Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons
Schönengrund, Canton of Appenzell, Switzerland

Alpaca Farm Holiday

This newly 50 M2 renovated 2 level holiday apartment is located in the idyllic foothills of the Alps, at 1000 mtrs above sea level. Our breeding farm includes alpacas and their foals, dairy cows, calves, breeding sows and their piglets, fattening pigs, bees, chickens, cats and our child-friendly dog. We offer a special holiday experience where you have the opportunity to meet all the farm animals and their offspring up close. 

Our traditional Toggenburger house was built in the 16th century and the farm is in the 4th generation ownership. The touch of the exotic extends beyond our alpacas to our mixed cultures from Switzerland, Australia and Japan. Our mixed cultures allow us to offer our international guests supportive suggestions for local trips in fluent German and English, and with the help of our stepmother also in Japanese.
 
Kitchen
The solid wood kitchen with milk glass front and granite surfacing is not just a purposeful cooking area but a real highlight. The kitchen equipped with all cooking attire and has a large cupboard for storing groceries. The extendable table which can seat up to 6 and the comfortable cushioned chairs provides versatility by allowing extra guests at meals or extra room to work. The kitchen window provides a wonderful view of the rolling hills which makes cooking more a pleasure than a chore.  
 
Terrace
On the 16M2 terrace with a view of the Neckertal you can enjoy the sunset with the serenity of the alpacas and see the working life on the farm during the day. The Terrace door from within the kitchen gives ease of access to enjoy your meal under the stars on an alpaca fur seat cover.
 
Living room
The comfortable sofa provides versatility as a relaxation zone or a spacious permanent sleep sofa bed. The living room is equipped with a large screen TV and also fiber optic WiFi for those looking for some evening entertainment.
 
Bedroom
The combination of the unique inclined solid wooden bed with natural surface treatment and the natural materials of the Samina bed system makes sleeping an experience. Sleeping on an incline helps with circulation problems, sleep apnea, snoring, acid reflux, multiple sclerosis, and back problems. And for extra guests the spacious long-term sofa bed ensures a restful sleep.
With the exclusive furnishings of pure alpaca sleeping attire, including alpaca mattress toppers, alpaca duvets and alpaca pillows, as well as the alpaca furs, you will experience the true pleasure of our alpaca products, which you can also purchase in our Alpaka Appenzell farm shop.
 
Bathroom
The modern bathroom is the perfect oasis for some time-out. The bathtub provides comfort and relaxation thanks to the innovative sloping backrest just like a deck chair. And the shower's additional rain-shower function envelops the entire body in a jet of warm water. 


Shopping
The mini shopping center 2 km away leaves nothing to be desired consisting of a bakery, butcher, a supermarket and a farm shop. Enjoy the taste of fresh cow's milk, meat and home-grown products. On our farm you will find our exclusive Alpaka Appenzell farm shop for that special souvenir to reminisce about your unforgettable holiday experience.


Hiking / Cycling
The Alpstein region is a hiker's dream and is particularly loved by cyclists. The Camio Route (The Way of St. James) passes right through the farm and is said to be the most breathtaking part of the Camio Route. And for a lively cycling experience, the Uernasch Pump Track guarantees an exciting day trip.
 
Restaurants
With short walk on route to Schwellbrunn you can pamper your taste buds at the Sitz and the Landscheide restaurants. Or you can visit the very popular Ochsen restaurant in the village of Schönengrund. Our highest recommendation is a trip to the Hochhamm mountain restaurant, with tantalizing cuisine and a breathtaking view of the Säntis and the Alpstein.

Summer Activities
The region offers a variety of barbecue spots in the beautiful nature. The Neker provides a perfect cool down in the hot season, with a public outdoor pool a few minutes' drive away in the neighboring village of Waldstatt. For nature lovers, the treetop path in Neckertal offers a true nature experience with insights into the treetops of the eye-catching kind.
 
Winter Activities
In winter the region offers an excellent opportunity to whiz down the snow at the nearby Hoernli, Hemberg and Schwellbrunn ski-slopes. Our farm is also the perfect starting point for a snow-shoe tour along the Camio. For cross-country skiing enthusiasts there is a varied 15 km long track between Schoenengrund and Schwellbrunn.


Further Activities
Further excursion recommendations in the region can be found on the Toggenburg Tourism and Appenzellerland Tourism Websites.

