Nestled in the mountains, The Outdoor Retreat offers a serene escape with shopping on site and a garden. Indulge in spa services like sports massages, connect to WiFi, or enjoy mountain biking and snowshoeing. Guests rave about the multilingual staff.
Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria - 51 min drive - 39.4 km
Bahnhofstrasse - 54 min drive - 55.6 km
Letzigrund Stadium - 58 min drive - 57.5 km
Zoo Zurich - 65 min drive - 59.4 km
Getting around
Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 75 min drive
Sattel Station - 16 min drive
Feusisberg Biberbrugg Station - 17 min drive
Chaltenboden Station - 18 min drive
Train station pick-up (surcharge)
Restaurants
Cafe Brandle - 10 min drive
Restaurant Raten - 12 min drive
SeminarHotel am Ägerisee - 10 min drive
Kreuzmühle - 10 min drive
Kost Bar - 9 min drive
About this property
The Outdoor Retreat
When visiting Oberaegeri, The Outdoor Retreat is a great choice to consider. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or body treatments. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
3 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 6 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 9 AM
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Transfers
Train station pick-up*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
What to do
Mountain biking
Snowshoeing
Shopping
Beach nearby
Cave exploring nearby
Kayaking nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Ski storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2010
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Spa services
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Washer and dryer
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Memory foam mattress
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Individually furnished
Freshen up
2 bathrooms
Spring water bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator (on request)
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Dishwasher
More
Limited housekeeping
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for CHF 30.0 per night
Policies
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's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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
Does The Outdoor Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Outdoor Retreat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Outdoor Retreat?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Outdoor Retreat?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Outdoor Retreat?
Check-in start time: 6 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 9 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Outdoor Retreat?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Swiss Casinos Pfaeffikon-Zurichsee (27-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Outdoor Retreat and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy onsite recreation like snowshoeing and return when the snow melts for mountain biking and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. Enjoy amenities like spa services, a picnic area, and a garden.
Does The Outdoor Retreat have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a spring water bathtub.
What's the area around The Outdoor Retreat like?
The Outdoor Retreat is located a short 20-minute walk from Ageri Lake.
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Reviews
The Outdoor Retreat Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
7.6
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 12, 2024
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.
constance
constance, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Sep 9, 2024
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.
Jan
Jan, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Nov 17, 2025
Everything listed was untrue. The property was literally unliveable. It is on mountain top and is broke down house with cat and dog smell and really not livable condition. Stay away. This is scam
nageswara rao
nageswara rao, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2022
The hosts were angels. I staid here right after my grandpa's passing and I felt at home in a strange land.
Arlin
Arlin, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 7, 2022
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 1, 2023
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).
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 7, 2025
Zimmer sehr schön..
Katja
Katja, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2025
Prima plek om te verblijven mits je het niet erg vind om badkamer en keuken te delen.
Jeroen
Jeroen, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 5, 2024
Esperaba más del lugar … uno de los accesos cortados por obras y no me dijeron nada. Baño compartido para todas las habitaciones - pregunté antes pero tampoco me respondieron - lo mejor de todo es la vista al Lago y una huésped que conocimos súper maja.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Aug 21, 2024
Nicht empfehlenswert.
Nach dem wir die Räumlichkeiten gesehen haben sind wir (1 Erw. + 2 Kinder) weg und haben uns eine Alternativübernachtung gesucht. The Outdoor Reatreat- der Eingangsbereich mega dreckig und es stank sehr. Auch wenn es draussen Kühe gibt, muss man eine Location, die man vermietet, einfach sauber halten! Das ist NO GO und die Unterkunft können wir definitiv nicht empfehlen. Wir schließen uns allen Bewertungen an, die was ähnliches berichten. Wie die positiven Bewertungen zustande kommen ist sehr fraglich. Im Wohnzimmer waren ca. 8 (!) Computer vorhanden, was für uns abschreckend wirkte.
Das Bad hätten wir mit noch 4 anderen Personen + der Inhaber teilen müssen. 1 Bad/WC für 8 Personen? Handtücher worden angeboten.
Nur die Aussicht aus dem Wohnzimmerbalkon war sehr schön.
Zahlung nur Paypal oder Bar, was auch ungewöhnlich ist. Uns wurde auch keine Quittung ausgestellt.
