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The Outdoor Retreat

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Oberaegeri guest house

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Balcony
Room, Lake View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds
Lobby lounge
Interior
Lake

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
112 Rämslistraße, Oberaegeri, ZG, 6315
  • Ageri Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Einsiedeln Abbey
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Swiss Transportation Museum
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, Lake View | View from room

Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Balcony

Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Oberaegeri

Close to the beach.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Ageri Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Alpine Panorama Path with a stay here. Stuckli Rondo Revolving Gondola is within 9 miles (15 km) and Hollgrotten is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ageri Lake - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Einsiedeln Abbey - 21 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Alpamare Water Park - 24 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Chapel Bridge - 42 min drive - 31.5 miles
  • Swiss Transportation Museum - 44 min drive - 30.0 miles

Getting around

  • Sattel Station - 16 min drive
  • Einsiedeln S-Bahn - 22 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SeminarHotel am Ägerisee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Eierhals restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Raten - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Falken Oberaegeri - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Gottschalkenberg, Lercher - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Outdoor Retreat

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Oberaegeri guest house
As a guest of The Outdoor Retreat, you'll find spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Outdoor Retreat also features ski storage, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This Oberaegeri guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
The Outdoor Retreat offers 3 accommodations with washers/dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Oberaegeri guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and spring water baths. Refrigerators, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • Snowshoeing

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Outdoor Retreat House Oberaegeri
Outdoor Retreat Oberaegeri
Outdoor Retreat Guesthouse Oberaegeri
Outdoor Retreat Guesthouse
The Outdoor Retreat Guesthouse
The Outdoor Retreat Oberaegeri
The Outdoor Retreat Guesthouse Oberaegeri

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Outdoor Retreat to the airport?

The Outdoor Retreat is 41 mi (75-min drive) away from the Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Outdoor Retreat?

As of Jun 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Outdoor Retreat on Jun 14, 2025 start from $194.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Outdoor Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Outdoor Retreat.

Does The Outdoor Retreat offer free breakfast?

The Outdoor Retreat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Outdoor Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Swiss Casinos Pfaeffikon-Zurichsee (27-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Outdoor Retreat?

Check-in start time: 6 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Outdoor Retreat?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Outdoor Retreat have a pool?

The Outdoor Retreat does not have a pool.

Does The Outdoor Retreat have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer prenatal massages, body treatments, and facials.

How close is The Outdoor Retreat to downtown Oberaegeri?

The Outdoor Retreat is 1.8 mi away from Oberaegeri.

The Outdoor Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 68 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

constance

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hostel is in a good location. Easy walk downhill to the ferry. Hostel also has a restaurant close to the ferry. Food there was very good and reasonable. The breakfast was very basic. The hostel needs to replace its towels and sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view from the balcony was really great. Unfortunately the place is supposed to be maintained by the guests themselves and as a result it's not really maintained. It's not the best idea when the place is shared by multiple guests. The kitchen was really dirty and the bathroom as well. So our stay was a bit disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not so happy....Thought I paid for the whole house

The location was amazing, even though the road to the house is up the hill, on top of a mountain and very narrow. 2 cars cannot pass each other when the road is at 4000 ft elevation. The listing was wrong. Since travelling with family and kids, I wanted the whole house and that's how I reserved it. 3-days before my check-in, I was informed that the house is shared and I will have to share even the bathroom with other people. This was not what I paid for. So basically I paid for the whole house, but I ended up getting a single room and shared kitchen/bathroom. House was clean, undoubtedly. It has a country setup So outside wasn't clean much. Parking was an issue for me. The actual parking where I was told to park, was very narrow for my vehicle (mid-sized SUV) and there were no barriers around it (since it was in the high mountain). I was scared to park there at dark, thinking that if I miss the spot, I will fall straight 5000 ft down. So I decided to park in front of the garage (which I was told not to park).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A local experience

The photos are accurate and we stayed in the room on the top floor, facing the lake with an amazing view and a spacious terrace. Fair warning to those who are sensitive to noises...there is a pond right below so you can hear the flowing water all night long and might be woken by ducks. The large room was ready with sufficient mattresses but not the right amount of pillows nor duvets. The property owner is helpful, contactable and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arlin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were angels. I staid here right after my grandpa's passing and I felt at home in a strange land.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing but basic place to stay with jaw dropping views! Fantastic value.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geralyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Thippawan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you!

Our stay was great. Very relaxing and picturesque. We did some hiking and some local style eating. Siggy made great recommendations for places to see. The town and surrounding area are quiet which is what we were looking for. We recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Abdolreza

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Libby, London

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can't find a more beautiful view from the house! Especially if you're in the room on the top floor. It's a down to earth environment so don't expect luxury. But for us, it was luxury being so close to the mountains, seeing the view at all times, and getting fresh eggs/milk in the mornings. Siggi is a lovely host, we highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Cheap for switzerland

Nice view, off the beaten path, clean except mould in window frames, didn't feel to welcome and controlled
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is not a hotel, it is a room in a flat with shared bathroom, although there was no body in the flat during our stay. Too many instruction stickers about doing this and do not do that! We did not see the owner and felt like big brother house! Strong smell from next door cow barn! Nice view from the living room balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

basir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

extremely perfect

fantastic hotel, the owner friendly nice guy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Great view but...

The place has a great view. However, it is right next to a barn. It smells sooo bad. There are so many flies around and inside the house. The beds are comfortable. The owner is a neat freak. She wants you to wipe everything you use. Not as comfortable as you would like to get in a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Amit, San Francisco, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not what we expected!!

This is Not a hotel but more like a BNB and you will be sharing the unit with owner. The location is away from any restaurants or eating places so you have to take your food. Owner lets you use his kitchen but charges for cooking supplies. Our room wasn't even ready when we arrived and not clean. After our long train ride from Paris we wanted something ready a Where we can relax. Although owner wants no shoes in house, the floor in our room was dusty. The rooms don't have actual beds but mattresses that are on floor. More like a dorm setup. So if you are picky about privacy then don't go here. I won't recommend this place for more then 1 night. Owner does want everything paid right there and then when you use or buy anything. Seemed little odd to me as if I will leave without paying 50c for each egg. He also wants payment upfront and in Cash. I didn't expect to pay cash as it was not mentioned by Expedia or in the add. Owner is generally a nice guy and somewhat helpful. The views from the property is amazing and that is the best part of this property to experience country living in Switzerland. Too many flies in and around property which is a big nuisance while sleeping or being outside. This is because of a cow farm right across property. Neighbors don't seem very happy to see foreigners or other color people in their area. No one even said Hi or acknowledged even when we smiled and greeted. Pay little more and get a nicer hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Thejaswi M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Location was good. Good a cottage. Had little issues with hot water. Other than that it was good.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

friendly people and great views

big rooms, flexible. great views and relaxing place.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

easy and comfortable

very friendly host!

10/10 Excellent

Rose Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best for adventure

It was amazing and the host really did his best to give us free ride going to the train station.. Amazing!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024