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Experience Appenzellerland 2013.

W h a t e v e r y o u wa n t t o k n o w.

W h a t e v e r y o u wa n t t o k n o w … … about Appenzellerland, you’re almost sure to find it in this brochure. We have plenty on offer for our holidaymakers and visitors. Here’s something for everyone: For children and adults, for short or long stays, for the curious and the adventurous, for hikers, bikers and sightseers, for music-lovers and culture-vultures, for good or bad weather – whatever takes your fancy!

And if you want to know more, just ask the locals. They always know what’s going on and where! We hope you have a great holiday!

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Contents.

Panoramic map.

Public transport.

Page 4 – 5 6 – 7

Appenzellerland culture.

Picturesque villages.

Customs.

Craftsmen and women.

Demonstration cheese dairies.

Museums.

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Appenzellerland action.

Activities.

Relax and recover.

Aerial cableways.

Regional excursions.

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Appenzellerland informative.

Guest cards.

40 – 41 Events.

42 – 43 Useful information.

44 Our partners.

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Th e A p p e n z e l l e r l a n d .

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Rhein

Kreuzberge Saxerlücke Frümsen

Meglisalp

Fählensee

Marwees

Staubern Seealpsee

Ebenalp 1640 m

Hoher Kasten 1795 m Sämtisersee Alpsigel

Wasserauen

Kamor Pfannenstiel Schwende Brülisau Fähnerenspitz

Weissbad

Appenzell 780 m

Steinegg Hirschberg Gais

Sammelplatz

S Bühler Teufen

Altstätten

Trogen Wald AR St.Anton

Speicher

St.Ga 670 m

Speicherschwendi

Rehetobel Eggersriet

Oberegg Reute Lachen

Heiden 800 m

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Wolfhalden Wienacht Walzenhausen Rorschach

Lutzenberg St.Margrethen

Thal

Arbon

Rheineck Altenrhein Bodensee

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Säntis 2503 m

Mann 36 m Rotsteinpass

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Schäfler

Schwägalp 1278 m

Hochalp

Kronberg 1663 m

Hochhamm Schönengrund

Scheidegg

Urnäsch Jakobsbad Gonten

Schwellbrunn

Hundwiler Höhe

Waldstatt

Gontenbad Hundwil

Schlatt-Haslen Stein

Herisau 771 m

Flawil

Gossau

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Bischofszell

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Berg SG

Amriswil Neukirch

Kreuzlingen Romanshorn Konstanz

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P u b l i c t ra n s p o r t .

Konstanz

Regional railways/SBB PostBus Road Aerial cableway

Romanshorn

Bodensee Arbon Altenrhein

Rorschach

Rheineck Lutzenberg

Zürich Airport

Degersheim Schwellbrunn

Lichtensteig Wattwil

Schönengrund

Rehetobel Speicher Wald

Stein

Herisau

Wienacht Grub

St. Gallen

Gossau

Flawil

Teufen

Trogen

St. Margrethen

Wolfhalden Heiden Oberegg

Walzenhausen

Reute St. Anton Heerbrugg

Hundwil Haslen Bühler Waldstatt

Schlatt

Appenzell Gonten Jakobsbad

Altstätten

Gais Eggerstanden

Rhein

Weissbad

Urnäsch

Oberriet

Schwende

Kronberg Ebenalp Ebnat-Kappel

Brülisau Hoher Kasten Wasserauen

Schwägalp Säntis Nesslau

Staubern Frümsen Wildhaus

N Mountains/villages PubliCar (phone 0848 55 30 60)

Chur/Tessin

Further Information: Appenzeller Bahnen AG Appenzell station Tel. +41 (0)71 788 50 50 Heiden station Tel. +41 (0)71 891 18 52 Speicher station Tel. +41 (0)71 343 70 11 Teufen station Tel. +41 (0)71 333 14 76 info@appenzellerbahnen.ch www.appenzellerbahnen.ch

PostBus Switzerland Ltd. Region Eastern Switzerland St. Leonhardstrasse 20, 9001 St. Gallen Tel. +41 (0)58 453 14 44 Fax +41 (0)58 667 61 16 ostschweiz@postbus.ch www.postbus.ch

Timetables, rail and event tickets, city tours and general travel information are available at all Appenzell railways stations. In Appenzell you can also hire electrobikes and city bicycles.

PostBus Switzerland Ltd. Experience the post bus in everyday life and during your leisure time. The new PostAuto app shows you all nearby stops including all connections and departure times – in real time. The app also includes over 300 excursion and leisure-time tips with comprehensive information, visit www.postbus.ch/mobile-app.

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Altstätten – Gais line This picturesque rack railway section connects the small town of Altstätten in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley with Gais in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. The Alpine foothills around Gais are an ideal area for serious hiking and Nordic walking.

Rorschach – Heiden line Enjoy an exciting journey, sitting in open carriages when the weather is good, from Lake Constance up to the Biedermeier village of Heiden. Here you can discover the Henry-Dunant-Museum or take a walk along the entertaining «Witzweg» joke trail to Walzenhausen.

Rheineck – Walzenhausen line Dating back more than 100 years, the rack railway ferries passengers from Rheineck to Walzenhausen. This is also a stage in the Special Round Trip with two aerial cable cars and boat trip (summer season) as well as a start/end point for the Joke Trail.

St. Gallen – Trogen line Enjoy a varied excursion with outstanding views of St. Gallen, Lake Constance and the Alpstein mountain range. The little stations along this line are ideal starting points for hikes in the region of St. Gallen.

Gossau – Appenzell – Wasserauen line St. Gallen – Gais – Appenzell line Discover the delightful Appenzell Hinterland on a round trip from St. Gallen via Gais and Appenzell and back through Urnäsch and Herisau and with its typical Alpine landscape.

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P i c t u r e s q u e v i l l a g e s.

Appenzell The village of Appenzell with its colourfully painted houses in the car-free high street draws guests from near and far. An array of specialist shops, traditional craft workshops, family hotels and cafes with local specialities offer an invitation to take things easy.

Public guided tours in German through the village from mid-June to mid-October 2013 every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am. Tours start from the Appenzell Tourist Information Office.

Gais The countryside around Gais stands through in a intact nature inviting you to linger and relax.

The wide range of activities on offer includes relaxation, sports, culture and health. Summer and winter hiking trails, a host of places to eat out with regional specialities and a full event calendar round off the many choices. The health resort with the marvellous historic village centre is easiest to get to using public transport.

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Heiden High up on a sunny terrace overlooking Lake Constance lies the «Biedermeier» village of Heiden. It makes an excellent starting point for walks to various different attractions. Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross, also valued the tranquillity and the landscape of this village of 4000 souls. From May to October 2013 regular, free guided tours through to the «Biedermeier» village of Heiden.

