a teen or adult. Children under 3 are generally not allowed even riding with an adult.

Tips for going fast

The worst part of alpine coasters and slides is getting stuck behind someone who is very slow and then you have to go slow too, a complete waste of money. To avoid this, strategically place yourself in line behind teens, not a grandma or adult with a toddler.

When it’s your turn to get on the sled, make up whatever excuse to delay getting on the sled, creating as much space as possible between you and the person in front of you.

For example, have trouble finding your ticket, fiddle around taking off your hat and sunglasses, fake trouble figuring out the seatbelt, go really slow out of the gate. Whatever it takes to delay your takeoff as long as possible. It works every time.

Don’t lose your stuff

Most mountain coasters will let you leave your backpack at the station and pick it up after the ride. It’s not a secure depot, so take your wallet with you. But best to not wear a hat – people lose them all the time (my husband did on our last ride).

Most forbid using your phone on the ride because no matter how firm of a grip you think you have, still people lose the phone on the ride and someone else gets hit with it. Be cool and follow the rules.

When to ride mountain coasters

On weekends, I suggest riding the mountain coaster at the beginning of your day. Usually the line is short or non-existent in the morning.

But by lunch time, you might have a 10-45 min wait (below shows part of the line at Sattel Hochstuckli at 13:00, about a 15 min wait). Some coasters, like Flumserberg and Oeschinensee, have discounts for morning rides, so you get more value for your money.

How much does a mountain coaster cost?

Usually you pay per ride, about CHF 5-9/ride. Some places give discounts for teens and children. Most require a ticket for each person even if you are riding double with a child. But a few resorts (like Kronberg) allow two riders with one ticket, a great deal!

Multipacks & Day Passes

At most places, you can purchase a multipack for a discount, usually packs of 5 or 10. The multi-pack can usually be used for different riders, not all the same person. Some resorts sell a day pass which gives you unlimited rides, like Sattel Hochstuckli and La Robella.

Mountain transport is extra

Some coasters & slides are next to parking in the valley, which means you only have to pay for the coaster. Examples are Atzmännig, Kronberg, La Robella, and Saas Fee Feeblitz.

Most other coasters are high up on the mountain, so you have to ride a gondola first to access the coaster. In that case, the mountain transport is not included in the price for riding the slide. Remember to calculate that as part of your total cost.

For example, at Oeschinensee, you need a return ticket on the gondola (CHF 30/adult) to reach the alpine slide. Each ride on the slide costs CHF 6/adult.

At a few coasters, you can hike up the mountain instead of riding the lift to the coaster start, like at Flumserberg Floomzer, Churwalden Pradaschier and Heimwehfluh. In these cases, you pay less for your ride. For example, the Pradaschier coaster costs CHF 28 with the lift and CHF 16 without.

Note: Alpine coaster are only open in summer season. So check the opening times before planning your day.

Zurich region coasters

Some of the best and longest Swiss alpine coasters are in Eastern Switzerland, notably the Flumserberg Floomer (2km long) and Pradaschier (3.6 km long). So if long and fast coasters are a priority, make sure to plan part of your Switzerland vacation in this region.

1. Churwalden Pradaschier • Longest alpine coaster in Switzerland

The longest alpine coaster in Switzerland is the Pradaschier coaster in Churwalden, near Davos. It’s over 3 km long reaching speeds up to 40 km/hr.

It’s so fast and furious that I’m always terrified I’ll fly off the track (though not possible as the sled is connected) and use the brakes more than I normally do. 

• Length: 3060m
• Style: double rail coaster
• Cost: CHF 16 without lift, CHF 28 with lift, discount for children and SBB Half-fare
• Location: near Lenzerheide in southeast Switzerland – see on map
• Website: www.pradaschier.ch

It’s high up the mountain, you ride a chair lift to reach the start. If you hike up the mountain instead, you pay less but you may be too tired to work the brakes on your sled.

This coaster is very expensive, so you’ll probably only ride it once. I recommend it only as a special treat. 

This is possible as a day trip from Zurich, but better if you are staying in Lenzerheide, Chur or Flims Laax.

