Appenzell Guide 2017

APPENZELL GUIDE 2017 HANS KOLLER He and his team are responsible for ensuring that the village of Appenzell looks beautiful and tidy.

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THE MAN WHO KEEPS EVERYTHING CLEAN AND TIDY Since August 2015, Hans Koller has been our new Roads Maintenance Manager.

What would create stress for many people, brings Hans Koller a quiet sense of satisfaction.

Find out more about Hans Koller at appenzell.ch/hanskoller

TOUR OF THE VILLAGE

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FREE GUIDED TOURS

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EVENTS

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REGULAR MUSICAL EVENTS

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CONTENTS

Tour of the village

Events

Stobede

Panoramic map

Map of Appenzell

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Free guided tours

Regular musical events

Tips for excursions

Appenzell Card

TIPS FOR EXCURSIONS

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Prices for adults Prices for children Free with the Appenzell Card (see Page 41)

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1 St. Mauritius Catholic Church 2

Works of art by Roman Signer

6 Concordia House

3 Castle

7 Hampi Fässler House

4 Convent of Mary of the Angels

8 Landsgemeindeplatz

10 Löwen pharmacy

5 Salesis House

9 Heiligkreuzkapelle

11 Town Hall

TOUR OF THE VILLAGE

TOUR OF THE VILLAGE APPENZELL With its variety of styles the imposing CATHOLIC CHURCH (1) reveals an interesting architectural history. The first church to be erected on this site was mentioned in 1071 when the parish was established. It was dedicated to St. Maurice, and is known to locals as «de Moritz». Not far from the Catholic Church, just across the beautifully laid-out cemetery, is the Evangelical (protestant) Church.

Below the church at Adlerplatz is the TURNTABLE CREATED BY SCULPTOR ROMAN SIGNER (2).

This «instrument of spatial experience» imposes its own tempo on the viewer and reveals a panoramic view of Appenzell during its 3-minute rotation.

Nearby from the railings on the bridge over the River Sitter you can watch a regular but surprising phenomenon as jets of water suddenly shoot out from two legs of a table making it rear up onto its two «hind legs» – the TILTING TABLE (2).

The enclosed building known as the SCHLOSS (3) (castle) to the east of the Postplatz has always occupied a unique position in Appenzell’s village architecture. It has been privately owned since 1780 by

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the Sutter family, who still reside there, and is not open to the public.

Right next to the castle is the CONVENT OF MARY OF THE ANGELS (4), which was built by the Capuchin religious order in the early 1680s.

The SALESIS HOUSE (5) on the Postplatz, the only free-standing stone building apart from the castle, is a tribute to the affluence of the village. The solid, three-storey square building of rendered quarried stone with its wide pitched roof dates back to the flourishing economy of the late 16th century.

Another outstanding building is the CONCORDIA HOUSE (6) on Engelgasse, a patrician house with a steep gabled roof dating from the 17 th century. A richly decorated series of panels covers the entire southern façade and the paintings under the eaves represent the eight ages of man. This lively work of art in muted colours was created by August Schmid (1930).

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TOUR OF THE VILLAGE

The HAMPI FÄSSLER HOUSE (7) on Kaustrasse originally marked the limits of the old village centre.

The half-timbered building is ornamented with baroque window frames and decorative traditional window shutters painted by Adalbert Fässler.

The historic village square or LANDSGEMEINDEPLATZ (8) is the scene each year of the local parliament (Landsgemeinde). All cantonal elections and parliamentary business take place publicly here and voting is by a public show of hands.

The HEILIGKREUZKAPELLE (9) (Holy Cross Chapel) on the Hauptgasse (main street) was rebuilt after the village was devastated by fire in 1560. The stained glass windows depicting the five sorrowful mysteries of the rosary were designed by Ferdinand Gehr in 1964.

The distinctive signs (known as Tafeen), which are hung mainly in the centre of the village, are a visual feast. «Tafeen» (which comes from the word for

tavern) can be found outside many shops as well as inns and restaurants.

The LÖWEN PHARMACY (10) with beautiful paintings on its decorated facade is an architectural gem. Johannes Hugentobler painted medicinal herbs on the round-arched panels covering the shutters to illustrate the purpose of the building.

The main street, or Hauptgasse, with its quaint, colourful houses is always a unique attraction for our visitors.

The impressive RATHAUS (11) (town hall) with its façade painted by August Schmid from Diessenhofen (1928) and the adjoining «Buherre Hanisefs» form a fitting close to our tour.

If you’d like to know more about the history and customs of Appenzell, our guides will be happy to take you exploring. Please note that there is a free traditional guided tour of the village (see page 11).

Heiligkreuz-Kapelle (Holy Cross Chapel)

Tafeen

Löwen pharmacy

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DEMOCRACY IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM

Landsgemeinde in Appenzell Innerrhoden

WELCOMING SHOPS AND INNS INVITE YOU TO LINGER

SHOPPING IN APPENZELL The main street (Hauptgasse) is a unique attraction for our visitors.

Enjoy a pleasant stroll down the main street and take time to explore more than 60 shops with their wonderful painted facades. Car parking is available close to the centre of the village.

You can find all shops at a glance at appenzell.ch / appenzell

Strolling along the main street in Appenzell

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OUR GIFT TO YOU AUDIO TOUR «BRAUQUÖLL APPENZELL BREWERY» VISITOR CENTRE

On a fascinating tour of the Brauquöll Appenzell brewery you’ll discover lots of interesting information about the art of brewing and how Appenzeller beer and Säntis Malt whisky are made from fresh spring water.

