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Gondola Breakfast with Mountain Views
Panoramabahn Kitzbüheler Alpen: Up the Mountain with Coffee & a Croissant
Breakfast in a moving gondola - that’s not something you do every day! We tried the gondola breakfast on the Panoramabahn Kitzbüheler Alpen in Hollersbach and spent an hour enjoying coffee, croissants, and the view of the Hohe Tauern. Well-fortified, we spent the rest of the day on the Resterhöhe.
Breakfast with a View on the Panoramabahn
What is a gondola breakfast?
Hop on and enjoy! The gondola breakfast begins at the valley station of the Panoramabahn Kitzbüheler Alpen in Hollersbach. There, your breakfast table - set just for you - is lifted into one of the cabins. For about an hour - one ascent and one descent - you’ll then enjoy breakfast on the Panoramabahn Kitzbüheler Alpen.
As the gondola travels, the Salzach Valley and the Hohe Tauern mountains, including the Großglockner and Großvenediger, remain in full view. The Panoramabahn is part of the KitzSki Hiking and Ski Region. It runs from the valley station in Hollersbach at 803 m to the Resterkogel mountain station at 1,892 m.
Our gondola breakfast on the Panoramabahn
Early in the morning at the valley station in Hollersbach
At 8:30 a.m., we arrive at the base station of the Panoramabahn Kitzbüheler Alpen in Hollersbach. The sky is cloudless, and we’re really looking forward to this exclusive experience. The friendly lady at the ticket counter explains the procedure to us. Inside the station, the tables are already set and waiting for breakfast guests. We’re not the only ones: The gondola breakfast has been part of the Panoramabahn’s lineup of experiences for over 10 years and has enjoyed great popularity ever since.
A set breakfast table in the gondola
The staff at the base station bring the breakfast table they’ve prepared for us into the gondola before we board. There are three of us - and we have plenty of room. Waiting for us are
- Coffee or hot chocolate
- Water and orange juice
- Rolls, croissants
- Butter, honey, spreads
- Sausage & cheese, a breakfast egg
- Yogurt, muesli, fruit salad
- Upon request, breakfast can be booked with a glass of Prosecco.
Before the doors close and our gondola leaves the station, a staff member snaps a quick souvenir photo for us.
Gondola ride with a view of the Hohe Tauern
Breakfast on the gondola is pure indulgence - an exclusive atmosphere, plenty of time to yourself, and a hearty breakfast. And the Panoramabahn once again lives up to its name: the view during our breakfast is simply magnificent. The gondola’s all-around glass walls offer a 360° panorama with unobstructed views of the Großglockner, Großvenediger, and the other majestic peaks of the Hohe Tauern.
The gondola glides up and down the mountain; only when entering the middle and mountain stations do we hold on tight to our juice glasses and coffee cups so nothing spills. The round trip takes about an hour; after arriving at the valley station, the breakfast table is removed from the cabin.
After breakfast in the gondola: a day on the Resterhöhe
What can you experience on the Panoramabahn?
We decided to take another gondola ride. The first thing that catches your eye when you step out of the gondola is the huge selection of activities at the Resterkogel Summer Adventure for families with children. These include
- a tubing track and an XXL sandbox
- “Pinzga Jump” with heights of 2.5 m, 1.2 m, and 0.5 m
- climbing course and Kneipp pool
- Bobby Car race track and trampolines
- reservoir with slacklines and a shallow area
On our gondola breakfast day, however, none of our kids are tagging along, so we head to the reservoir and on to the 2,000-meter peak. On the agenda: panoramic views, a short hike, relaxation, and plenty of girl time.
Our Top 3 Viewpoints Along the Panoramabahn Kitzbüheler Alpen
- Viewing platform at the reservoir
- Resterhöhe National Park Panorama: National Park exhibition at the mountain station
- Panorama hiking trail to the 2,000-meter peak
For the return trip to the valley station, we take the gondola again. We all agree: From the delight of breakfast to the panoramic views at Resterhöhe, this day was a special experience. A day that starts with breakfast in the gondola can really only turn out well. 😉
Gondelfrühstück der Panoramabahn buchen
- As of 2026: July through early October, Wednesday through Sunday
- Starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Hollersbach valley station; duration: approx. 1 hour
- Each gondola is ideal for up to 4 people, max. 5 people
- Meeting point at the Panoramabahn valley station in Hollersbach, approx. 6 km from Mittersill
- Parking available directly at the valley station
- The ascent & descent is not included in the breakfast price.
- You can ride the Panoramabahn for free with the National Park Summer Card, but the gondola breakfast is not included.
Contact Panoramabahn Kitzbüheler Alpen:
Grubing 50, 5731 Hollersbach
T +43 6562 7010 | office@panoramabahn.at
www.panoramabahn.at
Conclusion on Gondola Breakfasts
A gondola breakfast is not something you experience every day. You sit undisturbed in the gondola, with the mountains right before your eyes, and start a special day on the mountain without any rush. For mountain lovers, a gondola breakfast is highly recommended and also makes a great gift (yes, there are even breakfast gift certificates!).
