News

Toggenburg's cultural heritage, seasonal culinary delights and season extensions – our news section keeps you up to date about new offers, special events and timetable changes. We will also be taking a closer look at the customs of the Toggenburg region and their origins as the occasion arises. Browse through the news and learn more about the Chäserrugg area.

Live Music in the Café-Bar

On Friday 27 March 2026, Echo vom Schofberg will be playing at the Café-Bar. Come and enjoy live music from 17.00 to 21.00 whilst enjoying a tasty Plättli or cocktail!

Live Music at Iltios

On Saturday afternoon, 21 March 2026, the RPM cover band will be playing on the sun terrace of the Iltios mountain restaurant, creating a great atmosphere!

VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports Skis

Test the latest models from VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports in the Chäserrugg area! On 14 March 2026, you can look forward to an exclusive ski test with expert advice – find your perfect skis for maximum performance on the snow.

The East Run is open

The East Run is open – and with it one of the most impressive skiing experiences in the Chäserrugg area! Find out more about the impressive descent from the summit to Espel now.

Try Out Timbaer Skis

Experience handcrafted skis from Appenzell directly on the slopes and discover the unique Timbaer effect in the Chäserrugg area. Test different Timbaer models at the Sport Shop Iltios and feel the precision, power and craftsmanship in every turn.

Winter Hit Chäserrugg

Travel in comfort on the Voralpen-Express and the extra bus to the Chäserrugg ski area. With the SOB winter special offer for Chäserrugg, you get your train ticket, a day ski pass, hot drinks and a locker for CHF 75 with a Half-Fare travelcard.

Advent window at Unterwasser station

On 13 December from 5 p.m., the Advent window at Unterwasser station will open with the Kling Klang children's choir, mulled wine and hot punch. Discover gift ideas in the shops and round off the evening in the café bar.

Start of the ski season at Chäserrugg

The ski season in the Chäserrugg area starts on the weekend of 29 and 30 November 2025! Read the news blog post to find out which slopes and facilities are open.

Easter in the Chäserrugg Area

Spring skiing on the back, hiking on the Rosenboden plateau with a view of Lake Walen, DJ Mike in the café bar and brunch on Sunday morning!

Weekend operation 12 & 13.04.25

Spring skiing at the seven Churfirsten peaks: next weekend, 12 and 13 April 2025, you can ski again and enjoy the view while hiking on the Rosenboden!

‘Echo vom Schofberg’ in the Café-Bar

Swiss folk music in the Café-Bar: On Friday evening, 04.04.2025, the Echo vom Schofberg will be performing in the new Café-Bar at Unterwasser Station!

DJ Beatstyle in the Café-Bar

Toggenburg beats in the Café-Bar: On Saturday evening, 8 March 2025, DJ Beatstyle will be playing in the new Café-Bar at Unterwasser Station!

‘Echo vom Schofberg’ in the Café-Bar

Swiss folk music in the Café-Bar: On Friday evening, 14.02.2025, the Echo vom Schofberg will be performing in the new Café-Bar at Unterwasser Station!

Beppe Martinelli live

On Friday evening, 27 December 2024, Beppe Martinelli will be playing live in the new Café-Bar - pop, rock and country with Italian flair!

Unterwasser station is open!

On 14 December 2024, the time had come and the new Unterwasser railway station with its new funicular was opened!

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Weekend in the snow

Weekend in the white mountain world of the seven Churfirsten: next weekend, 7 and 8 December 2024, you can ski again on the Alt St. Johann axis!

Skiing at the weekend

On Saturday, 30.11. and Sunday, 01.12.24 you can ski on the Alt St. Johann axis! The seven Churfirsten peaks are covered in white and the weather forecast has announced sunshine for the weekend.

9th & 10th November open

Above the fog, autumn shows its golden side and on the 9th and 10th, operations on the Chäserrugg are resumed.

Above the sea of fog

Above the fog, autumn shows its golden side and from 1 to 3 November 2024, operations on the Chäserrugg will resume.

Arrival of the new wagons

The first of the new funicular cars was delivered on October 18. Discover impressions and the second delivery date here. (in German)

A funicular railway carriage comes into being

In summer 2024, two new funicular railway carriages will be built in addition to the new valley station. Find out how this works in the background report (in German).

Successfully completed the training

Several of our employees have successfully completed their training and further education programmes! Find out more in the news blog post.