Herisau Part town, part village – that’s Herisau. Nestling in, but not enclosed by, the gentle hills of Appenzellerland, it is a cosmopolitan place that has close links with Säntis, Zurich and the region of Lake Constance. Despite its 15,000 inhabitants it is not a town, it is the largest village in Switzerland – offering the benefits of both town and village life.

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P i c t u r e s q u e v i l l a g e s.

Trogen The village of Trogen sits majestically atop a hill, commanding a view of the surrounding Appenzellerland. It confidently calls itself the «Village of Culture» and backs this up with its several art institutes, the Pestalozzi Children’s Village, Palais Bleu, Culturehouse Vordorf and local active artists. The stone palaces built by the Zellweger textile dynasty in the 18th century are impressive, grouped around the former cantonal capital’s main square.

Urnäsch The village of Urnäsch nestles quietly among the gentle hills of the Appenzell Hinterland at the foot of Säntis, Appenzell’s own mountain. This family-friendly village with its picturesque square invites visitors to linger awhile. Urnäsch fully deserves its reputation as a stronghold of Appenzellerland customs with the traditional highlights of the year including Silvesterchlausen (New Years`s mummer processions), Bloch, Striichmusigtag (musical event), Alpfahrt (cattle drive to the Alpine pastures), «Sennenball» (traditional music event) and «Stobete» (Herdsmen’s Ball).

Guided village tours are available on request in every village in the Appenzellerland. For information and reservations, contact Appenzellerland Tourism AR, Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00.

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The Hotel for seminars and holiday in the Appenzellerland S

ituated in the beautiful landscape of the Appen-

zellerland, just 15 minutes from St.Gallen, the Hotel Idyll is the perfect place to create and recreate. Modern and variably usable conference rooms are available for our seminar guests. Our creative kitchenteam will delight you with wholesomely cooked dishes mainly based on organic food and flavoured with fresh herbs

from our garden. You’ll enjoy your stay in a typical and charming Appenzeller-house with a hospitable team.

Idyll Gais MĂśser 4, CH-9056 Gais phone +41 71 793 11 45 fax +41 71 793 31 92 info@idyll-gais.ch

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C u s t o m s.

Silvesterchlausen (New Year’s mummer processions) On December 31 and January 13 (the old New Year’s Eve) the Silvesterchlausen processions make their way around the Appenzell Hinterland and some villages in the Mittelland. If December 31 and January 13 fall on a Sunday, the Silvesterchlausen processions take place on December 30 and January 12. Silvesterchlausen is one of the most impressive winter customs in Appenzellerland. There are three different types of «Chläuse»: «ugly», «beautiful» and «ugly/beautiful». They almost always appear in groups (known locally as «Schuppel»).

At break of dawn on New Year’s Eve many of these groups are already out in the countryside walking from house to house, yodelling and wishing friends and neighbours happiness and prosperity for the New Year.

Date: Saturday, 12 January 2013, old New Year’s Eve (since the 13th is a Sunday) Tuesday, 31 December 2013

Gidio Hosestoss On Ash Wednesday (afternoon) in Herisau und Waldstatt, Gidio Hosestoss is brought to his last re­sting place in a Karneval procession. A straw effigy of Gidio Hosestoss, who choked to death on a stolen cake, is borne on a float accompanied by weeping schoolchildren dressed as mourners. Various events that happened during the previous year are often depicted on the other floats and are presented at the funeral in the form of humorous poems.

Date: Wednesday, 13 February 2013

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Bloch The «Bloch» is a unique Karneval custom in which a tree trunk («Bloch») is tied to a decorated float and dragged through the local villages. Every other year on the Monday before Ash Wednesday men drag the «Bloch» from Urnäsch to Waldstatt and Herisau and then back again to Urnäsch. In Hundwil, Stein and Schwellbrunn young lads drag the «Bloch» on «Blochmontag» (Monday after Ash Wednesday) to their villages along various preset routes. The floats are dragged by several pairs of men or lads holding wooden poles attached to a rope. The clothing and outfits of the team represent professions that are connected with timber.

Date: Monday, 11 February 2013 (Urnäscher Bloch) Monday, 18 February 2013 (Hundwil, Stein, Schwellbrunn, Herisau)

Innerrhoder Landsgemeinde in Appenzell Some 3000 of the citizens of Appenzell Innerrhoden meet on the last Sunday in April in the square in Appenzell to form the traditional Landsgemeinde (local open-air parliament).

The Landsgemeinde is the highest local electoral and legislative authority which decides on amendments to the constitution, legislation, initiatives, major financial decisions and common law at the discretion of the Cantonal Grand Council. Votes are cast by acclamation of the voters to the Landsgemeinde.

The majority of the population still adhere strongly to this manner of government, even after women were allowed to vote in 1991.

Date: Sunday, 28 April 2013

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Alpfahrt The Alpfahrt (cattle drive to the Alpine pastures) in early summer remains a red-letter day in the farming calendar. The long trek up the mountain begins in the small hours. From far away you can hear the sonorous harmony of the three coordinated cowbells, the yodelling of the herdsmen, the deep lowing of the cattle and the yapping of the Appenzell mountain dogs. And at the end of the Alpine summer (mid/late September) the herdsmen return from the Alps with their cattle.

Date: Dates will be announced shortly beforehand.

Send an e-mail to info@appenzellerland.ch with the keyword ÂŤInfo AlpfahrtÂť (info on the trek to the alpine pastures).

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Alpstobete During the Alpine summer «Alpstobete» dances are held in various mountain inns. A group of local string musicians play lively dance music to celebrate the end of the Alpine summer. These «Stobeten» are one of the traditional customs of the local herdsmen and are a highpoint of this time of the year. They originally came about when groups of herdsmen visited each other and sat around the parlour («Stobe»).

«Stobete» (Herdsmen’s Ball) June: 23.

Stobete Gross Leu, Alp Gross Leu July: 20./21. Alpstobete, mountain inn Ebenalp

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Jakobi-Feier, mountain inn Kronberg

27./28. Alpstobete, mountain inn Meglisalp

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Jakobifeier, mountain inn Hochalp

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Potersalpstobete, Alp Potersalp

28./29. Alpstobete, mountain inn Bollenwees

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Sennenball Urnäsch (traditional musical event) August: 3./4. Soller-Stobete, mountain inn Plattenbödeli

4./5. Soller-Stobete, mountain inn Ruhesitz

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Stobete, mountain inn Passhöhe

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Alpstobete, Hochalp Urnäsch

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Bartholomäusfeier (Feast of St. Bartholomew)

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Stobete, Alp Fischegg (Lillybeizli), Urnäsch

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Stobete, mountain inn Kronberg September: 7.

Chörlistobete, Urnäsch (traditional music event) Dates subject to change.

