Social Daytrip - Säntis top of the Alps 🚠🏔️
Details
Ready for a proper day “above-the-clouds”? ☀️☁️ Even if it’s grey down in Zurich, the summit is of Säntis is sitting in sunshine with wide-open views. Whether you’re new to Switzerland or a local craving a one-day reset, this is a relaxed social trip (not a hike) built for great panoramas and genuinely meaningful new connections.
This is a quided social event, where your hosts will make sure that everyone is making meaningful connections with speed friending (rotation rounds), icebreakers and adventure groups when exploring the summit.
🎁 You will get special Social Circle snack bag with some tasty surprises to bridge the time on the train
📲 Join our WhatsApp chat to keep up with the event:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CkFmnu2NL5BDJCUYXv53VG
(if you run into trouble open it in WhatsApp Web on your desktop)
Create an account for the Speed Friending here and see who is attending: http://social-circle.app/
## 📍Timeline
- 08:40 Meeting at Zürich HB (main hall under the clock; location will get shared in the WhatsApp group)
- 09:09 Departing Zürich HB (train towards Gossau SG)
- 10:14 Arriving at Gossau SG
- 10:21 Departing Gossau SG (Appenzeller Bahn towards Urnäsch)
- 10:43 Arriving at Urnäsch
- 10:47 PostAuto to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn
- 11:10 Arrive Schwägalp
- 11:30 Cable car up (approx. 10 min ride)
- 11:45–14:15 Summit time: speed friending, forming groups, viewpoints + explore + optional: warm drinks & "Erlebniswelt” 📸
- 14:30 Cable car down to Schwägalp
- 15:00–18:00 Return journey together (Schwägalp → Zürich HB)
## 🎒What to bring
- Warm layers (it’s usually colder + windier at the top) 🧥
- Gloves + beanie + scarf/neck warmer 🧤🧢
- Shoes with good grip (can be icy) 👟
- Water + snack (optional) 🥪
## 🎟️Tickets & Costs
Bought by you, as we don't know about your GA/Halbtax ticket situation
A) Public transport (Zürich HB ↔ Schwägalp)
- Ticket needed: Point-to-point return ticket (train + PostAuto), 2nd class
- With Halbtax: CHF 30 (example fare Zürich ↔ Schwägalp)
- Full fare (no Halbtax): ~CHF 60
- With GA: covered (for the Zürich ↔ Schwägalp public transport part)
B) Säntis cable car (Schwägalp ↔ summit)
- Return (up + down), adult: CHF 58
- Return with Halbtax or GA: CHF 29
## Disclaimer
Participation in this event requires a valid ticket, which must be purchased in advance via the link provided in the event description. Please note that tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. We do not accept cash payments on the day of the event.
To ensure a smooth and safe experience, we kindly ask all participants to follow the instructions and announcements from the event organizers. While our team works hard to create an enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere, attendance is at your own risk.
We want everyone to feel comfortable and respected. If you encounter any issues or uncomfortable situations during the event, please speak directly to a member of our team — we’re here to help.
We reserve the right to exclude participants from the event if they do not adhere to basic standards of respectful interpersonal behavior. This decision is at the discretion of the responsible organizers.
By signing up, you agree that any content captured during the event (including photos and videos) may be used on Social Circle’s social media channels and those of our partners.
Please be aware that we cannot wait for late participants, as this disrupts the planned group flow and connections. If you're delayed or choose a different route, it’s your responsibility to catch up with the group. A live location will be shared in the event's WhatsApp chat to help you reconnect.