2. Flumserberg “Floomzer” Coaster

Every time we hike at Flumserberg, we treat the kids to this super fun coaster, a nice reward for good hike. The line for the coaster is sometimes quite long, but always worth it. Before you get on, be extra vigilant about creating space between you and the person in front of you so you don’t get stuck going slow on the second half.

If you prefer not to hike, you can pay for a chair lift ride to the top of the coaster. With the Early Bird Offer, you have unlimited rides between 10:00 to 12:00 for a day pass price.

See our post about a weekend in Heidiland, including the Floomzer ride. 

• Length: 2000 m
• Style: double rail track
• Cost 2023: CHF 14.50 without lift, CHF 22.50 with lift / discounts for children, Swiss Travel Pass, GA and Half Fare Travelcards
• Location: Tannenboden, southeast of Zürich – see on map
• Website: www.flumserberg.ch

3. Kronberg Bobbahn (near Appenzell)

This fun coaster is only one of many fun amusements at the Kronberg mountain resort, including a ropes course with 25 zip lines, huge playground and treasure hunt trail.

Best to ride this first thing in the morning as lines can get long on sunny afternoons. See our post about Kronberg.

• Length: 1000m
• Style: double rail track
• Cost: CHF 9/adult, CHF 6/child, ticket good for 2 people
• Location: St. Josefstrasse 2, 9108 Jakobsbad – see on map
• Website: kronberg.ch

4. Atzmännig Toboggan Run

This alpine slide is a great ride and part of a fun mountain amusement park, including a fantastic ropes course.

But I must say that this alpine slide is overpriced for what it is. Also, they charge for both the adult and child even if you are riding double. As soon as my kids were old enough to ride alone, I skipped the fun and saved the CHF 9/adult fee.

There are lots of other fun things to do here to fill up the day, including a nice theme trail from the top of the lift. See our post about Atzmännig.

• Length: 700m
• Style: slide
• Cost: CHF 9.50/ride, discount for children
• Location: Atzmännigstrasse 1, 8638 Goldingen – see on map
• Website: www.atzmaennig.ch

Lucerne region coasters

The Lucerne region has lots of summer toboggans (sled style), including the longest near Mt Pilatus at 1.3 km. They are near alpine playgrounds and other amusements like rope parks. So a good choice if you want a full day of fun for the kids.

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5. Sattel-Hochstuckli «Stuckli Run» Rodelbahn

Sattel Hochstuckli is a small mountain with a big amusement center including bouncy castles, trampolines, summer toboggan, summer tubing, and long suspension bridge. Plus beautiful trails with activities to keep the kids happily walking.

The summer toboggan is a big draw and one ride is never enough for my kids. So we usually get the Day Pass, which includes the gondola ride up the mountain and unlimited use of the amusements all day long.

• Length: 600m
• Style: slide
• Cost: CHF 5/ride + gondola return ticket to reach toboggan run
• Website: www.sattel-hochstuckli.ch
• Location: near Lucerne & Zurich – Hochstuckli cable car at Eumatt 1, 6417 Sattel

Pro tip: To avoid long waits, we suggest going early and riding the toboggan before doing anything else (before the hike, before bouncy castles). If you get there right when it opens, you can usually ride about a dozen times before it starts to get crowded.

You can pay for individual rides, which is better if you have limited time after a long hike. We often do the Panorama Trail, which takes about 2 hours and has gorgeous views over the Lake Lucerne region.

You don’t have to pay extra to cross the bouncy suspension bridge, the cheapest thrill around.

See my post about Sattel Hochstuckli

6. Mt Pilatus • Rodelbahn Fräkigaudi

This summer toboggan at Mt Pilatus is the longest in Switzerland (slide style) at 1350m! And perhaps the longest line since this tourist destination near Lucerne is so popular. We always take our visitors here when we do the Pilatus Golden Trip excursion. Everyone loves it!

This was our first alpine slide ride in Switzerland and where my husband flipped the sled with my toddler. So I have fond memories of this place.

We also love the ropes course here and sleeping overnight in the tree tents. And of course, riding the cable car to the top of the mountain to catch all the big views. Pro tip: do this at the start of your day. We always leave it for the end and run out of time.

