Appenzellerland - 430 to 2,502 metres
Appenzellerland
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You emerge from the prehistoric caves on the southwest wall of the Ebenalp at the Wildkirchli – a tiny chapel, clinging to the rock.
Beside it, the Aescher guesthouse snuggles under an overhang in the cliff, inviting visitors to linger on its sunny terrace – and admire the vast panorama, one of the most dramatic and beautiful in Switzerland. The views stretch to the romantic hills of the Appenzellerland and as far as Lake Constance. The whole of this massif, the Alpstein, is magnificent hiking area, with four cable cars and 28 welcoming inns. Since the folk of Appenzell are known for their wit, it's no surprise that you'll also find a Joke Trail – between Heiden and Walzenhausen.
How to get there
Public Transport:
- Appenzell: 1 hour 50 min. from Zürich - Gossau SG by SBB; from Gossau by
the Appenzell trains.
- Herisau: 1 hour 15 min. from Zürich - Gossau SG by SBB, from Gossau ride the
Appenzell trains.
- Heiden: 2 hours 10 min. from Zürich - St. Gallen by SBB, from St. Gallen by postal car.
By car: Appenzell:
From Basel - Bern - Zürich: to Gossau SG on the Autobahn, subsequently on the well constructed main road via Herisau to Appenzell.
Herisau:
From Basel - Bern - Zürich: to Gossau SG on the Autobahn, subsequently on the well constructed main road to Herisau
Heiden:
From Basel - Bern - Zürich: to St. Gallen, exit Heiden, on the Autobahn, subsequently on the well constructed main road to Heiden
From Munich (D) - Bregenz (A): to St. Margrethen SG on the Autobahn, subsequently via the main road to Rheineck via Wolfhalden to Heiden.
From Basel - Bern - Zürich: to Gossau SG on the Autobahn, subsequently on the well constructed main road via Herisau to Appenzell.
Herisau:
From Basel - Bern - Zürich: to Gossau SG on the Autobahn, subsequently on the well constructed main road to Herisau
Heiden:
From Basel - Bern - Zürich: to St. Gallen, exit Heiden, on the Autobahn, subsequently on the well constructed main road to Heiden
From Munich (D) - Bregenz (A): to St. Margrethen SG on the Autobahn, subsequently via the main road to Rheineck via Wolfhalden to Heiden.
Other/Air: Zürich (ZRH) has an international airport and can be reached by public transportation from the Appenzell region in approx. 90 minutes.
The easily accessible airport of Altenrhein at Lake Constance near St. Gallen is ideal for European arrivals and departures. It is situated at the foot of the Appenzell region.
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Contact Information
- Appenzellerland Tourismus AI
CH-9050 Appenzell
Tel. +41 (0)71 788 96 41
Appenzellerland Tourismus AR
CH-9410 Heiden
Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00 - www.appenzell.ch
