Discover a paradise in Switzerland, bordering Austria, Germany and Liechtenstein and enjoy pure nature, overwhelming green landscapes and spectacular Alpine scenery - experiencing Swiss tradition at its finest.

 Your base - Unterwasser - is:

From Germany:          Frankfurt · 4 hours, Stuttgart · 2hours, Munich · 2h 30 minutes, Friedrichshafen - 1 hour
From Italy:                    Milan · 2h 30 minutes
From Switzerland:       Zurich · 1h 15 minutes
From Austria:             Innsbruck 3h 30 minutes, Salzburg 4 hrs
 
An excellent highway [Autobahn] system leads from all airports to Unterwasser · Toggenburg
The closest train station is Buchs,  a good hub for trains coming from Germany, Austria and Italy.
 
Pre selected Hotels for our itineraries:
 
Hotel Säntis ****
A traditional  chalet style hotel,with the personal attention of the Manager.  Facilities include  indoor pool, sauna and gym, located 950 meters above sea level, between mountain Säntis and the impressive range of the Churfirsten.   Walking paths, cable cars, sport facilities for summer and winter are all located only a few steps away.

Hotel Post ***
is a cozy, family owned hotel with a special flair. It´s located only a few meters away from the cable car station leading to the Iltios ( 1350 m ) and the Chäserugg ( 2262 ). The rooms are simple but comfortable and you´ll enjoy the food prepared by the owner in the kitchen.

Unterwasser also offers tennis, squash, horse-riding, hiking, cycling, paragliding and much more.


 






 










Austria | Bregenz
Vorarlberg’s capital Bregenz is delightfully located at Lake Constance, Central Europe’s third largest lake, offering a dense cultural program and a wide range of outdoor activities. Pfänder, the local mountain at 1064m, offers impressive panorama views, while the pleasure boat excursions offer a unique opportunity to view the city and mountains from a different perceptive. The centerpiece of the 2000 year old city at the eastern shores of Lake Constance is the bulbous, Baroque Martinsturm [St. Martin’s Tower] located in the medieval center of town.
 
Germany  | Friedrichshafen
Lindau's famous harbour, which is still regarded today as the most attractive anywhere on Lake Constance, was completed in 1856. Here you will find simply everything in a region which we believe to be the most beautiful end of Germany. Discover, experience and enjoy it yourself.
Friedrichshafen lies on the shores of Lake Constance • Bodensee, in the south of Germany in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. It is not only known for being a tourist resort but also as the home of the Zeppelin airships. Let yourself be enchanted by promenading along the boardwalk,   one of the prettiest and longest of its kind around Lake Constance. A spectacular view of the lake as well as of the Austrian and Swiss Alps can be taken while strolling between the castle church and the estuary of the Rotach.

 Liechtenstein
This small alpine country,  doubly landlocked by Switzerland and Austria,  is the last remnant of the Holy Roman Empire and an independent state with close ties to Switzerland. It enjoys a high standard of living and is home to some very beautiful mountain scenery. The principality’s capital, Vaduz, is a major centre of commerce and international banking.
 
Switzerland | Unterwasser-Wildhaus
Located below the seven Churfirsten peaks and the Säntis Mountain, offers astonishing landscapes, traditional customs, proposing several out doors activities on its many trails up to 2.300 m above sea level. A spectacular sight are the Thur Water Falls in the summer. In winter you will find yourself in the middle of the the skiing areas Alt St. Johann, Unterwasser and Wildhaus. Experience Toggenburg culture and tradition at an Älplerchilbi [alpine fair] and enjoy yodelers, alphorn players, Talerschwingen [swiss coin-rolling], Schelleschötte [locals ringing their giant cowbells], traditional music and dances.
 
Switzerland  | St.Gallen,
Since 1983, the Abbey District of St.Gallen belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. St.Gallen has also achieved fame in the fields of textiles and architecture. In St.Gallen shopping is fun,  whether it is for magical antiques, exclusive art and art handicraft, the newest fashion or simply a present for a beloved one - You will definitely take more with you back home than just a lasting impression.
 
Switzerland  | Appenzell
The small town of Appenzell lies in a picturesque, hilly landscape to the south of Lake Constance. It is the political, economical and cultural hub of the smallest of the Swiss cantons: Appenzell Innerrhoden. The smart alleyways with their numerous small shops invite you to stroll and enjoy leisurely shopping. Houses adorned with many murals are a characteristic of the region. The Appenzell Museum in the town hall and the Im Blauen Haus [In the blue house] private museum exhibit a cross-section of local history and culture.