Unsere Fazit- das Geld ist viel besser in einem Hotel investiert, wo sauber, vertrauenswürdig und angenehm ist.
Und Hotels.de müssen bitte ab und an die Angebote überprüfen.
Mathias
Mathias, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2023
Maravilhoso
Estadia incrível me senti em casa, o anfitrião foi maravilhoso, atencioso, o local é um sonho de lindo com vista para os Alpes suíços, algo deslumbrante. Td na casa funciona harmonicamente, e os utensílios são de primeira. Amei !!!!
Carmem M
Carmem M, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 11, 2022
Eine Unterkunft mit allem, was es braucht und vor allem mit einer sehr schönen Aussicht vom Balkon aus.
Bruno
Bruno, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 29, 2022
Die Offenheit des Gastgebers ist angenehm bemerkenswert. Das Haus liegt weit weg vom schrecklichen Strassenlärm am See und der Blick über den See und in die Berge birgt magische Kräfte!! Die Einrichtung ist sehr ansprechend und geschmackvoll.
Die vielen Benutzeranweisungen verunsichern ein wenig. Man hat unterschwellig das Gefühl, stets etwas falsch machen zu können.
Im Ganzen dennoch: Sehr empfehlenswert!!!!
Waltraud
Waltraud, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2021
Die Lage ist sehr schön
Laurent
Laurent, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2021
Danke
Es war wunderschön!
Ein ganz herzlicher Gastgeber mit open mind.
Carmen
Carmen, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 23, 2021
Aussicht Super, Bett Tiptop 👍
WC war sehr schmutzig, wir mussten zuerst putzen ❗️ Allgemeine Sauberkeit ❗️ Wir wollten Getränke in den Kühlschrank stellen… ein penetranter Gestank vom Käse kam uns entgegen
Kathrin
Kathrin, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 12, 2021
Amazing but basic place to stay with jaw dropping views! Fantastic value.
Claire
Claire, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2021
Es war sehr schön, sauberkeit und das Schlafzimmer die Aussicht einfach alles super wir gehen sehr gerne wieder dort hin
Sonja
Sonja, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 30, 2021
not worth the money
Cannot recommend this accommodation, even though it was refurbished:
payment only over Paypal or deposited cash, no credit-card on site, no debit-card, no Twint, not even a bank transfer (landlord not present)
Our room: window facing cow stable (smelly, noisy), packed with matrasses bot no memory-foam as stated in the description, very little space on desk, had to replace the bedsheets for the next persons.
Shared kitchen: no towels, only four chairs, terrible smell in the fridge (leading us to avoid using it), nice appliances, not very clean.
dozens of instructions everywhere – we felt dumb and not very welcome.
not worth 160.- for one night
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 25, 2020
Es ist eine private Wohung; in dieser hat man ein separates Zimmer. Das Badezimmer und die Küche teilt man mit dem Vermieter selbst.
Gleich nebenan dem Haus befindet sich ein Bauernhof.
Daher ist es für Allergiker, die auf Stroh / Heu allergisch reagieren, nicht so geeignet.
Ich habe es selber gespürt und wir sind leider abends schon wieder abgereist.
Der Vermieter war sehr nett und auch die Wohnung ist sehr sauber und schön.
Bianca
Bianca, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2020
Perdu dans la montagne
Vue imprenable
Odeurs, bruits et mouches de la ferme en face pas top.
Bettyblue
Bettyblue, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2019
Una casa molto accogliente ( non sembra un ostello!) dove tutto è in ordine e in armonia con l'ambiente circostante. Gerhardt è semplicemente meraviglioso, il suo spirito ospitale unito alla lunga esperienza nella ristorazione ha fatto sì che il mio soggiorno (e quello delle persone in casa) sia stato memorabile. Ci ha addirittura preparato la cena gratis, e restando poi a chiacchierare davanti a del buon vino (offerto anche quello). La vista sul lago Ageri è meravigliosa, e dalla terrazza si può godere dell'alba grazie all'ampia visuale. Da provare!!
Federico
Federico, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 14, 2019
Der Preis ist in Oberägeri unschlagbar, da die anderen Übernachtungsmöglichkeit 100+ sind.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2019
Sehr Haus
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2019
Séjour très agréable.
Hôte très accueillant.
Séjour très agréable. Chambre spacieuse et confortable.