The Ski Resort
Säntis is located about 10 kilometers from Appenzell. With a height of 2501 meters it is the highest mountain in eastern Switzerland. From the summit you can see not less than 6 countries: Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, Liechtenstein and Italy. Here you can experience real adventures! There are no marked or groomed trails - just pure nature! Thus, Säntis is only recommendable for very experienced skiers. All in all there are four different runs.
Yet, you may also enjoy winter around Säntis a little less spectacular. At the old lift Schwägalp families have the opportunity to go sledding and to spend a wonderful day together. Sleds can be rent. The wonderful winter landscape can also be explored by foot. There´s everything from idyllic walks to demanding tours. For instance, there are two trails available from the Nordic Walking Center Schwägalp.
But there are also many opportunities for snowshoeing. Afterwards you can get some refreshment at Berghotel Schwägalp or at Gasthaus Passhöhe where you can get a delicious chesse fondue or a hot drink. Families with little children will most enjoy the Laternliweg Schwägalp, a trail leading through a nature park enlighten by lanterns.
Interesting facts
- Elevated between 1,351 m and 2,501 m, the Ski Resort is the highest elevated Ski Resorts in Eastern Switzerland. The vertical drop from summit to base is 1,150 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Switzerland is 868 m. Most runs are therefore relatively long.
- The day pass at Säntis is CHF38 making it one of the 5 cheapest ski Resorts in Eastern Switzerland.
- Säntis features 61 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Switzerland is 57 sunny days. November is the sunniest month with an average of 21 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 1 sunniest in Eastern Switzerland.