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Cattle show Individual cattle shows are held in the various villages of Ausserrhoden, while in Innerrhoden the Cantonal Cattle Show takes place in Appenzell at the beginning of October.

Many farmers lead their herds to the show with all the trappings of the cattle drive to the summer pastures, much to the delight of the spectators lining the streets. They all then pass into an arena through a wooden triumphal arch. The jury assesses the animals according to their looks and performance. In the evening, when the cattle have returned home to their stalls, the farmers meet to receive their prizes and the evening culminates in traditional rural festivities with singing, yodelling and dancing.

Further information in our brochure for cattle show.

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Cantonal Bull Show in Herisau Cattle Show in Herisau Cattle Show in Trogen Cattle Show in Teufen Adventure Cattle Show in Rehetobel-Wald Cattle Show in Bühler, Gais Cattle Show in Schönengrund, Stein Cattle Show in Urnäsch Adventure Cattle Show Wolfhalden-Lutzenberg Adventure Cattle Show in Oberegg Cattle Show in Speicher, Schwellbrunn Cattle Show in Waldstatt Adventure Cattle Show in Walzenhausen Cattle Show in Hundwil Adventure Cattle Show Heiden-Grub Cattle Show in Appenzell

Appenzell music The musical tradition of Appenzell takes on many different forms. Music for strings played in its original setting (two violins, dulcimer, cello and double bass) is particularly important; an accordion and a piano are also present in some musical ensembles.The second aspect that is equally important in Appenzell music concerns the vowel sounds. In addi­tion to yodelling songs and Ratzliedli (humorous songs and songs to tease people), choral ensembles also sing pieces without words as a form of yodelling. This practice is known as Rugguusseli in the canton of Innerrhoden and Zäuerli in the canton of Ausserrhoden.

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Regulary musical events on: Monday «Appenzell Monday», Restaurant Marktplatz, Appenzell

(Aug – Oct), 7 – 9 pm Wednesday Appenzell music, Hotel Hof Weissbad in Weissbad, 8 –10 pm Thursday Folk Musicians «Ländlertreffen», Hotel Ochsen, Stein

(every 3rd Thursday in month), from 8 pm

Concerts Appenzell music, Ratsaal (small council chamber) in Appenzell

(mid-June to mid-Oct), 6.30 –7.30 pm Friday Theme evening, Restaurant Rössli, Appenzell (every 1st Friday in month) Saturday Appenzell music with young people, Hotel Löwen, Appenzell

(Aug – Sep), 8 –10 pm

Appenzell yodelling or hammered dulcimer, Restaurant Waldegg, Teufen Sunday Folk Musicians, «Ländlertreffen», Hotel Ochsen, Stein,

from 3 pm (every 1st Sunday in month)

«Bärenbuffet» with Appenzell music, Hotel Bären, Gonten, 12 – 4 pm

Schaukäsi-Stobete, Appenzell Demonstration Cheese Dairy in Stein

(every 1st Sunday in month, Oct – Feb)

«Musik-Stobete», Hotel Loosmühle, Weissbad, (Nov – March), from 3 pm Appenzeller Evening (music event) in Heiden: 3 July, 10 July, 14 August, 28 August 2013

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C ra f t s m e n a n d w o m e n .

Folk artists/painters The traditional craft of Appenzell peasant art attracts a lot of interest still today. The imagery and the rural landscapes are typical for this folk art. Let yourself be inspired by painting and visit the artists.

Hammer dulcimer makers The dulcimer is a very old instrument; the oldest picture was found in Persia. It has been known in Switzerland since the 16th century, and also in the Appenzellerland. They say that it was the gypsies that brought this instrument with them. The traditional pine wood dulcimer is trapezoidal in shape and has 125 strings.

Woodworkers (cows, Alpine cattle drives) Cow, goat or dog, the little animals are carved from wood and embellished with details.

Craftsmen (Bell saddlers) Skilled craftsmanship is required for the decoration of the highly detailed belt buckles, braces clasps or bell straps. The chasing techniques of Appenzell‘s skilled alpine craftsmen bring traditional Appenzell motifs to life on brass, nickel silver, silver or even gold.

Silversmiths and goldsmiths A classic marriage of tradition and the modern: Traditional, high-quality handicrafts combined with the latest precious metal working methods.

Embroiderers In the past, hand embroidery provided an income for peasant families. For a few money children and women had to embroider until their fingers were sore. However, there are still women today who master this craft.

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Traditional Costumehouse Traditional Appenzell costumes, artfully presented. The alpine dairymen embark on the trek to the alpine pastures clad in yellow hose, a red waistcoat, a black hat adorned with flowers and ribbons, studded braces, and white knee-length socks. The lace embroidery («SpitzliStickerei») the size of a 2-franc coin on the white collars of the women‘s costumes takes seven hours to complete by hand. The yellow trousers of the alpine dairymen are dyed using a secret, home-made blend of dyes.

Wood coopers Wood cooperage describes the handicraft whereby the carved wooden equipment for mountain dairy farming and cheese production are manufactured from light maple and fir wood.

Allow yourself to be initiated into this traditional craft by the professionals and see how the famous «Fahreimer» buckets are made.

Information and adresses about craftsmen and women and their visiting hours please contact Appenzellerland Tourism AR, Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00 or www.appenzellerland.ch.

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D e m o n s t ra t i o n c h e e s e d a i r i e s.

Appenzell Demonstration Cheese Dairy CH-9063 Stein, Tel. +41 (0)71 368 50 70 www.schaukaeserei.ch Opening times: April – Oct 8:30 am – 6:30 pm Nov – Mar 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Höckli (Restaurant) open every Friday evening Schwägalp Demonstration Cheese Dairy CH-9107 Schwägalp, Tel. +41 (0)71 365 65 40 www.saentisbahn.ch Opening times: Open during Alpine grazing season from May to October, free admission Cheese production 9 am – 12 pm Appenzeller Folklore Museum, Stein CH-9063 Stein, Tel. +41 (0)71 368 50 56 www.appenzeller-museum.ch Opening times: Tue –Sun and public holidays 10 am – 5 pm Cheese-making in the alpine hut: Wed and Sat afternoon 1 pm – 4 pm Restaurant Waldegg (Schnuggebock) CH-9053 Teufen, Tel. + 41 (0)71 333 12 30 www.waldegg.ch, www.schnuggebock.ch Opening times: Cheese-making as in days gone by Every Fri from 9 pm, Mon closed, Tue – Sun open, other activities on request Alpine Demonstration Cheese Dairy at the Hotel Hof Weissbad CH-9057 Weissbad, Tel. +41 (0)71 798 80 80 www.hofweissbad.ch Opening times: Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun afternoons Open 2 pm – 5 pm

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M u s e u m s.

