Roslenalphütte
3.8About
Roslenalphütte sits at 1767m in the Appenzell Alps, reachable from the village of Säntis in about 2 hours on foot. The approach is straightforward hiking through Alpine pastures. This is a working dairy farm hut, so expect active cattle and traditional alpine agriculture alongside guest facilities. Road access gets you partway, but the final approach is on foot only.
The hut beds 25 people in simple shared rooms. Meals are served daily—the kitchen focuses on hearty Alpine fare. You'll have access to drinking water. There's no self-catering kitchen, so you eat what the hut provides. The hut operates year-round, though staffing and services are reduced outside the main hiking season (May to October). Conditions in winter can be harsh at this elevation.
Phone ahead to reserve. Weekends fill quickly from June through September, especially July and August. Book at least 4 weeks ahead for summer weekends. Off-season (November to April) you can often arrange visits with shorter notice, but always call first to confirm the hut is staffed and accessible.
The hut beds 25 people in simple shared rooms. Meals are served daily—the kitchen focuses on hearty Alpine fare. You'll have access to drinking water. There's no self-catering kitchen, so you eat what the hut provides. The hut operates year-round, though staffing and services are reduced outside the main hiking season (May to October). Conditions in winter can be harsh at this elevation.
Phone ahead to reserve. Weekends fill quickly from June through September, especially July and August. Book at least 4 weeks ahead for summer weekends. Off-season (November to April) you can often arrange visits with shorter notice, but always call first to confirm the hut is staffed and accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to check availability—the hut is small (25 beds) and operates informally, so advance notice is essential, especially for weekends.
Open year-round as a working farm, but guest services and staffing are most reliable June to October; check by phone before visiting outside summer.
Start from Säntis village and hike 2 hours through Alpine pastures to 1767m; the final approach is on foot only, though vehicles can reach partway up.
Daily meals of hearty Alpine food are served; drinking water is available, but there's no self-catering kitchen—you eat what the hut provides.
Yes—the 2-hour moderate hike from Säntis is accessible to fit beginners, and the simple shared-room setup is typical of working farm huts.
Location
47.2433, 9.4184
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Quick Facts
- Season
- May-Oct Sa-Su
- Total
- 25
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 81 740 47 08
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