Huus Quell by Appenzeller Huus - Gonten, Appenzell, Switzerland

Huus Quell Appenzell

Gonten, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland - Alpine Retreat Suite - 2,200 sqm Quell Spa - Alpstein Views

Alpine Retreat Suite - Alpstein Mountain Views - 2,200 sqm Quell Spa - Leading HotelsSound Healing in Alpine Pastures - Sunrise Mountain Yoga - Forest Bathing Shinrin-yokuGonten Appenzell Switzerland - 900m Above Sea Level - 1.5h from Zurich Airport ZRH
Starting FromUSD 24,000per package · 2 guests · 4 nights
Location Overview
Huus Quell by Appenzeller Huus - Dorfstrasse 40, 9108 Gonten, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland - 1.5 hours from Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Leading Hotel of the World - Europe's Premier Alpine Wellness Sanctuary - 2,200 sqm Quell Spa - Sound Healing in Alpine Pastures - Sunrise Yoga at Mountain Peaks

Huus Quell Appenzell
Alpine Retreat Suite · Quell Spa · Sound Healing · Forest Bathing · Appenzell Alps

LocationDorfstrasse 40, 9108 Gonten, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland - 1.5 hours from Zurich Airport (ZRH), 900 metres above sea level
SuiteAlpine Retreat Suite - panoramic Alpstein mountain views - natural solid wood and Appenzell stone - 2,200 sqm Quell Spa access throughout the stay
Wellness2,200 sqm Quell Spa designed by GOCO Hospitality - 11 pools - cryotherapy - hyperbaric oxygen therapy - longevity area - meditation and nutrition programmes
ExperiencesPrivate sound healing in Alpine pastures - sunrise yoga at mountain peaks with private instructor - forest bathing Shinrin-yoku - mindfulness walks
DiningRestaurant Quell - Executive Chef Michael Gollenz - organic Alpine cuisine - sharing plates - Botanicum Bar with local herbs and fruits - Switzerland's most extensive wine cellar
CulturalTraditional Appenzell crafts village - Appenzell traditional architecture - 18-hole golf course with 30% green fee discount - House of Culture programme

Huus Quell is Europe's newest 5-star superior wellness sanctuary - a member of The Leading Hotels of the World set amid the rolling Alpine meadows of Gonten in Appenzell Innerrhoden at 900 metres above sea level, with the Alpstein massif and the Säntis as backdrop. The hotel was built using the traditional Appenzeller knit construction method - solid wood and natural stone from the Appenzell region, processed using neither glue nor metal in the load-bearing structure, with moon wood felled at specific moon phases for greater durability. The 30 rooms and suites are designed with the same philosophy of natural materials and mindful craftsmanship.

The 2,200 square metre Quell Spa is the most extensive wellness landscape in eastern Switzerland - designed by GOCO Hospitality specialists with 11 pools, cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a longevity area, saunas, steam baths, and a complete programme of holistic wellness treatments, meditation, and nutrition consultancy. The sound healing experience in the Alpine pastures surrounding Huus Quell is the most distinctive wellness ritual available at the sanctuary - a private session with the expert sound healer in the open Alpine meadows above Gonten, with the Alpstein massif as the most extraordinary natural backdrop.

The Appenzell region surrounding Huus Quell offers the most authentic Swiss Alpine wellness landscape available at any luxury retreat in Switzerland - the forest paths for Shinrin-yoku forest bathing, the Alpine meadows for sunrise yoga with a private instructor, the traditional Appenzell craft village, and the gently rolling hills with hiking trails that connect the sanctuary to the broader Alpstein landscape. Restaurant Quell under Executive Chef Michael Gollenz serves an organic Alpine cuisine of creative sharing plates drawing on the finest regional Swiss produce.

