Marzilibahn
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The Drahtseilbahn Marzili-Stadt Bern (short form: Marzilibahn) is a funicular in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. It leads from the Marzili quarter to the Bundehaus (parliament and federal government) in the city centre.
The Marzilibahn was built in 1885. Until 1973, it was powered by water: a tank on the upper car was filled with water from the city stream. This car, being heavier, then pulled the other one up the slope (incl. 30 passengers), after which the water would be drained and the process repeated with the other car. Since 1974, electric power has been used.
The difference in altitude is 32 m and the route is 105 m long. This means that the Marzilibahn is the shortest public railway in Europe. Maximum speed is 3 m/s. A trip takes approx. one minute.
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