Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell route

Discover the original Appenzell with its green hills, traditional houses, beautiful costumes and vibrant traditions on the Appenzell route from Herisau to St. Gallen.

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The Appenzell route runs from Herisau through the original Appenzell via Hundwil and Stein AR to St. Gallen.

If you enjoy lush green landscapes, mountain scenery, beautiful farmhouses, Appenzell culture and, of course, Appenzell cheese, you’ll love the Appenzell route. The route runs from Herisau via Waldstatt–Hundwil–Stein AR to St. Gallen. You’ll take in the calm views over the rolling Appenzell hills.

Highlights

Experience the charm of Herisau: it’s well worth taking a walk through the streets of Herisau.
Breathtaking views at the Hundwilertobel bridge, which spans the Urnäsch river at an altitude of 90 metres and a length of 269 metres.
Hundwil with its fascinating history as a cantonal assembly. The people of Ausserrhoden met here for votes and elections in the odd years until 1997.
Stein AR, the pearl of the Appenzell region: you can enjoy a visit to the Appenzell cheese dairy, the Appenzell folk history museum or a short walk through the village.
The city of St. Gallen is the perfect place to take a stroll and linger, with its old town and restaurants.