Since 2017, the route for the planned cable car connecting Bonn’s Venusberg with the right bank of the Rhine in Beuel has been set.

This new cable car will be the first urban cable car in Germany to be integrated into the public transportation network, allowing it to be used with a regular ticket.

However, the extension to Ramersdorf and „Om Berg“ has now been examined – with disappointing results.

Three variants under review

The study examined three possible variants for the cable car extension:

• Variant A: From Schießbergweg to the Ramersdorf tram station
• Variant B: From Schießbergweg via Ramersdorf to the „Om Berg“ settlements
• Variant C: Directly from Schießbergweg to the „Om Berg“ settlements

The results show that all three variants are either technically unfeasible or face legal and financial obstacles that make them unsuitable for further pursuit.

Why the extension fails

The first variant could technically work, but the cost-benefit analysis shows that it would not be financially viable.

The other variants face additional hurdles: private properties would need to be flown over, and environmental protection concerns complicate the approval process.

Focus on the original route

Despite these setbacks, the original route from Venusberg to Schießbergweg remains on track. This route has already received high economic ratings and is expected to be implemented soon.

The cable car plan for Bonn promises to make public transportation more future-oriented while crossing the Rhine – a first for Germany.

What’s next?

Further planning and assessments are currently underway to ensure that the cable car is implemented efficiently and sustainably. In the coming years, Bonn residents could begin using the new cable car by 2030.

It remains exciting to see how the project progresses and what advancements the city administration will make in planning.