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Säntis from Schwägalp

Hundwil, Switzerland

Views

A cable car from the Schwägalp pass climbs to the 2,502 m Säntis summit, with views over six countries on a clear day. The pass road itself is a fine drive.

Nearest town
Hundwil, Switzerland
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
47.2566, 9.3195

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Nearby

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Campsites nearby

  • Wohnmobil-Stellplatz UnterwasserMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Säntis from Schwägalp
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz JakobsbadCampsite
    7 km from Säntis from Schwägalp
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping WerdenbergCampsite
    15 km from Säntis from Schwägalp
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping MurgCampsite
    18 km from Säntis from Schwägalp
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Waldcamping FeldkirchCampsite
    20 km from Säntis from Schwägalp · 128 pitches
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping St. Gallen-Wittenbach LeebrückeCampsite
    23 km from Säntis from Schwägalp · 100 pitches
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Säntis from Schwägalp?

Säntis from Schwägalp is in Hundwil, Switzerland, at GPS 47.2566, 9.3195. It is about 11 km from Appenzell.

Can you camp near Säntis from Schwägalp?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobil-Stellplatz Unterwasser, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 31 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Säntis from Schwägalp?

Säntis from Schwägalp is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Rhine Falls to the Säntis.

What is there to see near Säntis from Schwägalp?

Places worth a stop nearby: Seealpsee (6 km), Appenzell Village (11 km), Abbey Library of St. Gallen (19 km) and Caumasee (49 km).

When is the best time to visit Säntis from Schwägalp?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)