Museum Appenzell Hauptgasse 4, CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 788 96 31 Fax +41 (0)71 788 96 49 museum@appenzell.ch www.museum.ai.ch

Cultural and historical museum of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. Main areas of focus: Traditional costumes, international collection of embroidery, handicrafts and cus­ toms. Special exhibitions. Video films (in German, French and English) on the following themes: Folk music, hand embroidery, religious customs and the local community.

Teachers’ resources on various topics. Worksheets and treasure hunts for schoolchildren.

Opening times: April – 1 Nov daily 10 am –12 pm / 2 pm – 5 pm

2 Nov – Mar Tue – Sun 2 pm – 5 pm

Museum Liner Appenzell Unterrainstrasse 5, CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 788 18 00 Fax +41 (0)71 788 18 01 info@museumliner.ch www.museumliner.ch

Museum Liner exhibits classic modern and contemporary art. Special events showcase the work of Carl August and Carl Walter Liner at regular intervals. Opened in 1998, Museum Liner was built by renowned architects Annette Gigon and Mike Guyer. Admission free with Swiss Museum Pass.

Opening times: April – Oct

Nov – Mar

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Tue – Fri 10 am – 12 pm / 2 pm – 5 pm Sat/Sun 11 am – 5 pm Tue – Sat 2 pm – 5 pm Sun 11 am – 5 pm

Ziegelhütte Art Gallery Ziegeleistrasse 14, CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 788 18 60 Fax +41 (0)71 788 18 61 info@kunsthalleziegelhuette.ch www.kunsthalleziegelhuette.ch

The lovely 1566 building with its ancient walk-in oven features 3 floors of alternating artwork from the 20th/21st century in its newly built section. The location is ideal for all kinds of events, from seminars to evening meals and wedding receptions. Top-notch music concerts take place on the first Friday of every month. Admission free with Swiss Museum Pass.

Opening times: April – Oct

Nov – Mar

Tue – Fri 10 am – 12 pm / 2 pm – 5 pm Sat/Sun 11 am – 5 pm Tue – Sat 2 pm – 5 pm Sun 11 am – 5 pm Brauerei Locher AG visitors center «Brauquöll Appenzell» Brauereiplatz 1, CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 788 01 76 Fax +41 (0)71 788 01 77 besucher@appenzellerbier.ch www.brauquöll.ch

On a fascinating tour of the Brauquöll Appenzell you‘ll discover lots of interesting information about the art of brewing and how we make Appenzeller beer and Säntis Malt whisky from fresh spring water. A short video in the historic hop cellar gives insights into the brewery and our small museum brings the old days to life. Individual visitors are welcome at all times and receive an audio set for the free tour. Available languages: German, French, English, Italian. For groups there is an Appenzeller beer tasting in the historic Gnoss-Stöbli after the audio tour – pre-booking essential.

Opening times: April – Oct Mon 1 pm – 5 pm

Tue – Fri 10 am – 12.15 pm / 1 pm – 5 pm

Sat/Sun 10 am – 5 pm

Nov – Dec / 5 Feb – end of March 10 am – 12.15 pm / 1 pm – 4 pm

Tue – Fri

Sat 10 am – 4 pm From 1 January until 4 February 2013 the visitors center is closed.

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M u s e u m s.

Appenzeller Alpenbitter AG Weissbadstrasse 27, CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 788 37 88 Fax +41 (0)71 788 37 89 info@appenzeller.com www.appenzeller.com

Emil Ebneter laid the foundations for today‘s Appenzeller Alpenbitter AG in 1902 when he opened his off-licence. Together with his brother-in-law, Beat Kölbener, he then founded the Kollektivgesellschaft Emil Ebneter & Co. in 1908, which was then renamed Appenzeller Alpenbitter AG in 2006. Join a tour of our production site and try to discover the secret of Appenzeller Alpenbitter. Public tours from April to October every Wednesday at 10 am.

Opening times: opening all year round Mon – Fri

8 am – 11:30 am / 1:30 pm – 5 pm

Henry-Dunant-Museum Heiden Asylstrasse 2, CH-9410 Heiden Tel. +41 (0)71 891 44 04 Fax +41 (0)71 891 48 13 info@dunant-museum.ch www.dunant-museum.ch

The Henry Dunant Museum is dedicated to the life and work of former Heiden resident, Henry Dunant. The museum not only commemorates the instigator and founder of the Red Cross, it also has a special room devoted to his vision of a world without war. The museum is suitable for wheelchair access. Admission free with Swiss Museum Pass.

Opening times: April – Oct. Tue – Sat 1:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Sun 10 am – 12 pm / 1:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Nov – Mar Wed/Sat 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Sun 10 am – 12 pm / 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Every Sunday (Nov – March, only first Sunday of month), 10:30 am free guided tour.

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Museum Heiden Kirchplatz 5 (Postoffice) CH-9410 Heiden Tel. +41 (0)71 891 14 22 Fax +41 (0)71 891 14 23 info@museum.heiden.ch www.museum.heiden.ch

The Historical Museum contains exhibits relating to the village fire and the history of the spa resort, an impressive collection of home furnishings, naïve paintings on chests and cupboards, a working baroque organ, elaborate Easter manuscripts, antique objects, wooden wheels and music box. The Natural History Museum has a fascinating collection of stuffed songbirds and birds of prey, reptiles, wild animals and predators as well as an ethnological collection from Indonesia and an impressive geology section with precious stones and minerals. Admission free, voluntary donations.

1. Special exhibition, 12 May until 31 December 2013: «Willy Künzler‘s cow-angels. «Freehand rustic-style painting». 2. Special exhibition, early Summer until 31 December 2013: «School reports. Heiden‘s schools, schoolchildren and teaching staff in the 20th century».

Opening times: Nov – Mar

April, May, Oct

June – Sept

Sun Wed, Sat, Sun Wed – Sun

2 pm – 4 pm 2 pm – 4 pm 2 pm – 4 pm

Museum Herisau Platz, CH-9102 Herisau Tel. +41 (0)71 352 40 10 info@museumherisau.ch www.museumherisau.ch

The Museum Herisau is the history museum of Appenzell Ausserrhoden and gives a colourful variety of insights into the textile-dominated cultural history of the canton. The themes include knights and castles, mobility, mills, health, history of education, furniture and the writer Robert Walser (1878 –1956). Special offers for schools. The impressive banqueting hall can also be hired out for events from January to March.

Special exhibition 2013: «She + He – 500 years in the Appenzellerland».

Opening times: May – Dec Wed – Sun

Other times on request for groups.

1 pm – 5 pm

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M u s e u m s.

Appenzell Folklore Museum (Volkskunde-Museum), Stein Dorf, CH-9063 Stein Tel. +41 (0)71 368 50 56 Fax +41 (0)71 368 50 55 info@appenzeller-museum.ch www.appenzeller-museum.ch

Most important collection of naïve paintings in Switzerland. Embroidery machinery and weaving loom from the 19th century. Cottage industries and farmers’ crafts, with demonstrations. Appenzell handicrafts and folk art, Alpine cheese dairy in original Alpine hut, alternating special exhibitions and films. Free guided tour every first sunday in month, 2 pm.

