Toggenburg Magazine
Stories & tips from Toggenburg
The loveliest excursions, food finds and quiet corners of our region – gathered by your hosts Sandro & Isa.
July 7, 2026
Toggenburg instead of Appenzell: the quieter hidden gem, an hour from Zürich
Looking for a hidden gem in Switzerland and tempted by Appenzell? Toggenburg is the quieter Appenzell alternative: the same mountains, fewer crowds, an hour from Zürich.
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July 7, 2026
Eating out in Toggenburg: our favourite tables
From a cosy tavern to a gourmet table: where we most love to eat in Toggenburg, the Gade in Unterwasser, the Pizzeria Schönau with its goat window, and the Bodega Noi in Lichtensteig.
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July 7, 2026
Swimming in Toggenburg: three mountain lakes for hot summer days
Cool mountain water instead of crowds: the lido at the Schönenbodensee in Wildhaus, the warm Schwendisee and the quiet Gräppelensee, three lakes to swim in the Obertoggenburg.
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July 7, 2026
Along the young Thur: hiking, grilling and paddling in Toggenburg
The loveliest family day in Toggenburg leads to the water: the Laui fire pit in Unterwasser with its playground and shallow river, and the Thurweg from Stein to Nesslau.
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July 6, 2026
Hiking in Toggenburg: the loveliest walks from Alt St. Johann
Hiking in Toggenburg: five of the loveliest walks from Alt St. Johann, from a flat family stroll to a proper mountain hike, honestly described.
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July 5, 2026
A holiday apartment with a hot tub in Toggenburg: wellness with a mountain view
A holiday apartment with a hot tub in Toggenburg: two apartments, each with its own private outdoor hot tub and a view of the Schafberg. Soak after a hike, book direct.
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July 4, 2026
Säntis: a trip to the king of eastern Switzerland
The Säntis is the landmark peak of the Alpstein, up by cable car from the Schwägalp, one big wow-day out from your quiet Toggenburg base.
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July 3, 2026
In Toggenburg with your dog: a dog-friendly holiday apartment and walks
A dog holiday in Toggenburg: a dog-friendly holiday apartment in the SutterSport house, gentle riverside paths along the Thur and open hiking on the Selamatt.
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Autumn in Toggenburg: golden forests, clear air and quiet hiking days
Autumn in Toggenburg means golden forests, crisp clear air and empty trails. Why the quiet season is the loveliest, with the Alpabzug, mountain lakes and fondue to finish.
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July 1, 2026
Skiing in Toggenburg: the family ski area at the Chäserrugg, ski-in/out from the doorstep
Skiing in Toggenburg, wonderfully unhurried: from the Selamatt lift 300 m from the door to the big descents at the Chäserrugg, ideal for families and beginners.
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June 24, 2026
Willi Schmid: The World-Champion Cheese from Toggenburg and How It Ends Up in Your Fondue
Just an hour from Zürich, cheese of the very highest order matures in Toggenburg. We tell the story of Willi Schmid, multiple cheese world champion from Lichtensteig, and how a fondue made with local cheese turns your stay with us into a moment of pure pleasure.
Read more →June 18, 2026
Schwendisee & Gräppelensee: Mountain-Lake Swimming in Toggenburg Without the Crowds
Two mountain lakes, a picture-postcard setting and no crowds: why Schwendisee and Gräppelensee are the loveliest way to slow a summer's day right down in Toggenburg.
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June 10, 2026
Hiking the Saxerlücke: the most beautiful Alpstein walk, with Fälensee and Bollenwees
Sheer rock faces, an almost black mountain lake and a Rösti with a view over the water: the Saxerlücke is one of the most spectacular spots in the Alpstein, and wonderfully easy to reach from Alt St. Johann.
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May 27, 2026
Chäserrugg: The Loveliest Summit in Toggenburg, Cable Car from Unterwasser, Views Without the Crowds
A summit restaurant by Herzog & de Meuron, the view along the whole Churfirsten ridge, and a mountain railway that carries you up in two unhurried stages: why the Chäserrugg is, for us, the quietest viewpoint in eastern Switzerland.
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May 13, 2026
Klangwelt Toggenburg: When the Mountains Begin to Sing
A valley where music is not only heard but walked, touched and felt. The Klangwelt Toggenburg turns a day out into an experience for all the senses, one that holds up even when the rain is falling outside.
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April 29, 2026
The Thurwasserfälle in Unterwasser: the easy Toggenburg family outing you won't forget
Rushing water, cool woodland shade and a short walk that even little legs can manage: the Thur waterfalls are the perfect outing for families who simply want to breathe out in Toggenburg.
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