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The Top 11 Caves in Appenzell Innerrhoden

Looking to visit a cave in Appenzell Innerrhoden on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Appenzell Innerrhoden’s 11

best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

Wildkirchli Chapel (St. Michael's Cave Chapel)

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Wildkirchli, Chapel of St. Michael - history
In 1621, Father Philippus Tanner from Appenzell went to the Wildkirchli to bless the cattle. He was so taken with this cave that …

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Wildkirchli Caves

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A mystical place that must be passed through on the way through the rock face to Ebenalp.

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Hermit's Cave (Wildkirchli Caves)

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The hiking trail leads through the cave 😊.
With some information on the cave walls.

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Wildkirchli Caves

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Great cave, with very interesting information provided. The hiking trail leads directly through the cave.

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Hermit's House at Wildkirchli Caves

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former hermit's house / Wildkirchli caves
Below the Ebenalp are the world-famous Wildkirchli caves with the former hermit's house and the neighboring altar cave. This place gained world fame due …

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Wildkirchli Caves and Chapel

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The Wildkirchli has been particularly attractive for centuries and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Appenzellerland.
The cave chapel was founded in 1621 by the Capuchin …

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Nasenlöcher Alpine Trail

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Climb slowly over the edges. Behind one is a 5 m deep hole. Without a rope and a helping hand, you can't get out.

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Wildkirchli Chapel and Cave Shrine

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This beautifully designed cross is located on the edge of the altar cave.

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Felsenkeller Cave Near Burg Hoch-Altstätten

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The Felsenkeller is located near the Hoch-Altstätten Castle, a cave with a spherical diameter of about 3 m that was created by human hands and was probably used for storage, …

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rock cellar

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A wall in the rock is bricked up with an old door, the door is open, behind it a small unused rock cellar. Not very exciting.

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The Top 11 Caves in Appenzell Innerrhoden

Wildkirchli Chapel (St. Michael's Cave Chapel)

Wildkirchli Caves

Hermit's Cave (Wildkirchli Caves)

Wildkirchli Caves

Hermit's House at Wildkirchli Caves

Wildkirchli Caves and Chapel

Nasenlöcher Alpine Trail

Wildkirchli Chapel and Cave Shrine

Felsenkeller Cave Near Burg Hoch-Altstätten

rock cellar

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