Our central aim is the maintenance of value-for-money services. Nevertheless, we want to meet rising quality requirements. We wish to offer a demand-conscious, innovative programme of services for our guests that is attractive and offers genuine alternatives when compared to other forms of accommodation. In other words: to cultivate simplicity. We attach particular importance to transparent structures, personal management of our hostels, and a pleasant atmosphere.
In , the network of the Swiss Youth Hostels consisted of 52 hostels with a total of 6, beds. The Swiss Youth Hostels Association operated 46 own hostels, totalling 5, beds; 6 youth hostels with a total of beds belonged to the network as franchisees. The official opening ceremony took place on 13 June and a piece of Swiss history was experienced by all. The conversion has enabled the preservation of the medieval castle complex and made it accessible to the public.
The castle thus reclaims its important place in the history and architecture of the Canton of Bern and Switzerland. In addition to the youth hostel with beds, the newly designed museum is a further core element of the conversion. In addition, there is a public restaurant and various rooms for events and conferences. The new offer aroused great interest among the guests from the very first hour.
The hostel has already accommodated and entertained many satisfied guests. Birthdays and weddings were celebrated, and many guests explored a piece of Swiss cultural heritage. Due to the COVID measures to contain the pandemic, the museum, public restaurant and event area had to close from 22 December The youth hostel remained open. The town of Rapperswil-Jona as owner of the youth hostel approved the conversion of the youth hostel in with a CHF 2.
Work started after the end of the season on 19 October Following a slightly extended seasonal closure over the winter, the youth hostel is to open again on 30 April According to the plans of Lehmann Springer Architekten AG, guests will then be welcomed in a newly designed foyer with restaurant and various communal areas on the ground floor. The rooms were renovated, and new double and family rooms with en-suite bathrooms are now also available.
