Dr. Hildebrand

Dr. Hildebrand Dining Room – A Historic Treasure

Where Appenzell history meets exceptional hospitality.

From 1896 to 1943, Dr. Hildebrand practised medicine in Appenzell. His practice was located directly on Landsgemeindeplatz, in the building then known as “Kirchenpfleger Sutter’s”. Through his marriage to Wilhelmina Rusch, the daughter of a Landammann (a traditional cantonal government leader), a magnificent Renaissance sideboard dating from the late 17th century became part of the family’s heritage.

At Dr. Hildebrand’s request, master carpenter Willy Raess from Appenzell created an exceptional living room featuring an intricately crafted coffered ceiling, elegant parquet flooring and walnut doors.

In 1978, the Sutter family had the rare opportunity to acquire the building together with this remarkable room. It was later carefully dismantled, restored and reconstructed within the newly built Hotel Appenzell. Since then, it has been one of the hotel's most treasured features.

Historic Charm and Culinary Delights

Today, the Dr. Hildebrand dining room welcomes guests into an elegant setting characterised by the beauty of aged wood and traditional Appenzell craftsmanship.

Adjoining our café-restaurant, it provides the perfect setting for an intimate dinner for two, a special family celebration or a private gathering of up to 24 guests.

Discover a piece of Appenzell history and enjoy memorable moments in a room where tradition, warmth and genuine hospitality come together.