Through the Lens

Huus Quell Appenzell
& Alpstein Swiss Alpine Sanctuary

Huus Quell exterior and Alpine landscape - the 5-star superior Huus Quell by Appenzeller Huus wellness hotel in Gonten, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland; the Leading Hotel of the World set amid the Alpstein mountains at 900 metres above sea level with the Säntis massif as backdrop
Huus Quell Alpine retreat and Alpstein views - the Huus Quell wellness sanctuary in Gonten with panoramic views of the Alpstein mountains and the Säntis; Europe's newest premier wellness hotel combining traditional Appenzeller craftsmanship with 2,200 square metres of award-winning spa and wellness facilities
Huus Quell wellness suite and rooms - the elegant rooms and suites at Huus Quell by Appenzeller Huus; 30 rooms and suites designed with natural solid wood and stone from the Appenzell region using the traditional Appenzeller knit construction method - neither glue nor metal in the load-bearing structure
Huus Quell spa and wellness area - the 2,200 square metre Quell Spa at Huus Quell Appenzell; designed by GOCO Hospitality specialists with 11 pools, cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, longevity area, saunas, steam baths, and holistic wellness treatments in the most expansive wellness landscape in eastern Switzerland
Huus Quell Alpine meadows and Appenzell landscape - the gently rolling green hills and Alpine pastures of Appenzell surrounding the Huus Quell sanctuary; the idyllic Swiss landscape at 900 metres above sea level with the Alpstein massif and the Säntis visible on the horizon
Huus Quell outdoor Alpine surroundings - the Appenzell outdoor landscape surrounding the Huus Quell wellness hotel; the forest paths, Alpine meadows, and mountain trails of Appenzellerland available for forest bathing, mindfulness walks, sunrise yoga, and sound healing experiences in the Alpine pastures
Huus Quell wine cellar and culinary - the most extensive wine cellar in Switzerland at Huus Quell by Appenzeller Huus; cellarmaster Hans Rhyner curates the exclusive wine collection in the atmospheric wine barrel tasting facility for private groups of up to nine in the cellar beneath the Appenzeller Huus
Accommodation

The Alpine Retreat Suite
Alpstein Mountain Views - Natural Wood and Stone - 2,200 sqm Quell Spa Access

The Alpine Retreat Suite at Huus Quell is a sanctuary of natural materials and Alpine views - solid wood and Appenzell stone from the region, designed using the traditional Appenzeller knit construction method with neither glue nor metal, with panoramic windows framing the Alpstein mountains and the Säntis. The suite is part of the 30-room Huus Quell hotel and provides full access to the 2,200 square metre Quell Spa - 11 pools, cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, longevity treatments, saunas, steam baths, and the complete holistic wellness programme designed by GOCO Hospitality specialists.

The Alpine Retreat Suite guests experience the complete Huus Quell programme - private sound healing in the Alpine pastures with the Alpstein as backdrop, sunrise yoga at the mountain peaks with a private instructor, Shinrin-yoku forest bathing on the Appenzell forest paths, mindfulness breathing workshops using local Alpine herbs, the Restaurant Quell organic Alpine sharing menu, the Botanicum Bar herbal cocktails, and the private Appenzell cultural programme including the traditional craft village visit.

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Alpine Retreat Suite - Alpstein Mountain Views - Natural Wood and Stone
Solid Appenzell wood and stone - traditional knit construction - panoramic Alpstein and Säntis views - full 2,200 sqm Quell Spa access - 11 pools - cryotherapy - hyperbaric oxygen - longevity treatments
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2,200 sqm Quell Spa - GOCO Hospitality Design - 11 Pools - Longevity Area
11 pools - cryotherapy - hyperbaric oxygen therapy - longevity area - saunas - steam baths - holistic wellness treatments - meditation - nutrition consultancy - most extensive spa in eastern Switzerland
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Sound Healing in Alpine Pastures - Sunrise Yoga - Forest Bathing Shinrin-yoku
Private sound healing session in the Alpine meadows above Gonten - sunrise yoga at mountain peaks with private instructor - Shinrin-yoku forest bathing on Appenzell forest paths - mindfulness walks
Dining & Flavours

Restaurant Quell
Organic Alpine Cuisine - Creative Sharing Plates - Chef Michael Gollenz

Restaurant Quell at Huus Quell by Appenzeller Huus brings together modern design and Swiss hospitality in one of the most creative Alpine dining programmes in eastern Switzerland - Executive Chef Michael Gollenz, who has cooked his way around the globe, creates fresh and contemporary sharing plates drawing on the finest regional Swiss produce, local Appenzell Alpine ingredients, and his international culinary perspective. The sharing plate philosophy of Restaurant Quell - "sharing is caring" - creates a convivial and communal dining atmosphere that perfectly complements the Huus Quell wellness community philosophy.

