BVZ Holding AG (5K5)

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https://www.bvzholding.ch

BVZ Holding AG is a Switzerland-based holding company primarily engaged in operating regional railways in the cantons of Valais, Uri, and Graubünden. It oversees subsidiaries like Matterhorn Gotthard Verkehrs AG, which manages passenger, freight, and car transport services, including the vital mountain railway providing the only access to car-free Zermatt. The company also operates the Gornergrat Bahn, a scenic cogwheel railway serving tourists to iconic Alpine viewpoints, alongside real estate activities and other services. With around 694 to 723 employees, BVZ Holding AG generates revenue mainly from mobility (about 114 million CHF in 2024), Gornergrat operations (47.1 million CHF), investments, and real estate, all concentrated in Switzerland. Headquartered at Rail Center, Bahnhofplatz 7 in Brig, Valais, the firm plays a crucial role in regional transportation infrastructure, connecting remote Alpine areas and supporting tourism in one of Europe's premier mountain destinations.