Dates

February to December 2017

Languages German, English, French and Italian Meeting point

At the Brauerei Locher AG Visitor Centre, for opening times see Page 27, duration approx. 40 minutes

Provider

Appenzeller Bier, Brauerei Locher AG, Appenzell Tel. +41 71 788 01 76, www.brauquöll.ch

CHEESEMAKING DEMONSTRATION

Discover fascinating facts about cheesemaking at the Demonstration Cheese Dairy at Hotel Hof Weissbad.

Watch the cheesemaker at work.

Dates

Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday For opening times during Christmas and New Year visit www.hofweissbad.ch

Meeting point

2.00 pm to 5.00 pm, Demonstration Cheese Dairy at Hotel Hof Weissbad

Provider

Hotel Hof Weissbad, Weissbad Tel. +41 71 798 80 80, www.hofweissbad.ch

* Free admission with the Appenzell Card

(see Page 41)

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FREE GUIDED TOURS

«HAND EMBROIDERY CIRCLE»

The «Hand Embroidery Circle» is a popular meeting place for embroiderers from far and wide who come together. Watch the embroiderers as they work (Excluding museum admission*) Dates

Every third Wednesday of the month, apart from December

Meeting point

2.00 pm to 5.00 pm at the Museum Appenzell

Provider

Museum Appenzell, Appenzell Tel. +41 71 788 96 31, www.museum.ai.ch

CRAFTWORKERS IN THE MUSEUM

A saddler, traditional costume seamstress, folk artist or other crafworker will be on site giving insights into their own particular craft. (Excluding museum admission*) Dates

Every Thursday from 1 June to 19 October 2017

Meeting point

2.00 pm to 5.00 pm at the Museum Appenzell

Provider

Museum Appenzell, Appenzell Tel. +41 71 788 96 31, www.museum.ai.ch

EMBROIDERER IN TRADITIONAL COSTUME IN THE MUSEUM

During the 19th and 20th centuries, countless women from the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden used to earn a living from embroidery. Still today a few women embroider minute motifs and ornaments. Come and watch an embroiderer at work. (Excluding museum admission*) Dates

Every Friday from 2 June to 20 October 2017

Meeting point

2.00 pm to 5.00 pm at the Museum Appenzell

Provider

Museum Appenzell, Appenzell Tel. +41 71 788 96 31, www.museum.ai.ch

* Free admission with the Appenzell Card

(see Page 41)

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EVENTS

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JANUARY 2017

MARCH 2017

24 – 26 11th International Held Trophy, Appenzell

1 New Year

6 Twelfth Night (Epiphany)

13 Old New Year’s Eve in Urnäsch, Waldstatt, Hundwil, Schönengrund, Schwellbrunn

Balloon Festival

26 Funkensonntag (Bonfire Sunday)

30 – 31 3rd Appenzell Spring Days

22 «Baschtiastobete» at Hoher Kasten, www.hoherkasten.ch

APRIL 2017

1 – 2 3rd Appenzell Spring Days

FEBRUARY 2017

in Urnäsch, www.striichmusigtag.ch

11 Alpstein Trophy Ebenalp, ski touring, www.alpsteintrophy.ch

23 Fat Thursday

25 Carnival procession in Appenzell

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JUNE 2017

3 Appenzell May Market

4 – 6 A-Cappella-Festival in Appenzell www.acappella-appenzell.ch

16 – 18 Appenzell Biker Meet, www.biker-troeffe.ch

7 Bezirksgemeinde (district assembly)

25 12th International Vintage Car Rally,

Schwägalp

14 Pilgrimage to the Stoss 20 May Losi (musical evening)

in Berggasthaus Seealpsee

* Public holiday on which traditional

25 Ascension Day*

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15 JUNE 2017 CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION IN APPENZELL

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15 Corpus Christi Procession in Appenzell*

12 – 14 Ebenalp Music Marathon

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4 Whitsun*

8 – 10 Postplatz Festival Appenzell

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SEPTEMBER 2017

9 Schutzengelfest (Feast of the Guardian

16 Alpine cattle drive in Urnäsch

Angel) at Ebenalp, www.ebenalp.ch

17 National Day of Prayer*

22 Feast of St. Maurice,

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in Alpstein

patron saint of the church* 23 – 24 Alpsteinbike, www.alpsteinbike.ch

AUGUST 2017

in various districts

4 – 6 21st Appenzell Ländlerfest

(folk music festival), www.laendlerfest.ch

15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary* 20 Schwägalp-Schwinget

(Swiss wrestling competition), www.schwaegalp-schwinget.ch 25 – 27 Clanx Festival, www.clanx.ch

23 – 25 «Chölbi» (annual fair) in Appenzell

1 Swiss National Day with celebrations

27 31 Hoher Kasten mountain hike, www.swb.ch

OCTOBER 2017

3 Cattle Show in Appenzell

6 – 8 Authentica in Appenzell, www.authentica.ch

17 NOVEMBER 2017

1 All Saints’ Day (public holiday)

10 – 12 «A17» Trade Fair

26 Pre-Christmas Sunday shopping

in Appenzell

DECEMBER 2017

3 Christkindli Market in Appenzell

3 / 10 / 17 Pre-Christmas Sunday shopping in Appenzell

6 Chlausmarkt (St. Nicholas Market)

in Appenzell

8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception

31 Silvesterchlausen (New Year’s Eve

(public holiday) mummers) in Urnäsch, Waldstatt, Hundwil, Herisau, Teufen, Schwellbrunn,