The Botanicum Bar at Huus Quell reimagines classic cocktails with local Appenzell herbs and seasonal fruits - authentic, creative, and in harmony with the spirit of the Appenzeller Huus. The most extensive wine cellar in Switzerland is located in the Appenzeller Huus, where cellarmaster Hans Rhyner guides guests through exclusive wine tastings in the atmospheric wine barrel facility for private groups of up to nine in the cellar atmosphere beneath the hotel.

Restaurant Quell - Organic Alpine Cuisine - Sharing Plates - Chef Michael Gollenz · Regional Swiss Produce - Local Appenzell Alpine Ingredients - International Culinary Perspective · Botanicum Bar - Local Appenzell Herbs and Seasonal Fruits - Creative Cocktails · Switzerland's Most Extensive Wine Cellar - Cellarmaster Hans Rhyner - Private Wine Barrel Tastings
Curated Experiences

Six Defining Experiences

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Private Sound Healing in Alpine Pastures - Alpstein Backdrop
A private sound healing session in the Alpine meadows above Gonten with the Huus Quell wellness expert - the sound healing bowls, gongs, and therapeutic instruments played in the open Alpine pastures with the Alpstein massif and the Säntis on the horizon; one of the most extraordinary and atmospheric wellness rituals available at any European wellness retreat, combining the healing properties of sound therapy with the pristine Alpine environment of Appenzellerland
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Sunrise Yoga at Mountain Peaks - Private Instructor - Appenzell Alps
A sunrise yoga session at the Alpine peaks above Gonten with a private Huus Quell yoga instructor - departing the sanctuary before dawn for the mountain viewpoint with panoramic views over the Alpstein range, the Rhine Valley, and Lake Constance at first light; the sunrise yoga experience at the mountain peaks is the most atmospheric outdoor yoga available at any Swiss Alpine wellness hotel
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Shinrin-yoku Forest Bathing - Appenzell Forest Paths - Alpine Mindfulness
A guided Shinrin-yoku forest bathing session on the forest paths of Appenzellerland - the Japanese practice of mindful immersion in the forest environment, guided by the Huus Quell wellness team through the most beautiful sections of the Appenzell forest above Gonten; the Appenzell forest air, the sounds of the Alpine streams, and the sensory environment of the Swiss forest create the most restorative natural wellness experience in eastern Switzerland
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Traditional Appenzell Craft Village - House of Culture - Appenzell Cheese Dairy
A guided visit to the traditional Appenzell craft village of Appenzell itself - the most authentic Swiss mountain village in eastern Switzerland, with its traditional painted facades, the 700-year-old secret of Appenzeller cheese, the traditional Appenzell embroidery workshops, and the House of Culture programme arranged by the Huus Quell concierge team
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Switzerland's Most Extensive Wine Cellar - Private Tasting with Cellarmaster Hans Rhyner
A private wine tasting in the exclusive wine barrel cellar at Appenzeller Huus with cellarmaster Hans Rhyner - the most atmospheric and intimate wine tasting experience in eastern Switzerland, with up to nine guests in the cellar atmosphere beneath the hotel; the cellarmaster guides through an exclusive selection of Swiss and international wines from the most extensive private wine collection in Switzerland
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Helicopter Tour over the Alps - Alpstein - Lake Constance - Panoramic Flight
A helicopter tour over the Swiss Alps departing from the Appenzell region - the panoramic flight over the Alpstein massif, the Säntis at 2,501 metres, the Rhine Valley, Lake Constance, and the Swiss Alpine landscape from the air; the most extraordinary perspective on the Appenzell region available to any guest at the Huus Quell sanctuary
Your Journey Here

4 Nights · 5 Days

Four nights at Huus Quell in the Alpine Retreat Suite - the sunrise mountain yoga, the sound healing in the Alpine pastures, the Shinrin-yoku forest bathing, the Appenzell craft village, and the farewell sound ceremony at dusk.

Sound healing sessions subject to wellness expert availability. Helicopter tour weather-dependent. Sunrise yoga departure at 5:00am in summer. Wine cellar tasting requires advance reservation. Contact your Richseen specialist.