• Length: 1350m
• Style: slide
• Cost: CHF 9/ride, discount for children + cable car return ticket. Buy Mt Pilatus cable car tickets.
• Website: www.pilatus.ch
• Location: near Lucerne – see on map

Feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps book a small group guided tour to Pilatus or just a boat tour with views of Pilatus.

7. Brunni Engelberg summer toboggan

This alpine slide is always a treat at the end of a full day of mountain fun. We usually start with the treasure hunt theme trail, ending at the barefoot “Tickle Path” by the picnic area.

Then lots of time on big alpine playground and ice cream before a quick ride on the alpine slide right before closing time at 17:00. See more details for Brunni Engelberg

• Length: 660m
• Style: slide
• Cost: CHF 5/ride + cable car return
• Website: brunni.ch
• Location: Engelberg Brunni, near Lucerne – cable car at Wydenstrasse 55, 6390 Engelberg

8. Wirzweli Rodelbahn

The Wirzweli summer toboggan is part of a fun alpine playground at this small mountain resort. It’s a nice extra after hiking the Witch theme trail through the forest, with fun activities for kids scattered along the trail.

• Length: 535m
• Style: slide
• Cost: CHF 4.50/ride. Cable car to access resort.
• Location: near Lucerne – cable car at Wiesenbergstrasse 25, 6383 Dallenwil
• Website: www.wirzweli.ch

9. Sörenberg Rischli Summer Toboggan

If you have small kids, the Sörenberg area has lots to entertain and amuse. We usually start at Mooraculum, which has a great alpine playground with mountain views and a fun sensory theme trail. They also have kick scooters to ride down the mountain, instead of taking the cable car.

Before you head home, stop at Rischli for a few rides down the long summer toboggan track. They offer a family discount, which gets cheaper the more rides you do.

• Length: 900m
• Style: slide
• Cost: one ride CHF 7/adult, CHF 6/child
• Open: early June through end of October
• Location: near Lucerne – cable car at 
• Website: www.soerenberg.ch

Interlaken & Jungfrau Region coasters

If you are staying near Interlaken, you have a few choices for mountain coasters. They are fun, but relatively short compared to other coasters on this list. So if you are visiting other Swiss regions during your visit, you might wait for bigger and better coasters elsewhere.

If you must pick one, we think the best near Interlaken is at Oeschinensee, which is a great day trip for the lake views and panorama trail.

10. Grindelwald Pfingstegg summer toboggan

This summer toboggan near Grindelwald is in the only one in the Jungfrau region. So a great choice if you are only spending a few days in Switzerland and need a thrill. Start by riding a cable car up the mountain to 1346m, with fantastic views across the Grindelwald valley. 

• Length: 735m
• Style: slide
• Cost: CHF 8/ride + cable car ride CHF 32, discount for kids
• Open: mid May to mid October
• Location: Grindelwald Pfingstegg cable car – Grabenstrasse 15, 3818 Grindelwald
• Website: www.pfingstegg.ch

11. Interlaken Heimwehfluh coaster

This coaster is just a short walk from the Interlaken West train station, on a small hill overlooking the city. You start by riding a 100 year old vintage funicular train up the hill. At the top, there is a restaurant, playground, model railway show, and tower to climb where you can enjoy beautiful views across the lakes and into the Jungfrau Region valley.

At the end of your visit, ride this coaster back down to Interlaken, a little thrill ride through the forest. It’s fun, but honestly, a little overpriced for what you get. If this is the only coaster you can visit, then do it. Otherwise wait for a better one.

• Length: 400m
• Style: single rail track
• Cost: CHF 16/adult, CHF 10/child for cable car up and toboggan ride down. Discount with Swiss Travel Pass, GA, and Half-fare cards. See more price options
• Open: mid April thru late October
• Website: www.heimwehfluh.ch
• Location: Interlaken – see on map

12. Oeschinensee summer toboggan

Oeschinensee is popular for its bright blue alpine lake surrounded by mountain peaks. Before you get to the lake, we suggest a couple rides on their Instagram-famous summer toboggan, which is at the top of the Kandersteg cable car.