Opening times: Open all year round

Tue – Sun and public holidays

1 April – 31 Oct

Wed and Sat afternoons

Closed Mondays 10 am – 5 pm Daily demonstrations of weaving and embroidery.

Cheese-making in the Alpine hut

Zeughaus Teufen (Teufen Armoury) Zeughausplatz 1, CH-9053 Teufen Tel. +41 (0)71 335 80 30 info@zeughausteufen.ch www.zeughausteufen.ch

The Zeughaus Teufen is an important 19th century building and has been carefully modernised for contemporary use. In addition to pictures of Teufen artist Hans Zeller, the Grubenmann Museum displays the work of the Grubenmann family of master builders.

These exhibitions are complemented by additional special exhibition and events.

Opening times: Open all year round

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Wed/Fri/Sat 2 pm – 5 pm Thu 2 pm – 7 pm Sun 12 pm – 5 pm Or by arrangement.

Pestalozzi Children’s Village Kinderdorfstrasse 20, CH-9043 Trogen Tel. +41 (0)71 343 73 12 Fax +41 (0)71 343 73 30 besucherzentrum@pestalozzi.ch www.pestalozzi.ch/besucherzentrum

Impressive pictures and contemporary documents show the creation of the Pestalozzi Children’s Village after the 2nd World War and its development into an international relief organisation. The exhibition gives insights into the lives of the 300’000 children and young adults from all over the world who are supported each year by the Pestalozzi Children’s Village Foundation in the areas of education and intercultural cooperation. With film room, cafeteria and shop. Guidance on request. Admission free with Swiss Museum Pass. On Saturday the visitors center is closed.

Opening times: April – Oct

Nov – Mar

Tue – Fri Sun Wed Sun

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm 10 am – 4:30 pm 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm 10 am – 4:30 pm

Urnäsch Museum of Appenzell Customs (Brauchtumsmuseum) am Dorfplatz, CH-9107 Urnäsch Tel. +41 (0)71 364 23 22 Fax +41 (0)71 364 23 02 info@museum-urnaesch.ch www.museum-urnaesch.ch

A small, refined museum with plenty of charm. In the narrow, winding rooms of the 400 year-old house with its sloping wooden floors are displays of home life, textiles and jewellery, New Year’s mummers (Silvesterchläus), alpine cattle drives, the lives of herdsmen, traditional string music and naive art. Special exhibitions can be found in the new house with its classic architecture. Admission free with Swiss Museum Pass.

Opening times: 1 April – 1 Nov Mon – Sat 9 am – 11:30 am / 1:30 pm – 5 pm

Sun 1:30 pm – 5 pm

2 Nov – 31 Mar Mon – Sat 9 am – 11:30 am

During the winter guided tours for groups on request.

Applicable for all museums: Special opening times, group visits and guided tours by prior arrangement. Further information about museum please contact Appenzellerland Tourism AR, Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00 or www.appenzellerland.ch.

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A c t i v i t i e s.

Exploring Adventure farms Families can enjoy goat trekking, helping out in the vineyard, building animals from hay or sleeping in tepees. Groups will be delighted by the varied farmhouse cooking – and amazed by the traditional pig races. These and many other novel experiences are offered

by Appenzell Adventure Farms. www.appenzeller-erlebnisbauernhof.ch.

(Electro-)Biking Our region has something to offer every type of cyclist – with attractive routes over asphalt, gravel and meadow trails for mountain bikers, a host of varied routes right across the region for keen cyclists and electric bikers. Fly across Appenzell’s charming rolling countryside with a smile on your face – with the «Flyer» electric bicycle. Guest houses and restaurants offer electric bikes for rent and new batteries if required. Further information in our cycling-, mountainbike- and elektrobike-map.

Shared experiences (Groups) Strengthening the team spirit: this comes naturally during the Talerschwingen or a tricky Appenzell quiz. Engage in the adventure with your friends and colleagues – in a magnificent natural landscape like the Appenzellerland this is twice the fun. Further information in our broschure for groups experience.

Paragliding This fascinating air sport is practiced throughout the Appenzellerland. Glide over the hills of the unique Appenzellerland and soak up the picture-book landscape.

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Golfing In this environment you ar free to concentrate on the important things in life – friendship, relaxation, pleasure and enjoyment. This 18-hole course, nestling in the high Alpine valley of Gonten, offers something for everyone – no matter whether you’re a club member or not, whether you’re a regular or occasional player, whether you’re a beginner or play off single figures. At Gonten the only important thing is your enthusiasm for this wonderful game. Drive away the worries and cares of everyday life – at the Gonten Golf Club surrounded by friendly people and a stunning landscape.

Nordic Walking The Nordic Fitness Park Appenzellerland comprises of seven Nordic Fitness Centres. The individual centres are linked together by Nordic Walking Connector Trails. The result is a complete network of trails with about 350 kilometres of clearly signposted Nordic Walking Trails – a real paradise for any and every Nordic Walker. Further information in our nordic walking brochure.

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A c t i v i t i e s.

Good food Appenzeller Siedwurst, Appenzeller Mostbröckli, Appenzeller Biber – Appenzellerland is a paradise for gourmets and connoisseurs who want to know where the meat or cheese on their plate came from. The cuisine served in the Swiss region with probably the greatest density of restaurants is of course excellent. The «höckle ond gnüüsse» brochure serves guests as a small help in finding their way to a great restaurant experience in Appenzellerland. Order your free brochure from Appenzellerland Tourismus AR. Hiking In addition to the Alpstein region with its mountain inns and varied hiking paths, the hilly Appenzellerland high above Lake Constance also offers a diverse selection of routes for hiking enthusiasts. The 20 themed hiking routes as well as other beautiful paths promise unalloyed alpine pleasure. The 80 jokes for adults and 20 for children will amuse everyone and you over lush, green and flowerladen meadows that offer outstanding views over Lake Constance. On adventure tour explore the unique Appenzellerland in comfort with 2 cableways, Postbus and boat. Have an even more enjoyable walk along the Joke Trail with the Söndi children’s backpack. Further information in our hiking brochure.

Further information about activities and experiences (cinema, minigolf, tennis etc.) please contact Appenzellerland Tourism AR, Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00 or www.appenzellerland.ch.

The pure taste of the Appenzellerland

Experience real Appenzeller hospitality in the living room, barn and class room.

Fam. Anita and Chläus Dörig, Teufen, Tel. 071 333 12 30, www.waldegg.ch Closed on mondays

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Crowning glory – regional quality.

Savour the culinary delights of the Appenzellerland!

