All summits / Eastern Switzerland
Säntis
2,502 m, near St. Gallen
Six-country view from the highest peak in the Alpstein
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
· , Swiss time. Forecast: MeteoSwiss ICON-CH models. Check Säntis's official webcams before you buy, conditions can change fast.
Tickets and tours
Before you go
- Summit
- 2,502 m
- Getting up
- Cable car from Schwägalp, reached by PostBus from Urnäsch or Nesslau
- Season
- Feb to Dec
- Ticket
- Return CHF 50. Return Schwägalp to Säntis, adult, from the German price page (the older English page still shows CHF 58). The cable car is closed for its rebuild until late autumn 2026. Operator prices
- Swiss Travel Pass
- 50% off
- At the top
- Summit exhibition (Erlebniswelt Gipfel), Summit restaurant
- Panorama
- 4/5 on our scale. A panorama over six countries
- Nearest town
- Schwägalp, 1,350 m
Prices, skiing and highlights from the operator's website, checked 15 October 2026. Prices change; confirm before you buy.
We're still double-checking these details with the operator. Confirm opening times on the official site.
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
Getting there
| From | Public transport | By car | By bike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich | 1 h 54 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 3 changes | 1 h 20 to Schwägalp, 92 km | 3 h 57 80 km |
| Zurich Airport | 1 h 47 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 2 changes | 1 h 21 to Schwägalp, 98 km | 3 h 55 80 km |
| Bern | 3 h 33 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 5 changes | 2 h 44 to Schwägalp, 219 km | – |
| Basel | 3 h 03 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 3 changes | 2 h 18 to Schwägalp, 178 km | – |
| Geneva | 5 h 05 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 6 changes | 4 h 25 to Schwägalp, 372 km | – |
| Lausanne | 4 h 36 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 5 changes | 3 h 53 to Schwägalp, 320 km | – |
| Lucerne | 2 h 54 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 4 changes | 1 h 40 to Schwägalp, 115 km | – |
| St. Gallen | 56 min to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 2 changes | 37 min to Schwägalp, 32 km | 1 h 58 29 km |
| Lugano | 3 h 59 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 4 changes | 3 h 10 to Schwägalp, 230 km | – |
| Interlaken | 4 h 38 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 6 changes | 2 h 40 to Schwägalp, 181 km | – |
| Winterthur | 1 h 32 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 2 changes | 1 h 07 to Schwägalp, 74 km | 4 h 03 82 km |
| Zug | 2 h 25 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 4 changes | 1 h 22 to Schwägalp, 89 km | 4 h 37 77 km |
| Thun | 3 h 56 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 4 changes | 3 h 01 to Schwägalp, 243 km | – |
| Grindelwald | 5 h 12 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 7 changes | 2 h 59 to Schwägalp, 199 km | – |
| Zermatt | 6 h 07 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 6 changes | – | – |
| Chur | 2 h 18 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 4 changes | 1 h 20 to Schwägalp, 88 km | – |
| Montreux | 5 h 02 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 6 changes | 3 h 40 to Schwägalp, 304 km | – |
| Sion | 5 h 09 to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, 5 changes | 4 h 20 to Schwägalp, 274 km | – |
Public transport: fastest connection after 08:00 on a Saturday, from the Swiss timetable, door to the valley station. Car: driving time without traffic to where you park, the ride up comes on top. Bike: riding time to the same place at a steady pace, climbs not included; rides over 5 hours are left out. Refreshed weekly. Sources: transport.opendata.ch, OSRM and FOSSGIS with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Quick answers
Is it worth going up Säntis today?
Säntis is closed on Saturday 17 October 2026. 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.
What's the weather on Säntis tomorrow?
Säntis is closed on Sunday 18 October 2026. 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.
Is Säntis above the fog today?
Not today: the forecast shows no sea of fog below a sunny summit. None in the next 5 days either.
Which day looks best for Säntis in the next 5 days?
None looks clear: no Go or Wait day for Säntis in the next 5 days.
How do you get up Säntis?
Cable car from Schwägalp, reached by PostBus from Urnäsch or Nesslau. Season: Feb to Dec. Nearest town: Schwägalp. Swiss Travel Pass: 50% off. Ticket: Return CHF 50, Return Schwägalp to Säntis, adult, from the German price page (the older English page still shows CHF 58). The cable car is closed for its rebuild until late autumn 2026.
Where does this forecast come from?
From the MeteoSwiss ICON-CH weather models, via Open-Meteo. Peakobello scores sunshine and cloud at the summit for every hour from 09:00 to 17:00 and updates the verdicts every three hours, last on 17 October 2026, 19:21 (Swiss time).