3 OCTOBER 2017 CATTLE SHOW IN APPENZELL

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26 NOVEMBER 2017 PRE-CHRISTMAS SUNDAY SHOPPING IN APPENZELL

YOU CAN FIND OTHER EVENTS AT

APPENZELL.CH / E VENTS

31 DECEMBER 2017 SILVESTERCHLAUSEN (NEW YEAR’S EVE MUMMERS)

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THE MOUNTAIN FOR FAMILIES AND FUN Experience, enjoy and relax ► Air Cable Car with numerous walking/hiking trails ► Kronberg Rope Park ► Kronberg Alpine Coaster ► Motor Skills Park Kronberg-Fun Kronberg breakfast or lunch including roundtrip per person, as well as 4 bobsleigh tickets 2 Adults CHF 109.– 2 Children CHF 64.–

Tel. +41 71 794 12 89 | www.kronberg.ch | info@kronberg.ch

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TOUCHING MOMENTS FOR THE HEART

Appenzell customs and traditions Customs and traditions are an active part of the Appenzellerland. Still today farming and religious customs shape everyday life.

Find out more by ordering our free «Appenzell Customs and Traditions» brochure at appenzell.ch / brochure

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REGULAR MUSICAL EVENTS

EVERY WEDNESDAY, 8.00 PM TO 10.00 PM

EVERY SUNDAY, 10.00 AM TO 2.00 PM

Appenzell music

Appenzell Sunday buffet with music

Hotel Hof Weissbad, Weissbad

Event Hall at the top of Säntis

Tel. +41 71 798 80 80

Tel. +41 71 365 65 00 (reservations required)

EVERY THURSDAY FROM 1 JUNE TO 19 OCTOBER 2017, 6.30 PM TO 7.30 PM

EVERY SUNDAY, EXCLUDING 5 TO 19 MARCH AND JULY / AUGUST, 12 NOON TO APPROX. 2.30 PM

Concerts of Appenzell music Kleiner Ratsaal (Small Council Chamber) in Appenzell

Appenzell music with various musical groups

Tourist Information Tel. +41 71 788 96 41

Hotel Bären Gonten in Gonten, Tel. +41 71 795 40 10

FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH, FROM 8.00 PM Ziegelhütte Art Gallery, Appenzell

EVERY SUNDAY FROM 1 JANUARY TO 9 APRIL 2017 FROM 3.00 PM AS WELL AS EVERY FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH FROM 8.00 PM

Tel. +41 71 788 18 60

«Loos-Stobede»

Concerts with national and international artists

Garni Loosmühle in Weissbad, Tel. +41 71 799 11 13

EVERY FRIDAY FROM 11 AUGUST TO 6 OCTOBER 2017, 7.00 PM TO 9.00 PM Appenzell Friday, hammer dulcimer

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playing by young musicians

Advent concerts

Gasthaus Markplatz in Appenzell

Kleiner Ratsaal (Small Council Chamber) in Appenzell

Tel. +41 71 787 12 04

Tourist Information Tel. +41 71 788 96 41

EVERY SATURDAY FROM JULY TO SEPTEMBER 2017 (EXCLUDING 5 AUGUST), 8.00 PM TO 10.00 PM

FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 11.00 AM TO 5.00 PM «Schauchäsi-Stobede»

Appenzell music performed by young groups

Demonstration Cheese Dairy in Stein,

Romantik Hotel Säntis in Appenzell

Tel. +41 71 368 50 70

Tel. +41 71 788 11 11

EVERY THURSDAY, 8.00 PM LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, FROM 8.00 PM «Ratzliedli – Singen» (satirical songs in Appenzell dialect) Gasthaus Rössli in Brülisau, Tel. +41 71 799 11 04

«Stobede» at Rössli Weissbadstrasse Restaurant Rössli in Appenzell, Tel. +41 71 787 13 55

STOBEDE

JULY 2017 15 / 16 «Alpstobede» on Ebenalp, Saturday from 7.30 pm, Sunday from 11.00 am

TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL WITH YODELLING, DANCING AND MUSIC

22 / 23 «Alpstobede» on Meglisalp, Saturday from 7.00 pm, Sunday from 11.00 am

AUGUST 2017

5 / 6 «Sollerstobede» in the Berggasthaus Platten-

weather conditions, shift date 30 July 2017), from 11.00 am

23 «Stobede» in the Berggasthaus Kronberg

bödeli, Saturday and Sunday, from 1.00 pm 6 / 7 «Sollerstobede» in the Berggasthaus Ruhesitz, Sunday from 1.00 pm , Monday

and Feast of St. James, from 10.30 am 30 / 31 «Alpstobede» in the Berggasthaus Bollenwees, Sunday and Monday, from 11.00 am

from 2.00 pm

27 «Stobede» in the Berggasthaus Kronberg

and Feast of St. Bartholomew, from 10.30 am

23 «Potersalpstobede» on Potersalp (subject to

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RELAXING IN RESTAURANTS AND CAFES The Appenzellerland is a paradise for food-lovers who want know where the piece of meat or cheese on their plate has come from. The cooking in this region, which has the highest concentration of restaurants in the whole of Switzerland, is naturally excellent.

Find the right restaurant for your visit at appenzell.ch / g astro

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TIPS FOR EXCURSIONS MUSEUM APPENZELL

ZIEGELHÜTTE ART GALLERY

Cultural and historical museum of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. Hand embroidery, traditional costumes, customs, folk art. Activities for children, films.

The Ziegelhütte Art Gallery presents art from the 20th and 21st centuries as well as classical and contemporary music. This cultural centre with circular 16th century brick kiln is also an important cultural monument.

