Historic Center of Trogen

Trogen is a municipality in the Mittelland district of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden (AR) in Switzerland. It is the seat of the cantonal judicial authorities of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.Trogen was first mentioned in 1168 as Trugin. When the country of Appenzell divided into Ausser- and Innerrhoden in 1597, Trogen became the capital of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Stick and gallows came to Trogen; the place of execution was to the west of Trogen in today's district of Gfeld.From the 16th century until the industrial revolution, Trogen, like a large part of the Appenzellerland, became wealthy through the sale of weaving and embroidery. This trend was enormously strengthened by the Zellweger family, which at times made a fortune with the canvas trade. The Zellweger Palaces in Trogen also date from that time. Some of them are on the list of cultural goods of national importance (see also pictures under Commons). The art-historically significant Reformed church and five secular buildings come from the late-baroque master builder Johann Ulrich Grubenmann von Teufen.
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Trogen is located in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. The Gäbris, the northernmost Swiss Alpine peak, dominates the landscape.In Trogen itself, there are many beautiful houses to visit that give the place its character. The place is a perfect starting point for numerous hikes in the surrounding area. The Gäbris itself can also be easily explored on foot; there is a restaurant on its summit where you can stop for a break.