Berggasthaus Ebenalp
Mountain inn atop the Ebenalp, reached by cable car. 8 rooms and dormitories, breakfast included, views over the Alpstein and Lake Constance.
Berggasthaus Ebenalp is a mountain inn perched at the summit of the Ebenalp, reached by cable car from Wasserauen at the heart of the Alpstein massif. Run by the Kölbener-Hautle family, it offers 8 rooms with a total of 17 beds, plus several shared dormitories of 4 to 20 beds, with communal showers and toilets on each floor. Breakfast is included in overnight packages, and a surcharge applies for dogs. The restaurant and terrace serve regional cuisine against an exceptional backdrop of the Alpstein peaks and, on clear days, views stretching to Lake Constance. The inn is a starting point for numerous outdoor activities, including hiking, climbing and paragliding. Overnight stays are not offered on Sundays and Mondays, so advance booking is recommended. An authentic address for a full mountain experience, combining local gastronomy with wide-open alpine scenery.
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Berggasthaus Ebenalp overlooks the Alpstein massif in Wasserauen, Appenzell Innerrhoden. The summit is reached in minutes by the Wasserauen-Ebenalp cable car, or via a hiking trail. Right nearby are the Wildkirchli caves and the famous cliffside Aescher restaurant, a must-see stop for hikers in the area. The site is an ideal base for exploring the ridges and lakes of the Alpstein, with views stretching on clear days as far as Lake Constance and the Austrian Alps.
