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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Matto

November 7, 2025

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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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josef (Werne)

July 6, 2023

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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, …

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

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04:46

570m

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2. Appenzell railway station – View of Appenzell loop from Appenzell

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3. Appenzell railway station – Sitter River loop from Appenzell

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Elevation 780 m

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Location: Appenzell, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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Historic town centre of Appenzell

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

2. Appenzell railway station – View of Appenzell loop from Appenzell

3. Appenzell railway station – Sitter River loop from Appenzell

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