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Information 2012.

W h a t e v e r y o u wa n t t o k n o w.

W h a t e v e r y o u wa n t t o k n o w … … about Appenzellerland, you’re almost sure to find it in this brochure. We have plenty on offer for our holidaymakers and visitors. Here’s something for everyone: For children and adults, for short or long stays, for the curious and the adventurous, for hikers, bikers and sightseers, for music-lovers and culture-vultures, for good or bad weather – whatever takes your fancy!

And if you want to know more, just ask the locals. They always know what’s going on and where! We hope you have a great holiday!

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Contents.

Panoramic map.

Public transport.

Page 4 – 5 6 – 7

Appenzellerland culture.

Picturesque villages.

Customs.

Craftsmen and women.

Demonstration cheese dairies.

Museums.

Galleries.

8 – 11 12 – 15 16 – 17 18 – 19 20 – 26 27

Appenzellerland action.

Activities.

Aerial cableways.

Leisure and activities.

Relax and recover.

Fun for families.

Regional excursions.

28 – 29 30 – 33 34 – 35 36 – 37 38 39

Appenzellerland informative.

Guest cards.

40 – 41 Events.

42 – 43 Useful information.

44 Our partners.

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Th e A p p e n z e l l e r l a n d .

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Rhein

Kreuzberge Saxerlücke Frümsen

Meglisalp

Fählensee

Marwees

Staubern Seealpsee

Ebenalp 1640 m

Hoher Kasten 1795 m Sämtisersee Alp Sigel

Wasserauen

Kamor Pfannenstiel Schwende Brülisau Fähnerenspitz

Weissbad

Appenzell 780 m

Steinegg Hirschberg Gais

Sammelplatz

S Bühler Teufen

Altstätten

Trogen Wald AR St.Anton

Speicher

St.Ga 670 m

Speicherschwendi

Rehetobel Eggersriet

Oberegg Reute Lachen

Heiden 800 m

Grub

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Wolfhalden Wienacht Walzenhausen Rorschach

Lutzenberg St.Margrethen

Thal

Arbon

Rheineck Altenrhein Bodensee

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Säntis 2503 m

Mann 36 m Rotsteinpass

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Schäfler

Schwägalp 1278 m

Hochalp

Kronberg 1663 m

Hochhamm Schönengrund

Scheidegg

Urnäsch Jakobsbad Gonten

Schwellbrunn

Hundwiler Höhe

Waldstatt

Gontenbad Hundwil

Schlatt-Haslen Stein

Herisau 771 m

Flawil

Gossau

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Bischofszell

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Berg SG

Amriswil Neukirch

Kreuzlingen Romanshorn Konstanz

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P u b l i c t ra n s p o r t .

Konstanz

Regional railways/SBB PostBus Road Aerial cableway

Romanshorn

Bodensee Arbon Altenrhein

Rorschach

Rheineck Lutzenberg

Zürich Airport

Degersheim Schwellbrunn

Lichtensteig Wattwil

Schönengrund

Rehetobel Speicher Wald

Stein

Herisau

Wienacht Grub

St. Gallen

Gossau

Flawil

Teufen

Trogen

St. Margrethen

Wolfhalden Heiden Oberegg

Walzenhausen

Reute St. Anton Heerbrugg

Hundwil Haslen Bühler Waldstatt

Schlatt

Appenzell Gonten Jakobsbad

Altstätten

Gais Eggerstanden

Rhein

Weissbad

Urnäsch

Oberriet

Schwende

Kronberg Ebenalp Ebnat-Kappel

Brülisau Hoher Kasten Wasserauen

Schwägalp Säntis Nesslau

Staubern Frümsen Wildhaus

N Mountains/villages PubliCar (phone 0848 55 30 60)

Chur/Tessin

Further Information: Appenzeller Bahnen AG Appenzell station Tel. +41 (0)71 788 50 50 Heiden station Tel. +41 (0)71 891 18 52 Speicher station Tel. +41 (0)71 343 70 11 Teufen station Tel. +41 (0)71 333 14 76 www.appenzellerbahnen.ch

PostBus Switzerland Ltd. Region Eastern Switzerland St. Leonhardstrasse 20, 9001 St. Gallen Tel. +41 (0)58 453 14 44 Fax +41 (0)58 667 61 16 ostschweiz@postbus.ch www.postbus.ch

PostBus Switzerland Ltd. Perhaps you’d like to experience something special with your family, make beautiful walks or simply find something different: you are certain to find something perfect for you in the «Leisureclick» of PostBus – in Appenzellerland too. For all the information, visit www.postbus.ch/leisureclick

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Altstätten – Gais line This picturesque rack railway section connects the small town of Altstätten in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley with Gais in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. The Alpine foothills around Gais are an ideal area for serious hiking and Nordic walking.

