Säntis Ticket from Schwägalp

You take the cable car between Schwägalp and Säntis. In 10 minutes, you will climb around 1200 meters in altitude. From the summit, you can look out over the Eastern Alps and far beyond the national border. From Säntis, you can see Piz Bernina, the only four-thousand-metre peak in the Eastern Alps.

There are several viewing platforms, an adventure world and a store on the Säntis. In addition to a group restaurant, there is also an à la carte restaurant and various seminar rooms.

The interactive adventure world at the summit offers interesting facts about the history of the suspension railroad and weather phenomena on the mountain. You can also find out lots of interesting facts about the weather worldwide. There are also exhibitions on the subject of ice and the geology of the Säntis.

Hiking trails take you from Schwägalp to Säntis or vice versa via the Himmelsleiter and Tierwis. From Säntis, you can also reach other mountain peaks such as Kronberg and Ebenalp.

Practical information:

• Suitable for wheelchair users; the summit of the Säntis is also largely barrier-free. The valley and mountain stations and the Säntis summit restaurant have level access with a lift.
• Dogs under 30 cm shoulder height travel free of charge
• The cabin holds 85 people

The new, cozy Säntisgipfel restaurant with its terrace invites you to linger. Designed with lots of old wood and stone, it offers cozy seating niches. The unique panorama offers views over the Chur princes to Italy and the Swiss Alps.

Traditional dishes from Appenzell and Toggenburg are served. The Säntis breakfast delights early risers, while the Säntis brunch is the highlight for late risers.