Säntis mountain and summer adventure!
Säntis – 2502 m of pure fascination!
The unforgettable ride by cable car up to the Säntis summit takes ten wonderful minutes. Experience the fascinating natural landscape and let your eyes roam across the borders of 6 countries, Lake Constance and the Alps. In the new exhibitions "Säntis - the weather mountain", "Säntis – the history" and "Säntis – a world of ice" you can immerse yourself in the fascinating universe and the topics of weather phenomena, ice, glaciers and snow while enjoying a 360° panorama. Marvel at these unique theme worlds and bask in the wonderful panoramic views from the summit paths and the restaurant terraces. Treat yourself to a delicious breakfast or tasty lunch in the new Säntis restaurant.
Attractions and information
- Säntis: 2,502 m above sea-level with panoramic views of six countries and a restaurant.
- Säntis summit: new exhibitions «Säntis – the weather mountain» , «Säntis – the history» and «Säntis – a world of ice»
- Modern restaurants at Schwägalp and Säntis
- Schwägalp: 5 theme trails for young and old visitors; Alpine showcase cheese dairy next to the base station (daily from May – October).
- Large network of hiking trails: from a leisurely stroll to a challenging mountain hike.
- Tickets for the Säntis cable car are available from any railway station counter.
- Recorded information about weather conditions and operating times: Tel. 071 365 66 66.
- PostBus route 791 from Urnäsch or route 792 from Nesslau-Neu St.Johann to Schwägalp.
Additional information
Buy ticket
Buy your ticket from the SBB Shop or SBB Mobile app. You can also buy a ticket from the driver, at all ticket terminals, PostBus sales offices and at the counter of your nearest railway station.
Additional ticketing apps and online shops can be found in our overview.
Timetable / travel information
You will find the entire Swiss public transport timetable online here.
Route open all year
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Discover the region around Appenzell and the Hohe Kasten:
- on the Alpine panorama trail
Stage 4 Urnäsch–Schwägalp
Stage 5 Schwägalp–Stein SG - on the Ofenloch trail
Schwägalp–Ennetbühl - and on the Appenzell Alpine trail
Schwägalp–Kronberg
or by mountain bike:
- on the panorama bike route
Stage 3 Appenzell–Stein SG