Säntis — Attraction in Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

Our unforgettable journey by aerial cable car up the SANTIS lasted 10 wonderful minutes.

We experienced the fascinating natural landscape and soaked up the panoramic views over *6 countries, *Lake Constance and *the Alps.

-on the top there is terrace restaurant featuring a design dominated by wood and stone . We experienced a unique mountain panorama as we enjoyed the regional dishes and drinks. We learned that : *The restaurant puts on a unique programme of events, including : *romantic full-moon excursions, *dinner events, *impressive sunrise excursions and *hosts attractive package offers..

-The Säntis lies at the heart of an extensive network of hiking trails and is the perfect place to enjoy a walk or hike through this very traditional region of Switzerland. The network of hiking trails on the Schwägalp is maintained even in winter, inviting hikers to explore their very own winter wonderland. -Anyone setting out on a hike on the Säntis should make sure they have suitable equipment and a good head for heights. Sure-footed mountain hikers love the Lisegrat, a route secured by steel cables leading to the Rotstein pass. Another equally picturesque path leads to the Schäfler mountain inn and continues to the Ebenalp.

Even on the steep western side of the mountain, there are Alpine paths for those with a head for heights, including one to the Tierwis mountain inn – accessible from the 2nd pillar of the Säntis aerial cable car.

FURTHER INFRORMATION: _Säntis is the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif of northeastern Switzerland. It is also the culminating point of the whole Appenzell Alps, between Lake Walen and Lake Constance.

-Altitude: 2,503m above sea level.

GETTING THERE: -Driving a car -Train to Urnäsch or Nesslau, PostBus to the Schwägalp, aerial cable car to the Säntis.

VIEWS: -Unique views over 6 countries; if the weather allows: 1-Switzerland, 2-Germany, 3-Austria, 4-Liechtenstein, 5-France, and 6-Italy

views over the Appenzellerland as far as *Lake Constance, *Vorarlberg and the *Austrian Alps, the Graubünden Alps as far as *Bernina and *Italy, and over the Swiss Plateau as far the *Jura, the Black Forest and the *Vosges in France

ATTRACTIONS: -Enjoy new journeys of discovery for young and old alike, with mountains and valleys, sunrises and sunsets and full-moon excursions

FOOD & DRINKS: -Cosy new terrace restaurant with panoramic views

ACCOMODATIONS: -Säntis – das Hotel on the Schwägalp at the valley station; Alter Säntis mountain inn

WINTER TIME: -Operating throughout the year including the winter season, the aerial cable car offers a wonderful escape from the foggy lowlands up into dazzling sunshine at the summit amidst a breathtaking Alpine panorama. -The Schwägalp also offers a host of things to see and do, *including sledging, *snow-shoe walking, *winter hiking and *Nordic walking on the network of hiking trails that is maintained even in winter.

SUMMER TIME: -In summer, this region is a paradise for hikers, with Nordic walking currently on trend.

-A whole world of pre-Alpine flora and fauna lies waiting to be discovered in the Schwägalp/Säntis Nature Discovery Park and the Steinpark, along with some fascinating geology.

-The showcase cheese dairy reveals the delights of Appenzeller cheese, while the large sunny terrace at the Berghotel Schwägalp is a popular meeting place for people from...

If Switzerland were a family, Säntis would be that tall, charming cousin who keeps photobombing your skyline shots. At 2,502 meters, it’s not the highest peak in the Alps, but it’s definitely the one that knows how to make an entrance — especially when it’s hiding in the clouds, like a diva waiting for the perfect lighting.

Take the cable car up, and you’ll feel like you’re entering a whole new altitude bracket of Instagram bragging rights. On a clear day, you can see six countries from the top — which is basically world travel without the passport stamps or the jet lag. Can you name the six countries?

There’s also weather data up here, because apparently Säntis doubles as Switzerland’s unofficial gossip columnist for the skies. And in winter, it wears a coat of snow so fabulous it should have its own runway show.

The restaurants? Let’s just say your classic Swiss meals taste better at 2,500 meters — maybe it’s the altitude, maybe it’s the cheese. Probably the cheese.

So pack your camera and a sweater, bring your sense of adventure, and prepare for the only place where you can stand still and yet feel like you’ve conquered half of Europe...

The Säntis is situated in the northeastern part of Switzerland and is the highest peak in the Alpstein massif. The Säntis stands at an elevation of 2,502 meters (8,209 feet) above sea level. From its summit, the Säntis offers a spectacular panorama that spans six countries: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, France, and Italy. On clear days, one can see as far as the Black Forest and the Alps. The Säntis offers numerous hiking and climbing routes, ranging from easy trails to challenging climbs. Popular routes include the ascent from Wasserauen via the Ebenalp or the path from Schwägalp. The Säntis Cable Car runs from Schwägalp directly to the summit, providing a convenient way to enjoy the stunning views without strenuous hiking. In winter, the Säntis is a popular destination for ski touring, snowshoeing, and other winter sports. At the summit, there is one of Switzerland's oldest weather stations, which has been conducting continuous weather...