Attractions in Eastern Switzerland

Known primarily for its beautifully preserved old town center, the town of Stein am Rhein is located east of the border between Germany and Switzerland. Summer and winter a wonderful backdrop for strolling and relaxing.

Sensational Bergasthof in the middle of the stone of the Alpstein mountains milled in - must have seen. Also recommended is the way to the chapel "Wildkirchli" and then straight … read more

The bridge itself is not an eye-catcher, but it offers a beautiful view of the Rhine. Take a quick breath, take photos and continue in the final sprint to Stein … read more

The Rhine Falls is an impressive natural spectacle, especially after the snow has melted. The largest waterfall in Europe is 150 meters wide and 23 meters high. In summer, up … read more

Hike as a circular hike highly recommended. Simply take the direct route from the Hohen Kasten to Brülisau. At about 2/3 of the way an innkeeper rents scooters with which one can drive into the valley.

From the top of Säntis grandiose all-round view!

Very nice old wooden bridge over the Rhine. It is approved for car traffic.

Beautiful mountain lake in the middle of the Alpstein, with a panorama that could not have been created better on the computer.

Free-roaming cows, bright green sparkling water, cheese dairy, Alphorn blower ...... heart what more do you want?

Only at lunchtime does some light penetrate this deep, narrow gorge; it is damp and cool at the bottom of the up to 70 meter high rock walls at all … read more

Beautiful alp with a pleasant inn. Very easy to reach and accordingly "crowded" with tourists during the season. Nevertheless, highly recommended.

A small community on the banks of the Rhine. You get over the wooden bridge in the place. This spans the Rhine. Border between 🇩🇪🇨🇭 Directly on the bike path, … read more

Walk over a boardwalk to the peninsula Hurden. Or take a boat trip on Lake Zurich. Visit Knees Children's Zoo. Or simply visit the old town with a tour.

In addition to the coffees in the old town, where you have to push, you can go directly to the jetty by bike. Just drive past the western city gate, … read more

Unique here to experience a church service

On the Ebenalp you have a wonderful view of the Appenzell and beyond.On the other side you can see the Hohen Kasten, Seealpsee, Schäfler and Säntis. read more

After the lonely round trip in the Alpstein the overflowing Bollenweeshütte was no treat. The "world-famous Rösti" was unfortunately a letdown - very dry. There were far better and tastier … read more

The Fählensee is the third largest mountain lake in the canton of Appenzell and lies in a very narrow valley cut between the Berggasthof Bollenwees and the Zwinglipass, nestled between Hundsteingrat and Roslen-Saxer-First.
Just beautiful. Highly recommended!

Beautiful waterfall that overcomes 585 meters in three cascades. Where the second stage alone already overcomes 305 meters. In addition, from here you have a wonderful view over the Walensee. … read more

Take a rest and refreshment at Berggasthaus Staubern

Interesting here is the pile dwelling of this nostalgic bath house.