Mt. Säntis is a mountain peak in eastern Switzerland at 2502 m high. You can ride a cable car up to a large complex built on the rocky peak, where you can safely enjoy the views from multiple observation decks. On a clear day, you can see six countries and countless mountains peaks in all directions.

Location: Säntis cable car - Schwägalp 791, 9107 Schwägalp

Open: Year round, except a maintenance break usually end of January to middle of February.

Website: saentisbahn.ch

Conditions: operating times • webcam • forecast

They have a restaurant at the top with big windows, so you can enjoy the view while eating. You'll also find two traditional Swiss restaurants in the valley near the cable car. In any case, best to reserve to avoid a long wait.

From the middle of November to early March, this area has a "Lantern path" that starts at the Säntis parking lot. It's a groomed winter trail lit with dozens of oil lamps. It leads to the Gasthaus Passhöhe restaurant where you can eat fondue before heading back. The path is lit Thurs-Sat from 17:00 - 20:00. Reservations required. Learn more.

If you want to do the Lantern Path, you could visit Säntis in the late afternoon to catch the fading sun and take the last cable car down at 17:00. Then the Lantern path is ready for you.

Discount with Swiss Travel Pass and other Swiss travel cards.