• Length: 750m
• Style: slide
• Cost 2024: CHF 6/ride + gondola return ticket
• Website: www.oeschinensee.ch
• Location: west of Interlaken, Bernese Oberland region – cable car at Öschistrasse 50, 3718 Kandersteg

You’ve probably see videos of this alpine slide on social media, often sped up and oversaturated for effect. The ride is fun and views beautiful, but it’s not more special than other alpine slides in Switzerland.

The summer toboggan is typically open the same times as the gondola, but opening times may vary depending on conditions. Check www.oeschinensee.ch for current status.

See my post about visiting Oeschinensee.

Zermatt & Valais region coasters

The only coaster near Zermat is in Saas Fee, a mountain resort about an hour drive from Zermatt in a neighboring valley. It’s a great one and we love exploring Saas Fee. But this coaster probably not worth it to drive there just for the coaster.

If you are only in Switzerland for a short time, it’s probably more convenient to ride coasters when you are visiting other parts of Switzerland, like the Interlaken or Lucerne areas.

13. Saas Fee “Feeblitz” summer toboggan

This alpine coaster was a fun surprise since it doesn’t look like much as you approach, since it’s mostly hidden in the forest. So you just hear screams of delight as people race down, but can’t see most of the action until you’re on it yourself.

It was super exciting and I would have happily ridden it several more times if I had an unlimited budget. So after two rides, we settled for a round of mini golf next door. 

• Length: 900m
• Style: double rail track
• Cost: CHF 7.50, discount for children
• Location: Saas Fee in Valais region – see on map
• Website: www.feeblitz.ch

It’s the only coaster/slide anywhere near Zermatt. So if you are only visiting this region and a coaster is important, plan a day trip to Saas Fee and do one of the hikes in the region. See my Saas Fee post for ideas.

It’s also one of the few coasters open in winter.

Lake Geneva Region (Montreux, Lausanne) coasters

If you are staying in Montreux or Lausanne, the following two coasters are within a reasonable day trip distance. If you are in Geneva, the coasters are a bit far away in my opinion.

14. Glacier 3000 • Alpine Coaster

Usually a summer toboggan is an optional treat for us. But if you go to this touristy (and wonderful!) mountain, you gotta do all the things. So just include this coaster in your budget and enjoy the ride. It’s one of the best coasters in Switzerland, with a very unique view above the glacier.

Afterwards, go bounce across the scary suspension bridge. Then ride a chair lift down to the glacier ice and sled on summer snow. See my full post about Glacier 3000.

• Length: 877m
• Style: double rail coaster
• Cost: CHF 9/ride + cable car return ticket. Book tour from Geneva.
• Location: Gstaad, Bernese Oberland, see on map
• Website: www.glacier3000.ch

15. Moléson-sur-Gruyères coaster

This summer sledge is at the base of the Moléson mountain, no gondola required. But we suggest starting your day with one of the beautiful hikes from the top.

Then finish the day with a couple rides on this fun summer toboggan. This mountain has other fun amusements including mountain scooters and mini golf.

This mountain is included in the Magic Pass, so a great way to maximize the value of your pass.

• Length: 559m
• Style: double rail coaster
• Cost: CHF 6/ride
• Open: mid May thru October
• Location: north of Montreux / toboggan near parking at Rte du Moléson 228, 1663 Moléson-Village
• Website: www.moleson.ch

Ticino – near Lugano and Locarno

The Ticino region has just one coaster, but it’s fantastic for both the thrill and the views. It’s also close to both Lugano and Locarno, making it an easy choice even if you are only staying a couple days.

16. Monte Tamaro • Coaster Bob

We loved this super fast coaster on a beautiful mountain near Lugano. It has lots of loops, making for an exhilarating ride. We were also happy to find it much cheaper than other similar coasters around Switzerland. So our budget could fit a couple rides per person, instead of just one.

• Length: 1000m
• Style: double rail coaster
• Cost: CHF  5/ride + gondola return ticket
• Website: www.montetamaro.ch
• Location: near Lugano in Ticino, see on map

We had a difficult hike ahead the Monte Tamaro peak (well worth it!). So I wanted to leave the coaster as a reward for afterwards. But we wanted to avoid the afternoon lines . So instead we were the first customers as they opened and rode twice without any wait at all.