Special exhibitions 27 November 2016 to 19 March 2017 Christian Hörler – Shovelling Snow 2 April to 22 October 2017 Botenstoff – Presentation of the donation Special exhibitions

Selim Abdullah

8 October 2016 to 21 May 2017 Opening times

Carrying and Transporting

1 January to 31 March 2017 and Opening times

1 November to 31 December 2017

April to October 2017

Tuesday to Saturday 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Monday to Friday 10.00 am

Sunday, 11.00 am to 5.00 pm

to 12.00 noon / 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm

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Saturday / Sunday 11.00 am to 5.00 pm

Tuesday to Friday 10.00 am to 12.00 noon /

November to March 2017

2.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Tuesday to Sunday 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Saturday and Sunday 11.00 am to 5.00 pm

Hauptgasse 4, CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 71 788 96 31 museum@appenzell.ch

Ziegeleistr. 14, CH-9050 Appenzell CHF 7.–

www.museum.ai.ch

Tel. +41 71 788 18 60 info@kunsthalleziegelhuette.ch

CHF 9.–

www.kunsthalleziegelhuette.ch CHF 3.–

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APPENZELL FOLKLORE MUSEUM

The Kunstmuseum Appenzell displays classical modern and contemporary art. Works by Carl August and Carl Walter Liner are displayed in special temporary exhibitions. The museum building was designed by renowned architects Annette Gigon and Mike Guyer.

Special exhibitions

The Appenzell Folklore Museum houses the most important Swiss collection of folk art, as well as two hand embroidery machines and a weaving loom from the 19th century. Boring? Absolutely not!

In addition to regular live demonstrations of embroidery and weaving, the museum's 400 year-old alpine dairy is also in operation each week.

11 December 2016 to 7 May 2017

Special exhibitions

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October 2016 to 12 March 2017

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Mezzanin / Liechtenstein Foundation

«A Boy's Dream – Model Vehicles Then and Now»

28 May to 12 November 2017

From April 2017

The Misfortune of the Question – the collection

«Fergger gesucht»; the exhibition is integrated in

of the Heinrich Gebert Cultural Foundation in

the major «iigfädlet», textile exhibition, which is

dialogue with contemporary artists

taking place simultaneously in eight museums in Eastern Switzerland

Opening times 1 January to 31 March 2017 and

Weaving and embroidery demonstrations

1 November to 31 December 2017

1 April to 31 October 2017, daily

Tuesday to Saturday 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Cheese-making in the alpine hut

Sunday, 11.00 am to 5.00 pm

Wednesday and Saturday afternoon

1 April to 31 October 2017 Tuesday to Friday

Opening times

10.00 am to 12.00 noon / 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays

Saturday and Sunday 11.00 am to 5.00 pm

10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Unterrainstr. 5, CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 71 788 18 00 info@kunstmuseumappenzell.ch

Dorf, CH-9063 Stein CHF 9.–

www.kunstmuseumappenzell.ch

Tel. +41 71 368 50 56 info@appenzeller-museum.ch

CHF 7.–

www.appenzeller-museum.ch CHF 6.–

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TIPS FOR EXCURSIONS MUSEUM OF APPENZELL CUSTOMS

ROOTHUUS GONTEN

This cosy museum offers insights into the farming culture of the Appenzellerland, its handicrafts and lively traditional customs. The focal point here are the «New Year’s Eve mummers celebrations». Visit the museum and experience the diverse culture and traditional customs of the Appenzellerland. Touching allowed!

Built between 1762 and 1765, the historic ROOTHUUS GONTEN offers a wealth of interesting information about the well-documented history of music in the Säntis region. The wonderful ballroom with its baroque paintings, as well as the numerous instruments on display, encourage visitors to linger.

The house is devoted to the collection, archiving, research and communication of the folk music of Appenzell and Toggenburg.

Special exhibitions Until 13 January 2017 «Outsiders & Marginals of Folk Art in the Säntis Region» 30 April to 29 October 2017 «Iigfädlet» – joint special exhibition of the textile history of Eastern Switzerland Opening times 1 April to 1 November 2017 Monday to Saturday 9.00 am to 11.30 am / 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm 2 November to 31 March 2017 Monday to Saturday from 9.00 am to 11.30 am

Opening times

Saturday / Sunday, 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm

Tuesday to Friday 9.00 am to 11.30 am

Dorfplatz 6, CH-9107 Urnäsch Tel. +41 71 364 23 22 info@museum-urnaesch.ch

Dorfstrasse 36, CH-9108 Gonten CHF 6.–

www.museum-urnaesch.ch

Tel. +41 71 794 13 30 info@roothuus-gonten.ch

FREE

www.roothuus-gonten.ch CHF 3.–

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ZUNFTHAUS ZU APPENZELL

On a fascinating audio tour of the Locher Brewery Visitor Centre you’ll find out all sorts of informa­ tion about the art of brewing and distilling. You’ll also learn how we make Appenzeller beer and Säntis Malt whisky from fresh spring water. Be transported to the world of brewing. (duration approx. 40 minutes)

At the Zunfthaus zu Appenzell (Appenzell Guild House) you can find out about local crafts and craftsmanship. Craftsmen and women cast, forge and decorate an array of materials on site. They also give lots of information about their crafts and offer exclusive items from the region for sale.

During the week you can book various guided tours, cast your own fondue fork, engrave your own keyfob or enjoy a culinary aperitif.