The yellow crown guarantees: Superior agricultural products from the region · assured regional value creation and workplaces · short transport routes · independent inspections and product certification · at least 75 % of ingredients are regionally sourced.

Fässler Butcher’s Shop Steinegg R. & K. Oettli Village Shop 9050 Appenzell, Tel. 071 787 36 35 9103 Schwellbrunn, Tel. 071 351 70 07 Breitenmoser Risi Care Centre Fleischspezialitäten AG 9103 Schwellbrunn, Tel. 071 354 52 19 9050 Appenzell, Tel. 071 787 13 86 Ochsen Butchers Shop Franz Fässler Butcher’s Shop 9105 Schönengrund, Tel. 071 361 11 04 9050 Appenzell, Tel. 071 787 18 73 Säntis Panorama Restaurant Appenzeller Milch AG 9107 Schwägalp, Tel. 071 277 99 55 9050 Appenzell, Tel. 071 787 88 88 Dörig Käsehandel AG Graf Cheese Dairy 9107 Urnäsch, Tel. 071 364 11 04 9035 Grub, Tel. 071 877 11 85 Schwägalp Alpine Rütihof Geflügel GmbH Demonstration Cheese Dairy 9054 Haslen, Tel. 071 333 22 46 9107 Urnäsch, Tel. 071 364 18 66 Gais Alpine Cheese Dairy Urnäscher Milchspezialitäten AG 9056 Gais, Tel. 071 793 37 33 9107 Urnäsch, Tel. 071 364 27 10 Appenzell Demonstration Mineralquelle Gontenbad AG Cheese Dairy 9108 Gontenbad, Tel. 071 795 30 30 9063 Stein, Tel. 071 368 50 70 Appenzeller Ziegenprodukte AG Molkerei Forster AG 9108 Gonten, Tel. 071 794 12 74 9100 Herisau, Tel. 071 351 18 47 Hof Baldenwil Ueli Zeller Butcher’s Shop 9112 Schachen bei Herisau, Tel. 071 370 04 11 9100 Herisau, Tel. 071 351 70 10 Migros Eastern Switzerland Kuhn Champignon AG «From the Region. For the Region.»

9100 Herisau, Tel. 071 353 77 77 in all branches in the Appenzellerland Culinarium Association • Rheinhofstrasse 11 • CH-9465 Salez Tel. 058 228 24 60 • info@culinarium.ch • www.culinarium.ch

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R e l a x a n d r e c o v e r.

Wellness Center Appenzell, Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 787 35 35 An oasis of well-being, health and enjoyment. The Appenzell Wellness Center has just the right offer for everyone. From large indoor pool to massages and activity classes – relaxation and recuperation for all the senses. www.hallenbad-appenzell.ch Natur-Moorbad Gontenbad health spa, Gonten Tel. +41 (0)71 795 31 21 Well-being for all the senses. The Gontenbad health spa offers invigoration for all the senses with mineralised water and bath essences from hand-picked herbs. In addition to the Moorbad spa there are also massage rooms and a varied pamper programme.

Reservation required. www.naturmoorbad.ch Heilbad Unterrechstein, Heiden Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 88 The spa has expansive bathing areas with indoor and outdoor pools as well as various grottos.

The spa also includes massage treatments and a wide range of different saunas to choose from. www.heilbad.ch Hotel Heiden, Heiden Tel. +41 (0)71 898 15 15 An oasis in Appenzellerland – the perfect place to find peace, recuperation and relaxation.

Hotel Heiden offers a comprehensive wellness programme in its WELL & SEE Spa as well as a variety of wellness treatments. www.hotelheiden.ch Sport Center Herisau, Herisau Tel. +41 (0)71 353 30 00 The wellness centre with saunas, solaria, Kneipp bath and themed shower offers plenty of space for rest and relaxation. There is also a wide range of therapeutic and relaxing massages to promote well-being. www.sportzentrum-herisau.ch Outdoor pools Appenzeller Badi Gais Heiden Sonnenberg, Herisau Rehetobel Teufen Waldstatt Ledi, Walzenhausen

Tel. +41 (0)71 787 14 74 Tel. +41 (0)71 793 15 45 Tel. +41 (0)71 891 12 23 Tel. +41 (0)71 351 61 43 Tel. +41 (0)71 877 11 67 Tel. +41 (0)71 333 14 03 Tel. +41 (0)71 351 47 71 Tel. +41 (0)71 888 70 18

Further information about indoor pools, saunas and solaria please contact Appenzellerland Tourism AR, Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00 or www.appenzellerland.ch.

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a n u a S d n a h Bat Massages Ayurveda Heilbad Unterrechstein Heiden 071 898 33 88 www.heilbad.ch

HEILBAD UNTERRECHSTEIN

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A e r i a l c a b l e wa y s.

Säntis – Aerial Cableway CH-9107 Schwägalp Tel. +41 (0)71 365 65 65 Fax +41 (0)71 365 65 66 www.saentisbahn.ch

Service out of action due to maintenance work: 14.01.2013 – 01.02.2013.

Trips every 30 minutes, continuous operation during busy times.

Last outward journey: Half an hour before end of timetable.

01.01. – 13.01.2013 02.02. – 11.05.2013

12.05. – 20.10.2013

21.10 – 31.12.2013

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Mon – Sun Mon – Fri Sat/Sun Mon – Fri Sat/Sun Mon – Sun

8:30 am – 5:00 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 7:30 am – 6:00 pm 7:30 am – 6:30 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Prices (ascent and descent) Children up to 16 years old CHF 22.50 Adults CHF 45.00 SBB ½-Tax / GA card CHF 22.50

Jakobsbad – Kronberg Aerial Cableway AG CH-9108 Jakobsbad Tel. +41 (0)71 794 12 89 Fax +41 (0)71 794 16 13 www.kronberg.ch

Trips every 30 minutes, continuous operation during busy times, service out of action due to maintenance work: March and November.

22.12.2012 – 24.02.2013 29.03.2013 – 30.06.2013 01.07.2013 – 20.10.2013 21.10.2013 – 17.11.2013

9:00 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 8:00 am – 6:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sun 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Sat/Sun 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat/Sun 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Prices (ascent and descent) Children up to 16 years old CHF 15.50 Adults CHF 31.00

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Luftseilbahn mit Wanderwegen für Klein und Gross Berg- und Talrestaurant Kronberg-Seilpark Kronberg-Bobbahn Kronberg-Schatzsuche

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A e r i a l c a b l e wa y s.

Wasserauen – Ebenalp Aerial Cableway AG CH-9057 Wasserauen Tel. +41 (0)71 799 12 12 Fax +41 (0)71 799 12 13 www.ebenalp.ch

Trips every 15 minutes.

Service interrupted due to overhaul and reconstruction: April and November.

