#SoClose
What's happening right now at Switzerland's highest construction site?
Episode 1 – Vision
"The Titlis offers an incredible view of the mountain world – spanning the Alps and the Swiss Plateau." For Pierre de Meuron, Founding Partner of Herzog & de Meuron, this is one of the many qualities that make Titlis stand out, turning the TITLIS project into a truly unique endeavor.
Episode 2 – Die Spülbohrung
Technical Masterpiece at Titlis: As part of a joint project between the Cantonal Electricity Works Nidwalden (EWN) and Titlis Cableways, an almost 800-meter-long tunnel was drilled beneath the glacier.
Steel and Facade Construction – Four Strong Partners for Success
The steel and facade construction for the TITLIS project is the result of close collaboration between RUCH Metallbau AG (Altdorf), H. Wetter AG (Stetten), Aepli Metallbau AG (Gossau), and JOSEF MEYER Stahl und Metall AG (Emmen).
Episode 3 – The material logistics
Machines on a Steep Path: In spring 2023, the excavators made their way up the Rotegg to the Titlis, kicking off the work at Switzerland's highest construction site.
Titlis Progress #1
The first edition of the magazine about the TITLIS Project was published in December 2024.
Episode 4 – The Titlis Connect aerial cableway
Great teamwork - after around two years of construction, the new Titlis Connect aerial cableway between the Stand station and Titlis goes into operation. In the first phase, it will be used to transport materials - the first guest transport is planned for summer 2026.
Dietmar Sawyere becomes Culinary Advisor in the new Titlis Tower
The internationally renowned top chef Dietmar Sawyere will be Culinary Advisor for the future restaurant in the Titlis Tower!
Together with him, we are developing the culinary concept for the restaurant in the new Titlis Tower (opening at the end of May 2026). The plan is to offer casual fine dining: high-quality cuisine, served in a relaxed manner, in line with the surroundings.
Timeline TITLIS Project
2025
Opening of Titlis Connect
A first milestone will be reached at the beginning of 2025 with the commissioning of the new single-line cableway between Stand and Titlis. The Titlis Connect will primarily be used for evacuations and the transportation of materials. At the same time, starting in 2026, it will make it possible to access the peak 365 days of the year as it will also be able to transport people during the Rotair's annual maintenance period, which lasts around two weeks. The top station of the Titlis Connect is around 70 metres lower than that of the Rotair. The two buildings are connected below ground by a tunnel. In terms of architecture, they speak the same language.
The new cable car will be used for passenger transport for the first time in 2026. Until then, it will be used exclusively for material transport.
2026
Upgrade of the Titlis Tower
One of the main attractions of the TITLIS Project is the new Titlis Tower, which is set to be completed by 2026. The steel construction erected by Swiss Post in the 1980s is part of the unique character of this mountain peak. Herzog & de Meuron are now transforming this huge piece of infrastructure into an iconic cross design by adding two horizontal, glazed steel beams that will accommodate a restaurant, bar and exhibition space, among other things. Guests will be able to access the Titlis Tower via a lift and then make their way to the viewing terrace where they can enjoy unrivalled views of the glacier and surrounding mountains at over 3,000 metres above sea level.
2029
New Titlis Peak Station
The final phase will see the construction of the new Titlis Peak Station between 2026 and 2029. This will replace the existing buildings on the peak, which date back to the 1960s and have reached the end of their life cycle. Made of steel and glass, the new mountain station will be fused to the rock like a crystal and its spacious architecture will offer lots of room for arriving guests. In addition to businesses and two restaurants seating up to 600 people in total, a panoramic walkway is planned below the Titlis Peak Station that will reveal the previously concealed view of the west side of the peak. In many respects, therefore, the TITLIS Project is opening up new perspectives for peak experiences on Titlis.
# Iconic Architecture
#IconicArchitecture
"Our project on Titlis is now part of a new generation of alpine architecture, which seeks to provide visitors to this breathtaking landscape with an appropriate architectural platform."
Herzog & De Meuron
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Titlis Tower
