Reka holiday village Urnaesch
Holiday village in natural surroundings in the Appenzell region
Appenzellerstrasse 11 , 9107 Urnäsch, Switzerland
The facility
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. Well-kept cultural landscapes, an intact environment and thriving customs make Urnäsch a showcase for gentle, sustainable tourism. 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 Club we take care of the kids, with a great programme of activities for all ages, 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.
Book your holiday home today!
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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
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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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Our Rekalino Club: Your Reka Family Program
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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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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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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
Grandios
Entspannte Familienferien im Februar
Rundum tolle Familienferien
Wir haben rundum tolle Familienferien im Reka Urnäsch verbracht! Die Anlage, das Angebot, Werner und alle Tiere sind einfach toll, es hat uns super gefallen und wir kommen gerne wieder!
Wir haben rundum tolle Familienferien im Reka Urnäsch verbracht! Die Anlage, das Angebot, Werner und alle Tiere sind einfach toll, es hat uns super gefallen und wir kommen gerne wieder!
Kinderparadies
Tierisch gut
Ein Traum für Kinder und Eltern!
Es war mega cool!
Die Freundlichkeit der Leitungs-Crew, der genial angelegte und eingerichtete Wohnraum mit der Kochinsel als Zentrum der Wohnung, der Ausblick auf die leicht verzuckerten Hänge auf der anderen Seite des Flusses, die Festbeiz am Alten Silvester sowie die Nähe des Reka-Dorfes zum Dorf und Bahnhof waren die Highlights unseres Aufenthalts. Nochmals vielen Dank!
Die Freundlichkeit der Leitungs-Crew, der genial angelegte und eingerichtete Wohnraum mit der Kochinsel als Zentrum der Wohnung, der Ausblick auf die leicht verzuckerten Hänge auf der anderen Seite des Flusses, die Festbeiz am Alten Silvester sowie die Nähe des Reka-Dorfes zum Dorf und Bahnhof waren die Highlights unseres Aufenthalts. Nochmals vielen Dank!
Preis/Leistung stimmt
naturnahe Ferien mit Kindern
Es war super! Spielen im Spielzimmer, baden im Hallenbad, reiten auf dem Reitplatz, Tiere im Kleintierstall besuchen, füttern, pflegen - was will man mehr mit drei Kindern. Früher (vor ca 35 Jahren) waren Spiele und Kinderbücher in der Wohnung vorhanden, das habe ich etwas vermisst. Wir kommen wieder!
Es war super! Spielen im Spielzimmer, baden im Hallenbad, reiten auf dem Reitplatz, Tiere im Kleintierstall besuchen, füttern, pflegen - was will man mehr mit drei Kindern. Früher (vor ca 35 Jahren) waren Spiele und Kinderbücher in der Wohnung vorhanden, das habe ich etwas vermisst. Wir kommen wieder!
wunderbare Ferienwoche mit Tochter und 3 Enkelinnen
Wir haben zum 4. Mal unsere Generationenferien in Urnäsch verbracht. Die Kinder sind begeistert von den Tieren. Werner hat durch seine liebenswürdige und geduldige Art viele schöne Stunden ermöglicht. Auch das Recalinoteam begeistert immer wieder von neuem. Der tägliche Hallenbadbesuch mit den vielen Spielmöglichkeiten und die vielen Gemeindschaftsräume, die wir nutzten, trugen auch zu einem gesamthaften Wohlbefinden bei. Wir werden gerne wiederkommen und danken dem ganzen Team.
Wir haben zum 4. Mal unsere Generationenferien in Urnäsch verbracht. Die Kinder sind begeistert von den Tieren. Werner hat durch seine liebenswürdige und geduldige Art viele schöne Stunden ermöglicht. Auch das Recalinoteam begeistert immer wieder von neuem. Der tägliche Hallenbadbesuch mit den vielen Spielmöglichkeiten und die vielen Gemeindschaftsräume, die wir nutzten, trugen auch zu einem gesamthaften Wohlbefinden bei. Wir werden gerne wiederkommen und danken dem ganzen Team.
sehr angenehme und heimelige Ferienwohnung
Sehr erholsame Ferien
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.