Function meets aesthetics

The fourth focus talk centres on the roof with its characteristic crease. Two guests explain the architectural background and the production process. (in German)

From the Tree to the Element

In the third focus talk, the project manager for timber construction at Alpiger Holzbau AG, Moritz Nänni, explains how the elements for the construction of the valley station in Unterwasser are created. (in German)

New sound trail opened

The renewed sound trail with new and restored sound sculptures will be opened on Saturday, 18 May 2024.

Moon wood from the region

Find out how the moon wood for the new valley station was harvested in a focus talk with the forester and operations manager of the Obertoggenburg forestry operation. (in German)

Dismantling the rail carriages

The historic carriages of the funicular were lifted off the rails. Find out how it works and discover pictures of the moment.

Last rides with the funicular

Find out more about the traditional funicular in the new focus interview with Josef Näf, Deputy Technical Manager at Toggenburg Bergbahnen AG.

Voralpencup on the Alp Sellamatt

On 24.02.2024 a race of the Voralpencup will take place on the Panorama cross-country ski trail. The cross-country ski trail and the winter hiking trail will therefore be closed until midday.

The East Run is open

One of the most beautiful descents is open again; the popular East Run! Find out more about the descent and the right tickets now.

Start of daily ski operation

On Saturday, 09 December 2023, daily skiing operations will start on the Chäserrugg.

Start Ski Season 2023

The ski season at Chäserrugg starts on Saturday, 02 December 2023 thanks to the great snow conditions.

Swisstainable travelling

You can now use your ticket from the SBB app to board the mountain railway and travel to the summit. This makes the trip even more sustainable.

Alpine procession to the Sellamatt Alp

Experience living tradition on 17 June 2023 at the "Öberefahre", the alpine procession to Alp Sellamatt.

Weekend on the summit

On June 3 and 4, 2023, the mountain railways will be in operation up to the summit and the summit restaurant will be open.

Daily operation Iltios & Alp Sellamatt

Starting from May 18th, 2023, the funicular and the chair-cable car are in operation daily. The Iltios mountain restaurant is also open every day.

Easter on the Chäserrugg

Whether skiing, winter hiking or brunching on the summit - a varied range of activities awaits you at Easter.

Presale winter tickets

The first snow already lies like icing sugar on the Churfirsten and the pre-sale of the winter tickets 2022/23 has started.

Chäserrugg Mountain Run

On Sunday, September 25th the Chäserrugg mountain run took place from Unterwasser to the summit. Here you will find results and impressions from the event.

Alpine Ascent to the Alp Sellamatt

On Saturday 18 June 2022, the alpine dairymen, farmers' families and cattle return to the alpine pastures in the early hours of the morning. Discover lived tradition in the area!

Daily to the summit

Daily operations on the Chäserrugg will start on Friday 10 June 2022. Discover the activities for your next day trip!

Hiking on Ascension Day

On Ascension Day, the mountain railways and restaurants are open. Learn more and discover the hikes in the area!

Enjoying the spring while hiking

On 14 and 15 May, the mountain railways and restaurants are open. Learn more and discover the hiking tips!

Enjoy Easter on the skis

From Good Friday to Easter Monday, the area is once again open for skiing. How about a brunch between runs?

Powdery snow & spring sunshine

On Sunday 10.04. various facilities are open for skiers and winter hikers.

Stöckli ski test on the Iltios

Test the latest Stöckli ski models on 5 and 6 March in the middle of the Chäserrugg area and experience a new skiing experience.

MACH ski test on the Iltios

Discover the skis of the MACH brand in the middle of the Chäserrugg area on 12 & 13 February.

Start daily operation

From Saturday, December 18, the facilities in the Chäserrugg area are open daily. Find out which lifts and slopes are open.

Weekend operation on 20. & 21.11.21

Enjoy a trip over the fog at the weekend. The Chäserrugg summit restaurant is open this weekend.

Weekend operation on 6. & 7.11.21

Due to the sunny November weather, part of the area will be open again next weekend. Read more in the News Blog article.

Season extension until 1 November

Thanks to the beautiful autumn weather, the daily service between Unterwasser and the Chäserrugg summit can be extended. More about this in the new news article.

Autumn on the Chäserrugg

Autumn is here in the Chäserrugg area and the landscape of the year shows itself in a new dress. To find out how you can enjoy this in particular, click here.

