Reka holiday village Urnaesch
Holiday village in natural surroundings in the Appenzell region
Appenzellerstrasse 11 , 9107 Urnäsch, Switzerland
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Your holiday home in the charming Appenzell region
At 852 metres above sea level, at the foot of the steeply rising Säntis, lies Urnäsch, your home for great family holidays in summer and winter. The stately Appenzell village has retained its original character. Urnäsch inspires with an impressive natural and cultural landscape that touches the heart and soul. Here, living customs are still authentically cultivated - from impressive New Year's Eve celebrations to traditional yodelling and atmospheric alpine hikes. The unspoilt environment, lovingly cultivated cultural landscapes and a strong sense of community make Urnäsch a prime example of gentle and sustainable tourism - ideal for families and nature-loving guests. We also live among nature in the Reka Holiday Village. Here you can spend wonderful holidays in a farmhouse atmosphere and surrounded by lots of animals. Your children will love it!
Hiking, biking, snow sports, horse riding, themed trails, alpine ski runs, visits to farmers and forest rangers, traditional string music and interesting museums ... In the Appenzell hinterland there is always something exciting going on. And in the holiday village too there is no chance of boredom. We have an indoor swimming pool, trampoline, sand and water playgrounds, table tennis, table football, billiards, darts, beach volleyball, mini football and a treasure trove of Ravensburger games. And in the sauna with its relaxation room you can enjoy well-earned breaks. Because holidays with us are also holidays for parents. At the Rekalino we take care of the kids, with a great programme of activities, all included in the price.
In the Reka holiday village Urnäsch, 50 families find a cosy holiday home in the Minergie-Eco houses, which were built from local wood. The attractive wooden holiday apartements offer a relaxed atmosphere.
In our small animal stable and mini petting zoo, children get the chance to get up close and personal with the animal inhabitants of the holiday village. The children can come into contact with different animals, feed them, stroke them and get to know them better. Experiences like these are what the children will remember for a long time - often for a lifetime!
We take great pleasure in welcoming the whole family.
Information: Swimming courses from 29.10. - 01.11.2025 - we would like to point out that on these days the indoor pool is reserved from 09.00 to 12.00 in the morning.
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Amenities
Activities
Petting zoo/small animals
Small animal house and petting zoo
Billiards
Football
Childcare
Rekalino Club
Riding
Swimming
Games & sports
Table tennis
Volleyball
Our types of accommodation for your holiday
Typ A, Comfort, 1 bedroom
The 2.5 room comfort apartment has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom with...
Type B, Comfort, 2 bedrooms, barrier-free
The 3.5 room comfort apartement has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type C, Comfort, 2 bedrooms
The 3.5 room comfort apartement has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type D, Comfort, 3 bedrooms
The 4.5 room comfort apartement has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 2 bedrooms...
With Reka you get more
Experience animals and play farmer
Petting, feeding, mucking out ... In the farm zoo children make friends with goats, ponies, horses, chickens, guinea pigs and rabbits. The real hayloft is a playground during the day and an adventure sleeping place at night.
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Schwägalp Schwinget 17 August 2025
The mountain wrestling festival on the Schwägalp takes place in the impressive natural arena at the foot of the Säntis, in the middle of the beautiful Appenzell and Toggenburg mountains. Be there when the wrestling elite compete for the coveted Schwägalp victory. Book your short holiday in the Reka holiday villages of Wildhaus or Urnäsch from 2 nights.
Rekalino family programme
Childcare free of charge! Your children look forward every day to play, fun and adventure indoors and outdoors, in the best hands of our Rekalino professionals. And you enjoy extra parental time!
More...The Reka holiday village Urnaesch in video
Our accommodations
Typ A, Comfort, 1 bedroom
The 2.5 room comfort apartment has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom with...
Type B, Comfort, 2 bedrooms, barrier-free
The 3.5 room comfort apartement has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type C, Comfort, 2 bedrooms
The 3.5 room comfort apartement has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type D, Comfort, 3 bedrooms
The 4.5 room comfort apartement has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 2 bedrooms...
Type E, Comfort, 3 bedrooms, barrier-free
The 4.5 room comfort apartment has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type F, Comfort, 4 bedrooms
The 5.5 room comfort apartment has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 3 bedrooms...
