Private Day Trip from Konstanz to Appenzell & Aescher Guesthouse

Name: Private Day Trip from Konstanz to Appenzell & Aescher Guesthouse
Brand: Viator
Price: 348.61 USD
Availability: InStock

8 hoursEnglishKonstanz, Germany

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This is not a standard bus excursion. It is a private, carefully curated journey from Lake Constance to one of Switzerland’s most iconic alpine landscapes.

You travel comfortably in a premium vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver, at your own pace, without rushing or crowded schedules. The experience combines the charm of Appenzell’s traditional village streets with the dramatic cliffside setting of the famous Aescher Guesthouse.

Flexible timing allows you to enjoy scenic stops, short hikes, photography moments and lunch with panoramic mountain views. Door-to-door service from Konstanz or Kreuzlingen ensures a seamless cross-border experience.

This tour is suitable for adults, couples and families with children, offering a relaxed pace and customizable stops to match different energy levels and interests.

Ideal for travelers who value comfort, authenticity and unforgettable scenery in one perfectly balanced day.

Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
WiFi on board
Bottled water
English-speaking driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Flexible itinerary

What you'll do

Konstanz
Konstanz, Germany
Konstanz Pickup – Flexible Start (08:00 / 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30) Your private day trip begins with hotel pickup anywhere in Konstanz at a time that suits you best. Your professional driver will meet you directly in your hotel lobby, at your residence, or at a pre-arranged meeting point. Once seated in your premium vehicle, the journey gradually transitions from Konstanz to the rolling countryside of Switzerland. Within minutes, city views give way to open landscapes, traditional Swiss villages, and panoramic alpine scenery — setting a relaxed and exclusive tone for the day ahead.
Appenzell
Appenzell, Switzerland
• Discover the charming Old Town of Appenzell, with its brightly painted wooden houses and flower-decked balconies. • Visit local specialty shops offering Appenzeller cheese, handmade chocolate, and regional crafts. • Walk through Landsgemeinde Square, where the canton’s open-air parliament still meets — a living symbol of Swiss direct democracy. • Optional visit to the Appenzell Museum, showcasing folk costumes, music instruments, and rural life.
1 hour
Wasserauen
Wasserauen, Switzerland
Ebenalp Cable Car (Approx. 1.5–2 hours total) Transfer to Wasserauen station. Ebenalp Cable Car & Alpine Experience-(tickets not included) Continue deeper into the Appenzell Alps toward the small mountain village of Wasserauen, where your ascent into one of Switzerland’s most iconic alpine landscapes begins. From Wasserauen station, take the scenic cable car up to Ebenalp (1,644 m). The short but spectacular ride lifts you above emerald meadows and rugged limestone cliffs, revealing wide panoramic views over the Alpstein massif. As you rise, the dramatic terrain opens up — sharp peaks, grazing cows, and endless mountain horizons. Once at the top, enjoy time to explore the plateau at your own pace. The area offers: • Gentle panoramic walking paths with sweeping alpine views • Photo stops overlooking Lake Seealpsee far below • Traditional mountain huts serving regional specialties • Open-air terraces perfect for coffee with a view
2 hours
Aescher – Gasthaus am Berg
Aescher 1, Weissbad, Switzerland
• Arrive at the legendary Aescher Guesthouse, built directly into the cliffside — an icon of Switzerland featured on National Geographic covers and travel documentaries worldwide. • Enjoy lunch or coffee on the panoramic terrace, with views over the Alpstein mountains and the Säntis peak (2,502 m). • Free time for photos, a short hike, or simply to absorb the alpine atmosphere
2 min

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

Pickup is available from all hotels, private apartments and designated meeting points in Konstanz and Kreuzlingen. Please provide your exact pickup address at the time of booking. For hotel pickups, your driver will meet you in the lobby. For private addresses, the driver will wait directly in front of the building at the scheduled pickup time. Cruise passengers at Lake Constance should specify the exact port and arrival time. We recommend being ready 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time to ensure a smooth departure. Return drop-off is at your original pickup location in Konstanz unless otherwise requested.