Guidebook for Brunnadern

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Guidebook for Brunnadern

Parks & Nature

Switzerland's first Treetop-Pathway, stretching a 500 meter path that gently winds from the forest floor into the treetops – a unique nature experience where visitors are at eye level with the flora and fauna.
22 locals recommend
Neckertal Treetop Walkway
19 Lettenstrasse
22 locals recommend
Switzerland's first Treetop-Pathway, stretching a 500 meter path that gently winds from the forest floor into the treetops – a unique nature experience where visitors are at eye level with the flora and fauna.
Hike right from the doorstop of the house to a beautiful panoramic view of the mountains below at 1172 meters above sea level.
Wilkethöchi
Hike right from the doorstop of the house to a beautiful panoramic view of the mountains below at 1172 meters above sea level.
Spring/well of the river Necker that flows through our village. Waterfall Grill/BBQ place on site.
7 locals recommend
Ofenloch
7 locals recommend
Spring/well of the river Necker that flows through our village. Waterfall Grill/BBQ place on site.
A cable car ride up to the beautiful summit of mountain Säntis (2502 m) with panoramic views all around.
84 locals recommend
Säntis - Cableway
84 locals recommend
A cable car ride up to the beautiful summit of mountain Säntis (2502 m) with panoramic views all around.
A beautiful lake in an area also known as the riviera of East Switzerland. The scenery of the deep blue lake with steep rock faces on one side is reminiscent of a Norwegian fjord. You can hike along the shore, sunbathe on the beach, or go on a leisurely boat trip. Nearby you will find the car-free wine village of Quinten, which can only be reached on foot or by boat. Between Weesen and Quinten, the three-tiered Seerenbach Falls are among the highest in Switzerland.
35 locals recommend
Walensee
35 locals recommend
A beautiful lake in an area also known as the riviera of East Switzerland. The scenery of the deep blue lake with steep rock faces on one side is reminiscent of a Norwegian fjord. You can hike along the shore, sunbathe on the beach, or go on a leisurely boat trip. Nearby you will find the car-free wine village of Quinten, which can only be reached on foot or by boat. Between Weesen and Quinten, the three-tiered Seerenbach Falls are among the highest in Switzerland.
A large ski resort in the winter but a wonderful hiking area in the summertime. A dense network of hiking trails covers the region. Among the trails is the multiple-day Toggenburg Mountain Tour extending for 87 kilometers from Wildhaus to Wil. Shorter theme-trails such as the Sound Trail, the Thur Trail, the Chnobel Path, or the Saga Trail invite you to discover Toggenburg by foot. A barefoot walk on the educational moor trail around the high moor of Rietbach near Krummenau lets you discover rare plants and is balm for body and soul. The hilly topography attracts mountainbikers as well. For these, Toggenburg offers 20 sign-posted routes, between 13 and 44 kilometers long. Numerous mountain lakes (Gräppelensee, Schönenbodensee and the Schwendi Lakes) attract swimmers. https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/experiences/toggenburger-hoehenweg/
7 locals recommend
Wildhaus-Alt Saint Johann
7 locals recommend
A large ski resort in the winter but a wonderful hiking area in the summertime. A dense network of hiking trails covers the region. Among the trails is the multiple-day Toggenburg Mountain Tour extending for 87 kilometers from Wildhaus to Wil. Shorter theme-trails such as the Sound Trail, the Thur Trail, the Chnobel Path, or the Saga Trail invite you to discover Toggenburg by foot. A barefoot walk on the educational moor trail around the high moor of Rietbach near Krummenau lets you discover rare plants and is balm for body and soul. The hilly topography attracts mountainbikers as well. For these, Toggenburg offers 20 sign-posted routes, between 13 and 44 kilometers long. Numerous mountain lakes (Gräppelensee, Schönenbodensee and the Schwendi Lakes) attract swimmers. https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/experiences/toggenburger-hoehenweg/
The Schönenbodensee nestles in an idyllic location amid lovely scenery in a protected moorland zone. A bathing facility with a large jetty was erected on this charming natural lake in 1930. Pedalos can be rented, and food and beverages are available. A dip on a warm summer's day as your spirits soar amid the splendid backdrop of mountains – just perfect!
Badi Schönenbodensee
321 See
The Schönenbodensee nestles in an idyllic location amid lovely scenery in a protected moorland zone. A bathing facility with a large jetty was erected on this charming natural lake in 1930. Pedalos can be rented, and food and beverages are available. A dip on a warm summer's day as your spirits soar amid the splendid backdrop of mountains – just perfect!
A hiking tour where you can experience 27 different sound stations with unique instruments. https://klangwelt.swiss/de/klangweg.html
10 locals recommend
Klangweg Wildhaus
10 locals recommend
A hiking tour where you can experience 27 different sound stations with unique instruments. https://klangwelt.swiss/de/klangweg.html

