Appenzell
・One of the few villages that still holds open-air council meetings
・Gorgeously decorated church
【Village description】
Appenzell is a small village in eastern Switzerland with a population of about 7,000, but it is the center of the canton. It is not a tourist town and there are no tourist attractions, but the cute 16th century decorated houses are a highlight. It is also known for its local specialties such as cheese, beer, and cowbell decorations.
【Overall rating】
★★★☆☆
【Time required】
2h
【Budget】
9 CHF
【Fatigue】
★★★☆☆
【Map and Access in Switzerland】
①Geneva: A city where the United Nations and international organizations are located
②Lausanne: A lakeside town with the Olympic Committee
③Montreux / Chillon Castle: An old castle on the lake
④Bern: The capital of Switzerland
⑤Interlaken: A town between two lakes
⑥Jungfrau: A high mountain that can be reached by train
⑦Grindelwald: A base village for mountain climbing
⑧Brienz: The only steam mountain train in the country
⑨Pilatus: A mountain where the dragon legend remains
⑩Lucerne: A city of music and history
⑪Zurich: One of the world’s leading financial cities
⑫St. Gallen: A rococo library
⑬Appenzell: A village with a typical Swiss townscape
⑭Mount Säntis: A mountain from which you can see six countries
Appenzell can be reached by train in approximately 2 hours from Zurich and 40 minutes from St. Gallen.
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【Contents】
★=Must-see spots
◎=Recommended spots
Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Appenzell Station
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Leave the station and go straight ⇒ turn left at the end ⇒ turn right at the first intersection ⇒ turn left at the next intersection ⇒ turn right at the next intersection ⇒ you will arrive at the square
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Follow the road to the right of the restaurant in the square ⇒ you will see the church at the end
★Route Time required: a few minutes
From the church, go out onto the main street and turn right. The museum is immediately on your right.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Continue along the street ⇒ turn left at the intersection ⇒ take the same road back to the station
Appenzell Station
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【Start】
①Appenzell Station
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Leave the station and go straight ⇒ turn left at the end ⇒ turn right at the first intersection ⇒ turn left at the next intersection ⇒ turn right at the next intersection ⇒ you will arrive at the square
②Landsgemeinde Square★
Landsgemeindeplatz
Time required: 10 min
Admission fee: 0 CHF
This is the largest square in the village, surrounded by buildings with cute decorations. There is a statue with one hand raised in the square, which represents the open-air parliament called Landsgemeinde, which all villagers participate in every April. It used to be held in many Swiss municipalities, but there are few places where it is held now. It is traditional to carry a saber on your waist.
Let’s try Appenzell’s famous sweets!!
Appenzell is famous for a sweet called Bärli-Biber. It is a baked pastry with almond paste inside a sponge. You can find it in supermarkets in Zurich, even if you are not in Appenzell.
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★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Follow the road to the right of the restaurant in the square ⇒ you will see the church at the end
③St. Mauritius Catholic Parish Church★
Katholische Pfarrkirche St. Mauritius
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 CHF
Opening hour: 9 am – 6 pm
Close: No
This is the largest church in the village. The church, which dates back to the 11th century, was expanded and rebuilt four times in the 19th century to its current form, so it is a mixture of Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles. The clock tower is decorated with a man with one hand raised, representing the Landsgemeinde. The interior is quite different from the simple exterior, with lavish decorations incorporating the Rococo style. The ceiling paintings are also intricately painted and are so captivating that you will want to stare at them carefully.
★Route Time required: a few minutes
From the church, go out onto the main street and turn right. The museum is immediately on your right.
④Appenzell Museum◎
Museum Appenzell
Time required: 1h
Admission fee: 9 CHF
Opening hour:
April – October: 10 am – 12 pm / 1h30 pm – 5 pm
(11 am – 5 pm on weekend)
November – March: 2 pm – 5 pm
Close: Monday from November to March, 12/24, 25, 1/1
This is a folk museum that gives you an insight into life in Appenzell. You can learn about village life through displays of local embroidery, cowbell decorations, furniture, and other everyday items. There are also many religious paintings on display. The murals on the red building of the village hall next to the museum hall are also worth seeing.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Continue along the street ⇒ turn left at the intersection ⇒ take the same road back to the station
【Goal】
Appenzell Station
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