Lenzerheide: St. Gallen & Mount Säntis Private Day Trip｜Switzerland

Begin your journey with a pickup from your accommodation in Lenzerheide. Travel through the scenic Graubünden valleys, following winding roads toward Eastern Switzerland, where the landscape opens into rolling hills dotted with traditional farmhouses.

Arrive in St. Gallen, a city steeped in history and refinement. Founded as a monastic settlement over 1,200 years ago, it became a center of learning and craftsmanship that helped shape medieval Europe.

Visit the Abbey of St. Gallen, an architectural masterpiece of baroque elegance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside, the Abbey Library — often called the “Philosophical Hall” — houses illuminated manuscripts and ancient texts preserved since the Middle Ages. The scent of old books, the creak of wood floors, and the dazzling frescoes above create an atmosphere frozen in time.

Beyond the monastery, St. Gallen’s Old Town offers a different rhythm: winding cobblestone streets, pastel façades, and dozens of bay windows hand-carved from oak — each telling the story of the city’s wealthy textile merchants. You’ll have time to wander, shop in boutique stores, or simply enjoy the quiet beauty of this eastern Swiss jewel.

Leaving the city behind, the road climbs steadily toward Mount Säntis, one of the most famous peaks in the Alpstein range. The journey takes you through pastures, forests, and the postcard-perfect villages of Appenzellerland, where time seems to move slower and the scent of fresh grass fills the air.

At the Säntis cable car station, the landscape opens dramatically. The cable car ascends 2,500 meters in just 10 minutes, offering sweeping views over lakes, valleys, and distant mountain ridges. At the summit, you’ll find observation decks, a panoramic restaurant, and walking platforms that reveal views across six countries on clear days. The feeling of standing above the clouds, surrounded by peaks stretching endlessly into the horizon, is pure Alpine magic.

After soaking in the alpine views, your driver will guide you back to Lenzerheide, following scenic backroads through the heart of Appenzellerland — where every curve reveals another postcard-perfect view of rural Switzerland.