{"id":290615,"date":"2026-07-08T10:45:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T08:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presse.tirol.at\/?p=290615"},"modified":"2026-07-08T10:46:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T08:46:58","slug":"early-start-in-soll-new-modernised-gondola-lift-from-hexenwasser-to-the-hohe-salve-opens-on-27-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presse.tirol.at\/en\/early-start-in-soll-new-modernised-gondola-lift-from-hexenwasser-to-the-hohe-salve-opens-on-27-june\/290615\/","title":{"rendered":"Early start in S\u00f6ll: New, modernised gondola lift from Hexenwasser to the Hohe Salve opens on 27 June"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ahead of schedule, the new \u2018Sternstunden\u2019 cabins will glide barrier-free to the summit \u2013 at the same time, the spectacular Sky Labyrinth and eight planetary ball tracks will open.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

S\u00d6LL \/ HOHE SALVE.<\/strong> Whilst the Hexenwasser gondola lift has been in operation since May, there is an early surprise in store for the journey all the way to the top: the comprehensively modernised gondola lift from Hexenwasser to the Hohe Salve will commence operations earlier than expected. From Saturday 27 June<\/strong>, the first guests will glide comfortably and with full accessibility up to the 1,829-metre-high panoramic mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Precision landing by helicopter: the SalvenSonne is already on the mountain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final countdown to the opening was spectacular: on 25 June, the 1.6-tonne golden SalvenSonne was successfully flown up the mountain by a heavy-lift helicopter. The sun hovered precisely into its new position in the Himmels-Labyrinth \u2013 an impressive moment full of technology and emotion. In keeping with the upcoming start of the season and as a symbol of summer, the SalvenSonne thus \u2018rose\u2019 above the Hohe Salve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reactions to the openingg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201eThe early start to the season is a huge thank you to the entire construction team, who worked in record time. With this modernisation, costing around 3.3 million euros, we are consistently investing in genuine, barrier-free comfort. Thanks to the new lift directly at the mountain station, from this summer onwards we are making the summit \u2013 including the famous little Salve Church and the Panorama-Gipfelalm \u2013 fully accessible to absolutely everyone without any steps.\u201c<\/em> Managing Director Mario Gruber<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201eThere is no right or wrong. Many paths lead to the centre. The Himmels-Labyrinth is not a maze with dead ends, but a place between heaven and earth. With the SalvenSonne at its centre, it symbolises warmth, orientation and vitality. This creates a very special place on the Hohe Salve for marvelling, meeting others and taking a moment to reflect.\u201c<\/em>\u00a0 Concept creator, project developer & Head of Marketing at Bergbahn S\u00f6ll \u2013 Sabine Weiss<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The highlights of the new \u201cSternstunden\u201d gondola lift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bergbahnen S\u00f6ll has completely refurbished the cabins of the 8-seater gondola lift. Comfort was the top priority during the modernisation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n