Märligondel in Arosa

Märligondel in Arosa is a short evening gondola ride for children, with fairy tales told on the way and the mountains lit up outside the windows. It runs on selected winter evenings on the Arosa-Weisshorn cable car, taking children up to the middle station and back as part of Arosa’s winter family programme.

The experience suits families who want a winter highlight that does not depend on skiing ability, and it fits neatly into an Arosa day that already includes skating, sledging, or a simple village stroll.

Fairy-tale gondola ride on the Arosa-Weisshorn cable car

The ride takes place in the early evening, with the cable car travelling from the valley station to the middle station and back. The focus stays on the atmosphere inside the cabin, with stories from the Arosa mountain world during the journey.

A local children’s programme accompanies the ride, which helps younger guests feel at ease in a new setting. Storytelling is in German, which is worth knowing in advance, even though the mood still works if children only catch parts of the words.

How Märligondel Arosa works for children and families

Märligondel is designed as a children’s experience. Children ride without adults and are supervised for the full journey, which lasts around 45 minutes.

Guardians wait at the exit of the valley station to collect the children after the ride. Planning a simple meetup point keeps the end of the evening smooth, especially with gloves, helmets, and tired little legs nvolved.

Times, meeting point and cost for Märligondel Arosa

Arrive on time at the sales hall of the Arosa-Weisshorn cablecar on the day of the event. The scheduled departure time is 17:45, and no registration is required.

Payment is cash only and costs CHF 5.00 per child. Keeping the following details in mind helps you avoid last-minute stress:

• Be at the sales hall before 17:45
• Bring cash for the CHF 5 payment
• Expect the ride to run without adults, with supervision provided

A quick check of the latest event date and any changes before you head over is sensible during winter, and Faern’s team can help you find the official information you need.

A winter evening highlight during Arosa ski holidays

Märligondel adds a softer note to Arosa ski holidays. It works well after an early dinner, or as a reward after a day outdoors, before you head back to the resort for a warm drink and a slower finish to your night.

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