Gasthaus Alpenrose
Family-run inn in Wasserauen, at the foot of the Alpstein: simple rooms, a large garden terrace and Appenzell cuisine, near the Ebenalp cable car.
At the foot of the Alpstein, just minutes from Wasserauen railway station and the cable car up to the Ebenalp, Gasthaus Alpenrose is a family-run mountain inn combining a restaurant with accommodation. The simple, cosy rooms come with a hairdryer; some have a private shower and toilet, while others share bathroom facilities in the hallway. A large, shaded garden terrace invites guests to enjoy fine weather after a walk in the Schwendetal valley, while the restaurant serves generous, unpretentious Appenzell cuisine. Ample parking is available for visitors. True to the spirit of traditional mountain inns, the Alpenrose offers a simple, sociable stopover at the heart of the Alpstein massif, popular with families and serious hikers alike.
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Gasthaus Alpenrose is located in Wasserauen, at the head of the Schwendetal valley, within the Alpstein massif. The inn is a few minutes' walk from Wasserauen railway station, the line's terminus, and from the base station of the cable car up to the Ebenalp. It is a favoured starting point for hikes to the Seealpsee lake and surrounding peaks. The nearest airport, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, is about 25 km away. Surrounded by rock faces and mountain pastures, the setting appeals to nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts in every season.
