Appenzell
Appenzell is the beating heart of traditional Swiss culture, with its richly painted facades, herbal cheeses, embroidered costumes and ancient Landsgemeinde democracy. The surrounding Appenzell Alps offer excellent hiking on rolling green hills with cowbells and panoramic views of the Rhine Valley.
Highlights
Getting there
Train from St. Gallen to Appenzell via Appenzell Railways (AR), approx. 45 min. St. Gallen reachable by IC from Zürich in approx. 1h.
Activities
May 1 – Nov 30, 2026· 4 to 8 hours (full day)
Even the Neanderthals came here. Today, the cable car sweeps over the rugged rocks and once inhabited caves to the Ebenalp, the starting point for a wide range of discoveries.
May 1 – Oct 31, 2026· 2 to 4 hours (half day)
Take to the waterways and discover new areas. Canoeing is an excellent company activity.