Type A, Comfort, 1 bedroom
The 2.5 room comfort apartment has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom with...
Type C, Comfort, 2 bedrooms
The 3.5 room comfort apartement has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type D, Comfort, 3 bedrooms
The 4.5 room comfort apartement has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 2 bedrooms...
Type E, Comfort, 3 bedrooms, barrier-free
The 4.5 room comfort apartment has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type F, Comfort, 4 bedrooms
The 5.5 room comfort apartment has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 3 bedrooms...
With Reka you get more
Experience animals and play farmer
Petting, feeding, mucking out ... In the farm zoo children make friends with goats, ponies, horses, chickens, guinea pigs and rabbits. The real hayloft is a playground during the day and an adventure sleeping place at night.
More...Schwägalp Schwinget 17 August 2025
The mountain wrestling festival on the Schwägalp takes place in the impressive natural arena at the foot of the Säntis, in the middle of the beautiful Appenzell and Toggenburg mountains. Be there when the wrestling elite compete for the coveted Schwägalp victory. Book your short holiday in the Reka holiday villages of Wildhaus or Urnäsch from 2 nights.
Rekalino family programme
Childcare free of charge! Your children look forward every day to play, fun and adventure indoors and outdoors, in the best hands of our Rekalino professionals. And you enjoy extra parental time!
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Baby care weeks
We offer special holidays for families with children between 0 and 2 years. We look after your baby for three hours a day from Monday to Friday. And you enjoy your parental leave.
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Gonten Golf Course
Nestled in the charming hilly landscape with the magnificent Alpstein in the background, the Gonten golf course offers a very special sport and nature experience. As a Reka holiday guest you receive a green fee reduction.
More...Museum of Appenzeller Traditions
Located directly on the village square, the museum is a special kind of local museum. Since its opening, it has showcased the traditions that are still very much alive in Urnäsch today. The exhibition rooms, shop, tourist office and administration are spread over three adjoining buildings. We give every guest one free entry to the magnificent Appenzell Traditions Museum Urnäsch.
Kronberg
Visit Gonten's local mountain - the Kronberg. You can reach it comfortably by cable car Jakobsbad-Kronberg or by one of the numerous hiking trails. The Kronberg bob run and the Kronberg adventure park are located at the valley station. The barefoot trail also starts here and leads over 4.9 kilometres to Gontenbad. The Kronbergbahn accepts Reka money and gives each family a voucher for 1 free bobsleigh ride.
50% discount door-to-door luggage transport
No more lugging suitcases around! With public transport, you can now travel to your Reka holiday in a more climate-friendly and comfortable way than ever before. Your holiday luggage will be collected from your home and will be waiting for you when you arrive at your Reka holiday appartment. And return transport is also taken care of. Benefit from a 50% discount on SBB's door-to-door luggage transport service. You will receive the promo code in your Prestay e-mail shortly before your arrival.
Barrier-free holidays by Reka
Do you rely on a wheelchair or a walking aid for your mobility? Reka facilities at home and abroad offer numerous totally or partly barrier-free holiday apartments for you and your carer. Discover our commitment and book your stay. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Oskar, the guest card of Eastern Switzerland
Holidaymakers can use it to discover the entire region: The "Oskar" guest card for Eastern Switzerland is valid in six cantons and the Principality of Liechtenstein. Because all great experiences and public transport are free with the Oskar Guest Card, many great experiences are included. Sold at reception or can be ordered in advance in the holiday village, as public transport is already included for travel from the Ostwind route network.
Save now: from 7 nights 1 for free
We have launched exciting early booking discounts for the 2026 winter season (for bookings until 31.10.2025). Enjoy a whole week's holiday and we'll offer you the last night for free. 7 nights in your chosen holiday apartment type - you only pay for 6 nights. Book now!
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Silvesterchlausen
The annual Silvesterchlausen in the Appenzell hinterland is probably the most beautiful and best known winter custom in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Be there when New Year's Eve is celebrated for the second time in Urnäsch.
Experiences
Säntis
The journey in the big Säntis cable car from Schwägalp across the rocky ridges to the mountain station is an impressive experience in itself. And once you reach the “weather mountain”, the view of six different countries will take your breath away.
