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A relaunch that benefits both customers and staff

A relaunch shaped by UX measures: Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG

Garmisch-Partenkirchen-based Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG manages an impressive 26 cable cars and lifts. They place great importance on faultless maintenance, state-of-the-art technology and the highest comfort. Their main goal: provide visitors with exceptional and unforgettable rides into the mountains.

Two skiers with their gear standing in a modern, almost empty cable car of the Bayerische Zugspitzbahn, surrounded by snow-covered mountains in the background.

The road to success: steps & measures

New digital splendor for Zugspitze

In 2021, the renowned company decided to take their online presence to a new level, roping in the experienced agency valantic. The results are truly impressive: Thanks to a comprehensive website facelift, the Zugspitze now shines in new splendor as an Alpine online destination.

valantic handled the technical setup, ensuring a fast, seamless user experience through targeted performance optimizations. The agency also created an innovative content and navigation concept, along with first-class, high-performance content.

Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG

Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG

Mockup of the new website of Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG, shown on a laptop and a smartphone.

Mockup of the new website of Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG, shown on a laptop and a smartphone.

Here’s an overview of all provided services

  • performance optimization (e.g. page speed)
  • optimized system for entering and managing data
  • improved UX and user journey
  • innovative content and navigation concept
  • SEO-optimized copy in German & English

Optimized UX as the top priority

For the Zugspitze project, it was clear that user experience was a top priority – for guests as well as for employees. The new responsive easy-edit mode facilitates data management and fosters seamless corporate procedures. On site as well as online, guest information systems provide bespoke content – a successful combination of inspiration and information. Features such as webcams, a news ticker, an e-ticket shop and an information portal tailored to the hosts of the region strengthened the website’s position as a go-to location for top-class Alpine experiences. A separate MICE area offers additional services for business travelers.

Mockup of the new website of Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG, displayed on a laptop and a smartphone.

Implemented highlights

  • news ticker with the latest information
  • guest information system with facts about the resort
  • responsive easy-edit mode for entering and managing data
  • convenient online purchase of vouchers and tickets

Inspiring content

Of course, the optimized, technical structure also needed to be filled with top-class, high-performance content. punkt & komma was responsible for this part of the project, developing a thought-out navigation concept with lots of new content.

The website provides comprehensive inspiration on the mountain worlds of Zugspitze, Garmisch-Classic and Panoramaberg Wank. Users can find in-depth information on various topics, ranging from restaurants and incentives, seminars and events (including a separate MICE area) to lifts and cable cars (including tickets), directions, weather, webcams and more. The focus is always on the guests and their needs. A news ticker keeps users up to date on the latest information. Plus, a comprehensive guest information system with info screens supports guests on site.

Image of the Bavarian Zugspitzbahn.

What are the next steps?

Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG continues to rely on expertise of valantic: In an ongoing process, the performance and usability of the portal, as well as the backend Easy-Edit-Mode (EEM), are being optimized, allowing live data to be modified in real time. This ensures the Zugspitze’s online presence is perfectly positioned, delivering maximum performance and an outstanding UX for both internal and external users!

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Georg Koch

Chief Consulting Officer

valantic