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Gasthaus Baeren

4.7(162)
Hotel

About

Gasthaus Baeren is a cozy country hotel perched above Appenzell, offering four straightforward rooms with sweeping views of the Alpstein massif from Hoher Kasten to Säntis. Each room includes a private bath, providing a restful base away from the everyday.

The venue features a warm restaurant divided into intimate spaces: a small Stübli for 8, a Stube for 15, and a Saal accommodating up to 50 guests. The garden terrace under a century-old linden tree seats about 40, perfect for fresh-air gatherings paired with seasonal Swiss specialties from the kitchen.

Best for

  • Intimate team dinners with mountain views
  • Focused offsite meetings in private rooms
  • Multi-day corporate retreats with cozy lodging

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Panoramic views of the Alpstein massif and Appenzell
Scenic Location
Panoramic views of the Alpstein massif and Appenzell
Situated on a sunny south-facing slope 924 meters above sea level, the hotel offers stunning vistas from its rooms and terrace, showcasing the entire Alpstein mountain range including Hoher Kasten and Säntis.
Garden restaurant under a 100-year-old linden tree
Outdoor Space
Garden restaurant under a 100-year-old linden tree
The terrace dining area is a unique garden restaurant set beneath a century-old linden tree, providing a distinctive and charming outdoor setting for meals and gatherings.
Seasonal specialties from an acclaimed kitchen
Dining Experience
Seasonal specialties from an acclaimed kitchen
The in-house kitchen is highly praised for its seasonal dishes, including standout items like monkfish and perfectly cooked steaks, delivering a regional culinary experience with excellent hospitality.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 162 reviews