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Resort Hof Weissbad

Executive Chef Käthi Fässler

30th Anniversary & Chef of the Year 2026/27

Enjoy. Relax.


Bookable through Saturday, December 19, 2026.



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Please note: Allergies and food intolerances cannot be accommodated with this special menu, as the individual components are served authentically and in their original form.


Since November 1, 1996, Executive Chef Käthi Fässler has shaped the culinary identity of the Resort Hof Weissbad. Deeply rooted in her native Appenzell, she is known for a cuisine that combines regional ingredients, seasonal freshness, artisanal precision, and creative sophistication.


To celebrate her 30th anniversary, May 21 through December 19, 2026 a specially designed “Gourmet Menu Surprise” is offered. Each course bears Käthi’s unmistakable signature and tells a piece of her story.


Since 2008, the Resort Hof Weissbad has consistently held 16 GaultMillau points.



Now, her many years of work have once again been recognized nationally: Käthi Fässler was named Chef of the Year 2026/27 in the Andrin Willi Hotel Rating.

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For Sunday arrivals and a stay of at least 2 nights at Hotel Hof Weissbad, a complimentary 25-minute wellness treatment awaits you.
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From 3 nights free travel in the area (OSTWIND), free admission to various museums and free single trips on the mountain railways.
Käthi Fässler. A true Appenzeller.

Down-to-earth, consistent, and with a subtle sense of humor.

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As early as 2008/09, the Appenzell native was awarded the title “Chef of the Year 2009” by GaultMillau and has maintained 16 GaultMillau points uninterrupted ever since—an impressive testament to her consistent excellence in the Swiss hospitality and gastronomy industry. Despite national recognition, Käthi Fässler shuns the spotlight. She sees herself as a hostess who operates from the kitchen and prefers to stay where her heart lies: at the stove, in the midst of her team, close to the ingredients and committed to quality.


A cuisine defined by character and heritage.

Käthi Fässler leads a team of about 35 employees. Under her leadership, over 450 dishes are prepared daily—ranging from breakfast to the daily-changing lunch and half-board menus, seminar buffets, and bistro dishes, all the way to gourmet menus, banquets, and special events. The kitchen is staffed from early morning until late evening and is known for an exceptional variety of dishes maintained at a consistently high standard.

Table Reservation

Gourmet experience without an overnight stay.

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Enjoy a truly special gourmet journey at the beautiful Flickflauder Restaurant.


The highlight is a 6-course “Surprise” gourmet menu, with each course showcasing a facet of Käthi Fässler’s culinary philosophy over the past 30 years. The menu costs CHF 186 per person, is also available in a vegetarian version, and is served as a set menu. Please note: Allergies and food intolerances cannot be accommodated with this special menu, as the individual components are served authentically and in their original form.


The “Gourmet Menu Surprise” can be booked on Tuesdays and from Thursdays through Saturdays, between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Restaurant Flickflauder. Reservations for the gourmet menu must be made by 6:00 p.m. the day before.


For a particularly atmospheric experience, we recommend arriving early: From 5:40 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. sharp, Käthi Fässler will welcome you personally and kick off this stylish evening.


Overnight Stay

Gourmet experience with an overnight stay.

Celebrate this special anniversary year with us and experience Käthi Fässler’s culinary signature during an enjoyable stay at the Hof Weissbad.


3 days of relaxation, fine dining, and well-being.

Included Services

  • Overnight stay including a regional and extensive breakfast buffet
  • One evening featuring the exclusive 6-course “Surprise” gourmet menu at Restaurant Flickflauder. A personal meet-and-greet with Käthi Fässler will take place beforehand, promptly from 5:40 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • 2 evenings featuring a 4-course gourmet menu
  • Use of the bath & sauna house, including the fitness room and a vitality buffet at lunchtime
  • 1 bona dea® full-body relaxation massage
  • Hof Weissbad Standard Included Services
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Starting at CHF 2,031 | Double room

Culinary Delights

Gourmet package including a personal meet-and-greet.

Our package combines three relaxing days in the Appenzell region with an exclusive 6-course “Surprise” gourmet menu from the kitchen of Käthi Fässler and her team, as well as an opportunity to meet her in person.


The gourmet menu is served every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.



A look behind the scenes with Käthi Fässler

25 Questions for Käthi Fässler

Käthi Fässler

To mark her 30th anniversary, we asked Käthi Fässler 25 personal questions. In short videos, our head chef shares special moments, formative memories, little kitchen secrets, and what continues to drive her today after all these years at Hof Weissbad.

Follow the video series on our social media channels and get to know Käthi Fässler better on a personal level.

Come join us—we’d love to have you!

Käthi Fässler and the Hof Team