Rorschach – Heiden line Every first Sunday in the month from May to October the «Rosa» steam locomotive with its open panoramic carriages puffs up and down. Heiden is the starting point for the Joke Trail and the Special Round Trip including two aerial cable cars and boat.

Rheineck – Walzenhausen line Dating back more than 100 years, the rack railway ferries passengers from Rheineck to Walzenhausen. This is also a stage in the Special Round Trip with two aerial cable cars and boat trip as well as a start/end point for the Joke Trail.

St. Gallen – Trogen line Enjoy a varied excursion with outstanding views of St. Gallen, Lake Constance and the Alpstein mountain range. The little stations along this line are ideal starting points for hikes in the region of St. Gallen.

Gossau – Appenzell – Wasserauen line St. Gallen – Gais – Appenzell line Discover the delightful Appenzell Hinterland on a round trip from St. Gallen via Gais and Appenzell and back through Urnäsch and Herisau and with its typical Alpine landscape.

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P i c t u r e s q u e v i l l a g e s.

Appenzell The village of Appenzell with its colourfully painted houses in the car-free high street draws guests from near and far. An array of specialist shops, traditional craft workshops, family hotels and cafes with local specialities offer an invitation to take things easy.

Public guided tours in German through the village from mid-June to mid-October 2012 every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am. Tours start from the Appenzell Tourist Information Office.

Gais The countryside around Gais stands through in a intact nature inviting you to linger and relax.

The wide range of activities on offer includes relaxation, sports, culture and health. Summer and winter hiking trails, a host of places to eat out with regional specialities and a full event calendar round off the many choices. The health resort with the marvellous historic village centre is easiest to get to using public transport.

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Heiden High up on a sunny terrace overlooking Lake Constance lies the «Biedermeier» village of Heiden. It makes an excellent starting point for walks to various different attractions. Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross, also valued the tranquillity and the landscape of this village of 4000 souls. From May to October 2012 regular, free guided tours through to the «Biedermeier» village of Heiden.

Herisau Part town, part village – that’s Herisau. Nestling in, but not enclosed by, the gentle hills of Appenzellerland, it is a cosmopolitan place that has close links with Säntis, Zurich and the region of Lake Constance. Despite its 15,000 inhabitants it is not a town, it is the largest village in Switzerland – offering the benefits of both town and village life.

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P i c t u r e s q u e v i l l a g e s.

Trogen The village of Trogen sits majestically atop a hill, commanding a view of the surrounding Appenzellerland. It confidently calls itself the «Village of Culture» and backs this up with its several art institutes, the Pestalozzi Children’s Village and local active artists. The stone palaces built by the Zellweger textile dynasty in the 18th century are impressive, grouped around the former cantonal capital’s main square.

Urnäsch The village of Urnäsch nestles quietly among the gentle hills of the Appenzell Hinterland at the foot of Säntis, Appenzell’s own mountain. This family-friendly village with its picturesque square invites visitors to linger awhile. Urnäsch fully deserves its reputation as a stronghold of Appenzellerland customs with the traditional highlights of the year including Silvesterchlausen mummers, Alpine cattle drives and a host of musical events, e.g. the Striichmusigtag, Sennenball and Stobete.

Guided village tours are available on request in every village in the Appenzellerland. For information and reservations, contact Appenzellerland Tourism AR, Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00.

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The Holiday Hotel with the Warm Atmosphere

Idyll Gais, MĂśser 4, CH-9056 Gais Tel. 071 793 11 45, Fax 071 793 31 92, info@idyll-gais.ch, www.idyll-gais.ch

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With its typical Appenzeller charm, the Idyll Gais offers the ideal surroundings for a relaxing holiday. The warm atmosphere, traditional interior and idyllic settings provide the perfect combination for relaxing and freeing your body and soul.

Food connoisseurs will also get their money's worth at the Idyll Gais: in the hotel's modern kitchen a varied menu is prepared using fresh market produce, organic if possible. When the weather is nice, food is served in the lovely garden restaurant.

The hotel hosts a variety of cosy guest lounges, a winter garden, a sauna, a massage room, a barbecue area and secluded seating areas around the hotel.

