The Cable Car is closed today

The suspension railway is closed today, 16. February 2026, due to a storm warning. The restaurant, hotel and the store on the Schwägalp are open during regular opening hours and welcome you.

Train in operation Ascent rides: 08.30 – 16.30 / Descent rides: 08.30 – 17.00
Train in operation Ascent rides: 08.30 – 16.30 / Descent rides: 08.30 – 17.00
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Cable car experiences

Our special rides pack a unique punch: whether early in the morning or late in the evening, we have sublime culinary and musical highlights on offer. The following package deals include the cable car ride up to the Säntis and back down to the Schwägalp pass.

Cable car experiences

The timetable and all information concerning our special rides can be found in the event calendar.
Please note that a reservation is required for all special rides.

Our special rides also make the perfect gift and can be purchased in our online store.

Full moon cable car ride

Experience an unsurpassed evening ride in the cable car up to the Säntis and marvel at the panoramic views of the mountains, illuminated by the light of the full moon. Musical entertainment and a delicious buffet of local specialties are provided to round off the evening. You can find the next available dates in the Säntis event calendar.

Prices
Adults (16 and over) CHF 109.00
Adults with Half Fare/GA Travelcard CHF 93.00
Children (13 and over) CHF 93.00
Children (6 and over) CHF 65.00

Ascent from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Descent from 9 pm

Extend your mountain experience with an overnight stay at «Säntis – the hotel». Take advantage of our appealing package deal.

Starry magic

When the new moon is out, the starry sky over the Säntis is a spectacular sight to see – enjoy unforgettable evening rides, a delicious four-course meal and a fascinating multimedia presentation of the starry sky on the Säntis. You can find the next available dates in the Säntis event calendar.

Prices
Adults (16 and over) CHF 131.00
Adults with Half Fare/GA Travelcard CHF 115.00
Children (13 and over) CHF 115.00
Children (6 and over) CHF 76.00

Ascent from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Descent from 9 pm

Want to hit the sack straight away after your eventful evening? Book our combo offer with an overnight stay in our three-star superior hotel «Säntis – the hotel».

Schwaegalp Fondue

Säntis-Fondueplausch

Es gibt kaum etwas gemütlicheres als einen frostigen Tag mit einem köstlichen Fondue abzuschliessen. Kommen Sie in den Genuss unserer hauseigenen käsigen Spezialität und lassen Sie ihren Blick über das wundervolle nächtliche Alpenpanorama schweifen.

Im Preis inbegriffen ist folgendes 3-Gang-Abendessen inkl. Berg- und Talfahrt:

Bunter Blattsalat mit Croutons und Kernen an Hausdressing
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Säntis-Käsefondue mit Brot, Kartoffeln, Essiggemüse und Früchte
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Hausgemachtes Apfelküchlein mit Vanillesauce

Prices
Adults (16 and over) CHF 96.00
Adults with Half Fare/GA Travelcard CHF 80.00
Children (13 and over) CHF 80.00
Children (13 and over) CHF 53.00

*Der Event wird ab 30 Personen durchgeführt.

Program:
Fondueplausch im Terrassenrestaurant 17.00 bis 22.00 Uhr

Säntis Cable Car Timetable:
Bergfahrten immer zur vollen und zur halben Stunde bis 19.00 Uhr, Talfahrten ab 20.00 bis 22.00 Uhr

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