Before booking a gondola breakfast, just make sure to check whether the round-trip ride is included in the price, how many people can comfortably fit in the gondola - and if you’re traveling with small children, how long the ride takes.
FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions About the Gondola Breakfast near Mittersill
The gondola breakfast takes place on the Panoramabahn Kitzbüheler Alpen, whose valley station is located in Hollersbach, about 6 km from Mittersill. The mid-station of the Panoramabahn is at Pass Thurn, about 500 m from the Bergresort Tauernblick.
The Bergresort Tauernblick is located at Pass Thurn, 15 km from the Panoramabahn valley station and 500 m from the Panoramabahn mid-station. The Tauern Lodges Uttendorf are 14 km from the Panoramabahn valley station in Hollersbach.
The Panoramabahn gondola breakfast lasts about 1 hour.
You can find the current prices for the gondola breakfast on the Panoramabahn website.
Yes, you must reserve the gondola breakfast in advance. You can find the Panoramabahn’s contact information on the Panoramabahn website.
- Couples
- Friends
- Birthdays or special occasions
- Families with children
- Guests staying in a vacation apartment or vacation home on a self-catering basis who want to treat themselves to a special breakfast.
Yes, the gondola breakfast is also suitable for families with children. However, in our opinion, children should be able to sit at the table for about an hour. Because the table is set, they have limited mobility during the ride.
The gondola breakfast at the Panoramabahn includes pastries, juice, coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, butter, jam, ham, cheese, eggs, fruit salad, yogurt - and, upon request, a glass of Prosecco. The ascent & descent is not included in the breakfast price.
More gondola breakfast offers near ALPS RESORTS
Even more mountain railways offering gondola breakfasts! In these holiday regions near the ALPS RESORTS holiday apartments and holiday homes, you can also literally enjoy a gondola breakfast:
| Holiday Region | Mountain Railway | ALPS RESORTS |
|---|---|---|
| Tiroler Zugspitz Arena | Almkopfbahn Bichlbach, Grubig II Lermoos | Bergresort Berwanger Hof, Zugspitz Suites Lermoos, Alpenchalets Biberwier, Bergresort Zugspitze Ehrwald |
| Salzburger Sportwelt | Flying Mozart Wagrain | Tauernresidence Radstadt |
| Wilder Kaiser/Söll | Hexenwasserbahn Söll | Wieshof Wilder Kaiser, Brixental Suites Hopfgarten |
| Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis | Schönjochbahn Fiss | Fiss Suites, Ladis Suites |
| Grebenzen-Zirbitzkogel | Greben10 St. Lambrecht | Naturpark Chalets Lambrecht |
Distance to ski slopes
0,25 km
Distance to cable car
0,25 km
Distance to cross-country trail
1,5 km
Distance to swimming facilities
2,5 km
Distance to golf course
6,5 km
Distance to ski slopes
1 km
Distance to cable car
1 km
Distance to cross-country trail
1 km
Distance to swimming facilities
1,2 km
Distance to golf course
10 km
Distance to cable car
0,5 km
Distance to cross-country trail
0,1 km
Distance to swimming facilities
9 km
Distance to golf course
10 km
Distance to ski slopes
0,05 km
Distance to cable car
0,05 km
Distance to swimming facilities
2 km
Distance to golf course
2 km
Distance to ski slopes
0,6 km
Distance to cable car
0,6 km
Distance to cross-country trail
1,2 km
Distance to swimming facilities
0,5 km
Distance to golf course
14,4 km
Distance to ski slopes
0,5 km
Distance to cable car
0,5 km
Distance to cross-country trail
0 km
Distance to swimming facilities
6 km
Distance to golf course
0,1 km
Distance to ski slopes
0,5 km
Distance to cable car
0,5 km
Distance to swimming facilities
1,7 km
Distance to ski slopes
0,1 km
Distance to cable car
0,1 km
Distance to cross-country trail
4,8 km
Distance to swimming facilities
2,5 km
Distance to golf course
6,5 km
Distance to ski slopes
4,5 km
Distance to cable car
2 km
Distance to cross-country trail
2,2 km
Distance to swimming facilities
25 km
Distance to golf course
2,4 km
Distance to ski slopes
1 km
Distance to cable car
1 km
Distance to cross-country trail
0,6 km
Distance to swimming facilities
1,2 km
Distance to golf course
0,1 km
Distance to ski slopes
0,95 km
Distance to cable car
0,95 km
Distance to cross-country trail
10,2 km
Distance to swimming facilities
7,5 km
Distance to golf course
4,5 km
Distance to cable car
14 km
Distance to swimming facilities
0,2 km
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Verena J.
Content Manager bei ALPS RESORTS
Verena ist seit mehr als 20 Jahren im Tourismus zuhause und am liebsten in Österreichs Bergen unterwegs. Für den ALPS RESORTS Blog schreibt sie über Familienurlaub, Ferienwohnungen & Ausflugstipps in ihren Lieblingsregionen – und wie entspannter Selbstversorgerurlaub gelingt. Mehr über unsere Autor:innen
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