Idyll Gais has over 25 comfortable and inviting single and double bedrooms. A range of interesting excursion destinations are within very close reach to the hotel. Hikers, mountain bikers (bikes can be hired at the hotel) and mountain climbers will find routes to suit every preference (Member of the Swiss Nordic Organisation).

In winter you will find 30 km of well-preserved cross-country tracks as well as hiking and sledging trails. Fantastic ski and snowboard pistes can be reached by car or using public transport in just a few minutes.

Access by car in winter is also problem-free. The hotel has access to its own parking facilities. Using the Appenzeller trains, the Swiss train stations Gossau SG, St. Gallen and Altstätten will take you directly to Gais.

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C u s t o m s.

Silvesterchlausen (New Year’s mummer processions) On December 31 and January 13 (the old New Year’s Eve) the Silvesterchlausen processions make their way around the Appenzell Hinterland and some villages in the Mittelland. If December 31 and January 13 fall on a Sunday, the Silvesterchlausen processions take place on December 30 and January 12. Silvesterchlausen is one of the most impressive winter customs in Appenzellerland. There are three different types of «Chläuse»: «ugly», «beautiful» and «ugly/beautiful». They almost always appear in groups (known locally as «Schuppel»).

At break of dawn on New Year’s Eve many of these groups are already out in the countryside walking from house to house, yodelling and wishing friends and neighbours happiness and prosperity for the New Year.

Date: Friday, 13 January 2012 (old New Year’s Eve)

Monday, 31 December 2012

Gidio Hosestoss On Ash Wednesday (afternoon) in Herisau und Waldstatt, Gidio Hosestoss is brought to his last re­sting place in a Karneval procession. A straw effigy of Gidio Hosestoss, who choked to death on a stolen cake, is borne on a float accompanied by weeping schoolchildren dressed as mourners. Various events that happened during the previous year are often depicted on the other floats and are presented at the funeral in the form of humorous poems.

Date: Wednesday, 22 February 2012

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Bloch The «Bloch» is a unique Karneval custom in which a tree trunk («Bloch») is tied to a decorated float and dragged through the local villages. Every other year on the Monday before Ash Wednesday men drag the «Bloch» from Urnäsch to Waldstatt and Herisau and then back again to Urnäsch. In Hundwil, Stein and Schwellbrunn young lads drag the «Bloch» on «Blochmontag» (Monday after Ash Wednesday) to their villages along various preset routes. The floats are dragged by several pairs of men or lads holding wooden poles attached to a rope. The clothing and outfits of the team represent professions that are connected with timber.

Date: Monday, 27 February 2012 (Hundwil, Stein, Schwellbrunn and Herisau) Next Urnäscher Bloch (traditional procession) is in 2013.

Innerrhoder Landsgemeinde in Appenzell Some 3000 of the citizens of Appenzell Innerrhoden meet on the last Sunday in April in the square in Appenzell to form the traditional Landsgemeinde (local open-air parliament).

The Landsgemeinde is the highest local electoral and legislative authority which decides on amendments to the constitution, legislation, initiatives, major financial decisions and common law at the discretion of the Cantonal Grand Council. Votes are cast by acclamation of the voters to the Landsgemeinde.

The majority of the population still adhere strongly to this manner of government, even after women were allowed to vote in 1991.

Date: Sunday, 29 April 2012

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C u s t o m s.

Alpfahrt The Alpfahrt (cattle drive to the Alpine pastures) in early summer remains a red-letter day in the farming calendar. The long trek up the mountain begins in the small hours. From far away you can hear the sonorous harmony of the three coordinated cowbells, the yodelling of the herdsmen, the deep lowing of the cattle and the yapping of the Appenzell mountain dogs. And at the end of the Alpine summer (mid/late September) the herdsmen return from the Alps with their cattle.

Date: Dates will be announced shortly beforehand and we will be glad to send you an e-mail when they are known.

Alpstobete During the Alpine summer «Alpstobete» dances are held in various mountain inns. A group of local string musicians play lively dance music to celebrate the end of the Alpine summer. These «Stobeten» are one of the traditional customs of the local herdsmen and are a highpoint of this time of the year. They originally came about when groups of herdsmen visited each other and sat around the parlour («Stobe»).

