Our offer
The idyllic Gasthaus Passhöhe restaurant is located at 1,285 meters above sea level. With its homely Appenzell charm, it is a popular meeting place on the Schwägalp pass all year round. Soak up the warm sunny rays out on the spacious terrace, or while away the hours in the rustic and cozy “Arvenstübli” Swiss pine lounge – both with waitstaff. In the kitchen, the Passhöhe team conjures up fresh, traditional specialties that are guaranteed to fill everyone up.
Menu
Enjoy classic Swiss cuisine, and regional and seasonal specialties in the homely Gasthaus Passhöhe restaurant.
Opening hours
Monday and Tuesday: closed
Open from Wednesday in good weather.
Saturday & Sunday from 10.00 am
Closed due to holiday:
- 10. November – 27. November 2025
We will be happy to answer any questions about our opening hours.
We can arrange to open the restaurant for groups of 20 people or more outside our regular opening hours.
Our rooms
The restaurant has a cozy dining room (seats 50) and the separate rustic “Arvenstübli” Swiss pine lounge (seats 25), plus a serviced sun deck that seats about 100 people.
The rooms are suitable for both individual guests and groups.
Fondue feast
During the winter months, groups of 10 or more can enjoy a traditional cheese fondue in the Schwägalp restaurant or in the Gasthaus Passhöhe restaurant. Visit our Säntis fondue evening on selected dates.