Bergstation

mountain station (top station of a cable car)

noun BERK-shtah-tsyon Rare

Usage Note

Bergstation is the upper terminus of a cable car or rack railway where passengers arrive at altitude. It typically includes a restaurant and viewing platforms. Contrasted with Talstation (valley station). Plural Bergstationen.

Examples

"An der Bergstation erwartete uns ein atemberaubender Ausblick."

Natural Translation

A breathtaking view awaited us at the mountain station.

Literal Translation

At the mountain-station awaited us a breathtaking view.

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