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Head Chef Käthi Fässler.

30th Anniversary & Chef of the Year 2026/27

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Enjoy. Relax.


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


Since November 1, 1996, Head Chef Käthi Fässler has shaped the culinary identity of the Resort Hof Weissbad. Deeply rooted in her Appenzell homeland, she stands for a cuisine that combines regionality, seasonality, artisanal precision, and creative sophistication.


To celebrate her 30th anniversary, a specially designed “Gourmet Menu Surprise” will be offered from May 21 to December 19, 2026. 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 long-standing work is once again being 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, the Appenzell native was awarded the title “Chef of the Year 2009” by GaultMillau and has maintained 16 GaultMillau points without interruption ever since—an impressive testament to sustained 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 the team, close to the ingredients and committed to quality.


A cuisine with character and heritage.

Käthi Fässler leads a team of around 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.

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Gourmet experience without an overnight stay.

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


The centerpiece is a 6-course “Surprise” gourmet menu, each course of which showcases a facet of Käthi Fässler’s culinary philosophy over the past 30 years. The menu is also available in a vegetarian version and is served as a set course; therefore, individual adjustments are only possible to a limited extent.


The Surprise gourmet menu is available for booking on Tuesdays as well as Thursdays through Saturdays.


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


Overnight stay

Gourmet experience with overnight stay.

Celebrate this special anniversary year with us and experience Käthi Fässler’s culinary signature during an enjoyable stay at 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 an exclusive 6-course surprise gourmet menu. At 5:40 p.m. each evening, before the meal, there will be an opportunity to meet Käthi Fässler in person.
  • 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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from CHF 2,031 | Double room

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Gourmet package with a personal meet-and-greet.

Our package combines 3 relaxing days in the Appenzell region with an exclusive 6-course gourmet surprise menu from the kitchen of Käthi Fässler and her team, as well as a chance to meet her in person.


Gourmet menu on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.



Contest

Win a "Meet Käthi Fässler" experience.

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Contest starts May 21, 2026


With a little luck, you can look forward to an unforgettable encounter with our renowned top chef Käthi Fässler and her team in November.


Please fill out the form below in its entirety to enter the contest by October 31, 2026. The winner will be notified by email.


We invite you to an aperitif and will raffle off 8 seats among all participants.

Let us know why you would like to meet Käthi Fässler and who you would like to bring along.


By participating, you accept the terms and conditions and privacy policy of the Resort Hof Weissbad.

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