Schedule tables on request. Evening- and Nighttrips on request, Tel. +41 (0)71 799 12 12.

01.01. – 01.04.2013 / 14.12. – 31.12.2013 04.05. – 31.05.2013 / 01.10. – 03.11.2013 01.06. – 28.06.2013 / 02.09. – 30.09.2013 29.06. – 01.09.2013 20.07. – 04.08.2013

8:30 am – 5:00 pm 7:30 am – 5:30 pm 7:30 am – 6:00 pm 7:30 am – 7:00 pm 7:30 am – 9:00 pm

Prices (ascent and descent) Children up to 16 years old CHF 11.00 Adults CHF 29.00

SBB ½-Tax / GA card CHF 14.50

Brülisau – Hoher Kasten Aerial Cableway AG CH-9058 Brülisau Tel. +41 (0)71 799 13 22 Fax +41 (0)71 799 14 66 www.hoherkasten.ch

Trips every 30 minutes, all 15 minutes if required.

Eveningtrips every Saturday in July and August until 10 pm.

01.01. – 31.01.2013 01.02. – 28.03.2013 29.03. – 31.05.2013 01.06. – 05.07.2013 06.07. – 18.08.2013

9:00 am – 4:00 pm closed 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 8:00 am – 5:30 pm 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

19.08. – 20.10.2013 21.10. – 31.12.2013 01.01. – 31.01.2014 01.02. – 31.03.2014

8:00 am – 5:30 pm 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 9:00 am – 4:00 pm closed

Prices (ascent and descent) Children up to 16 years old CHF 19.00 SBB ½-Tax / GA card CHF 19.00 Adults CHF 38.00

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Pfannenstiel – Alpsigel Aerial Cableway CH-9058 Brülisau Tel. +41 (0)71 799 18 43 www.alpsigel.ch

An operator is on hand in fine weather to work the cable railway. At other times, operation is self-service. Schools and associations that register in advance can travel with an operator at reduced rates. (No reservations can be taken for weekends.)

From 1 May until 31 October 2013 from 8 am until 6 pm runs during time. Closed from 1 November 2013 until 30 April 2014.

Prices (ascent and descent) Children up to 16 years old CHF 12.00 Adults CHF 25.00 SBB ½-Tax / GA card no reductions

Frümsen – Staubern Aerial Cableway Familie D. and J. Lüchinger CH-9467 Frümsen Tel. +41 (0)81 757 24 24 www.staubern.ch

Every hour on the hour from 7 am to 10 pm, every half-hour if there are 3 or more people. From May till New Year.

Prices (ascent and descent) Children up to 16 years old CHF 15.00 Adults CHF 25.00 SBB ½-Tax / GA card No reductions

Other arrangements and tariffs for groups available on request with all cableway companies.

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R e g i o n a l e x c u r s i o n s.

Lake Constance, www.bodenseeschiffe.ch The home ports on the Swiss banks of Lake Constance can be found in Romanshorn and Rorschach. Boat tours are operated from May to September at both Swiss and German ports, including those to the island of Mainau, Meersburg and Lindau. Two ferries run every hour the round between Romanshorn and Friedrichshafen.

City St. Gallen, www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch The metropole of St.Gallen has an enormous past. It was founded and was named after the wandering Irish monk Gallus, who founded a monastery on the site in the year 612. Watching over the town is an imposing baroque cathedral, the heart of the Abbey District, which has been placed under the protection of UNESCO.

Toggenburg with Tone Trail, www.toggenburg.ch Safely between the Säntis and Churfirsten is the Toggenburg. Only 1 hour‘s drive from Lake Constance and Zurich. All your dreams will also come true if you enjoy winter sports and relaxation in nature. The Tone trail is open from June to October and starting from the Alp Sellamat goes to Oberdorf.

Vaduz with Citytrain, www.tourismus.li The vibrant capital with its cultural and strolling mile invites you to linger and offers a wide range of cultural attractions. The Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum, attractive shops, and culinary spots enhance the charm and beauty of a stay. Enjoy the surroundings of the capital Vaduz with a quiet ride on Vaduz‘s city train.

Further information about regional excursions please contact Appenzellerland Tourism AR, Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00.

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PubliCar Appenzell

Operating hours, reservation and information: 0848 Monday until Thursday Friday and Saturday Sundays and public holidays

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06.00 a.m. until 7.00 p.m.

06.00 a.m. until 11.30 p.m.

07.00 a.m. until 7.00 p.m.

Further information: www.postbus.ch, Webcode 10150

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A p p e n z e l l H o l i d a y Vo u c h e r s.

Benefit from one Night.

The Appenzellerland extends a warm welcome to its visitors. Even if you only stay a single night, you‘ll receive Appenzell Holiday Vouchers enabling you to discover museums, demonstration cheese dairies, outdoor swimming pools and other highlights throughout the holiday region at half price. An ideal and cost-effective way to enjoy a range of sport, culture and alpine experiences.

Free rail and Postauto travel, if you`re staying 3 nights more.

If you‘re staying in the Appenzellerland for at least 3 nights, your hosts and Appenzellerland Tourismus AR will give you Appenzell Holiday Vouchers «Plus» from the third night (for a maximum of eight days), which allow free rail and Postauto travel throughout the Appenzellerland!

There is no better way of getting to know the unique hill country than with Appenzeller trains and the post bus. How a comfortable holiday should be: climb aboard and relax.

Appenzell Holiday Vouchers or Appenzell Holiday Vouchers «Plus» are available from many accommodation owners and operators in the canton of Appenzell A.Rh. For more information, contact Appenzellerland Tourism AR Bahnhofstrasse 2, CH-9410 Heiden Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00, Fax +41 (0)71 898 33 09

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E v e n t s.

January 12 Alter Silvester (Old New Year Eve) in Urnäsch, Waldstatt, Hundwil, Schwellbrunn