Day 1 · Zurich Airport - Private Transfer - Huus Quell Check-In
Swiss Alps Arrival and Alpine Welcome Ceremony
Private vehicle from Zurich Airport (1.5 hours) to Huus Quell in Gonten at 900 metres. Alpine Retreat Suite check-in with the first panoramic view of the Alpstein mountains. Alpine welcome ceremony by the Huus Quell wellness team. Quell Spa orientation and 11 pools introduction. Welcome dinner at Restaurant Quell with Chef Michael Gollenz sharing plates.
Day 2 · Sunrise Mountain Yoga - Sound Healing in Alpine Pastures - Organic Alpine Lunch
Alpine Wellness Day
Pre-dawn departure for the mountain peak sunrise yoga with private instructor. Panoramic views of the Alpstein at first light. Return to Huus Quell for organic breakfast. 90-minute private sound healing session in the Alpine meadows above Gonten with the Alpstein as backdrop. Organic lunch at Restaurant Quell.
Day 3 · Shinrin-yoku Forest Bathing - Mindfulness Breathing Workshop - Meditation Dinner
Forest and Mindfulness Day
Guided Shinrin-yoku forest bathing on the Appenzell forest paths with the Huus Quell wellness team. Post-bathing 11 pools Quell Spa session. Afternoon mindfulness breathing workshop using local Alpine herbs gathered from the Appenzell meadows. Meditation dinner at Restaurant Quell - the evening sharing menu in mindful silence.
Day 4 · Appenzell Craft Village - Wine Cellar Tasting - Farewell Sound Ceremony
Appenzell Cultural Day and Farewell
Morning guided visit to traditional Appenzell village - cheese dairy, embroidery workshops, traditional facades. Afternoon private wine tasting with cellarmaster Hans Rhyner in the wine barrel cellar. Return to Huus Quell for the farewell sound ceremony in the Alpine meadows at dusk.
Day 5 · Alpine Suite Breakfast - Final Mountain Morning - Private Transfer - Zurich Airport
Appenzell Farewell and Switzerland Departure
Final organic breakfast in the Alpine Retreat Suite with the Alpstein mountain morning. Last Quell Spa session. Private vehicle to Zurich Airport (1.5 hours).
At a Glance

Huus Quell Appenzell

Location
Gonten, Appenzell - 1.5h from Zurich ZRH
Suite
Alpine Retreat Suite - Alpstein views
Wellness
2,200 sqm Quell Spa - 11 pools - GOCO design
Duration
4 Nights - 5 Days
Experiences
Sound healing + yoga + forest bathing
Dining
Restaurant Quell - organic Alpine cuisine
Wine
Switzerland's most extensive wine cellar
Cultural
Appenzell craft village - cheese dairy
Package Includes

Everything Provided

  • 4 nights Alpine Retreat Suite (panoramic Alpstein views, natural wood and stone, full 2,200 sqm Quell Spa access)
  • Daily breakfast and dinner at Restaurant Quell (organic Alpine cuisine)
  • Private sound healing session in the Alpine pastures with wellness expert
  • Sunrise yoga at mountain peaks with private instructor
  • Guided Shinrin-yoku forest bathing on Appenzell forest paths
  • Mindfulness breathing workshop with local Alpine herbs
  • Guided Appenzell craft village visit (House of Culture programme)
  • Private round-trip transfers (Zurich International Airport)
Why Huus Quell Appenzell

The Leading Hotel of the World in the Swiss Alps, the 2,200 sqm Quell Spa, the Private Sound Healing in the Alpine Pastures, and the Traditional Appenzell Craft Village

Huus Quell is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. It is at 900 metres above sea level. The Quell Spa is 2,200 square metres. GOCO Hospitality designed the spa. There are 11 pools. The hotel has 30 rooms and suites. The construction uses neither glue nor metal. Moon wood is used. The wine cellar is the most extensive in Switzerland. Cellarmaster Hans Rhyner leads the tastings. The sound healing is in the Alpine pastures. The sunrise yoga is at the mountain peaks. Zurich Airport is 1.5 hours away. The Säntis is 2,501 metres.

