Swiss Wood Day in Toggenburg

Experience Swiss wood in all its diversity – from harvesting in the forest to processing in the sawmill to use in furniture and timber construction. Come and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of wood in Toggenburg! From there, a short walk takes you into the heart of the forest, where the Obertoggenburg forestry operation provides exciting insights into logging, forest management and wood utilisation. You can return comfortably by train or on foot to Unterwasser Valley Station, where further ‘wooden’ attractions await you – including an impressive chainsaw carving show.

The signposted ‘Weg des Holzes’ (Wood Trail) takes you on to the main location at the Andreas Bischof GmbH carpentry and sawmill in Unterwasser Valley Station. There, experts from the timber industry present their professions, machines and projects.

Facts

DateFriday, 12 September 2025
for groups and schools

Saturday, 13 September 2025
for individuals
Time09.00 – 16.00
VenueUnterwasser Valley Station & Andreas Bischof GmbH carpentry workshop (Unterwasser)

Price

Free admission

Ascent of Burewald 

Children (ages 6–15)
CHF 5.–

Adults (aged 16 and over)
CHF 10.–

Your group outing on Swiss Wood Day

Take a trip with your company, training course, or club and learn more about Swiss wood! On a group trip on Swiss Wood Day in Toggenburg, you can discover wooden buildings designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron, enjoy local cuisine at 2,262 meters above sea level in the Summit Restaurant, and visit sites where timber is harvested, forests are managed, wood is used (Burenwald, FOAG), and wood is processed in the timber industry (Unterwasser, Andreas Bischof GmbH).

Facts

DateFriday, 12.09.2025
Possible programAscent to the summit
Guided tour & lunch in the summit building
Descent to station in the forest
Insights into the Obertoggenburg forestry operation
short hike back to the village and tour of Andreas Bischof's carpentry workshop & sawmill
Group size 10 people or more

Price

Chäserrugg ticket (group rate)

Adults 
CHF 21.70 (with Half-Fare Card/GA)
CHF 43.40 (without Half-Fare Card/GA)

Lunch at the summit

For 10 to 20 people, à la carte in the Summit Restaurant; for more than 20 people, 3-course menu from CHF 44 per person.

*For large groups of 50 people or more, we will be happy to provide you with a customized quote.

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