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Hotel Frohe Aussicht

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.8

Property highlights

About this property

The Hotel Frohe Aussicht hotel enjoys a quiet location in Schwende in the Alpstein Hiking Area. It offers free WiFi, fine regional cuisine, and a sauna. You can enjoy seasonal, fish, games and mushroom dishes and fine wines from the hotel's well-stocked cellar. During summer, you can dine outside on the terrace. It takes you only a 10-minute drive or a 20-minute bike ride to reach Appenzell from Schwende. The station of the Appenzellerbahn is only 656 feet away from the Hotel Hotel Frohe Aussicht.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

  • Ski-to-door

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Guests who stayed here loved

Bryan
United States United States
“Close to the hiking trails and train. The staff were responsive and extremely friendly. Breakfast was amazing every day.”
Rachel
United States United States
“This was our favorite place we stayed at!! Gorgeous location, amazing food, homemade yogurt, comfortable beds, parking lot…. We would come back here in a heartbeat. It is beautiful!!”
Anna
Canada Canada
“Stayed for 3 nights at this 3-star hotel and had a lovely experience. The staff were truly wonderful — warm, helpful, and welcoming throughout the stay. Hospitality was top-notch, and the food was absolutely delicious. The location was also...”
Michael
United States United States
“Property was beautiful, very scenic, and outside town but right near train line. They had an abundant breakfast and the owners were very accommodating! The location is a beautiful, 20 minute walk to Ebenalp cable car. We ate dinner here one...”
Madalina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Had a short stay but wonderful!! The place is amazing, the terrace is beautiful and you can relax in quiet, very comfy bed, clean room and delicious breakfast! The location is great to stay for starting place for hikes and the staff friendly and...”
Richard
United States United States
“We would highly recommend this hotel and restaurant. This hotel was located in an exceptionally beautiful and tranquil setting (we were there in the Summer). You are in the countryside and the views of the Swiss countryside and the ...”
Lesley
United States United States
“The property was in an incredibly beautiful area of Switzerland! It was close to Ebenalp. It was easy to get to, comfortable, clean, and had a delicious breakfast!”
Guy
United States United States
“Room was nice and modern. Hot water and water pressure in the shower were good. There is a restaurant on the premises, as well as a very good restaurant at the hotel next door. Check in was easy, just be aware that the staff takes Wed and Thurs...”
Sergio_230
Israel Israel
“Perfect location, clear rooms, very friendly and dedicated stuff. Breakfast is also very decent.”
Joan
United States United States
“This hotel is a gem. A lovely property run by an efficient and pleasant couple in a great location. Our rooms were clean, comfortable, and spacious. My only minor request would be a paper add on to the dinner menu in English as it took awhile...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant Frohe Aussicht
  • Cuisine
    Local • International
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Hotel Frohe Aussicht takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
CHF 52 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The restaurant is closed on our rest day (Wednesday and Thursday). In this case, you can easily check in with us yourself. Of course, you can also enjoy the Appenzeller breakfast buffet on the rest day from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Please inform Hotel Frohe Aussicht of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.