Opening hours
Summer 2026
Funicular Unterwasser – Iltios
Regular operating hours
| 01. May 2026 – 25. Oct. 2026 | Daily operation 08.30 – 17.00 (17.30 descent only) |
| 26. Oct. 2026 – 01. Nov. 2026 | Daily operation in good weather 08.30 – 17.00 (17.30 descent only) |
Sunrise rides
| 05., 12., 19., 26. July 2026 01., 02. & 09. Aug. 2026 | First ascent 05.00, then continuous operation uphill until 17.00 (17.30 downhill only) |
| 16., 23 & 30. Aug. 2026 | First ascent 05.30, then continuous operation uphill until 17.00 (17.30 downhill only) |
Find out more about the sunrise rides with breakfast
1 August (National holiday)
| Saturday, 01. Aug. 2026 | First ascent 05.00, followed by continuous ascent until 21.30 descent until 23.45, every 30 min. |
Find out more about the experiences on 1st August
Cable Car Iltios – Chäserrugg
Regular operating hours
| 01. May 2026 – 25. Oct. 2026 | Daily operation 08.43 – 16.43 (17.13 only descent) |
| 26. Oct. 2026 – 01. Nov. 2026 | Daily operation in good weather 08.43 – 16.43 (17.13 only descent) |
Sunrise rides
| 05., 12., 19., 26. July 2026 01., 02. & 09. Aug. 2026 | First ascent 05.13, then continuous operation uphill until 16.43 (17.13 downhill only) |
| 16., 23 & 30. Aug. 2026 | First ascent 05.43, then continuous operation uphill until 16.43 (17.13 downhill only) |
Find out more about the sunrise rides with breakfast
1 August (National holiday)
| Saturday, 01. Aug. 2026 | First ascent 05.13, then continuous ascent until 21.43 descent until 23.30, every 30 minutes |
Find out more about the experiences on 1st August
Chairlift / gondola Alt St. Johann - Alp Sellamatt
| 23. May 2026 – 18. Oct. 2026 | Daily operations 08.30 – 17.00 |
| 14. May 2026 – 17. May 2026 | Operation on Ascension Day 08.30 – 17.00 |
Gondola Espel – Stöfeli – Chäserrugg
| Alpine church service on the Stöfeli Sunday, 09. Aug. 26 | Lift in operation from 09.00 – 16.30 |
| Further dates for groups on request |
| Open daily from 08.15 - 17.30 |
The Tourist Info Centre is located in the new Unterwasser Station on Frühweidstrasse. If you have any enquiries, please contact us at info@chaeserrugg.ch or phone +41 71 998 68 10!
Winter 2026/27
Funicular Unterwasser – Iltios
| From 21. November 2026 | Possible weekend operations in favourable conditions |
| 19. Dec. 2026 – 04. April 2027 | Daily operation 08.00 – 17.00 |
Cable Car Iltios – Chäserrugg
| From 21. November 2026 | Possible weekend operations in favourable conditions |
| 19. Dec. 2026 – 31. Jan. 2027 | Daily operation 08.13 – 16.00 (16.45 descent only) |
| 01. Feb. 2027 – 04. April 2027 | Daily operation 08.13 – 16.20 (16.45 descent only) |
T-Bar Chäserrugg
| From 21. November 2026 | Possible weekend operations in favourable conditions |
| 19. Dec. 2026 – 04. April 2027 | Daily operation 09.00 – 16.00 |
Gondola Espel – Stöfeli – Chäserrugg
| From 21. November 2026 | Possible weekend operations in favourable conditions |
| 19. Dec. 2026 – 04. April 2027 | Daily operation 08.30 – 16.15 |
Practice Lift Iltios
| From 21. November 2026 | Possible weekend operations in favourable conditions |
| 19. Dec. 2026 – 04. April 2027 | Daily operation 08.30 – 16.15 |
Chairlift / gondola Alt St. Johann - Alp Sellamatt
| From 21. November 2026 | Possible weekend operations in favourable conditions |
| 19. Dec. 2026 – 29. March 2027 | Daily operation 08.15 – 16.30 |
Chairlift Ruestel
| From 21. November 2026 | Possible weekend operations in favourable conditions |
| 19. Dec. 2026 – 29. March 2027 | Daily operation 08.30 – 16.15 |
Kids Village Alt St. Johann
| From 12. December 2026 | Daily operation Mon – Fri 09.00 – 12.00 / 13.30 – 16.00 Sat & Sun 09.00 – 16.00 |
| During the peak season | Daily operation Mon – Sun 09.00 – 16.00 |
| 21. March 2027 | End of season |
| Winter 2026/27 | Daily operation 08.15 – 17.30 |
The Tourist Information Centre is located in the new Unterwasser Valley Station on Frühweidstrasse. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@chaeserrugg.ch or tel. +41 71 998 68 10 Available!