Swiss Boat Lift / Ascenseur ŕ bateaux de Suisse
Kraftwerk Aarberg (BKW)
River Aare
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
The downstream inclined
plane Note, on the left of the stairs, 3 pieces of concrete. They are used to create an area without current in front of the inclined plane. |
![]() |
The motorized car which transports the boat |
![]() |
The downstream inclined plane |
![]() |
Click to enlarge |
![]() |
>> Interactive satellite photo <<
Start | 1963 |
End | ... |
Status | ![]() |
Type of funicular | ![]() |
Type of tracks | ![]() |
Energy | ![]() |
Bottom station | |
Top station | |
Length | |
Difference of levels | |
Speed | |
Maximum Gradient | |
Gauge | |
Manufacturer |
![]() |
BKW FMB Energie SA |