Opening hours

Summer 2026

Funicular Unterwasser – Iltios

Regular operating hours

01. May 2026 – 25. Oct. 2026Daily 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. 2026First 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. 2026First 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. 2026Daily 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. 2026First 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. 2026First 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. 2026Daily 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

Café-Bar Unterwasser Station

13. Apr. 2026 - 13. May 2026Open daily from 08.30 - 17.00
Fridays and Saturdays open until 22.00
14. May 2026 – 01. Nov. 2026 Open daily from 08.00 - 18.00
Fridays and Saturdays open until 24.00

Chäserrugg Summit Restaurant

01. May 2026 – 25. Oct. 2026Open daily from 09.00 - 17.00
hot meals from 10.30 - 16.00
26. Oct. 2026 – 01. Nov. 2026Open in good weather from 09.00 - 17.00
hot meals from 10.30 - 16.00

Iltios Mountain Restaurant

01. May 2026 – 25. Oct. 2026Open daily from 08.30 - 17.15
hot meals from 10.30 - 16.30
26. Oct. 2026 – 01. Nov. 2026 Open in good weather from 08.30 - 17.15
hot meals from 10.30 - 16.30

Stöfeli Mountain Inn

Alpine church service on the Stöfeli
Sunday, 09. Aug. 2026
Open from 09.00 - 16.30
hot meals from 11.00 - 15.30
Overnight stays for groups on request

Tourist Info Center

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!

Specialities (food)

Open daily from 08.15 - 17.30

The shop with groceries from the valley such as meat, cheese and bread can be found in the Café-Bar at Unterwasser Station.

Books, textiles and Klangwelt products

Open daily from 08.15 - 17.30

Post Office Unterwasser

Open daily from 08.15 - 17.30

You will find the Post Office in Unterwasser at the Tourist Info Centre in Unterwasser Station.

Winter 2026/27

Funicular Unterwasser – Iltios

From 21. November 2026Possible weekend operations in favourable conditions
19. Dec. 2026 – 04. April 2027Daily operation
08.00 – 17.00

Cable Car Iltios – Chäserrugg

From 21. November 2026Possible weekend operations in favourable conditions
19. Dec. 2026 – 31. Jan. 2027Daily 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 2026Possible weekend operations in favourable conditions
19. Dec. 2026 – 04. April 2027Daily operation
09.00 – 16.00

Gondola Espel – Stöfeli – Chäserrugg

From 21. November 2026Possible weekend operations in favourable conditions
19. Dec. 2026 – 04. April 2027Daily operation
08.30 – 16.15

Practice Lift Iltios

From 21. November 2026Possible weekend operations in favourable conditions
19. Dec. 2026 – 04. April 2027Daily operation
08.30 – 16.15

Chairlift / gondola Alt St. Johann - Alp Sellamatt

From 21. November 2026Possible weekend operations in favourable conditions
19. Dec. 2026 – 29. March 2027Daily operation
08.15 – 16.30

Chairlift Ruestel

From 21. November 2026Possible weekend operations in favourable conditions
19. Dec. 2026 – 29. March 2027Daily operation
08.30 – 16.15

Café-Bar Unterwasser Station

02. Nov. 2026 – 18. Dec. 2026Open daily from 08.30 – 17.00
Fridays and Saturdays open until 22.00
19. Dec. 2026 - 04. April 2027 Open daily from 07.30 – 18.00
Fridays and Saturdays open until 24.00

Chäserrugg Summit Restaurant

19. Dec. 2026 – 04. April 2027Daily operation 08.30 – 16.30
hot meals from 10.30 – 16.00

Iltios Mountain Restaurant

19. Dec. 2026 – 04. April 2027 Open daily from 08.15 – 16.45
hot meals from 10.30 – 16.00

Stöfeli Mountain Inn

Off season Open Wednesday to Sunday from 08.30 – 16.45
hot meals from 10.30 – 16.00
Peak season Open daily from 08.30 – 16.45
hot meals from 10.30 – 16.00

Espel Pavillon

31. Dec. 2026 – 04. April 2027 Open daily from 08.30 – 16.30 in good weather
Hot meals served from 10.30 – 16.00
Icon Sport Shop Iltios

Sport Shop on the Iltios

From 21. November 2026During weekend operations 09.00 – 16.00
19. Dec. 2026 – 04. April 2027Daily operation 08.00 – 16.30

Kids Village Iltios

19. Dec. 2026 – 04. April 2027Daily operation
09.00 – 16.00

Kids Village Alt St. Johann

From 12. December 2026Daily operation
Mon – Fri 09.00 – 12.00 / 13.30 – 16.00
Sat & Sun 09.00 – 16.00
During the peak seasonDaily operation
Mon – Sun 09.00 – 16.00
21. March 2027 End of season

Tourist Info Center

Winter 2026/27Daily 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!