Säntis
At 2,502 m, the highest peak in Eastern Switzerland. A large cable car reaches the summit in about 10 minutes, and on clear days you can look out over the mountains of six countries and Lake Constance.
Säntis is the main peak of the Alpstein range. Its summit has an observation deck, a weather station and a restaurant, and on clear days visitors can see six countries: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, France and Italy. From St. Gallen, take the train to Urnäsch and then a postal bus to the foot of the mountain at Schwägalp, about 1.5 hours in total. The large cable car runs every 30 minutes. A round-trip cable car ticket costs about CHF 60, with discounts for Swiss Travel Pass holders. The summit is very windy and cold, so bring a jacket even in summer. In bad weather visibility is poor, so check the summit webcam before setting out. Schwägalp has a mountain farm that demonstrates cheese making.
Opening hours
Cable car approx. 07:30–18:00 (seasonal; may be suspended in winter for maintenance)
Nearby sights
- Säntis
- Seealpsee
- Ebenalp & Berggasthaus Aescher
- Appenzell
- Appenzell
- Appenzeller Schaukäserei
- Hoher Kasten
- Stadtlounge