Villas in Wildhaus
Wildhaus suits families and walkers who want a pass village between the Churfirsten and the Säntis, with skiing on the doorstep. It is a small place of around 1,200 people, so the choice of things to do after dark is limited.
- Villas
- 64
- From, per week
- £497
About Wildhaus
Wildhaus is a village at about 1,090 m on the Wildhaus Pass, the road from Gams in the Rhine valley to Unterwasser, with the Churfirsten on one side and the Säntis on the other. It is the birthplace of the reformer Huldrych Zwingli, and his birth house can be visited. Our homes are close together around the village, mostly with three bedrooms and a garden, and about half have a fireplace. Some have a sauna and very few have a pool. Wildhaus, Unterwasser and Alt St. Johann share what Switzerland Tourism calls Eastern Switzerland's largest winter sports area. The evening programme it lists is evening and full-moon snowshoe hikes, which tells you how quiet the nights are.
Is Wildhaus right for you?
- Best for
- Families and walkers wanting lifts and Säntis views
- Not for you if
- You want nightlife, because Wildhaus is a small pass village of around 1,200 people.
Near Wildhaus
Chäserrugg
Called the most magnificent of the seven Churfirsten peaks, with a Herzog and de Meuron summit building at 2,262 m and a 3 km panoramic trail.
Säntis
Reached by the Säntis cable car, with a restaurant at the summit and the Gasthaus Passhöhe nearby.
Gamplüt
A mountain area above the village with the Bergrestaurant Gamplüt and fun sports listed by Switzerland Tourism.
Schönenbodensee
A small lake listed by Switzerland Tourism among the sights of the Wildhaus area.
Getting to Wildhaus
Switzerland Tourism puts Wildhaus about an hour from the airport and Zurich. A PostAuto bus connects the village with the stations at Buchs SG, Nesslau-Neu St. Johann and Wattwil. A car is the easier choice with a family, though the bus works.
When to go to Wildhaus
Winter is the main season, with skiing across Wildhaus, Unterwasser and Alt St. Johann, and evening and full-moon snowshoe hikes on offer through the winter months. Summer is for hiking, with the Thur Waterfalls, the Toggenburg Story Trail, the Säntis cable car and the Chäserrugg panoramic trail all within reach.
Villas in Wildhaus
2-Bedroom Home, Wildhaus
Wildhaus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+8 more
Chalet Ritornell
Wildhaus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
8
4
0
DishwasherParkingFridge+4 more
Primula
Wildhaus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
8
3
0
DishwasherFireplaceParking+9 more
from£241
per night
Steinrüti
Wildhaus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
7
3
0
DishwasherTerraceWashing Machine+8 more
from£111
per night
Chalet Pfiff
Wildhaus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
6
3
0
ParkingFridgeInternet+4 more
from£77
per night
Chalet Gamserrugg
Wildhaus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
8
4
0
DishwasherFireplaceParking+9 more
from£244
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Wildhaus
Wildhaus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+7 more
2-Bedroom Home, Wildhaus
Wildhaus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
5
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceParking+8 more
Chalet Zuestoll
Wildhaus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
6
3
0
DishwasherFireplaceParking+7 more
Bergpanorama
Wildhaus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
4
2
0
ParkingFridgeInternet+4 more
from£95
per night
3-Bedroom Home, Wildhaus
Wildhaus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
5
3
0
DishwasherFireplaceParking+7 more
Seebächli
Wildhaus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
9
4
0
DishwasherWashing MachineFridge+4 more
Dein Bergmoment
Wildhaus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
4
1
0
DishwasherFireplaceParking+6 more
from£134
per nightWildhaus villa holidays: questions answered
Is Wildhaus good for skiing?
For most families, yes. Wildhaus shares its slopes with Unterwasser and Alt St. Johann, in what Switzerland Tourism calls Eastern Switzerland's largest winter sports area. Strong skiers chasing big glacier resorts will find more choice in the high Alps.
Who was born in Wildhaus?
The reformer Huldrych Zwingli, in 1484. His birth house at Lisighus is open to visit and is a Swiss heritage site of national significance, which makes it an easy rainy-day stop in the village.
What can you see from the Chäserrugg near Wildhaus?
Six countries, according to Switzerland Tourism. The summit building at 2,262 m was designed by Herzog and de Meuron, and an easy 3 km circular panoramic trail gives views down to Lake Walen.
Is Wildhaus close to Zurich?
About an hour from the airport and Zurich, according to Switzerland Tourism. A PostAuto bus links the village with the railway at Buchs SG, Nesslau-Neu St. Johann and Wattwil, so you can come without a car.
Is Wildhaus good in summer?
Walkers do well here. Listed options include the Thur Waterfalls, the Toggenburg Story Trail and the Säntis cable car. Gamplüt has a mountain restaurant, and thermal paragliding over the Alpstein is offered from Schwende.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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