Säntis or Hoher Kasten?
Today, Hoher Kasten has the clearer view.
| Säntis | Hoher Kasten | |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Closed | Go (Medium confidence) 100 |
| Height | 2,502 m | 1,794 m |
| Ticket | Return CHF 50 | – |
| Swiss Travel Pass | 50% off | 50% off |
| Season | Feb to Dec | All year (check maintenance breaks) |
| By train from St. Gallen | 56 min | 1 h 08 |
| By train from Winterthur | 1 h 32 | 1 h 52 |
| By train from Zurich Airport | 1 h 47 | 2 h 07 |
Train times run door to the top on a Saturday morning.
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.
- Today Closed
- Tmrw Closed
- Wed Closed
- Thu Closed
- Fri 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
Hoher Kasten
1,794 m
Go (Medium confidence)
Above the fog: sunny summit 10:00–13:00 while Appenzell stays grey.
Running today, per the timetable.
- Today Go (Medium confidence) 100
- Tmrw Go (High confidence) 90
- Wed Skip (Medium confidence) 1
- Thu Wait (Medium confidence) 59
- Fri Go (Low confidence) 76
- Getting up
- Cable car from Brülisau to the summit, about 8 minutes
- Season
- All year (check maintenance breaks)
- Swiss Travel Pass
- 50% off
- Nearest town
- Brülisau
Why go
- Revolving restaurant at the top
- Rhine Valley and Lake Constance below
- Short ride from Brülisau
Worth knowing
- Only the cable car goes up, which can stop in strong wind
Updated 19 Oct, 17:22. Forecast: MeteoSwiss ICON-CH models.