Opening times February to March and November to December Tuesday to Friday 10.00 am to 12.15 pm / 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm April to October Monday 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm Tuesday to Friday 10.00 am to 12.15 pm / 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Opening times

Saturday and Sunday 10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Saturdays 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Brauereiplatz 1, CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 71 788 01 76 besucher@appenzellerbier.ch

Poststrasse 8, CH-9050 Appenzell FREE

www.brauquöll.ch

Tel. +41 71 787 11 82 zunfthaus@myAppenzell.com

FREE

www.myAppenzell.com FREE

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TIPS FOR EXCURSIONS APPENZELLER SCHAUKÄSEREI

ALP-SCHAUKÄSEREI HOF WEISSBAD

Enjoy a fascinating view of the cheese vat from the Visitors’ Gallery. Learn all about the process of making Appenzeller® cheese and then treat yourself to delicious cheese specialties in the cosy restaurant. The shop offers a large selection of cheeses, regional specialties and souvenirs.

The Demonstration Cheese Dairy at the Hotel Hof Weissbad offers fascinating insights into the process of cheese making. Watch the cheesemaker at work.

Cheesemaking 9.00 am to 3.00 pm Opening times Until 30 April 2017 9.00 am to 5.30 pm 1 May to 31 October 2017 9.00 am to 6.30 pm 1 November to 31 December 2017 9.00 am to 5.30 pm

Opening times

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Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

9.00 am to 2.00 pm

2.00 pm to 5.00 pm

25 December 2017

For opening times during Christmas and New

Closed

Year visit www.hofweissbad.ch.

Dorf 711, CH-9063 Stein Tel. +41 71 368 50 70 info@schaukaeserei.ch

Im Park 1, CH-9057 Weissbad FREE

www.schaukaeserei.ch

Tel. +41 71 798 80 80 hotel@hofweissbad.ch

FREE

www.hofweissbad.ch FREE

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Watch the cheesemaker at work and find out how these delicious alpine dairy products are made.

You can also buy fresh products at the dairy.

Opening times 1 May to 31 May 2017 10.00 am to 4.30 pm 1 June to 30 September 2017 9.00 am to 5.30 pm 1 October to 31 October 2017 10.00 am to 5.00 pm 1 November to 31 November 2017 11.00 am to 4.00 pm (only in fine weather)

CH-9107 Schwägalp / Säntis Tel. +41 71 365 65 65 kontakt@saentisbahn.ch

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www.schaukaeserei.ch FREE

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TIPS FOR EXCURSIONS APPENZELLER BADI OUTDOOR POOL

BAD GONTEN

Fancy cooling off? The Appenzeller Badi offers a 50 metre outdoor swimming pool, a diving pool for little ones and a children’s pool with pirate ship, climbing tower and much more.

Relax in a 34°C jacuzzi. Feel the cleansing power of the steam room. The healing waters at Bad Gonten have helped improve people’s quality of life since time immemorial.

Opening times 8 May to 31 May 2017 and 1 September to 9 September 2017 8.00 am to 7.00 pm 1 June to 31 August 2017 8.00 am to 8.00 pm In poor weather 8.00 am to 1.00 pm

Opening times

In very poor weather closed

Daily 9.00 am to 6.00 pm

Weissbadstrasse, CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 71 787 14 74 www.appenzellerbadi.ch

Gontenstr. 49, CH-9108 Gontenbad CHF 6.–

Tel. +41 71 794 11 24 info@badgonten.ch www.badgonten.ch

CHF 2.50

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HOTEL EISCHEN

What could be nicer after hiking in the alpine countryside than a refreshing swim and a relaxing sauna. The facilities at Hotel Kaubad are available both to resident and non-resident guests.

Relax in the water while enjoying a wonderful panorama – at the Hotel Eischen. In addition to the swimming pool, the hotel also offers a bio sauna, Finnish sauna, steam room, outdoor whirlpool and a quiet room.

Opening times Up to the end of April Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays May to end of October Open every day November to December Opening times

Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Wednesday to Sunday 9.00 am to 9.00 pm

Christmas and New Year

(on request)

Open every day

Kaustrasse 123, CH-9050 Appenzell

Kaustrasse 183, CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 71 787 48 44 info@kaubad.ch

CHF 6.–

Tel. +41 71 787 50 30 info@eischen.ch

CHF 18.–

www.eischen.ch

www.kaubad.ch CHF 4.–

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CULINARY E-BIKE TOUR ÂŤEat, look, ride, enjoyÂť is the motto of this e-bike tour. In addition to Appenzell hospitality, it also offers fine culinary specialities, cultural highlights and fantastic views of the alpine landscape typical of the Appenzellerland. On your tour Appenzell restaurateurs tempt you with a 4-course meal that you can enjoy at one location or you can have the individual courses at different inns. Culinary E-Bike Tour not suitable for groups.

Cycling from Schlatt to Haslen

PACKAGES

CHF 50.–

PACKAGE 1

Appenzell Bärli-Biber cookie and drink bottle 4-course menu Soup of the day, mixed salad, Appenzell steak with side dishes or vegetarian dish, Biberfladen parfait

50% discount on purchase of bike shirt

PACKAGE 2

CHF 100.–

1 day e-bike hire with cycle helmet Appenzell Bärli-Biber cookie and drink bottle 4-course menu Soup of the day, mixed salad, Appenzell steak with side dishes or vegetarian dish, Biberfladen parfait

50% discount on purchase of bike shirt * free e-bike with Appenzell Card

PACKAGE 3

FROM CHF 255.–

3 nights’ accommodation including breakfast and taxes

Welcome drink on day of arrival

1 day e-bike hire with cycle helmet Appenzell Bärli-Biber cookie and drink bottle 4-course menu Soup of the day, mixed salad, Appenzell steak with side dishes or vegetarian dish, Biberfladen parfait

BOOKING

50% discount on purchase of bike shirt

Appenzellerland Tourismus AI

Appenzell Card

Tel. +41 71 788 96 41

with over 20 free offers (see Page 41)

info@appenzell.ch, appenzell.ch

9050 Appenzell

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TIPS FOR EXCURSIONS HOHER KASTEN

EBENALP

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On top of the panoramic Hoher Kasten mountain near Appenzell you can enjoy a fantastic 360° outlook. The newly opened Europa-Rundweg circular trail goes right around the Panoramic Restaurant, which itself only opened a few years ago, and offers views over six countries. Viewing terraces, benches, an impressive rock path and telescopes encourage you to rest a while and enjoy the scenery.

