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  • Complimentary welcome drink
  • Early check-in and late check-out are available upon request and subject to availability
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Healing Focus

Sonnenberg Health Hotel offers a sanctuary for deep regeneration, where pristine nature, pure mountain air and mindful design create the ideal environment to slow down, reconnect and rediscover inner strength. Rooted in the principles of Biological Medicine developed by Dr. med. Thomas Rau, the healing philosophy focuses on activating the body’s natural self-healing abilities. Healing unfolds holistically, caring for body, mind and soul. Integrated therapies such as Hyperthermia, Ozone Therapy, Papimi and Neural Therapy are thoughtfully combined to meet individual needs. Each stay is supported by individualized medical and therapeutic guidance, informed by advanced diagnostics and tailored programs dedicated to detoxification, immune regulation and cellular regeneration. 

Every aspect of the experience nurtures clarity, inner balance and a deep sense of renewal, helping you to feel lighter, more centered and meaningfully reconnected to yourself. Nutrition plays a vital role in this journey. Prepared without industrial or substitute products, every meal is plant-based, clean and crafted to support detoxification, vitality and long-term well-being.

The atmosphere is further enriched by conscious living and genuine care. Warm-hearted hospitality from housekeeping to reception and kitchen ensures you feel seen, understood and supported throughout your stay. You leave this place with more than improved health. You walk away feeling grounded, renewed and inspired to continue a balanced and conscious way of living, as though you have quietly come home to yourself.

„In the stillness of the Appenzell Alps, you find a place where the mind settles, the body renews and balance feels effortless.“
  • Mountains
  • Medical
  • Nature walks
  • Regenerative

Hotel

Nestled on a serene hilltop at 972 meters above sea level, overlooking the rolling Appenzell hills, Lake Constance and the distant Alps, the Sonnenberg Health Hotel offers an experience shaped by genuine hospitality. The untouched landscape encourages stillness, clarity and deep relaxation. With its sweeping vistas and pure mountain atmosphere, this is a place where nature, silence and beauty come together to create the perfect setting for rest, regeneration and inner balance.

The architecture and interiors reflect a seamless connection with the natural surroundings. Warm wood, stone and soft organic textures, combined with open, light-filled spaces, establish an atmosphere of grounding calm. Every detail supports simplicity, balance and a close relationship with the environment, allowing nature’s presence to gently guide the experience.

Attentive and heartfelt service ensures that every visitor feels welcomed, understood and supported throughout their stay. Quiet zones, the panoramic terrace and the surrounding landscape invite reflection and grounding. Depending on the season, gentle farm animals may appear nearby, adding to the sense of harmony. Upon request, the hotel’s beloved dog, Nala, also greets those who wish to meet her a warm and calming presence that embodies the spirit of the Sonnenberg.

Features & Benefits

Accommodation

16 rooms including:

  • Deluxe Double Room
  • Superior Corner Double Room
  • Sonnenberg Lodge (on request)
Accomodation

Cuisine

  • Meals are strictly plant-based, gluten-free, and free from refined sugar.
  • All dishes are prepared using certified organic and Demeter-quality ingredients.
  • Cuisine is crafted entirely in-house, without additives, artificial enhancers, or processed substitutes.
  • Ingredients are sourced from regional and trusted local producers for purity and freshness.
  • Herbs and healing plants are grown in on-site gardens to enhance freshness and self-sufficiency.
  • Every dish supports detoxification, vitality, and the body’s natural ability to regenerate.
  • Meals are wholesome, clean, naturally flavorful, and designed to nourish both body and mind.
  • The culinary approach emphasizes simplicity, authenticity, and sustainable quality.
Cuisine

Sustainable & Social Practices

  • Collaboration with regional producers supports local ecosystems and minimizes transport impact.
  • Plastic is avoided wherever possible to reduce environmental footprint.
  • The hotel actively contributes to the Schwellbrunn community through ongoing engagement.
  • Local businesses, artisans, and service providers are supported through close collaboration.
  • Small community-focused events are hosted to inspire connection, well-being, and shared experience.
  • All partnerships are nurtured with authenticity, trust, and mutual respect.
Accomodation

Activities

  • Hiking trails starting directly from the hotel, leading through the rolling Appenzell hills and panoramic alpine landscapes
  • Guided regional tours with local experts to explore Appenzell culture, traditional crafts and the surrounding nature
  • Excursions to Lake Constance for peaceful walks, swimming or boat trips just a short drive away
  • Mountain experiences including e-bike tours, forest walks and meditative hikes to nearby viewpoints
  • Cultural discoveries in charming Appenzell villages, with museums, markets and traditional Swiss architecture
  • Trips to the town of St. Gallen for sightseeing and historical highlights
  • Mindful nature experiences such as sunrise walks, stargazing and quiet reflection in untouched surroundings.
Activities

Healing & Spa

Spa Facilities

  • Exercise room
  • Med-Spa

Healing Therapies & Treatments

  • Relaxing walks
  • Forest bathing
  • Poultices
  • Full body massage
  • Hot stone massage
  • Lymphatic drainage
  • Back/neck massage
  • Thai massage
  • Ayurvedic full body massage
  • Foot reflexology massage
  • Red-Light Therapy
  • Foot bath
  • Neural Therapy
  • Darkfield Microscopy
  • Hyperthermia
  • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRGF) treatment
  • Intermittent Hypoxic-Hyperoxic Training (IHHT)

Medical Therapies on Request

  • Local Hyperthermia Therapy
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Colon-Hydro-Therapy
  • Pulsating Magnetic field Therapy
  • Nasal Therapy
  • Infusion Therapy
  • Ozone Therapy
Healing Therapies
Elisabeth Ixmeier, COO, Founder
Elisabeth Ixmeier
Founder
Healing Hotels of the World
What makes the Sonnenberg so special is its intention. Every therapy, every meal, every moment of stillness is designed to support the body’s natural intelligence. Healing feels not imposed, but invited.

Location

  • Airplane
    St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport (ACH): 45 minutes
  • Airplane
    Zurich International Airport (ZRH): 1 hour
  • Train
    Herisau Station: 15 minutes

Contact

Sonnenberg Health Hotel

Sonnenberg 16
9103 Schwellbrunn AR
Switzerland


+41 71 353 36 00
Sonnenberg Health Hotel

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