Entertainment & Activities

Tour through the Appenzeller-Cheese Factory schaukaeserei.ch
37 locals recommend
Appenzell Cheese Dairy
711 Dorf
37 locals recommend
Tour through the Appenzeller-Cheese Factory schaukaeserei.ch
Watch the cheese makers at work to see how the delicious Schwägalp cheese and other Alpine milk products are made. Perfect to combine with a trip to mount Santis.
Alpschaukaeserei Schwaegalp
934 Schwägalp
Watch the cheese makers at work to see how the delicious Schwägalp cheese and other Alpine milk products are made. Perfect to combine with a trip to mount Santis.
Enjoy horse riding in our area.
Reithof Neckertal AG
503 Siggetschwil
Enjoy horse riding in our area.
The Toggenburg area is characterized by an original culture of singing and music. Klangwelt Toggenburg offers many unique experiences on the subject of sound, resonance, customs, voice and much more through courses as well as festivals and concerts. The high-quality musical experience will please all – from laypersons, amateur musicians, to connoisseurs, families or anyone who wants to open up to a new world of sound. https://klangwelt.swiss/de/home.html
13 locals recommend
Klangschmiede
22 Sonnenhalbstrasse
13 locals recommend
The Toggenburg area is characterized by an original culture of singing and music. Klangwelt Toggenburg offers many unique experiences on the subject of sound, resonance, customs, voice and much more through courses as well as festivals and concerts. The high-quality musical experience will please all – from laypersons, amateur musicians, to connoisseurs, families or anyone who wants to open up to a new world of sound. https://klangwelt.swiss/de/home.html
Great for hiking in the summer, but even more popular in the winter! The largest winter sports resort area in Eastern Switzerland is located about 45 minutes away from the house, nestled between the villages of Wildhaus and Alt St Johann. There are 17 ski lift systems and cable railways, allowing you to ascend up to a height of 2262 meters above sea level (Mount Chäserrugg). Over 60 km of ski pistes will be waiting for you to be explored and one notable experience is the ability to ski the Sellamatt at night under the full moon.
7 locals recommend
Wildhaus-Alt Saint Johann
7 locals recommend
Great for hiking in the summer, but even more popular in the winter! The largest winter sports resort area in Eastern Switzerland is located about 45 minutes away from the house, nestled between the villages of Wildhaus and Alt St Johann. There are 17 ski lift systems and cable railways, allowing you to ascend up to a height of 2262 meters above sea level (Mount Chäserrugg). Over 60 km of ski pistes will be waiting for you to be explored and one notable experience is the ability to ski the Sellamatt at night under the full moon.
A nearby ski resort with lifts going up to Wolzenalp at a heigh of 1509 meters above sea level.
8 locals recommend
Wolzenalp
Krümmenswil
8 locals recommend
A nearby ski resort with lifts going up to Wolzenalp at a heigh of 1509 meters above sea level.
Enter into a fantastic world of discovery centered on chocolate. The discovery tour and range of courses make Maestrani’s Chocolarium a popular excursion destination in eastern Switzerland for young and old, families and groups.
33 locals recommend
Maestrani's Chocolarium
41 Toggenburgerstrasse
33 locals recommend
Enter into a fantastic world of discovery centered on chocolate. The discovery tour and range of courses make Maestrani’s Chocolarium a popular excursion destination in eastern Switzerland for young and old, families and groups.
See how the Appenzeller cheese is made right here in this factory which also includes a restaurant. https://www.schaukaeserei.ch/
37 locals recommend
Appenzell Cheese Dairy
711 Dorf
37 locals recommend
See how the Appenzeller cheese is made right here in this factory which also includes a restaurant. https://www.schaukaeserei.ch/