Ebenalp is the ideal starting point for walks.

Nature lovers have a wealth of opportunities for exploring – from an easy circular route to full-day hikes. A 20-minute walk takes you to the famous Wildkirchli caves.

Timetable Every 15 minutes, last ascent 15 minutes before the end of timetabled journeys. Evening and night journeys on request.

01.01. – 02.04.17 Mon – Fri

9.30 am – 5.00 pm

9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Sat / Sun

Timetable

29.04. – 24.05.17 Mon – Sun

8.00 am – 5.30 pm

Every 20 minutes, continuous operation in busy times

25.05. – 23.06.17 Mon – Sun

7.30 am – 6.00 pm

24.06. – 27.08.17 Mon – Sun

7.30 am – 7.00 pm

01.01. – 28.02.17 Mon – Sun

28.08. – 01.10.17 Mon – Sun

7.30 am – 6.00 pm

8.40 am – 4.40 pm

01.04. – 09.06.17 Mon – Sun

8.00 am – 5.00 pm

02.10. – 05.11.17

Mon – Sun

7.30 am – 5.30 pm

10.06. – 03.09.17 Mon – Sun

7.20 am – 6.00 pm

16.12. – 31.12.17

Mon – Fri

9.30 am – 5.00 pm

04.09. – 29.10.17 Mon – Sun

8.00 am – 5.20 pm

Sat / Sun

9.00 am – 5.00 pm

30.10. – 31.12.17 Mon – Sun

8.40 am – 4.40 pm 3 to 28 April 2017 and

1 to 31 March 2017

6 November to 15 December 2017

Closed due to maintenance work

Closed due to maintenance work

CH-9058 Brülisau Tel. +41 71 799 13 22 seilbahn@hoherkasten.ch

CH-9057 Wasserauen CHF 42.–

www.hoherkasten.ch

Tel. +41 71 799 12 12 info@ebenalp.ch

CHF 31.–

www.ebenalp.ch CHF 21.–

CHF 12.–

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KRONBERG

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Kronberg offers a wealth of experiences for young and old. Down in the valley visitors will find a rope park, bob run and large playground, while up on top on the gentle back of the Kronberg there are fantastic views to enjoy. Paragliders set off from here in all directions. And it's also a great place for hiking for visitors of all ages.

From Säntis you have views over six different countries. At 2502 metres above sea level the opportunities are almost unlimited. Take time out to enjoy an authentic alpine experience, as well as restaurants, shops, exhibitions and a well-developed network of summit trails.

Timetable

Timetable

Every 30 minutes, continuous operation in busy times

Every 30 minutes, additional trips in busy times, sunrise ascents every Sunday in July and August

01.01. – 12.03.2017 Mon – Sat 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Sun

8.00 am – 5.00 pm

01.01. – 15.01.17

14.04. – 30.6.2017

Mon – Fri

9.00 am – 5.00 pm

04.02. – 19.05.17 Mon – Fri

Sat, Sun, Public holidays

8.00 am – 6.00 pm

01.07. – 22.10.2017 Mon – Sun 8.00 am – 6.00 pm

Mon – Sun Sat / Sun

20.05. – 22.10.17 Mon – Fri

8.30 am – 5.00 pm 8.30 am – 5.00 pm 8.00 am – 5.00 pm 7.30 am – 6.00 pm

23.10. – 31.12.2017

Mon – Sat 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Sat / Sun

7.30 am – 6.30 pm

Sun

23.10. – 31.12.17

Mon – Sun

8.30 am – 5.00 pm

8.00 am – 5.00 pm

13 March to 13 April 2017

16 January to 3 February 2017

Closed due to maintenance work

Closed due to maintenance work

CH-9108 Jakobsbad Tel. +41 71 794 12 89 info@kronberg.ch

CH-9107 Schwägalp / Säntis CHF 34.–

www.kronberg.ch

Tel. +41 71 365 65 65 Tel. Automat +41 71 365 66 66

CHF 45.–

kontakt@saentisbahn.ch CHF 17.–

www.saentisbahn.ch

CHF 22.50

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TIPS FOR EXCURSIONS ALP SIGEL

STAUBERN

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Two gondolas bring you effortlessly up to the alp.

Rest for a moment and enjoy the stunning panorama that stretches far beyond the boundaries of canton and country. Alp Sigel is well known for its diverse flora. Five families farm the alp during the summer months. During this time the Hasenplatten garden restaurant is open – subject to weather conditions.

This aerial cableway provides the only means of transport to the Alpstein from the Rhine Valley.

The comfortable gondola journey up to Staubern takes you on an ascent of over 1200 metres. Once you reach the top, you can enjoy delicious Appenzell specialties and wonderful views, or head off on one of the hiking trails.