Gonten, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland - Alpine Retreat Suite - 2,200 sqm Quell Spa - Alpstein Views

Huus Quell Appenzell
Huus Quell by Appenzeller Huus - Gonten, Appenzell, Switzerland

A 4-night Alpine Retreat Suite stay at Huus Quell - daily organic Alpine cuisine at Restaurant Quell, 2,200 sqm Quell Spa access, private sound healing in Alpine pastures, sunrise mountain yoga, Shinrin-yoku forest bathing, Appenzell craft village, and Zurich Airport transfers.

The Alpstein mountains at first light from the suite. The sound bowls in the Alpine meadows. The 11 Quell Spa pools. The Shinrin-yoku forest paths. The wine barrel beneath the hotel. The farewell sound ceremony at dusk.

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Signature Experiences
  • Alpine Retreat Suite - Alpstein views - natural wood and stone
  • 2,200 sqm Quell Spa - 11 pools - cryotherapy - GOCO design
  • Private sound healing in Alpine pastures - Alpstein backdrop
  • Sunrise mountain yoga - private instructor - Appenzell peak
  • Shinrin-yoku forest bathing - Appenzell forest paths - mindfulness
  • Appenzell craft village + wine cellar tasting - cellarmaster Hans Rhyner
Duration
4 Nights / 5 Days
Price
USD 24,000 / 2 guests
Suite
Alpine Retreat Suite
Location
Gonten, Appenzell, Switzerland
Journey Details
Day 1
Zurich Airport - Private Transfer - Huus Quell Check-In
Private vehicle from Zurich Airport (1.5 hours) to Huus Quell in Gonten at 900 metres. Alpine Retreat Suite check-in with the first panoramic view of the Alpstein mountains. Alpine welcome ceremony by the Huus Quell wellness team. Quell Spa orientation and 11 pools introduction. Welcome dinner at Restaurant Quell with Chef Michael Gollenz sharing plates.
Day 2
Sunrise Mountain Yoga - Sound Healing in Alpine Pastures - Organic Alpine Lunch
Pre-dawn departure for the mountain peak sunrise yoga with private instructor. Panoramic views of the Alpstein at first light. Return to Huus Quell for organic breakfast. 90-minute private sound healing session in the Alpine meadows above Gonten with the Alpstein as backdrop. Organic lunch at Restaurant Quell.
Day 3
Shinrin-yoku Forest Bathing - Mindfulness Breathing Workshop - Meditation Dinner
Guided Shinrin-yoku forest bathing on the Appenzell forest paths with the Huus Quell wellness team. Post-bathing 11 pools Quell Spa session. Afternoon mindfulness breathing workshop using local Alpine herbs gathered from the Appenzell meadows. Meditation dinner at Restaurant Quell - the evening sharing menu in mindful silence.
Day 4
Appenzell Craft Village - Wine Cellar Tasting - Farewell Sound Ceremony
Morning guided visit to traditional Appenzell village - cheese dairy, embroidery workshops, traditional facades. Afternoon private wine tasting with cellarmaster Hans Rhyner in the wine barrel cellar. Return to Huus Quell for the farewell sound ceremony in the Alpine meadows at dusk.
Day 5
Alpine Suite Breakfast - Final Mountain Morning - Private Transfer - Zurich Airport
Final organic breakfast in the Alpine Retreat Suite with the Alpstein mountain morning. Last Quell Spa session. Private vehicle to Zurich Airport (1.5 hours).
4 nights Alpine Retreat Suite (panoramic Alpstein views, natural wood and stone, full 2,200 sqm Quell Spa access)
Daily breakfast and dinner at Restaurant Quell (organic Alpine cuisine)
Private sound healing session in the Alpine pastures with wellness expert
Sunrise yoga at mountain peaks with private instructor
Guided Shinrin-yoku forest bathing on Appenzell forest paths
Mindfulness breathing workshop with local Alpine herbs
Guided Appenzell craft village visit (House of Culture programme)
Private round-trip transfers (Zurich International Airport)
International flights to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Helicopter tour over the Alps (available at CHF 3,500)
Appenzell cheese workshop experience (available at +$200)
Personal expenses and gratuities
Starting From
USD 24,000
Duration
4 Nights / 5 Days
Guests
2 guests
Suite
Alpine Retreat Suite
Wellness
2,200 sqm Quell Spa - GOCO Hospitality
Dining
Restaurant Quell - organic Alpine
Transfer
Private car - ZRH round trip

All components are fully flexible - refined with your Richseen specialist prior to confirmation.

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