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Charge your electric car at Gitschenen – Isenthal

ϟ THE CHARGING ANSWER

Charging at the ski entrance is not confirmed. The closest known public station is 3.1 km in a straight line from St. Jakob.

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ϟ CHARGING FOR YOUR TRIP

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At ski access points

Explore the public stations below to choose a charging stop for your visit.

Fast-charging stop

No public DC chargers of 50 kW or more are listed in this area.

Stay & charge

No hotels with confirmed guest charging are listed in this area yet.

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Eat & charge

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ARRIVE & CHARGE

Charging at the ski entrances

Known valley stations and entrances, with public charging from our station database. The list may not include every entrance.

St. Jakob

Reviewed ski entrance · OpenStreetMap

Charging at this entrance: Not confirmed. No mapped station here is not proof that charging is impossible.

Closest known public station: eCarUp Untergässli Dorf Isenthal
3.1 km straight line from this entrance · up to 22 kW · Type2
Station data updated: 2026-11-09

Alternative: Dorfparkplatz
5.7 km straight line from this entrance · up to 14 kW · Type2
Station data updated: 2026-11-09

Alternative: eCarUp Hinterhostattstrasse Boden Emmetten
6.1 km straight line from this entrance · up to 50 kW · CCS
Station data updated: 2026-11-09

Distances are straight-line measurements, not walking routes. Public access and operational status come from the station data; check current opening hours, tariffs and parking conditions before travelling.

PRACTICAL DETAILS

Parking & useful details

Parking & time limits
Free visitor parking is available at the Gitschenen cable-car valley station in St. Jakob.
Arrival & parking notes
From 1 November to 30 April, the Gitschenen cable car runs on demand every half-hour from 07:30 to 16:00 on weekdays and until 17:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. It also operates until 17:00 when the ski lift is running. Journeys outside operating hours require booking 24 hours ahead and carry a CHF 25 surcharge in addition to the normal fare.
Useful to know
Berggasthaus Gitschenen offers overnight accommodation in double and shared rooms with half board.
Sources & last checked 7

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THE SKI AREA

About Gitschenen – Isenthal

Gitschenen is a small, family-friendly downhill ski area with varied, well-prepared pistes and an easy-to-navigate layout. A single ski lift serves the downhill skiing, making its compact layout suited to families looking for a straightforward mountain ski day.

THE SKI AREA

Resort at a glance

Gitschenen

Mountains & viewpoints
Brisen, at 2,404 m above sea level, is a ski-touring destination from Gitschenen.
Villages & connections
Reach the Gitschenen ski area from Isenthal St. Jakob by the Gitschenen cable car.
Ski season
Depending on snow conditions, the ski lift's typical season runs from late November to 19 March, with operation on weekends and daily during school holidays.

More to explore on skis

Ski-touring options include Gitschenen–Brisen and a longer itinerary via Sinsgäuer Schonegg, Oberrickenbach, the Fell–Chrüzhütte cable car and Bannalper Schonegg to Chaiserstuel, followed by a descent to St. Jakob.

Food & drink

Berggasthaus Gitschenen serves meals prepared with local products.