The history of the cable cars of Kappl
The history of the cable car company
The cable cars of Kappl can look back on an impressive history. Since the company’s founding back in 1970, one single ski lift has grown into an entire ski resort which now is one of the winter sports highlights of the Paznaun valley.
The origins of Kappl’s cable cars
7 May 1970 marked the birth of “Kappl-Dias-Schiliftgesellschaft”. 71 parties showed up for the founding assembly of the ambitious winter sports company, among them representatives from the local authorities and tourist association as well as 60 private shareholders.
Josef Wechner and Jakob Rudigier were named Managing Directors. The company’s share capital was 3,349,000 Austrian Schilling, or 243,400 Euros.
The cable cars of today
Following the successful start of Dias chairlift, Kappl’s winter sports scene kept on thriving. Today, around 50 years after its foundation, the ski resort boasts ten cable cars, lifts and conveyor belts . This development is proof of our continuous efforts to turn our vision into reality: providing guests with top-class skiing and hiking experiences in the mountains of the Paznaun valley.
first cable cars in Kappl
After the building permit was issued by the provincial government on 2 July 1970, the ambitious construction project was gradually turned into reality.
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1970 |
Construction and first operation of Dias chairlift and Mardinalift Purchase of snow-grooming machines |
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1971 |
Construction and first operation of Hirschenbadlift and Schönebelelift |
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1972–1975 |
Slope expansion works and purchase of new snow-grooming machines |
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1978/79 |
First operation of Alblitt chairlift and Alblitt drag lift |
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1979/80 |
Expansion of Alblitt drag lift up to 2,690 m Alblittkopf |
Other milestones in the history of the cable cars of Kappl
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1986 |
Replacement of Dias chairlift with a 4-seater monocable gondola lift |
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1987 |
Construction of Gongall two-seater chairlift (for 26 million Schilling, or 1,880,000 Euros) |
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1989/1990
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First use of snow cannons before the snow-making system was continuously expanded and improved |
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1997/1998 |
Introduction of the ski area season tickets 4+2 |
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1998/1999 |
Construction of the 4-seater Alblitt chairlift |
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1999/2000 |
Various slope improvements |
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2000/2001 |
New design for the building of the valley station; slope improvements on the valley run |
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2001/2002 |
Construction of the 4-seater Alblittkopf chairlift; construction of the pedestrian underpass at the valley run |
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2002/2003 |
Implementation of a snow-making system at the valley run |
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2003/2004 |
Construction of Sunny Mountain Adventure Park , the snow-making system and the floodlit natural toboggan run |
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2004/2005 |
2004/2005 Expansion of “Sunny Mountain” restaurant with a self-service restaurant (“Almstüberl ”) and “Panoramabar ” |
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2005/2006 |
2005/2006 Opening of slope No. 10 “Almstüberlabfahrt” |
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2007 |
First operation of Alblittbahn cable car during summer and implementation of the Sunny Mountain Card |
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2007/2008 |
Expansion of the snow-making system at Alblittkopf (2,690 m); construction of the pressure-boosting station and the Snowboard Funpark in Alblitt |
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2008/2009 |
Nighttime tobogganing from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm; expansion of the children’s area towards the nearby reservoir with 2 new magic carpets and a children’s slope; construction of the “Flaxiabfahrt” run; expansion of parking facilities; expansion of the snow-making system; membership of the “Freizeitticket Tirol ” |
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2009 |
Construction of the Alpine herb and stone garden, the themed Dias circular hiking trail and the petting zoo |
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2009/2010 |
2009/2010 Replacement of “Hirschenbad” practice lift with a new 200-metre covered conveyor belt; membership of “Tirol Snow Card ”; expansion of Sunny Mountain Restaurant with 200 additional seats; construction of a professional funpark in the Alblitt area; expansion of the snow-making facilities at the race track and the funpark |
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Summer 2010 |
Construction of Flaxi-Dorf at Silbersee |
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2010/11 |
Implementation of the new information channel with 3 broadcasters; free wifi in all Sunny Mountain restaurants; implementation of the panoramic camera at Alblittkopf; award for excellent slope quality |
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2011/12 |
Construction of the permanent Zibob®track with Austria’s longest, covered conveyor belt; implementation of the panoramic camera at |
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Summer 2013 |
Renovation of “Alte Diasalpe” and opening of Almmuseum; slope improvements at the valley run; implementation of a summer panoramic camera at the Adventure Park; establishment of the summer card “Silvretta Card all inclusive” |
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Winter 2013/14 |
Construction of the Freeride Checkpoint; 3 new ski routes |
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Summer 2014 |
Expansion of the kiosk at the Adventure Park, new sun terrace at the kiosk |
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Winter 2014/15 |
Snow-making and slope improvements at Lattenabfahrt run; purchase of new snow cannons |
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Summer 2015 |
Expansion of the Adventure Park with a low-rope course |
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Winter 2015/16 |
Implementation of snow-making facilities at the toboggan run; purchase of a new snow-grooming machine |
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Summer 2016 |
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Winter 2016/17 |
Winter 2016/17 Expansion of Flaxiabfahrt run at the Adventure Park |