Timetable

Timetable

1 May to 31 October 2017

Every half hour for 3 or more people

Daily

7.00 am to approx. 10.00 pm on the hour

CH-9058 Brülisau Tel. +41 71 799 18 43 seilbahn@alpsigel.ch

CH-9467 Frümsen CHF 25.–

www.alpsigel.ch

Tel. +41 81 757 24 24 staubern@bluewin.ch

CHF 36.–

www.staubern.ch CHF 12.–

CHF 18.–

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Altmann 2435 75

40 Alvier 2343

Fulfirst 2384

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Rotsteinpass 2120

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1795

60

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40

40

Hoher Kasten

25 15

15 Plattenbödeli 1279

10

80

Kamor 1751

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15

65

Brülisau 922

Ruhesitz 1310 60

30 50 15 Resspass 10 1309

15

25

Ebenalp

30

30

30 1

Weissbad

30

Steinegg 799

65

H 20

Eggli 1178

100

70

20

Hiking trail Mountain hiking trail

Stoss

Schachen

Rietli 30 50

Alpine trail

Sommersberg 10

Restaurants40 / inns

Kreuzstrasse Appenzeller Bahnen Warmesberg

swimming pool Tourist Information

45

30

Barbecue Hölzlisberg area

Indoor Demonstration Eichberg

swimming pool 462 Cheese Dairy Outdoor

3

40 20 Hoher Hirschberg 1167 30 g er hb rsc i H 35

Rope park

Campsite

Golf course

30

45 25

Toboggan run

20

3

60

Mountain inn

Ruin

20

60

40

Sitter 30

20

70

30

Postauto

40

20

816

20

20

892

Cable car

Warth 940 10

45

838 20

70

Hard

20

30

Schwende

Eggerstanden

Restaurant

30

30

40

25

40

80

30 10

30

20

50

20

15

10

Unt. Bildstein Montlinger Schwamm 1127

35

30

90 15 Fähnerenspitz 1506 40 30

25 Forstseeli

100

40

5

80

20

20 Wildkirchli 1644 30 20 C 40 20

10 25

Schäfler 1923 40

20 10

10

50 868

75

15

55 Äscher

Wasserauen

35

20

10

5

20

Hüttentobel

15

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45

Zahme Gocht 10

70 35

lps

1143 Seea

40

Altenalp 60 Alp Chlus20 25 15

65

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80

50 20 Bogartenlücke 1710 15 30 30

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15 15

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30

65

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30

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10 15

Staubern 1751

Hundstein 2157

alp er

80

90

65

80

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railway Walk time in

in all villages in

minutes (ascent)

bold type.

Alter Zoll

Altstätten

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Säntis 2502

Tierwies 2085

180

Hochalp 1530 180

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90

Toggenburg

150

Schwägalp Chamm1352 halden 40

1663

20

90

rli

Kronberg 65

Potersalp 40

25

15

75

20

80

20 Scheidegg 1352

10

80

0

60

20 20 Lehmen 968

Ahorn 1016

30

85

60

Jakobsbad 20

15

30 10

15

10 15

15

5

60

30

70 15 20

Saul 1031

Strahlholz

10

50

60

Steigbach

40

UntererTIPS GäbrisAROUND APPENZELL HIKING 15

Teufen 833

100

ALPINE INNS alpstein.ch 40

Hohe Buche Wissegg 30

CONDITION STATUS OF

40

Gäbris 1251

40

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Bühler

80

20

60

90

40

824

10

65

740

50 35 eig enst Leim

15

915

Haslen

30

30 Schlatt 924

40

Gais

Hebrig

50

Ruine Clanx

40

Stein 814

20

20

Herisau

10 10

30

Sammelplatz

35

Enggenhütten

40

20

Meistersrüte 20 20 927

50

10

10

15

30

4

45

15

70

883

10 10

Himmelberg 1028

40

Gontenbad

40

780

2

902 40

30

Appenzell

Hirschberg 35

30

15

40

40

Gonten

15

Ochsenhöhi 1209

20

45

20

50 Eischen 1035

20

40

15

869

35

15

Kaubad 15 1045

40

60

10

20 20

45

Hundwiler Höhe 1305

Bömmeli 80

40

10

45 15

15 65

20

20

45

45

40 Klosterspitz 1326 20

0

90

30

60

Waldegg

30

1 Appenzell – Appenzeller Badi outdoor pool – Steinegg – Weissbad – Wasserauen 2 hours 50 | easy 60

Bendlehn 30 2 Appenzell – Bürgerheim – Lehn –40 Sammelplatz – Mendle40 – Spitalgässli – Appenzell 3 ½ hours | moderate

Speicher | easy 3 Appenzell – Bleiche – Imm – Greben – Möser – Eggerstanden and back 1 way 2 hours 925 hours | moderate 4 Appenzell – Hauptgasse – Gontenbad – Gonten – Jakobsbad 3Trogen 903 Gfeld

20

Neuschwendi

Vögelinsegg

St. Gallen

45

90 Lauftegg

60

20

60 45

20

824

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40 30

Urnäsch

100 40

Herisau

15

St. Gallen

20

40

Rorschach Hafen

Rorschach Rheineck St.Margrethen

Wolfhalden

S25

Eggersriet Grub

S26

Walzenhausen

Rehetobel Heiden Speicher-

AppenzellerBahnen Bahnen (railway) Oberegg schwendi (railway) Appenzeller

St.Gallen

Gearwheel wheeldrive drive Gear

Gossau

Wald

S21

Speicher Trogen

ABAutobus Autobus AB Teufen

S23

Herisau

St.Anton

Stein ABAutobus Autobus NightlineS24 Altstätten Bühler AB Nightline Stadt Postbus (busconnections) connections) Hundwil Postbus (bus Haslen S11

wellbrunn Waldstatt

hönengrund

Gais

Gonten

Urnäsch

Aerialcableways cableways Aerial Eggerstanden Other trainconnections connections Appenzell Other train

