Ebenalp
Ebenalp is best known for the short walk from its cable car station through the Wildkirchli caves — inhabited by prehistoric humans and later used as a hermitage and chapel — which opens out onto one of the most photographed spots in Switzerland: the Aescher guesthouse, a restaurant built directly into the cliff face with a dizzying view over the valley below. The combination of caves, cliff-face building and views has made it one of the most Instagrammed locations in the country in recent years.
Beyond the Aescher viewpoint, Ebenalp is also a starting point for hikes down to Seealpsee, a striking alpine lake, making it possible to combine the cave-and-cliff-restaurant novelty with a genuine hiking outing in the same visit.
Ebenalp FAQs
A set of caves near the Ebenalp cable car station that were inhabited by prehistoric humans and later used as a hermitage and chapel — visitors walk through them on the way to the Aescher viewpoint.
No, it typically closes in winter and reopens in spring — check current dates before planning a visit outside summer.
Yes, it's a popular route down to the lake, taking roughly an hour.
About 6 minutes from Wasserauen up to Ebenalp.
Yes, the Aescher viewpoint in particular can get busy in peak summer, especially midday — early morning or shoulder season visits are quieter.
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