CABLE CAR BOZEN – JENESIS

The new facility increases transport capacity by 95% compared to the previous facility and enables the transport of 270 people per hour with 45-seat cabins (+130%) and a 25% reduction in travel time to just over six minutes. The aim of the project is to create synergy between the hilly and mountainous landscape, the architecture of the stations of the new infrastructure and their mobility function. The valley station blends sensitively into the hilly landscape, which is planted with vines and terraced with dry stone walls made of local stone. The building reinterprets this feature in a modern and original way, with a base made of hammered concrete produced from local stones, topped by a green roof on which the technical part of the cable car stands out, clad in Corten steel, a naturally oxidised material that blends in very well with the surroundings. The interior spaces are spread over several levels and house the ticket office, waiting room, toilets, large lifts suitable for transporting bicycles and an integrated technical area. Outside, a public square planted with trees and paved with porphyry becomes a meeting place for passengers and citizens.

‘The aim is to create a high-tech infrastructure that interacts with the landscape and has a strong “architectural” character, creating added value for the city of Bolzano,’ says architect Sette.

The connection to the town is improved by a new cycle path, which ensures safe and functional access to the station, as well as new, improved bus stops. The mountain station, which is partly underground and integrated into the wooded hills above San Genesio, offers a view of the Adige Valley through a large panoramic window front that opens onto a viewing terrace, becoming a new point of reference for arrivals and departures.

The internal paths are well defined, with priority lanes for pedestrians and cyclists; there are also cycle paths and routes in the outdoor area, surrounded by green spaces, which connect the station with the town.

‘This project is a step towards sustainable mobility that enriches our region,’ emphasises the director of STA.

The entire project is designed with sustainability in mind, contributing to environmental protection. The choice of green roofing for the valley and mountain stations promotes biodiversity; photovoltaic roofs, high-efficiency systems, low-impact materials, rainwater harvesting, low-consumption LED lighting and the energy efficiency of the buildings demonstrate a commitment to the landscape and ensure a balanced integration into the natural environment. With work scheduled to start in 2026, the new San Genesio cable car is set to become a model of public infrastructure, offering a viable alternative to car use and promoting more environmentally friendly and accessible mobility.