Jakobsbad

S23

Reute

Stop on request Stop PubliCar: Door-to-door Door-to-door service PubliCar: service Tel. 0848 55 Tel. 0848 55 30 30 60 60

Altstätten (SBB)

PubliCar: Direct Direct connection PubliCar: connection from the canton from the canton border border to to Teufen and Stein Teufen and Stein

Weissbad Brülisau

Kronberg

Schwägalp

Ebenalp

Wasserauen

Hoher Kasten

Säntis Appenzeller Bahnen Zahnradstrecke AB-Autobus AB-Autobus Nachtlinie Postauto Luftseilbahnen Übrige Zugverbindungen

Halt auf Verlangen

www.postauto.ch

PubliCar:Tür-zu-Tür-Service Tel. 0848 55 30 60 PubliCar: Direkte Verbindung ab Kantonsgrenze nach Teufen und Stein

www.postbus.ch

www.appenzellerbahnen.ch

PURE HOLIDAY ENJOYMENT

APPENZELL CARD

ALL-INCLUSIVE

Visitors who stay for three nights or more at the same establishment in Appenzell or its surroundings are entitled to the Appenzell Card.

Benefit from over 20 free offers: Free travel on public transport in 15 zones around Appenzell

Free travel on cable cars Ebenalp, Hoher Kasten, Kronberg

Free admission to all museums in Appenzell, Stein and Urnäsch

Free bike hire and entry to Appenzeller Badi outdoor pool in summer

Free snowshoes and ice skates in winter

Other leisure facilities free of charge

YOU CAN FIND A LIST OF ALL BENEFITS AT APPENZELL.CH / APPENZELLCARD

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USEFUL INFORMATION TOURIST INFORMATION

Appenzell Cantonal Police

Appenzellerland Tourismus AI

Unteres Ziel 20, Tel. +41 71 788 95 00

Hauptgasse 4, CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 71 788 96 41 info@appenzell.ch appenzell.ch

PubliCar Tel. +41 848 55 30 60 Appenzell rail station Tel. +41 71 788 50 50

OPENING TIMES April to October Monday to Friday

Wild Pharmacy Hauptgasse 5, Tel. +41 71 787 12 87

9.00 am to 12.00 noon and 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm Saturday 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Sunday 11.00 am to 5.00 pm November to March Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 12.00 noon and 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm

BANKS Appenzeller Kantonalbank Bankgasse 2, CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 71 788 88 88

Saturday and Sunday

Raiffeisenbank

2.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Hauptgasse 41, CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 71 788 80 80

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS

UBS AG

Police

Hauptgasse 11, CH-9050 Appenzell

Emergency number 117

Tel. +41 71 788 12 12

Fire service Emergency number 118 Ambulance Emergency number 144

SHOP OPENING TIMES Monday Variable depending on season Tuesday to Friday

REGA (Swiss Air Rescue)

8.00 am to 12.00 noon, 1.30 pm to 6.30 pm

Emergency number 1414

Saturday

Appenzell Cantonal Hospital Sonnhalde 2a, Tel. +41 71 788 75 75 Medical Out-of-Hours Service Tel. +41 900 9050 00

8.00 am to 12.00 noon, 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm Sunday 10.00 am to 5.00 pm (authorised shops)

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23 B&B Wagner

22 B&B Bircher

21 B&B Jordi

20 Gästehaus Koller

19 Haus Lydia

18 B&B Inauen Meistersrüte

BED & BREAKFAST

11 Hotel Stossplatz

10 Romantik Hotel Säntis

9 Hotel Löwen

8 Hotel Kaubad

7 Hotel Hof

6 Hotel Hecht

5 Hotel Appenzell

4 Hotel Adler

3 Hotel Garni Traube

50 Kunsthalle Ziegelhütte (art gallery)

(Museum of Art Appenzell)

49 Kunstmuseum Appenzell

48 Museum Appenzell

MUSEUMS

71 Rail station

Office, Court

70 Cantonal Police, Lost Property

69 Hospital

68 Pharmacy

67 Catholic church and crypt

66 Protestant church

65 Town hall, library

39 Hörnli Speiserestaurant

64 Raiffeisenbank

37 Café Restaurant Flade

63 Appenzeller Kantonalbank

62 UBS

squash hall

61 Indoor tennis centre and

60 Ziel football pitch

59 Wühre sports hall/ centre

58 Gymnasium Appenzell (school)

sports hall

57 Gringel auditorium and

56 Appenzell Badi outdoor pool

55 Alpstein Lodge

MISCELLANEOUS

38 MountAIn

36 Gass 17

35 Landbäckerei

34 Lokal, focacceria / gelateria

33 Restaurant Sonne

32 Restaurant Rössli, Weissbadstr.

31 Restaurant Marktplatz

30 Café-Restaurant Drei Könige

29 Café-Konditorei Laimbacher

28 Café Conditorei Fässler

27 Limone’s Osteria, Pizzeria und Pub

26 Bäumli Bar

25 Restaurant Alpstein

RESTAURANTS, CAFÉS

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Free parking for the first 90 minutes

LONG-TERM PARKING

WC Public toilets

ATM machine

Tourist Information

82 Kunst-Hand-Werk

81 Mobility Car Sharing

80 Church square

79 Appenzell print shop

of Mary of the Angels

78 Convent / pilgrim hostel

77 «Brauquöll Appenzell»

76 Local administration

75 Cantonal administration

74 Pfadidörfli

73 Post office, phone

72 Appenzeller Alpenbitter

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2 Hotel Freudenberg

1 Hotel Eischen

HOTELS

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APPENZELLERLAND TOURISMUS AI CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 71 788 96 41 info@appenzell.ch · appenzell.ch