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 200 metres away from the Hotel Hotel Frohe Aussicht.

Couples particularly 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 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Panagiotis
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Frohe Aussicht is just great. It is very nicely located offering a spectacular view. It is just a 7min drive to Appenzell and close to nice hiking trails in the area. The staff/owners are extremely nice, polite and very responsive. The restaurant...
  • Troy
    Australia Australia
    Great location with amazing views. Friendly staff, very clean hotel.
  • Angela
    United States United States
    - We booked a room with a balcony and it was very nice to be able to sit outside to relax and/or eat dinner after coming back from a long hike. - It was nice to have a screen for one of the windows to keep the bugs out during the night. -...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Hotel Frohe Aussicht
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski-to-door access
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
  • Skiing
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Packed lunches
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Mosquito net
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      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 15:00 to 19:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 5 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    6 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    Extra bed upon request
    CHF 25 per child, per night
    7 - 9 years
    Extra bed upon request
    CHF 25 per child, per night
    10 - 14 years
    Extra bed upon request
    CHF 40 per child, per night
    15+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    CHF 52 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Hotel Frohe Aussicht accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Hotel Frohe Aussicht

    • The prices at Hotel Frohe Aussicht may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Hotel Frohe Aussicht is 950 yards from the centre of Weissbad. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Hotel Frohe Aussicht is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Hotel Frohe Aussicht offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Skiing
      • Foot massage
      • Back massage
      • Full body massage
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Neck massage

    • Hotel Frohe Aussicht has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant Frohe Aussicht

    • Room options at Hotel Frohe Aussicht include:

      • Double
      • Single

    • Yes, Hotel Frohe Aussicht is popular with guests booking family stays.