Baeren - Das Gaestehaus - Gais

Prix Bienvenu 2018 award-winning boutique guesthouse in the Appenzell mountains

Amenities & Services

Baeren - Das Gaestehaus Gais provides an OSKAR guest card granting complimentary access to public transport and local attractions throughout the Appenzell region. The property offers free private parking with an electric vehicle charging station, and a shuttle service with airport pick-up and drop-off. Guests receive a welcome with pet baskets and bowls, luggage storage, and lockers for outdoor gear.

Rooms & Suites

The wood-panelled rooms at Baeren - Das Gaestehaus combine traditional Alpine design with flat-screen TVs and modern tiled bathrooms. Spacious suites offer freestanding bathtubs and private balconies with garden views. Each unit is non-smoking and comes with a tea/coffee maker and high-quality amenities in the private bathroom.

Dining

The on-site restaurant operates a exclusive 'Chäs-Stübli' where guests can enjoy traditional Swiss fondue. Special diet menus are available, and wine or champagne can be ordered with meals. A large buffet breakfast with made-to-order eggs and local products is served each morning.

Location & Activities

Set 0.5 miles from Gais train station and surrounded by gardens, Bären - Das Gästehaus sits high above Lake Constance. Guests have access to 700 miles of marked hiking trails, the 18-hole Gonten Valley Golf Course 6 miles away, and small Appenzell skiing areas within a 10-minute drive. Nearby attractions include the Appenzell Museum and the lakefront town of Rorschach.

Guest Experience & Recognition

The guesthouse received the Prix Bienvenu 2018 award for hospitality and service quality. Hosts offer complimentary pick-up from Gais train station on arrival, and provide packed lunches for day trips. The picnic area and sun terrace allow guests to relax in the serene garden setting after a day of outdoor adventure.

• Location: 0.5 miles from Gais train station, high above Lake Constance
• Rooms: Suites with freestanding bathtubs and balconies
• Dining: Chäs-Stübli for traditional Swiss fondue
• Amenities: OSKAR guest card for free public transport & attractions
• Activities: 700 miles of hiking trails, 18-hole golf course 6 miles away
• Recognition: Prix Bienvenu 2018 award-winning service
• Pet-Friendly: Pet baskets, bowls, and welcome by host