Other leisure facilities:
Way of St. James: Across our farm
Pump track: Uernasch AR
Swimming pool: Waldstatt AR
Cross country skiing: Schoenengrund-Schwellbrunn
Skilifts in close vacinity: Hörnli Bächli-Hemberg, Schwellbrunn, Hemberg 
Amusement park Outdoor: Sedel play paradise Herisau AR, Freizeitpark Niederbueren SG
Amusement park Indoor: Appenzeller Park, Herisau AR, Saentispark, Abtwil SG (water park with slides, swimming pool, wave pool, outdoor pool, thermal salt pool, children's pool world, bowling, table football, darts, indoor mini golf, billiards & snoocker, sauna, massage, Roman bath), 
Kronberg: Jakobsbad AI (toboggan,climbing park and fairy tale world, playgrounds, cable car)
Climbing centers: Kletterzentrum St. Gallen, Boulder Box Unterwasser, Appenzeller Park Herisau (opening in late summer 2022)
Sports center: Herisau (ice skating, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, solarium, massage, fitness room)
Wellness: Institute Frei-Raum, Waldstatt AR (massage, phytotherapy and gemmotherapy, homeopathy, acupuncture and moxibustion, Chinese herbs, leeches, acupuncture, neural therapy), Saentispark, Sports center Herisau
Fitness: Frei Bewegt, (Personal Training, Tai Chi, Ergonomie)
Games and Book rental: LUdothek Herisau
Babysitter: 


Excursion possibilities:
Treetop path: Baumwipfelpfad Mogelsberg, SG
Brook: Necker, Neckertal, SG
Cave: Ofenloch, Hemberg SG
Viewpoint: Hochhamm with mountain restaurant. Schoenengrund
Viewpoint: Wilkethoechi with self-service hut, Dicken SG
Zoo: Small animal park, Stein AR
Cheese Factory: Appenzeller Schaukaeserei, Stein AR
Chocolate Factory: Maestrani's Chocolarium, Flawil SG
Brewery: Locher, AI
Museums:  Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum Stein AR, Appenzeller Brauchtumsmuseum Urnäsch AR, Klangwelt Toggenburg Alt St. Johann,
Cable cars Appenzellerland:  Saentis, Kronberg, Hoher Kasten, Wasserauen-Ebenalp, Fruemsen-Stauben, Alp Sigel
Cable cars Toggenburg: Wildhaus, Sellamatt, Gampluet, Wolzenalp, Selunbahn
Recommended Restaurants in Schönengrund: Mountain restaurant Hochhamm, Restaurant Ochsen, Restaurant Schaefle,
Recommended Restaurants in Schwellbrunn: Restaurant Sitz, Restaurant Landscheide, Guesthouse Ochsen
Recommended Restaurants in Neckertal: Restaurant Alpstoebli Hemberg, Restaurant Bergli Dicken, Restaurant Frohweis Baechli, Weid-Hof Oberhelfenschwil
Bars in Schönengrund: Gecko Bar, Blaeaecki Bar and Coffeehaus


Other living room features (Living room1):
large screen TV with Netflix
TV Cabinet
alpaca fur
long sleep sofa 160x210cm
2 alpaca toppers
2 alpaca duvets
2 alpaca pillows
board games



Other bedroom furniture (Bedroom1): On the second level

Solid wood inclined bed
Samina bed system
2 alpaca bed toppers
2 alpaca duvets
2 alpaca pillows
bed linen
mirrored cupboard
storage cupboard
2 travel cots available upon request



Other kitchen equipment (Kitchen1):
full wood kitchen with milk glass front and Granit tops
fully equipped with kitchen utensils
coffee machine (Kapseln: Nespresso)
Salt, pepper, cooking butter, baking paper, aluminum foil, plastic foil, 
window view to the hills and pastures
door to the terrace
childs highchair
children's tableware



Nearby sports facilities: Mountain climbing, Ice skating, Golf course, Hunting facilities, Climbing, Mountainbiking, Paragliding, Bike tours, Indoor riding arena, Riding possibilities, Toboggen, Rowing, Skiing (alpin), Cross-country skiing, Sport center, Tennis


Location description: Our farm is 1000 m above sea level, right in the corner of Appenzellerland and Toggenburg. The Neckertal in the west offers an oasis to chill out. A dip in the Necker and a barbecue by the open fire are the perfect way to enjoy a hot summer day. The Alpstein region to the south offers breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps and the valley and hills below. If you are looking for a city trip, the city of St. Gallen and the next larger town of Herisau lie to the east. From the north-facing kitchen window you can see Lake Constance and the German lowlands on a clear day.