We were there in October in icy cold weather, so gloves were much appreciated when using the hand-brakes.

See our review of Monte Tamaro.

Near Bern and Basel (Northwest Switzerland)

Perhaps to make up for not being in the high mountains, the Bern and Basel areas have very fun summer toboggans and coasters scattered around the countryside. If you happen to hiking or staying nearby, these are a nice add-on to your day.

17. Bern Gurten

In Bern, you can ride a funicular train to a hill overlooking the city. Up there, you’ll find a fun amusement center for kids with a playground, water play, marble run, and rides for little kids including a mini train and electric cars.

The summer toboggan is the star attraction, with lots of twists and turns. It’s a nice treat for the kids after a day touring the city and visiting museums.

• Length: 500m
• Style: slide
• Cost: one ride CHF 5/adult, CHF 4 child + funicular to Gurten park
• Open: daily March to November
• Website: www.gurtenpark.ch
• Location: in Bern – see on map

18. Schwarzsee

This beautiful lake south of Bern has many charms, with lots of hiking, biking and climbing routes in the Gantrisch Nature Park. Kids will enjoy the easy walk around the lake with a witch & dragon theme.

Their alpine slide is a fun treat before or after other activities. Since you don’t have to ride a gondola to reach the coaster, it is more affordable than many others on this list.

• Length: 1000m
• Style: single rail track
• Cost: one ride CHF 7/adult, CHF 4/child
• Open: June thru October
• Location: south of Bern – Gypsera 231, 1716 Schwarzsee-Bad
• Website: www.kaisereggbahnen-schwarzsee.ch

19. La Robella “Féeline” Rodelbahn

Robella Val-de-Travers is an alpine valley resort in northwestern Switzerland. It has a large mountain bike and scootering park, nice hikes, and a great alpine coaster.

If you love sporty adventure, you’ll love their day pass which includes unlimited rides on the coaster as well as mountain scooter rental and chair lift. Even on a sunny Sunday, there was no line at the coaster so we could ride a dozen times before lunch. See our post about La Robella

• Length: 1200m
• Style: double rail track
• Cost: CHF 7/ride or day pass for unlimited rides
• Website: www.robella.ch
• Location: near Neuchâtel and Yverdon-les Bain (Jura & 3 Lakes) – see on map

20. Langenbrock

This long alpine slide in the countryside has lots of curves, including a “unique 540 degree gyroscope.” You’ll just have to try it to see if it it’s worth the hype.

There’s plenty of fun for a full day, with a ropes climbing park adjacent to the slide. Also the Holzweg theme trail is nearby, so perhaps stop by on your way home.

• Length: 1000m
• Style: slide
• Cost: one ride CHF 5/adult, CHF 6.30/child, family discount
• Open: Palm Sunday through fall school holidays / closed Mondays
• Location: Near Basel – Hauptstrasse 1, 4438 Langenbruck
• Website: www.deinkick.ch

Honorable mention

Here are a few coasters and toboggans that weren’t our first pick but might be the closest to you.

Schongiland (near Lucerne)

Schongiland is an amusement park near Zurich with fair-style rides, mini roller coasters, bouncy castles, petting zoo, water play, and other attractions. The summer toboggan is included in the day pass, so you can ride as many times as you like instead of paying per ride.

It’s a fun ride, but it doesn’t have the mountain views like others on this list. This is more for locals looking for a fun summer outing, rather than tourists.

• Length: 380m
• Style: slide
• Cost: CHF 19/child for day pass to amusement center, with unlimited rides
• Location: Near Lucerne – Guggibadstrasse 12, 6288 Schongau
• Website: schongiland.ch

Toboggan Géant de La Vue-des-Alpes (Neuchâtel)

This summer toboggan is in the hills north of Neuchâtel. It’s relatively low elevation, at around around 1300m, with nice views across the Jura countryside. There’s a restaurant but not much else here. So best as an extra if you are already visiting that region for another reason.

• Length: 700 m
• Type: slide
• Cost: CHF 4/ride
• Open: year round. Mon-Fri 13:00 – 18:00 / Weekends and holidays: 10:00 – 18:00
• Location: Near Neuchâtel – see on map
• Website: toboggans.ch

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