«Stobete» (Herdsmen’s Ball) June: 24. Stobete Gross Leu, Alp Gross Leu July: 14./15. Alpstobete, Berggasthaus Ebenalp, 21./22. Alpstobete, Berggasthaus Meglisalp, 22. Jakobi-Feier, Bergrestaurant Kronberg, 23. Senneball, Urnäsch (after announcement), 29. Jakobi-Feier, Hochalp Urnäsch, 29. Potersalpstobete, Alp Potersalp, 29./30. Alpstobete, Berggasthaus Bollenwees August: 4./5. Soller-Stobete, Berggasthaus Plattenbödeli, 5./6. Soller-Stobete, Berggasthaus Ruhesitz, 6. Stobete, Gasthaus Passhöhe, 19. Alpstobete, Hochalp Urnäsch, 26. Bartholomäusfeier September: 8. Chörlistobete, Gasthaus Rossfall, Urnäsch Dates subject to change

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Cattle show Individual cattle shows are held in the various villages of Ausserrhoden, while in Innerrhoden the Cantonal Cattle Show takes place in Appenzell at the beginning of October.

Many farmers lead their herds to the show with all the trappings of the cattle drive to the summer pastures, much to the delight of the spectators lining the streets. They all then pass into an arena through a wooden triumphal arch. The jury assesses the animals according to their looks and performance. In the evening, when the cattle have returned home to their stalls, the farmers meet to receive their prizes and the evening culminates in traditional rural festivities with singing, yodelling and dancing.

Further information in our brochure for cattle show.

Dates: 15.09. Cantonal Bull Show in in Herisau 18.09. Cattle Show in Herisau 19.09. Cattle Show in Trogen 20.09. Cattle Show in Teufen 21.09. Adventure Cattle Show

in Wald-Rehetobel 22.09. Cattle Show in Bühler, Gais 24.09. Cattle Show in Schwellbrunn, Speicher 25.09. Cattle Show in Stein, Schönengrund

27.09. Cattle Show in Urnäsch 28.09. Adventure Cattle Show in

Wolfhalden-Lutzenberg 29.09. Adventure Cattle Show in Oberegg 02.10. Cattle Show in Appenzell 03.10. Cattle Show in Waldstatt 03.10. Adventure Cattle Show in Walzenhausen 06.10. Cattle Show in Hundwil 06.10. Adventure Cattle Show in Heiden-Grub

Appenzell music The musical tradition of Appenzell takes on many different forms. Music for strings played in its original setting (two violins, dulcimer, cello and double bass) is particularly important; an accordion and a piano are also present in some musical ensembles.The second aspect that is equally important in Appenzell music concerns the vowel sounds. In addi­tion to yodelling songs and Ratzliedli (humorous songs and songs to tease people), choral ensembles also sing pieces without words as a form of yodelling. This practice is known as Rugguusseli in the canton of Innerrhoden and Zäuerli in the canton of Ausserrhoden.

Regulary musical Events on: Monday «Appenzell Monday», Gasthaus Marktplatz in Appenzell (Aug – Oct) Wednesday Appenzell music, Hotel Hof Weissbad in Weissbad Thursday Folk Musicians «Ländlertreffen», Hotel Ochsen in Stein

Concerts Appenzell music, Raatsaal in Appenzell (June – Oct) Saturday Appenzell music with young people, Hotel Löwen in Appenzell (Aug / Sept)

Appenzell yodelling or hammered dulcimer, Restaurant Waldegg in Teufen Sunday Folk Musicians «Ländlertreffen», Hotel Ochsen in Stein

«Bärenbuffet» with Appenzell music, Hotel Bären in Gonten

Matinee concert, Restaurant Rössli in Appenzell

«Musik-Stobete», Hotel Loosmühle in Weissbad (Nov – March) Schaukäsi-Stobete, Appenzell Demonstration Cheese Dairy in Stein (1st Sunday in month) Musical entertainment, Guesthouse Sonne in Urnäsch (1st Sunday in month from Oct – Feb.) Appenzeller Evening in Heiden: 6 June, 11 July, 29 August, 19 September

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C ra f t s m e n a n d w o m e n .

Folk artists / painters The traditional craft of Appenzell peasant art attracts a lot imagery and the rural landscapes are typical for this folk art.

Dölf Mettler, Appenzell, www.doelfmettler.ch Lilly Langenegger, Gais, www.lilly-langenegger.ch Marc Trachsler, Gonten, www.appenzeller-malerei.ch Gret Zellweger, Teufen

of interest still today. The Tel. +41 (0)71 787 58 57 Tel. +41 (0)71 793 14 05 Tel. +41 (0)79 404 39 01 Tel. +41 (0)71 333 38 11

Hammer dulcimer makers The dulcimer is a very old instrument; the oldest picture was found in Persia. It has been known in Switzerland since the 16th century, and also in the Appenzellerland.

