Tilisunahütte
5.0About
Tilisunahütte sits at 2,212m on the border between Vorarlberg and St. Gallen, above the Tilisunalp meadows. Reach it from Appenzell (Swiss side) via Säntis in roughly 5 hours, or from the Austrian side via Schäfler in 4–5 hours. Both routes are well marked. The hut is accessible year-round, though snow can slow approaches in winter.
The hut holds 140 beds in mixed and private rooms. Showers are available—a rare comfort at this elevation. The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, and evening meals using regional ingredients. There is no WiFi; plan accordingly if you need connectivity. The location works as a base for ridge walks along the Säntis massif or as a stage on longer traverses through the Appenzell Alps.
Book by email or phone, especially for July and August when the hut fills. Weekend traffic is heavy year-round. June and September offer better availability and stable weather for alpine walking. Contact details are on the hut's website. Confirm meal availability when booking, as kitchen staffing varies by season.
The hut holds 140 beds in mixed and private rooms. Showers are available—a rare comfort at this elevation. The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, and evening meals using regional ingredients. There is no WiFi; plan accordingly if you need connectivity. The location works as a base for ridge walks along the Säntis massif or as a stage on longer traverses through the Appenzell Alps.
Book by email or phone, especially for July and August when the hut fills. Weekend traffic is heavy year-round. June and September offer better availability and stable weather for alpine walking. Contact details are on the hut's website. Confirm meal availability when booking, as kitchen staffing varies by season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for peak season (July–August); email or call directly to check availability and confirm your dates.
Tilisunahütte is accessible year-round, though winter approaches may be slow or difficult due to snow.
From Austria via Schäfler takes 4–5 hours on a well-marked trail; from Switzerland via Säntis and Appenzell takes roughly 5 hours.
140 beds in mixed and private rooms, showers (rare at this elevation), and meals available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Yes—the well-marked approach routes, moderate elevation, and full facilities including showers make it accessible for fit families with hiking experience.
Location
47.0247, 9.8726
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
- Season
- Year-round
- Total
- 140
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43 664 1472 896
- Website
- https://tilisuna-huette.at/
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