Finished with top grades

After four years of apprenticeship at Toggenburg Bergbahnen, both apprentices completed their apprenticeships this summer with excellent grades!

A refreshing summer day

Fashion experience, concert at 2,262 m above sea level, or rather a hike - Find out more about the wide range of excursion options for the coming weekend.

Skiing at the end of May

On the coming weekend of May 29th and 30th you can ski again on the Chäserrugg.

Pentecost at the Churfirsten

Spend Whitsun with a magnificent view of the Churfirsten. Learn more about the open cable car facilities and sun terraces here.

Skiing in Mai

Enjoy the start of the summer season with a day of skiing on the Chäserrugg.

Weekend operation in April

If the snow and weather conditions are good, you can enjoy the spring conditions on the Chäserrugg every weekend.

Landscape of the Year 2021 Award

The Tourism Infrastructure Landscape Chäserrugg/Toggenburg has won the Landscape of the Year 2021 Award of the Swiss Landscape Conservation Foundation.

Season extension at Chäserrugg

Perfect slope conditions and snow all the way down to the valley - the ski season is not over yet at Chäserrugg. Find out more here.

Perfect conditions on the Chäserrugg

Whether on skis, sledges or on foot: thanks to the fresh snow last week and the current mild temperatures, the conditions on Chäserrugg are ideal. Find your perfect day programme!

Perfect conditions on the Chäserrugg

Whether on skis, sledges or on foot: thanks to the fresh snow last week and the current mild temperatures, the conditions on Chäserrugg are ideal. Find your perfect day programme!

The East Run is open

One of the most beautiful downhill runs in the Alps is open again and awaits you with sporty sections and a breathtaking view. Learn more about the downhill tip.

Yellow slopes - the ungroomed challenge

Yellow-marked downhill routes are a completely new challenge for sporty skiers and a real treat at the same time. Find out where you can find them here.

Downhill Tip of the Week

On one of the longest downhill runs in eastern Switzerland, you can experience a sporting workout on skis in the middle of Toggenburg's mountain nature. Learn more about "the Longe Run".

Powder snow as far as the eye can see

With all the fresh snow, more slopes could now be prepared and opened! Find out more in the latest news article and find the perfect downhill run for you.

Night skiing on Friday

Skiing under the stars – an adventurous experience! On Friday, 08.01.21, the time has come and the night skiing will take place again.

Active relaxation in the fresh air

On the slopes and the winter hiking trails of the Chäserrugg area you can enjoy a unique view of the Churfirsten and have space for your sporting relaxation.

Chäserrugg area open

From December 31st the ski and hiking area will be open daily again. The restaurants will remain closed, but there is a small take away offer in selected restaurants.

Season start

On Wednesday 9 December begins the skiing operation in Alt St. Johann. Enjoy the first turns on the freshly snow-covered slopes.

The snow is here!

With December, the snow has now also arrived and the last preparations are being made before the ski operation starts on 12 December 2020.

Mountains & lake in sight

From 28 to 30 November the railways will be in operation on the axis Unterwasser - Iltios - Chäserrugg. Enjoy the clear view of over 500 mountain peaks in 6 countries and escape the fog.

Above the sea of fog

On Saturday and Sunday, 21 and 22 November, a number of the facilities and restaurants will be open and you can enjoy the beautiful November weather above the fog line.

Friday is hiking day

On 13.11. the funicular railway and the mountain restaurant Iltios are in operation. On 14 and 15.11., the cable car and the combined cable car also operate and the summit restaurant Chäserrugg is open.

Above blue, below grey

Weekend operation on 7 and 8 November: While it is rather cool and mostly foggy in the valley, the sun shines on the mountain peaks and mild temperatures invite you to stay.

Enjoy the autumn season longer

Due to the announced beautiful autumn weather, the funicular railway from Unterwasser and the aerial cableway from Iltios will remain in daily operation until 25.10.2020.

Culinary beginning of autum

Since the beginning of September, autumn has already been the culinary focus of the summit gastronomy!

Full moon dinner on the summit

On full moon evenings, the excursion to the top of Chäserrugg is in several ways a unique experience.

Alpine service on the Stöfeli

On Sunday, 9th August 2020, the traditional alpine service with musical accompaniment will take place with Tobias Claudy on the Stöfeli.

Sunday, 05. April .2026

Enjoy a versatile Easter brunch at the summit restaurant | learn more & book now