Switzerland - Bad Ragaz
in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley at the foot of the Pizol has a long tradition as a health spa. Today it is a wellness resort with top-class hotels, thermal baths and golf courses. The warm (37°C) healing waters bubble up from inside the mountain in the deep, mysterious Tamina Gorge in nearby Pfäfers.

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Day 1
Direct arrival and check in at the Hotel Säntis**** or Hotel Post ***, Unterwasser, Switzerland.
Upon request, rental cars can be arranged to be picked up at one of the main airports that serve the region, and for guests arriving at the Buchs Train Station, a taxi transfer from-to the hotel or a car rental can be arranged. In the evening, welcome drinks and dinner will be served, featuring regional specialties.

Day 2 :
After enjoying a Swiss Buffet Breakfast, an approx. 45-minute drive to Bad Ragaz is suggested.
Bad Ragaz is an elegant Victorian Spa with its imposing hotels and parks. 

For Golfers:
Check in at the pro shop for your reserved tee time and enjoy the 18-hole Championship Golf Course, Bad Ragaz.

Things to do for Non-Golfers:
> The city centre of Bad Ragaz is 5 minutes walking distance from the golf course.You´ll find there numerous elegant shops, cosy cafés and restaurants.
> Take a treatment in the Ancient Thermal Baths,
> Visit the Cloister Museum and Castle.
> Visit nearby Heidi Haus in Maienfeld [820 AD];,  the setting of Johanna Spyri’s classic story of a Swiss mountain girl and her grandfather, a tale that has captivated generations of readers throughout the world  (free entry for our guests);
> Enroute to Unterwasser stop in  Liechtenstein (approx.  30 minutes drive from Bad Ragaz) and visit the castle where the ruling family of Liechtenstein still resides.
> Visit the Zwingli Haus in Wildhaus ( neighbouring village of Unterwasser ) now a museum dedicated to the 15th century Zurich reformer, Huldreych Zwingli (1484 – 1531), (free entry for our guests);

If you wish to stay in Unterwasser, why not take
> the Cable car to the Chäserugg (2252 m);
> Visit”Klangwelt”  - a unique world of sounds and sound wellness.
> Or enjoy the many other sportive or relaxing options available.

Return to the hotel in Unterwasser for dinner.
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Day 3
After a Swiss Breakfast Buffet, an approx.  55-minute drive to Gonten/Appenzell is suggested.

For Golfers:
Check into the pro-shop for your reserved tee time for 18 holes golf course Gonten, possibly one of Switzerland’s most beautiful courses. 

Things to do for Non-Golfers:
> The city centre of Appenzell is a 5 minutes drive from the golf course, where you´ll find numerous elegant shops, cosy cafés and restaurants, an interesting museum and a lot of Swiss tradition.
> Before returning to Unterwasser visit the Appenzell Cheese Museum (free entry for our guests);
> and/or drive to the UNESCO World Heritage City, St Gallen.

In the evening Swiss Fondue Dinner in Unterwasser with a tasting of " Kirschwasser " ( a local Swiss spirit )
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Day 4 ( your complimentary stay Unterwasser )
After a Swiss Breakfast Buffet, prepare yourself to visit Austria and Germany in one day.
An approx. 1 hour drive via Bregenz in Austria to Lindau-Bad Schachen on Lake Constance in Germany is suggested.

For Golfers:
Check into the clubhouse for 18-holes at the beautiful Championship Kurt Rossknecht course.

Things to do for Non-Golfers:
The city centre of Lindau is a 5 minutes drive from the golf course. Here you´ll find numerous shops, cosy cafés and restaurants. Visit the Pulverturm, the former weapons storage site dating from 1508, or the Diebesturm, which was built around 1370 as the most westerly point of the old town wall or  the Lindau Town Museum, located on the market square. The house was reconstructed following the town fire in 1729/30.

The return to Unterwasser can be done by ferry from Friedrichshafen (the crossing of the lake takes 45 minutes and saves 70Km of drive – fee payable)
> Before going on the ferry visit the Zeppelin Mueum in  Friedrichshafen adjacent to the ferry station (free entry for our guests);
> Stroll the splendid Lake Promenade, with its numerous cafes and lovely shops;
> Visit he Schloss (dated 1645), with its magnificent Baroque Chapel.

Farewell Dinner in the Hotel in Unterwasser preceded by a tasting of Alpine Spirits and wines.
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Day 5 ( your last day )
for Everybody:

> After a Swiss Breakfast Buffet visit the spectacular THUR WATERFALLS, ( only 10 minutes walking distance from your hotel )
> Check out of hotel before 11.00 a.m.
> Continue with your own plans or book an extension stay in one of our recommend partner hotels in Switzerland, Germany and Austria.