Catherine’s Loft BnB on the Via Alpina 1 in Mels, Sarganserland
your lodging in the former textile mill “Stoffel”
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Please note that this is my home. I am not always around to receive guests.
Sorry, requests several months ahead of your arrival will not be answered.
May 4th until October 30th 2024 the Badragartz 2024 the local open air sculpture triennale takes place in Bad Ragaz.
beds for guests
one double bed is on the open mezzanine
An additional bed can be set up in the studio section.
Please understand that I cannot accept children under the age of 12 because of safety reasons.
my prices
are per person per night for bed and breakfast.
I am more than happy to share a vegetarian or vegan dinner with you (additional cost)
Reservation and contact
reservations no earlier than one months before scheduled arrival date for a stay of maximum 2 nights.
arrival between 5 and 8 p.m.
departure before 9 a.m.
You are guest in my home.
On different sofas and chairs you can chill out, relax, read a book, watch TV.
Enjoy being served.
Breakfast is included in the price .
I am more than happy to share a complimentary
a vegetarian or vegan dinner for you.
The space for guests offers a double bed (160 cm) on the wooden mezzanine floor.
I happily show my creations of textile Accessoires.
My label catherine henggeler
is represented in good boutiques and museum shops.
a bridge leads from the loft to the private balcony
Step out into the land of Sargans, also known as Heidiland
Starting in Vaduz the first stretch of the Via Alpina hiking trail brings you to Sargans and Mels.
On the second stretch you walk from Mels to Weisstannen and on over the Foo pass to Elm.
The old Weisstannenstrasse leaves right behind the old Stoffel textile mill.
at times we have visitor every single one with a bell.
Imagine the sweet sound.
a short walk behind the house offers this view over to Mount Falknis
Your bed and breakfast is right at the entrance to the Weisstannental.
Mels is part of the
Unesco World Heritage site Sardona.
After a pleasant hike you will reach Weisstannen or you simply catch a Bus.
The difference of 500 meters in altitude can be done by bicycle or by car, too.
Many beautiful hikes start in Weisstannen
This trail leads to the
Multi lingual signs explain the specifics of the
On Alp Siez you can have a drink or a meal.
You can also spend the night there.
The next day you head off to the Foo pass on
A stone’s throw away from Mels is Wangs.
The Pizolbahn carries you up to 2227 mt where you start the hike of the 5 Lakes
In 15 minutes by car from Mels you reach Malans.
Volunteers run the Aelplibahn.
Don’t forget to make a reservation.
Only 32 guests can ride up to the Aelpli within one hour.
Hiking up to Mount Vilan is hugely revarding.
Look at the view from 2370 mt towards Chur!
Travelling from Bad Ragaz through the
Tamina Valley brings you to Vättis.
Further on you will turn into the Calfeisen valley.
The Lake Gigerwald is spectacular.
After a few tunnels you reach the
Walser settlement of St. Martin.
Here your hike takes you to the Sardona Alp and onwards to the Sardona hut SAC
Further west from Mels lies the wild romantic, fjord like Walensee.
This small harbour is at Mols.