Säntis cableway
Schwägalp, SwitzerlandView over six countries
Säntis lays rightful claim to being one of the most beautiful natural settings in Europe. You can enjoy the experience all year round and in all weather, as the Aerial tramway is always in service. At the summit visitors are greeted by observations halls, sun terraces, mountain trails, two panoramic restaurants, the Appenzeller event hall and a shop.
Summer
There is also plenty to discover on the Schwägalp: With its theme trails, the Schwägalp/Säntis NaturErlebnispark leads to all attractions.
Our new “Säntis – das Hotel” can be found at the valley station, offering generous gastronomy, the Passhöhe in, the geological stone park and an extensive network of hiking trails.
A delicious buffet breakfast is served every day and you can discover lots more at www.saentisbahn.ch – including the current events calendar.
Winter
On Säntis and Schwägalp we lay the clouds at your feet – and much more too. Here, surrounded by storybook mountain landscapes amidst some of Europe’s most beautiful natural scenery, there’s a multitude of different things to see and do.
Tip
There’s always plenty happening on Mount Säntis and the Schwägalp: On every full moon evening, you can enjoy a romantic evening trip including a buffet at the summit while sunset trips are organised in July and August.
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Recommended seasons
24th Oct. - 13th Jan.
Mon - Sun 8.30am - 5pm
Jan 14th - Feb 2nd
closed
3rd Feb - 17th May
Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm
Sat - Sun 8am - 5pm
18th May - 20th Oct
Mon - Fri 7.30am - 6pm
Sat - Sun 7.30am - 6.30pm
21st Oct - 31st Dec
Mon - Sun 8.30am - 5pm, last ascent 4.30pm
54.00 CHF
One-time free ascent and descent with the Bodensee Card PLUS Summer
One free return trip by cable car with the Lake of Constance HolidayPass WINTER (no skiing included!)
Point of sale for the Bodensee Card PLUS
Experience the Säntis barrier-free
Visitors with reduced mobility can visit the Säntis without restriction. Both the Säntis suspension railway and the panorama restaurant are wheelchair-accessible thanks to level accesses. Disabled parking spaces are available free of charge at the valley station.
Arrival by public transport
The Säntis is located in eastern Switzerland. Below you will find all the details on how to get to Schwägalp, which is home to the valley station of the Säntis aerial tramway. Schwägalp can be reached all year round on well-maintained roads cleared in winter.
- By train to Urnäsch or Nesslau
- Then by PostBus to Schwägalp
AB - Appenzell Railways
Further information can be found at www.appenzellerbahnen.ch
SBB - Swiss Federal Railways
Information on travel times, connections and services can be found at www.sbb.ch
Säntis-Schwebebahn – Hotel, Gastronomie, Events
9107 Schwägalp
Switzerland
kontakt@saentisbahn.ch
www.saentisbahn.ch
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