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.
“The hotel was excellent overall — very clean, cozy, and located in a peaceful area surrounded by beautiful Swiss scenery. The staff were kind and welcoming, and it’s a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the calm atmosphere away from the city noise.”
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Bryan
United States
“Close to the hiking trails and train. The staff were responsive and extremely friendly. Breakfast was amazing every day.”
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Rachel
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!!”
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Jorge
United States
“Great location, good place, nice people and peaceful area”
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Anna
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
“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
“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
“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
“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!”
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Manielyn
United Arab Emirates
“The rooms have stunning view and clean. The Location is few minutes walk to Ebenalp Cable Car.”
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. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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
Cash
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.
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