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Fässler leads a brigade of around 35 and oversees more than 450 dishes a day, from breakfast and bistro fare to banquets and gourmet menus. Her cuisine, rooted in Appenzell, has held 16 GaultMillau points since 2009 and is 40
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Issue 143
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July 2026
built on regional sourcing, seasonality and precision. “For me, good cuisine always begins with the product. When quality, care and teamwork come together, the result is enjoyment that stays in the memory,” says Käthi Fässler. Guests can dine in the striking Flickflauder restaurant, which is also the gourmet res-
VIVID CULTURE
Spa and wellness in the bathing and sauna facility. Photo: Thomas Biasotto
But Resort Hof Weissbad is more than a destination for gourmets. Guests can choose between two accommodation options: the four-star superior Hotel Hof Weissbad and the modern Lodge Hof Weissbad. Both combine relaxation and activity with thoughtful details, first-class comfort and generous inclusive services that make a stay particular-
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In addition to the beautiful natural surroundings and peaceful atmosphere, the food is at the heart of the experience at Hof Weissbad. In 2026, head chef Käthi Fässler celebrates 30 years at the resort and has been named Chef of the Year 2026/27 in the prestigious Andrin Willi Hotelrating. At the same time, Resort Hof Weissbad has been ranked among Switzerland’s top 10 well-being hotels, placing ninth in the 2026/27 rating – recognition that underlines the strength of its combined culinary and wellness offer.
taurant, in the elegant restaurant Veranda, or in the traditional Schotten-Sepp-Stube, while private events range from fondue evenings in the former cheese dairy chalet to kitchen parties and banquets in the resort’s intimate event spaces. A highlight of the anniversary year is a six-course gourmet menu surprise, available from 21 May to 19 December 2026, designed to reflect Fässler’s culinary journey over three decades. “Despite the national recognition, Käthi Fässler prefers to remain where her heart lies: in the kitchen, in the middle of the team and close to the product,” says director Elias Leu.
TEXT: NANE STEINHOFF
In Appenzell’s striking natural landscape, Resort Hof Weissbad combines warm hospitality, culture, well-being and an award-winning culinary identity. Nestled at the foot of the Alpstein, the resort brings together the four-star superior Hotel Hof Weissbad and the modern Lodge Hof Weissbad – a retreat where regional character, contemporary comfort and the calm of the Appenzellerland meet.
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RESORT HOF WEISSBAD: AWARD-WINNING CUISINE AND WELL-BEING IN THE HEART OF APPENZELL