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Alter Säntis Mountain Inn

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Appenzell Innerrhoden

Schwende

Alter Säntis Mountain Inn

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Alter Säntis Mountain Inn

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Location: Schwende, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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2. From Schwägalp via Potersalp to Säntis

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3. View of Säntis – Tierwis Mountain Inn loop from Wildhaus

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Rainer & Petra

June 27, 2022

Mountain inn with overnight accommodation and a large terrace

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Francesco | Cyclo Ergo Sum

March 6, 2025

Berggasthaus Alter Säntis is an Alpine hut located on the summit of Säntis, approximately 2,500 meters above sea level, in the Alpstein massif, Appenzell, Switzerland. This cozy hut offers a breathtaking panoramic view that extends from Appenzellerland and Alpstein to Lake Constance, the Alps of Vorarlberg, Graubünden and Central Switzerland, and extends across the Swiss plateau to the Jura.
Just a two-minute walk from the top station of the Säntisbahn, the hut is easily accessible for hikers and visitors who prefer the cable car. Its sunny terrace and traditional local cuisine make it an ideal stopover for those who want to enjoy a meal with a view.
For those who want to stay overnight, Berggasthaus Alter Säntis offers different options: double rooms, multi-bed rooms and a cozy dormitory, adapting to the different needs of guests.
Activities include hiking, climbing and ski tours, making the refuge a starting or finishing point for numerous alpine adventures. The facility is open daily from mid-May, closing every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m.
For more information or to make a reservation, you can contact the managers Ruedi and Claudia Manser-Abderhalden at +41 71 799 11 60 or by email at info@altersaentis.ch.

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Christian K. & Miriam

October 12, 2021

A really great mountain inn.

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Location: Schwende, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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Alter Säntis Mountain Inn

1. To the highest peak of the Alpstein – spectacular Säntis Tour

2. From Schwägalp via Potersalp to Säntis

3. View of Säntis – Tierwis Mountain Inn loop from Wildhaus

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