The AI crew of Adler – Adler International. June 14, 2026. We live up diversity and take care of our guests from Switzerland and all over the world. Welcome!
Left to right: Musa, Sevlija and Melina
Standing, left to right: Matjaz Leu, Mehmet and Urs Heuberger (managing director)
In 1992, the sixth generation of the Leu – Kralj Family took over the Hotel Adler with Café Leu and modernized, expanded and ran the business into new success until 2020.
On the right in the picture: Entrepreneur Franz Leu – Kralj with his wife Boza Leu – Kralj
In 1945, the fifth generation of the Leu – Broger Family took over the Hotel Adler Garni with Café and pastry and laid the foundation for a flourishing family business. They successfully ran the hotel until 1992 and created the basis for today’s hotel with the new hotel building that opened in 1976.
On the right in the picture: Master confectioner Johann Leu – Broger with his wife Anna Klara Leu – Broger, behind Johann Leu on the left Hans Leu Jr. Young lady with a checkered skirt in white: Annemarie Leu – Oswald, behind her on the right Franz Leu – Kralj.
An Appenzeller original: Edmund (Edi) Broger, 1911 – 1984, brother of Anna Klara Leu – Broger, 1914 – 1997.
In the book “Folk Costumes of Eastern Switzerland” by Julie Heierli, published in 1924 by Rentsch-Verlag Erlenbach, there is a portrait of Mrs Broger-Knechtle. She continued to run the business for over a decade after her husband’s death in 1834. Mrs. Heierli writes the following in the book:
“In order to please the numerous strangers who came to the region for the famous whey cures, and to attract them as guests to her house, she set aside her concerns, changed her shawl, previously intended only for church, into the now elegantly crafted bar-sleeved costume for everyday use, and even kept it on her head in the house to serve guests.”
A daughter of the innkeeper of the Adler in Appenzell, once much praised for her grace, told me that her mother, Mrs. Broger-Knechtle, ran a flour shop and bakery in addition to a modest inn. Dressed in traditional festive costume, she served guests, sold bread, and weighed flour.
Image: Franziska Hautle-Räss, mother of Maria Vattioni-Räss, embroidered fine handmade textiles for the Edmund Broger embroidery company “zum Schwarzen Adler”, founded in 1906, in locations including Berlin.
1560
Originally called Oberegger Haus, the existing foundation walls of the Black Eagle date from before the village fire in 1560.
1800
Karl Nikolaus Sonderegger is the owner of the Oberegger House, next known owner is Philippe Tanner
1825
Sale to Johann Baptist Broger. The construction of the late baroque gable falls into this period. An inn called “Goldener Adler” already exists in the main alley, so the house is christened “Schwarzer Adler”. In those years, the first inn was opened in the present Brogersuite.
1828
On the 4th Sunday in Advent the widow Maria Johanna Broger-Huber and her son Jakob Anton Broger buy the house.
1896
For the first time, a bakery-confectionery is housed in the building.
1906
Edmund Broger founds an Appenzell embroidery company in the Black Eagle and employs nine young women. The fine hand embroideries are sold in Berlin and New York, among other places.
In the eyes of Berlin’s affluent clientele, the Appenzell women are the epitome of unadulterated country folk and delight with their artistry. A grocery store and a modest guesthouse are also located in the house. The bakery is leased for a few years by Carl Dobler, co-founder Richemont in Lucerne.
1945
Takeover of the bakery by Johann Leu-Broger
1947
Opening of the café in the current premises
1976
Hotel extension with 12 double and two single rooms, breakfast room, lift and toilet facilities
1986
Erosion of the old building, new basement, kitchen, Appenzell rooms are offered for the first time in the hotel
1994
Acquisition by Hans & Franz Leu
1995
Total renovation of café and shop
2004
Partial renovation of hotel rooms, including the Adler Suite (32m2) New classification hotelleriesuisse 3 stars
2005
Redesign of Adlerplatz: Installation turntable “Space & Time Experience” realized by artist Roman Signer
Renovation garden terrace
2008
Renovation Brogersuite (44m2) A 400 year old wooden knitted wall is exposed. Separate bedroom and living room.
2010
Expansion of the Adlerkeller into a Fondue-Stübli
2013
Creation of our Sonnendeck (sun deck) in the backyard as a quiet oasis
2019
Complete renovation bathroom in new building. Installation of Raindance showers and partly shower-WC. Former sales shop (bakery-confectionery) is converted into an Italian restaurant.