Berggasthaus Ebenalp
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Ebenalp sits at 1644m on the northern rim of the Säntis massif in northeastern Switzerland. Reach it from Wasserauen (1200m) via a cable car that takes 10 minutes, or walk from Appenzell town in 2 hours. From the hut, marked trails connect to Säntis (2502m) in 2.5 hours, or west to Schäfler (1694m) in 1.5 hours. The terrain is rolling alpine meadow with exposed sections in wind. This is not a mountain hut—it's a guesthouse serving hikers and local day-trippers.
The hut holds 20 guests. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) costs around CHF 80–95 per person. Rooms have 2–4 beds. Showers are available. The kitchen serves simple mountain food: schnitzel, pasta, cheese dishes. No WiFi. Open year-round, busier in July–August and on weekends when Appenzell day-hikers arrive. Winter access depends on cable car operation and snow conditions.
Book directly by email. The hut is family-run and small; July weekends fill 4–6 weeks ahead. Shoulder seasons (May–June, September–October) are easier to book. The hut does not use online booking platforms, so email with your preferred dates, group size, and dietary needs. Confirm the current cable car schedule before you travel.
The hut holds 20 guests. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) costs around CHF 80–95 per person. Rooms have 2–4 beds. Showers are available. The kitchen serves simple mountain food: schnitzel, pasta, cheese dishes. No WiFi. Open year-round, busier in July–August and on weekends when Appenzell day-hikers arrive. Winter access depends on cable car operation and snow conditions.
Book directly by email. The hut is family-run and small; July weekends fill 4–6 weeks ahead. Shoulder seasons (May–June, September–October) are easier to book. The hut does not use online booking platforms, so email with your preferred dates, group size, and dietary needs. Confirm the current cable car schedule before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut by email as early as possible, especially for weekends and summer months; it's a small guesthouse with only 20 beds.
Ebenalp operates year-round as a guesthouse, though staffing and meal availability may be reduced in winter—confirm directly before visiting.
Take the cable car from Wasserauen (10 minutes) at 1200m, or walk from Appenzell town in 2 hours; the hut sits at 1644m on the Säntis massif.
The hut serves food and has 20 beds; contact them directly about half-board options and current meal menus.
Yes—the cable car removes the hardest climbing, and rolling alpine meadow trails with moderate exposure suit hikers with basic fitness, though exposed sections can be windy.
Location
47.2833, 9.4117
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.gasthaus-ebenalp.ch/
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