Reka holiday village Urnaesch

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.

Family Winter Magic in Urnäsch

Experience a magical holiday week with your little ones with us in the Reka holiday village Urnäsch. You are most welcome with us even during the cold winter season!

Snowshoe tours departing from Reka vacation village

Explore the Appenzellerland with snowshoes on tour. Seize the opportunity to leave everyday life far behind you with just a few steps. Payable with Reka-Pay. As a souvenir you get a "Sennenfetzen" (Appenzeller neckerchief filled with an Appenzeller Bärli beaver). Info & registration

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. 

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.

Even more profit in Urnäsch

We give every guest a free entry to the magnificent Appenzell Museum of Customs in 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.

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.

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!

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! 

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.

Explore Oskar

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.

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

Schwägalp Schwinget

The mountain wreath festival on the Schwägalp takes place in the impressive nature arena, at the foot of the Säntis, in the middle of the beautiful Appenzell and Toggenburg mountains. Be there when the present Schwinger elite fight for the coveted Schwägalp victory. Will you be there when the present Schwinger elite fight for the coveted Schwägalp victory? Dates: 20 August 2023, 18 August 2024, 17 August 2025 (Federal Year)

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?

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!

Rekalino-Trail

The Rekalino Trail is an interactive puzzle fun for young and old, which can be played in 13 Reka holiday resorts in Switzerland. The adventure takes participants into the story of "Rekalino & Rekalina", complete with tricky puzzles, games, challenges and experiments. The trail can be played in German and French.