(since the 13th is a Sunday) 19 Alpine Cup Race, Landmark in Heiden (sled race) February 9 Fasnachtsumzug (carnival procession) in Appenzell, from 2 pm 11 Urnäscher Bloch (traditional procession) 13 Procession Gidio Hosestoss in Herisau and Waldstatt 16 Alpstein Trophy Ebenalp, touring ski race by full moon, starts 7 pm in Schwende AI 17 Funkensonntag (bonfire) in various Appenzell villages 18 Buebebloch (traditional procession) in Hundwil, Stein, Schwellbrunn, Herisau

and Blochmonday in Stein March 8 Opening ceremony ARºAI 500 in Heiden 10 Funkensonntag (bonfire) in Appenzell 21– 23 14th Appenzeller Kabarett-Tage (cabaret concerts), Aula Gringel in Appenzell 29 Passion concert: W.A. Mozart Requiem KV 626, Derungs, Evangelical church in Heiden, from 5 pm April 5 – 7 28th International Säntis Cup in Herisau (figure skating) 6 Jodel Konzert (Yodelling Concert) with famous yodelling groups at

the gym Wies in Heiden, from 8 pm 27 13th Appenzeller Streichmusiktag (string folk music) in Urnäsch 28 Landsgemeinde (open air parliament) in Appenzell, from 12 noon May 1 May Fair in Appenzell 4 30 years of Rössli «Ländler» music, anniversary event, Aula Gringel in Appenzell 11– 13 Music marathon at Ebenalp 19 Witsun Ball, Alp Fischegg in Urnäsch (Lillybeizli), from 11.30 am 23 – 25 9th International A-Cappella Festival, Aula Gringel in Appenzell 30 Corpus Christi procession in Appenzell (weather permitting) 31 8th International Held Trophy in Appenzell (Balloon event) June 1/2 8th International Held Trophy in Appenzell (Balloon event) 1/2 Family days on Kronberg 15/16 Rock the Wolves, Open Air concert in Wolfhalden 15/16 Säntis Classic, cycle tour starting from Weinfelden and finishing at Schwägalp 29/30 10th International Classic Car meeting at Schwägalp 30 Northeastern wrestling contest in Gais July 3 Opening ceremony: «The thirteenth town» – a musical performance to

accompany the festival, ARºAI 500 in Hundwil 6 Appenzell Gourmet Hike 7 Appenzell Cantonal Schwingertag (wrestling contest) in Waldstatt

(Alternative date: 14 July 2013) 14 Schutzengelfest (Feast of the Guardian Angel) at Ebenalp, from 10.30 am 19/20 Postplatz Openair (Open Air concert) in Appenzell 28 Open Day at Alpine Cheese Dairy in the Alpstein

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August 1 Festivals in various communities and districts 9 – 11 17th Ländlermusikfest (folkmusic festival) in Appenzell 10 Mountain-Bike Event in Schwellbrunn 18 Schwägalp-Schwinget (Swiss wrestling contest) (Alternative date: 25 August 2013) 24 Appenzell Gourmet Hike 24 Closing ceremony «The thirteenth town» – a musical performance to accompany

the festival, ARºAI 500 in Hundwil 25 27th mountain race on Hoher Kasten, start 9.15 am at the church in Brülisau 30/31 Gonten-dAisch Musig (music festival) in Gonten 31 Historic hill climb, Walzenhausen-Lachen September 1 Historic hill climb, Walzenhausen-Lachen 14 Bike race in Walzenhausen-Lachen 14 Alpabfahrt (cattle drive to the Alpine pastures) and farmers market in Urnäsch 14 Prizewinners‘ concert with the Collegium Musicum St.Gallen,

Kursaal in Heiden, 7 pm 21 Alpstein Bike Rally around the Alpstein, starts from Brülisau October 4 – 7 Herisauer Jahr- and Warenmarkt (Annual Fair) 5/6 Cheese Festival, Schwägalp 11 Jahrmarkt in Heiden (Annual Fair) 25 Anniversary event ARºAI 500 in Appenzell and Herisau November 22 – 24 Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Fair), Kursaal in Heiden December 1 Advent Sunday in Heiden, from 11 am 1 Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Fair) in Wienacht, from 9 am 4 Chlausmarkt (St. Nicholas Fair) in Appenzell 7 Advent Fair in Trogen, from 9 am 7/8 Herisauer Christkindlimarkt (Christmas Fair) in Herisau 8 Christkindlimarkt (Christmas Fair) in Appenzell 31 Silvesterchlausen (New Year’s mummers) in Urnäsch, Waldstatt, Hundwil,

Stein, Herisau, Schwellbrunn, Teufen and Bühler.

Dates for Alpstobete (Herdsmen’s Ball), cattle show and Appenzell music events can be found on page 15 –17.

Dates subjet to change.

Appenzell Gourmet Hike.

Lovers of hiking, good food and the Appenzellerland countryside are promised an unforgettable day. Walk from one course to the next.

Saturday, 6 July and 24 August 2013 Information and booking: Appenzellerland Tourism AR, Bahnhofstrasse 2, 9410 Heiden Tel. + 41 (0)71 898 33 00, www.genusswanderung.ch

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Useful information.

Here to help We’re delighted to help you prepare for a variety of excursions. We can assist in the organisation of group events, conferences and congresses. We have lots of information on guided tours around local towns, villages and museums.

Tourist Information, opening hours Heiden, Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00 May – September Mon – Fri 9 am – 5 pm

Sat/Sun 10 am – 2:30 pm October – April Mon – Fri 9 am – 12 pm / 1pm – 5 pm Urnäsch, Tel. +41 (0)71 364 26 40 January – December Mon – Sat 9 am– 11:30 am Appenzell, Tel. +41 (0)71 788 96 41 mid-May – mid-Oct Mon – Fri 9 am –12 pm / 1:30 pm – 6 pm

Sat/Sun 10 am –12 pm / 2 pm – 5 pm mid-Oct – mid-May Mon – Fri 9 am –12 pm / 2 pm – 5 pm

Sat/Sun 2 pm – 5 pm

Brochures Appenzellerland Tourism All brochures can be found at www.appenzellerland.ch or ordered from Appenzellerland Tourism AR, Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00. The brochures are available also in the railway stations from appenzeller line.

Important contact numbers Police (emergency) 117 Ambulance 144 Fire brigade 118 Emergency breakdown 0800 140 140 Weather forecast 162

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Air Rescue Appenzell Hospital Heiden Hospital Herisau Hospital

1414 Tel. +41 (0)71 788 75 75 Tel. +41 (0)71 898 61 11 Tel. +41 (0)71 353 21 11

A TRUE EXPERIENCE

TRADITION. KNOWLEDGE. ENJOYMENT. CRAFT. How do you turn traditional craftsmanship into pure enjoyment? The Brauquöll Appenzell visitor centre will show you how it’s done. Take an exciting tour and learn how Appenzell Bier and Säntis Malt Whisky are produced from fresh spring water. Open to the general public or groups. The Locher AG Brewery looks forward to your visit! www.brauquoell.ch

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O u r p a r t n e r s.

Appenzellerland Regionalmarketing AG www.appenzeller-produkte.ch

SO Appenzeller K채se GmbH www.appenzeller.ch

Bischofberger AG www.baerli-biber.ch

Mineralquelle Gontenbad AG www.mineralquelle.ch

PostAuto Schweiz AG www.postauto.ch

Appenzeller Bahnen AG www.appenzellerbahnen.ch

Appenzeller Kantonalbank www.appkb.ch

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Appenzeller Bahnen.

Come on board and enjoy a relaxing journey through the outstanding landscape of Appenzellerland.

For more information, contact Appenzell Station Tel. +41 71 788 50 50 www.appenzellerbahnen.ch

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