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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

    • Free private parking available at the hotel

    • Ski-to-door


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.1
High score for Weissbad

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • Jo_z_c
    United States United States
    Very quiet and peaceful. Staff are very nice and friendly.
  • Bruce
    United States United States
    What a charming and comfortable lodge on a hillside overlooking eye watering views.
  • Max
    United States United States
    Charming place, confortable room Very nice breakfast offered with the stay Amazing hospitality
  • Valentyna
    United States United States
    Very nice place! Clean, quiet and with amazing views!
  • Lew
    United States United States
    Everything! People, facilities, food, location, and environment. So lovely, so quaint. We will return.
  • Alet
    Israel Israel
    The room was big and clean There was gluten free bread
  • Adam
    United States United States
    Secluded, beautiful view, very hospitable, great breakfast
  • Ankur
    United States United States
    Amazing location and views, clean modern rooms, lovely staff

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

Amenities of Hotel Frohe Aussicht
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski-in, ski-out access

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Skiing

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Packed lunches
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Outdoor play equipment for kids

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Mosquito net
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Spa

    • Full-body massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Sauna
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • Czech
    • German
    • English

    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
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash

    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.

    FAQs about Hotel Frohe Aussicht