Chocolarium
Immerse yourself in the world of chocolate and experience the factory tour and visitor centre. Chocolarium - The factory of happiness - A fantastic world of chocolate experiences. Reka-Pay acceptance point.
Walter Zoo
The Walter Zoo in Gossau, not far from St. Gallen, delights young and old explorers under the motto "Fascinate, educate, protect". The zoo is known for its commitment to species conservation and its near-natural enclosures. Visitors can observe 100 animal species 365 days a year and learn more about them. Acceptance point Reka-Pay.
Pumptrack Urnäsch
Pumptrack? This is the pure joy of movement on a bike, scooter or skateboard. You have to maintain momentum and speed on the endless course with waves and curves. The "pump track" starts 300 metres from the holiday village. Admission is free.
Reka backpack for family adventures
This Reka backpack has it all: four different fillings with lots of ideas and inspiration for your family adventures in the fresh air. To borrow from us. Have fun on the road!
Going on holiday by train and bus?
Train, bus, streetcar and boat are a reliable, simple, environmentally friendly, safe and cheap alternative to the car. With SBB Railaway you benefit from up to 20% on your excursion tickets and pay online with Reka money. There are many reasons for vacation travel by public transport. Do you know, for example, the luggage service with SBB?
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Hiking tips from the professionals
Discover the many tips and hiking suggestions in Swiss Hiking Routes. You’re sure to find the just right trail for you inside. Swiss Hiking Routes enthusiasts and subscribers to the WANDERN.CH magazine even receive a CHF 50.- booking discount for Reka Holidays in Switzerland. Discover now
More...What our clients say
Es waren tolle Ferien.
Sehr schöner Familienurlaub.
Uns hat es in Urnäsch sehr gefallen, obwohl wir mit dem Wetter etwas Pech hatten, waren die Kinder beschäftigt. Die Zeit bei den Tieren im Stall, beim füttern oder gar misten war das absolute Highlight.
Uns hat es in Urnäsch sehr gefallen, obwohl wir mit dem Wetter etwas Pech hatten, waren die Kinder beschäftigt. Die Zeit bei den Tieren im Stall, beim füttern oder gar misten war das absolute Highlight.
Genial für Familien
Ab dem ersten Tag haben wir uns wohl gefühlt. Unglaublich wie Kinderfreundlich und Kinderlieb alle mit den Kids umgehen und diese umsorgen.
Ab dem ersten Tag haben wir uns wohl gefühlt. Unglaublich wie Kinderfreundlich und Kinderlieb alle mit den Kids umgehen und diese umsorgen.
So ein toller Ort für die ganze Familie
Reka Urnäsch ist einfach top! Bei gutem Wetter unmengen an Ausflugsmöglichkeiten, bei schlechtem Wetter haben alle genug zu tun mit Spielen, Tiere und entdecken rund ums Haus. Hans und Werner vom Stall…sooo kinderlieb und aufmerksam! Unsere Kinder wären gerne länger geblieben. 🤩
Reka Urnäsch ist einfach top! Bei gutem Wetter unmengen an Ausflugsmöglichkeiten, bei schlechtem Wetter haben alle genug zu tun mit Spielen, Tiere und entdecken rund ums Haus. Hans und Werner vom Stall…sooo kinderlieb und aufmerksam! Unsere Kinder wären gerne länger geblieben. 🤩
Super wir kommen gerne wieder
Wir waren das erste Mal in einem Reka Dorf und sind begeistert. Es war toll an einem Ort zu sein mit Infrastruktur für Kleinkinder uns trotz schlechtem Wetter konnten wir ohne Mühe und Langeweile die Zeit verbringen. Nur eine kleine Bemerkung, aber erfrischend angenehm war, dass vor den Gemeinschaftsräumen nicht eine Liste mit Verhaltensregeln hing und dennoch haben wir die Räume immer tiptop vorgefunden (und dementsprechend auch versucht zu hinterlassen). Danke auch an den Angestellten , der wegen einer Unbedachtheit in der Buchung meinerseits extra angerufen hatt um nachzufragen.
