12 excursions in Eastern Switzerland
worth up to € 400 included
(Note: all experiences as far as in operation)
Säntis
Float up to the Säntis summit on the suspension railway. During the ride, Schwägalp is at your feet at dizzy heights. On the summit, enjoy the unique view of Lake Constance and the six-country panorama (one ascent and one descent).
Operating hours:
all year round
Ebenalp
Discover Ebenalp with the famous Aescher mountain inn, clinging to the rock, and the secrets of the Wildkirchli caves (an ascent and descent).
Operating hours:
all year round
Hoher Kasten
On the Hohen Kasten, the "Top of Appenzell", the mountain world is at your feet. In the revolving restaurant you can experience the 360° panorama with a view of six countries (one ascent and one descent).
Operating hours:
29.03. - 31.12.2024
Kronberg
Visit the family and leisure mountain Kronberg in Appenzellerland. Charming hikes and a cosy mountain inn (one ascent and one descent)
Operating hours:
all year round
Staubern
The mountain railway from Frümsen up to the Staubern is the first mountain railway in the world to be operated in an environmentally neutral and energy-independent way. Once on the ridge, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Alpstein and the Rhine Valley (one ascent and one descent).
Operating hours:
May to October
Gamsalp
Above Wildhaus lies the Gamsalp sun terrace with a fantastic view over Toggenburg and the Säntis. Gamsalp is the starting point for various hikes and circular trails. The Klangweg (sound trail) begins at the middle station (one ascent and one descent).
Operating hours:
29.06. - 20.10.2024
Boat trip Rheineck - Rorschach
Treat yourself to an eventful time-out on Europe's largest inland lake. The boat trip through the unique nature reserve on the "Old Rhine" from Rheineck shows the wildly romantic river landscape and the unique bird life (one day ticket).
Operating hours:
18.05.-06.10.2024
Here you will find more detailed information on the seasonal timetables
Boat trip Kreuzlingen - Schaffhausen
Experience one of the most beautiful river cruise routes in Europe and travel from Kreuzlingen to Schaffhausen on the Rhine and Untersee, the pearl of Lake Constance (one day ticket).
Operating hours:
29.03.-13.10.2024
Here you will find more detailed information on the seasonal timetables
Appenzeller show diary
Follow the tracks to the "secret recipe" of the Appenzeller cheese. The large show dairy shows details of cheese production in Switzerland (one entrance fee).
Operating hours:
all year round
Museum Appenzell
Immerse yourself in a world of traditions and customs in the cultural history museum of the Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Appenzell (one admission).
Operating hours:
all year round
Liechtenstein National Museum
More than 2000 exhibits tell about the history, culture and nature of the Principality of Liechtenstein - the sovereign small state in the heart of the Alps (one entrance fee).
Operating hours:
all year round
Abbey Library St. Gallen
The Abbey Library of St. Gallen was founded in 719 at the latest and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ornately decorated baroque hall is particularly impressive (one entrance fee).
Operating hours:
23.04. - 10.11.2024
The stated operating times are without guarantee. Please note that mountain railways and shipping companies may suspend all or part of their operations in the event of bad weather, low water or due to revision, disruptions or unforeseen events.
Price examples of the individual excursions (approximate; exchange rate: 1 CHF = 1 EUR)
| Säntis | Schwägalp- Säntis - Schwägalp | € 54 |
| Ebenalp | Wasserauen - Ebenalp - Wasserauen | € 34 |
| Boat trip Rheinek - Rorschach | Day ticket | € 49 |
| Boat trip Kreuzlingen - Schaffhausen | Day ticket | € 49 |
| Hoher Kasten | Brülisau - Hoher Kasten - Brülisau | € 46 |
| Kronberg | Jakobsbad - Kronberg - Jakobsbad | € 38 |
| Appenzeller show dairy | One entry | € 9 |
| Museum Appenzell | One entry | € 7 |
| Staubern | Frümsen - Staubern - Frümsen | € 36 |
| Gamsalp | Oberdorf - Gamsalp - Oberdorf | € 34 |
| Liechtenstein National Museum | One entry | € 10 |
| Abbey Library St. Gallen | One entry | € 18 |