Weissbad, Switzerland
Lodge Hof Weissbad
An active Alpstein alpine lodge
Weissbad, Switzerland
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Design ResortOutside the door
The house
Hof WeissbadAn active Alpstein alpine lodge
The lodge runs as an informal outpost for hikers, swapping standard hotel routines for lounge games and trails along the stream.
What it’s good at
Listed
Expansive Appenzell resort grounds offering e-bike rentals and direct access to mountain trails.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Weissbad train station sits a five-minute walk away. Mountain footpaths follow the Schwendibach stream directly toward the Alpstein peaks.
The rooms
Wooden furniture and warm red fabrics keep the rooms simple, leaving ample room to unpack boots and rucksacks.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Spring water from the Glandenstein source fills the outdoor pools, heated up to 35°C beside the bathhouse.
The spa and gym
A timber gym looks onto the gardens, and the bathhouse includes traditional wooden foot tubs and a steam bath.
At the table
Dining rooms set in glass pavilions look out across the gardens toward the green Alpstein slopes.
How it began
The lodge replaced the old Gasthaus Weissbadbrücke, joining a historic Appenzell estate that hosted whey cures back in the 1700s.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.