Resorts 
Mount Säntis (2502 m) is the symbol of the Lake Constance region. From its peak you have a sweeping view of six countries. Not only is the panoroma endless, but so are the opportunities offered on Mt. Säntis and Schwägalp in summer as well as in winter. On the summit you will find large sun terraces, covered viewing halls, wheelchair accessible mountain hiking trails, efficiently operated panorama restaurants and year-round free-of-charge exhibits. The romantic evening rides by gondola up the mountain, with full-moon buffets and music on each full-moon evening, are a special attraction. The following destinations are located in close proximity of the valley station of the gondola (which operates all year round): the Mountain Hotel Schwägalp, the idyllic Passhöhe Inn, the Alpine cheese-making dairy (which is open to visitors), the nature exploration park, the geological stone park and a vast, excellent network of hiking trails. Mt. Säntis beckons: Come up, the view will amaze you!
Säntis-Schwägalp
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Every evening of the full moon
Romantic evening ride with Full Moon Buffet and musical entertainment in the Panoramic-Restaurant Säntisgipfel. Uphill ride from 6 pm, last downhill ride at midnight.
Birthday Rides
On your birthday you can travel half-fare to the summit and back: adults CHF 18.50 / EUR 12.30; children (6-16), SBB 1/2 Tax-Abo/GA CHF 9.20 / EUR 6.00.
Please bring your ID.
Summer
In summer our unique hiking paradise awaits you. The many opportunities for Nordic Walking are particularly popular and trendy. In the Schwägalp/Säntis Nature Exploration Park and in the Stone Park you will discover the whole world of pre-alpine flora and fauna as well as the fascinating secrets of geology. The dairy that showcases Alpine cheese-making reflects the Appenzell cheese culture and on the huge sun terrace of the Schwägalp Mountain Hotel you will meet visitors form around the globe.
In summer our unique hiking paradise awaits you. The many opportunities for Nordic Walking are particularly popular and trendy. In the Schwägalp/Säntis Nature Exploration Park and in the Stone Park you will discover the whole world of pre-alpine flora and fauna as well as the fascinating secrets of geology. The dairy that showcases Alpine cheese-making reflects the Appenzell cheese culture and on the huge sun terrace of the Schwägalp Mountain Hotel you will meet visitors form around the globe.
Winter
The gondola leading to the peak of Mt. Säntis is fully operational even in the winter. What a wonderful opportunity to escape from the fog at lower elevations to a sunny paradise and to enjoy the breathtaking Alpine panorama in the glorious sunshine on the summit. A plethora of activities can also be enjoyed on the Schwägalp: the family ski lift, Alpine skiing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, snow-shoe trekking, winter hiking and Nordic walking on the network of trails which are well-maintained even in winter.
The gondola leading to the peak of Mt. Säntis is fully operational even in the winter. What a wonderful opportunity to escape from the fog at lower elevations to a sunny paradise and to enjoy the breathtaking Alpine panorama in the glorious sunshine on the summit. A plethora of activities can also be enjoyed on the Schwägalp: the family ski lift, Alpine skiing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, snow-shoe trekking, winter hiking and Nordic walking on the network of trails which are well-maintained even in winter.
How to get there
Public Transport: From Zurich: in the direction of Will - Nesslau / Neu St. Johann.
From St. Gallen: in the direction of Herisau - Urnäsch
Regular bus service takes visitors from Urnäsch in Appenzeller Land and from Nesslau - Neu St. Johann in Toggenburg to the valley station of the gondola.
From St. Gallen: in the direction of Herisau - Urnäsch
Regular bus service takes visitors from Urnäsch in Appenzeller Land and from Nesslau - Neu St. Johann in Toggenburg to the valley station of the gondola.
By car: Passstrasse, or Pass Road, is easily accessible from all directions via the super highway, the Autobahn:
From Zurich take the Autobahn A1 in the direction of St. Gallen, exit Wil / Toggenburg, in Nesslau - Neu St. Johann in the direction of Schwägalp. On the Passstrasse you will get to Schwägalp after crossing the top of the pass.
From St. Gallen: in the direction of Herisau - Urnäsch. The Passstrasse (Pass Road) leading to Schwägalp - via the top of the pass - begins In Urnäsch.
On Schwägalp you will always find sufficient parking space. Tour buses can park close to the valley station of the gondola. Parking is free of charge and all attractions are located in close proximity.
From Zurich take the Autobahn A1 in the direction of St. Gallen, exit Wil / Toggenburg, in Nesslau - Neu St. Johann in the direction of Schwägalp. On the Passstrasse you will get to Schwägalp after crossing the top of the pass.
From St. Gallen: in the direction of Herisau - Urnäsch. The Passstrasse (Pass Road) leading to Schwägalp - via the top of the pass - begins In Urnäsch.
On Schwägalp you will always find sufficient parking space. Tour buses can park close to the valley station of the gondola. Parking is free of charge and all attractions are located in close proximity.
