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Reka holiday village Urnaesch
Holiday village in natural surroundings in the Appenzell region
Appenzellerstrasse 11 , 9107 Urnäsch, Switzerland
Overview
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 with animals and as farmers, in the hayloft and in the middle of the petting zoo. 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.
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
max. 4 persons
45 m²
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
max. 6 persons
65 m²
The 3.5 room comfort apartement has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type C, Comfort, 2 bedrooms
max. 6 persons
65 m²
The 3.5 room comfort apartement has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type D, Comfort, 3 bedrooms
max. 8 persons
91 m²
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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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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Even more profit in Urnäsch
We give every guest a free entry to the magnificent Appenzell Museum of Customs in Urnäsch.
The Reka holiday village Urnaesch in video
Accommodations
Our accommodations
Typ A, Comfort, 1 bedroom
max. 4 persons
45 m²
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
max. 6 persons
65 m²
The 3.5 room comfort apartement has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type C, Comfort, 2 bedrooms
max. 6 persons
65 m²
The 3.5 room comfort apartement has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type D, Comfort, 3 bedrooms
max. 8 persons
91 m²
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
max. 9 persons
130 m²
The 4.5 room comfort apartment has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type F, Comfort, 4 bedrooms
max. 10 persons
130 m²
The 5.5 room comfort apartment has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 3 bedrooms...
Type A, Comfort, 1 bedroom
max. 4 persons
45 m²
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
max. 6 persons
65 m²
The 3.5 room comfort apartement has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type D, Comfort, 3 bedrooms
max. 8 persons
91 m²
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
max. 9 persons
130 m²
The 4.5 room comfort apartment has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type F, Comfort, 4 bedrooms
max. 10 persons
130 m²
The 5.5 room comfort apartment has 1 living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, kitchen, 3 bedrooms...
Adventures
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...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.
More...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.
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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.
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!
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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.
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
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Guest reviews
What our clients say
Cleanliness
98/100
Location
97/100
Vibe
97/100
Service
91/100
Amenities
89/100
Room
75/100
Pool
70/100
Comfort
50/100
Wellness Area
40/100
27.03.2025
Unvergesslich für die Kinder und Entspannung für mich ;)
100
Hauri A.
Ich habe mich stets wohl gefühlt und es ist vieles vor Ort vorhanden. Durch die tollen Angebote für die Kids konnte ich auch als Alleinerziehende Mami (ohne Begleitung eines weiteren Erwachsenen) zur Ruhe kommen und ein paar Stunden pro Tag entspannen. Ich finde, es dürfte noch etwas mehr verschiedene Angebote (grössere Auswahl) für so 6, 7 Jährige im Rekalino Kids Club vorhanden sein. Die Angebote haben wir alle genutzt und meine Kids waren begeistert. Das Appartment hat etwas "gemüffelet" als ich reingekommen bin. Sauberkeit war etwas fraglich vor allem im Badezimmer. Aber sonst war der Aufenthalt super wie beim letzten Mal. Wir haben für das nächste Jahr schon wieder gebucht!
Ich habe mich stets wohl gefühlt und es ist vieles vor Ort vorhanden. Durch die tollen Angebote für die Kids konnte ich auch als Alleinerziehende Mami (ohne Begleitung eines weiteren Erwachsenen) zur Ruhe kommen und ein paar Stunden pro Tag entspannen. Ich finde, es dürfte noch etwas mehr verschiedene Angebote (grössere Auswahl) für so 6, 7 Jährige im Rekalino Kids Club vorhanden sein. Die Angebote haben wir alle genutzt und meine Kids waren begeistert. Das Appartment hat etwas "gemüffelet" als ich reingekommen bin. Sauberkeit war etwas fraglich vor allem im Badezimmer. Aber sonst war der Aufenthalt super wie beim letzten Mal. Wir haben für das nächste Jahr schon wieder gebucht!
20.03.2025
Natur pur
80
Daniela Z.
19.03.2025
Perfekte Familienferien
100
Jg
17.03.2025
Sehr gut für Familien und auch Einzelpersonen
100
Ursula B.
14.03.2025
Aufenthalt nur eine Nacht
80
Cyril
Liebes Team, leider mussten wir fürhzeitig abreisen konnten daher nur bedingt alles ausprobieren. Eine Sache ist uns in unserer Wohnung aufgefallen: die Temperatur, obwohl wir die Heizung ausgeschaltet haben waren es ca 24 Grad, viel zu warm. Ebenso waren unsere Bratpfannen (die kleinere der beiden) in keinem guten zustand. Teflon war sichtbar verkratzt und abgeblättert. Gerade mit einem Kleinkind etwas das wir vermeiden würden und nächstes Mal unsere eigenen Pfannen mitbringen würden (zur Sicherheit). Der Empfang war sehr nett und herzlich, die Anlage sauber und Kinderfreundlich, wir kommen bestimmt wieder. LG Cyril
Liebes Team, leider mussten wir fürhzeitig abreisen konnten daher nur bedingt alles ausprobieren. Eine Sache ist uns in unserer Wohnung aufgefallen: die Temperatur, obwohl wir die Heizung ausgeschaltet haben waren es ca 24 Grad, viel zu warm. Ebenso waren unsere Bratpfannen (die kleinere der beiden) in keinem guten zustand. Teflon war sichtbar verkratzt und abgeblättert. Gerade mit einem Kleinkind etwas das wir vermeiden würden und nächstes Mal unsere eigenen Pfannen mitbringen würden (zur Sicherheit). Der Empfang war sehr nett und herzlich, die Anlage sauber und Kinderfreundlich, wir kommen bestimmt wieder. LG Cyril
14.03.2025
Wir hatten erneut einen schönen Urlaub in Urnäsch.
80
13.03.2025
Amazing if well informed beforehand
100
We really liked our stay at the beautiful apartments! The kitchen was really well equipped, the playgrounds were great (though a few sandtoys wouldn’t hurt) and the swimming pool and indoor playrooms were amazing! The petting zoo was so clean and well organized! The only small critique I have are the opening times of reception and availability of activities. It would be very helpful to be informed as part of the booking or at least after the booking was made. We missed our chance of pony riding because we only stayed Th-Su and missed the only available slot friday morning. I totally understand that the animals need rest but it would be helpful to receive a heads up during booking of reception open hours and times for activities. Overall a really great place for families and we will come again for sure!
We really liked our stay at the beautiful apartments! The kitchen was really well equipped, the playgrounds were great (though a few sandtoys wouldn’t hurt) and the swimming pool and indoor playrooms were amazing! The petting zoo was so clean and well organized! The only small critique I have are the opening times of reception and availability of activities. It would be very helpful to be informed as part of the booking or at least after the booking was made. We missed our chance of pony riding because we only stayed Th-Su and missed the only available slot friday morning. I totally understand that the animals need rest but it would be helpful to receive a heads up during booking of reception open hours and times for activities. Overall a really great place for families and we will come again for sure!
13.03.2025
Grossartiger Ort für Familienferien
100
13.03.2025
es waren sehr ruhige und schöne Kurzferien
100
Simon S.
Die Mitarbeiter an der Reception waren sehr freundlich! Die Wohnung war sehr sauber! Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Die Mitarbeiter an der Reception waren sehr freundlich! Die Wohnung war sehr sauber! Wir kommen gerne wieder.
12.03.2025
Tolle Erinnerungen als Familie
100
Nicole S.
11.03.2025
Es hat sich sehr gelohnt, ein zweites Mal Ferien im Reka-Feriendorf Urnäsch zu machen.
100
Location & directions
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.