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Appenzell Innerrhoden

Appenzell

Historic town centre of Appenzell

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Appenzell

Historic town centre of Appenzell

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Historic town centre of Appenzell

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Location: Appenzell, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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1. Alpstein viewpoint bench – Ridge Trail Hundwiler Höhi loop from Appenzell

15.0km

04:46

570m

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2. View of Appenzell – Clanx Castle Ruins loop from Appenzell

14.7km

04:11

300m

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3. Restaurant at Hundwiler Höhi – Ridge Trail Hundwiler Höhi loop from Gonten

17.1km

05:16

560m

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Lutz - Berlin

July 26, 2021

The village of Appenzell in the eastern Swiss local dialect Appezöll [ˌapːə'tsœlː] is the capital of the Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. The place lies at 780 meters at the foot of the Alpstein massif.

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josef (Werne)

July 6, 2023

Main alley in the core of the community is the historic alley, a kind of main street that carries many facets of the flair of Appenzell.
The stately Catholic church, with its wealth of styles, suggests a diverse architectural history. The first church on this square is mentioned as early as 1071 when the parish was founded. It is dedicated to St. Mauritius, which is why locals also call it “de Moritz”. Not far from the Catholic church is the Protestant church, with the exceptionally beautifully landscaped cemetery in between.
In 1597, the canton of Appenzell was divided into two independent cantons: Appenzell Ausserrhoden and the smaller Appenzell Innerrhoden. The canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden has been Catholic ever since. The church still plays an important role in Appenzell Innerrhoden today: church holidays such as Ascension, Pentecost, Corpus Christi and many more are proudly celebrated in the Appenzell festival costume when the weather is good. The canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden has been reformed since the division.
The Holy Cross Chapel on the main street was rebuilt after the devastating village fire in 1560. Ferdinand Gehr created the stained glass windows with the five mysteries of the painful rosary in 1964. The “Tafeen”, mainly found in the village center, are a special feast for the eyes. A “Tafeen”, originally a tavern, is a flagship not only for inns.
The main street with its neat, colorful houses is always a unique attraction for guests. The impressive town hall with the facade painting by August Schmid from Diessenhofen (1928) and the attached “Buherre Hanisefs” form the end of the tour.

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Matto

November 7, 2025

The main town of Appenzell lies in the valley of the Sitter River, surrounded by lush green hills. It was first mentioned in the founding charter of the parish church in 1071 and encompasses the area of the former "farm" of Appenzell. For this reason, the inhabitants of the village are still called "Hofer" (farmers).

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Historic town centre of Appenzell

1. Alpstein viewpoint bench – Ridge Trail Hundwiler Höhi loop from Appenzell

2. View of Appenzell – Clanx Castle Ruins loop from Appenzell

3. Restaurant at Hundwiler Höhi – Ridge Trail Hundwiler Höhi loop from Gonten

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