PeakobelloSwiss summit view forecast

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Chäserrugg or Säntis?

Today, Chäserrugg has the clearer view.

ChäserruggSäntis
TodayGo 100Closed
Height2,262 m2,502 m
Ticket–Return CHF 50
Swiss Travel PassNot covered50% off
SeasonJan to Oct, DecFeb to Dec
By train from St. Gallen1 h 4656 min
By train from Winterthur2 h 131 h 32
By train from Chur2 h 092 h 18

Train times run door to the top on a Saturday morning.

Chäserrugg

2,262 m

Go

Sunny 09:00–12:00.

90% chance of a clear summit. Score 100 of 100. High confidence: both MeteoSwiss models agree. Around 8°C at the top.

Running today, per the timetable.

  1. Today Go 100
  2. Tmrw Skip 20
  3. Thu Go 79
  4. Fri Go 100
  5. Sat Go 96
Getting up
Funicular from Unterwasser to Iltios, then the cable car to the Chäserrugg, about 20 minutes; bus from Nesslau or Buchs SG to Unterwasser
Season
Jan to Oct, Dec
Swiss Travel Pass
Not covered
Nearest town
Unterwasser

Why go

  • A sheer drop to Lake Walen from the Churfirsten ridge
  • Summit restaurant by the architects Herzog & de Meuron
  • Easy walks along the top, skiing in winter

Worth knowing

  • The last part is a cable car, so strong wind can stop it
  • A long bus ride from the nearest main line

Chäserrugg forecast and tickets

Säntis

2,502 m

Closed

The cable car has been closed since 1 May for a full rebuild. The operator plans to reopen in late autumn 2026 but has not announced a date yet; until then the summit is only reachable on foot. Check Säntis's official site for current operating times.

  1. Today Closed
  2. Tmrw Closed
  3. Thu Closed
  4. Fri Closed
  5. Sat Closed
Getting up
Cable car from Schwägalp, reached by PostBus from Urnäsch or Nesslau
Season
Feb to Dec
Swiss Travel Pass
50% off
Nearest town
Schwägalp

Why go

  • Views into six countries on clear days
  • Frequently above the fog over Lake Constance
  • Far fewer crowds than the Jungfrau or Lucerne peaks

Worth knowing

  • Remote without a car
  • Strong wind is common at the summit

Säntis forecast and tickets

Updated 27 Oct, 09:40. Forecast: MeteoSwiss ICON-CH models.