Food scene

Schüür Café Restaurant
20a Dorfstrasse
Kuhn Back & Gastro AG
28 Dorfstrasse
Hirschen
14 Aegeristrasse
A winery producing wines from organically produced, unsprayed grapes of fungus-resistant grape varieties. Offers wine tastings and sales of their wine in their cellar - call for appointment or more info. https://www.wy-mystic.ch/Weinangebot/
wy-mystic.ch Bio-Weinbau
A winery producing wines from organically produced, unsprayed grapes of fungus-resistant grape varieties. Offers wine tastings and sales of their wine in their cellar - call for appointment or more info. https://www.wy-mystic.ch/Weinangebot/
A Winery that has tastings available. https://www.steinerweine.ch/
Steiner Weine AG
1246 Scheftenau
A Winery that has tastings available. https://www.steinerweine.ch/

Train Station

Train station less than a minute from the house.
Brunnadern-Neckertal station
Train station less than a minute from the house.

Sightseeing

Quinten, the village on the south side of Lake Walen, is a completely car-free village due to its geographical position. Nestled between the shores of the deep, fjord-like Walensee and at the foot of the high Churfirsten opens up a unique and diverse landscape with its austere beauty. Due to its special location on the sunny side of the Walensee, which never freezes in winter, Quinten has a southern climate with high biodiversity, ideal for viticulture and favors the growth of, for example, fig and kiwi trees.
18 locals recommend
Quinten
18 locals recommend
Quinten, the village on the south side of Lake Walen, is a completely car-free village due to its geographical position. Nestled between the shores of the deep, fjord-like Walensee and at the foot of the high Churfirsten opens up a unique and diverse landscape with its austere beauty. Due to its special location on the sunny side of the Walensee, which never freezes in winter, Quinten has a southern climate with high biodiversity, ideal for viticulture and favors the growth of, for example, fig and kiwi trees.
A 30 minute train ride will take you directly into St Gallen, a city that is home to the Abbey of St. Gall, a monastery of various architectural styles including baroque. The complex includes a library with a rich collection of ancient books, and a twin-towered cathedral. After strolling through the town center, be sure to check out the Red Square (Roter Platz), the first open air public lounge in Switzerland that spreads out in the St. Galler Bleichi district. Covered in red rubber granulate and lit by artistic lighting elements, the "city lounge" by artist Pipilotti Rist and architect Carlos Martinez invites you to relax and marvel.
101 locals recommend
St. Gallen
101 locals recommend
A 30 minute train ride will take you directly into St Gallen, a city that is home to the Abbey of St. Gall, a monastery of various architectural styles including baroque. The complex includes a library with a rich collection of ancient books, and a twin-towered cathedral. After strolling through the town center, be sure to check out the Red Square (Roter Platz), the first open air public lounge in Switzerland that spreads out in the St. Galler Bleichi district. Covered in red rubber granulate and lit by artistic lighting elements, the "city lounge" by artist Pipilotti Rist and architect Carlos Martinez invites you to relax and marvel.
A cute village with plenty of hiking opportunities in the area as well as a cheese factory.
80 locals recommend
Appenzell District
80 locals recommend
A cute village with plenty of hiking opportunities in the area as well as a cheese factory.