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Aescher-Wildkirchli Mountain Inn

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Aescher-Wildkirchli Mountain Inn

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Aescher-Wildkirchli Mountain Inn

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Location: Schwende, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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TH✪MAS

June 28, 2015

A sensational mountain inn carved into the rock of the Alpstein Mountains – a must-see. Also recommended is the path to the Wildkirchli Chapel and then straight up through the mountain to Ebenalp: Here you'll find a panoramic view that's second to none.

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Roger Eggenberger 🐾👣

June 24, 2025

Our mountain guesthouse has seen many a proud face after the steep climb. The guesthouse, in its current form, has existed since 1860, making it one of the oldest mountain inns in Switzerland.

Pastor Ulmann was the first hermit to live in the hermitage in the Wildkirchli in 1658. More than 20 men followed his example until 1853, shaping the history of the Wildkirchli as hermits and first hosts.

Since then, this mystical place has fascinated generations. Stories are told of little wild people who are said to have once lived in the Wildkirchli caves and come to the aid of the herdsmen. The Aescher inspires poets and artists to create new works. Bones of cave bears and stone tools bear witness to the cave as an ancient shelter.

Source: aescher.ch

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Paul

August 2, 2022

Aescher mountain inn
The mountain inn has existed since 1846
Where hermits, cavemen and bears once lived.
The inn on the mountain has seen many a proud face after the steep climb. The inn in its current form has existed since 1860, making it one of the oldest mountain inns in Switzerland.
Pastor Ulmann was the first hermit to live in the hermitage in Wildkirchli in 1658. More than 20 men followed his example until 1853 and shaped the history of the Wildkirchli as hermits and first hosts.
Since then, the mystical place has fascinated generations. Stories are told about little wild people who are said to have once lived in the Wildkirchli caves and came to the aid of the herdsmen. The Aescher inspires poets and artists to create new works. Bones of cave bears and stone tools bear witness to the cave as an ancient shelter.
Text / Source: Aescher – Gasthaus am Berg
aescher.ch

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Elevation 1,430 m

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9057 Weissbad, Schweiz

www.aescher.ch

info@aescher.ch

0041/71/7939223

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Location: Schwende, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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Aescher-Wildkirchli Mountain Inn

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