Wir waren das erste Mal in einem Reka Dorf und sind begeistert. Es war toll an einem Ort zu sein mit Infrastruktur für Kleinkinder uns trotz schlechtem Wetter konnten wir ohne Mühe und Langeweile die Zeit verbringen. Nur eine kleine Bemerkung, aber erfrischend angenehm war, dass vor den Gemeinschaftsräumen nicht eine Liste mit Verhaltensregeln hing und dennoch haben wir die Räume immer tiptop vorgefunden (und dementsprechend auch versucht zu hinterlassen). Danke auch an den Angestellten , der wegen einer Unbedachtheit in der Buchung meinerseits extra angerufen hatt um nachzufragen.
Amazing place, will definitely be back.
We had an incredible time at the Urnäsch Reka Dorf. The staff were all friendly and helpful, the apartment was modern, clean and spacious and the surroundings were beautiful. The kids loved feeding and holding the animals and taking a pony out for a ride. The nearby Seilpark was also a huge hit as well as the barefoot hike which included a stretch of mud which was the highlight. There were grill spots on the property by a little stream where we spent all afternoon grilling and looking for rocks. There were also playgrounds that the kids enjoyed including a zip line and big sand box. We will definitely be back.
We had an incredible time at the Urnäsch Reka Dorf. The staff were all friendly and helpful, the apartment was modern, clean and spacious and the surroundings were beautiful. The kids loved feeding and holding the animals and taking a pony out for a ride. The nearby Seilpark was also a huge hit as well as the barefoot hike which included a stretch of mud which was the highlight. There were grill spots on the property by a little stream where we spent all afternoon grilling and looking for rocks. There were also playgrounds that the kids enjoyed including a zip line and big sand box. We will definitely be back.
entspannt für Eltern und abwechslungsreich für die Kinder
Top
Hallenbadwasser könnte wärmer sein. Kleinkinder hatten nach kurzer zeit kalt, sodass wir nicht länger dort sein konnten. Das bedauerten wir sehr
Hallenbadwasser könnte wärmer sein. Kleinkinder hatten nach kurzer zeit kalt, sodass wir nicht länger dort sein konnten. Das bedauerten wir sehr
Grossartig
Auch beim fünfzen Mal super
Sehr schöne Ferien
Super, deshalb sind wir Stammgäste in Urnäsch
About the location
Your holiday accommodation in Urnäsch
Urnäsch, the beautiful village on the river with the same name in the canton of Appenzell Outer Rhodes, lies at the foot of the steeply towering Säntis mountain, nestling in green meadows and hilly countryside. In the Appenzell hinterland old customs are still proudly kept up and celebrated today. The lively village leads a busy economic life yet has all the same managed to protect its rural character and oriented itself early on towards soft, family-friendly tourism. Its well-known picturesque village square invites you to linger and the numerous walking trails, restaurants and attractions make time fly by.
There is a wide range of offers in Urnäsch. At the warmest time of year, there’s walking and cycling, and several theme walks are ready for you to discover. In addition, you can visit the Appenzell adventure farmhouses or the interesting museums.
In winter, the village offers something for numerous types of winter sports. In addition to the ski lift and cross-country trails, you will also find wonderful winter walking paths.
About the region
Eastern Switzerland is not the largest, but certainly one of the most diverse holiday regions in Switzerland. In Toggenburg you will be amazed by the mountains and largely untouched nature. The Appenzell region is famous for its landscape and customs as well as its cheese culture. St Gallen is regarded as an economic and cultural centre and is famous for its long-standing textile tradition, its car-free old town and its collegiate church and library, which are listed as a world heritage site. On clear and clean Lake Constance you can enjoy every possible kind of water activity, and the area is also very well set up for cycling.
Directions
Arrival by train
SBB to Gossau, then from Gossau with Appenzeller Bahnen to Urnäsch The Reka holiday village of Urnäsch lies approximately 100m below the railway station in Urnäsch.
Arrival by car
A1 motorway from Zurich towards St. Gallen – exit for Gossau. Head towards Herisau-Waldstatt until you reach Urnäsch. The Reka holiday village Urnäsch is located approximately 100m below the Urnäsch railway station – directly on the left-hand side after the railway crossing.