Johannes Fuchs, Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 787 44 01 Werner Alder, Herisau and Urnäsch, www.hackbrettbau.ch Tel. +41 (0)71 352 37 07 Woodworkers (cows, Alpine cattle drives) Cow, goat or dog, the little animals are carved from wood and embellished with details.

Karl Neff-Büchler, Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 787 33 36 Hermann and Vreni Unger, Trogen Tel. +41 (0)71 344 24 34 Sämi Frick, Urnäsch Tel. +41 (0)79 228 22 89 Craftsmen (Bell saddlers) The workshops of Appenzell’s craftsmen producing objects for the herdsmen take visitors back to the good old times. Tradition in its pure form! See for yourself: Roger Dörig, Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 787 11 82 Fredi Klee, Reute Tel. +41 (0)71 891 24 63 Jakob Mock, Waldstatt Tel. +41 (0)71 352 13 71 Silversmiths and goldsmiths A classic marriage of tradition and the modern: Traditional, high-quality handicrafts combined with the latest precious metal working methods.

Tel. +41 (0)71 787 57 27 Sebastian Fässler, Appenzell Fuster Goldschmiede, Appenzell, www.goldschmiede-fuster.ch Tel. +41 (0)71 787 11 43 Erich Wenk, Speicher, www.appenzeller-schmuck.ch Tel. +41 (0)71 344 24 29

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Embroiderers In the past, hand embroidery provided an additional income for peasant families. For a few rappen children and women had to embroider until their fingers were sore. However, there are still women today who master this craft.

Lydia Koller, Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 787 26 59 Vreni Schiegg, Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 787 44 91 Lina Bischofberger, Reute Tel. +41 (0)71 891 11 78 Traditional Costumehouse Traditional costumehouse, Trogen

Tel. +41 (0)71 344 34 62

Wood coopers Wood cooperage describes the handicraft whereby the carved wooden equipment for mountain dairy farming and cheese production are manufactured from light maple and fir wood.

Hans MÜsli, Gais, www.weisskueferei-moesli.ch Tel. +41 (0)71 793 26 35 Hans Reifler, Hundwil, www.reifler.ch Tel. +41 (0)71 367 13 40 Josef Dähler, Trogen, www.daehler-weisskueferei.ch Tel. +41 (0)71 344 32 28 Further information about craftsmen and women please contact Appenzellerland Tourism AR, Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00 or www.appenzellerland.ch.

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D e m o n s t ra t i o n c h e e s e d a i r i e s.

World-famous, unique and made in Appenzellerland. Find out here how it’s done – cheese-making. Tools you can touch, herbal brine for sniffing, milk products for tasting: the show dairies in Appenzellerland are a genuine cheese paradise for all visitors.

Appenzell Demonstration Cheese Dairy CH-9063 Stein Tel. +41 (0)71 368 50 70 www.schaukaeserei.ch

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Appenzeller Cheese for you!

Appenzell Demonstration Cheese Dairy Phone +41 (0)71 368 50 70 – daily open cheese production 5 times daily – www.schaukaeserei.ch

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Schwägalp Demonstration Cheese Dairy CH-9107 Schwägalp Tel. +41 (0)71 365 65 40 www.saentisbahn.ch Opening times: Open during Alpine grazing season from May to October, free admission Cheese production 9 am – 2 pm

Appenzeller Folklore Museum, Stein CH-9063 Stein Tel. +41 (0)71 368 50 56 www.appenzeller-museum.ch Opening times: Tue –Sun and public holidays 10 am – 5 pm Cheese-making in the alpine hut: Wed and Sat afternoon 1 pm – 4 pm

Restaurant Waldegg (Schnuggebock) CH-9053 Teufen Tel. + 41 (0)71 333 12 30 www.waldegg.ch, www.schnuggebock.ch Opening times: Cheese-making as in days gone by Every Fri from 8 pm, Mon closed, Tue –Sun open, other activities on request

Alpine Demonstration Cheese Dairy at the Hotel Hof Weissbad CH-9057 Weissbad Tel. +41 (0)71 798 80 80 www.hofweissbad.ch Opening times: Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun afternoons Open 2 pm – 5 pm

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M u s e u m s.

Museum Appenzell Hauptgasse 4, CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 788 96 31 Fax +41 (0)71 788 96 49 museum@appenzell.ch www.museum.ai.ch

Cultural and historical museum of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. Main areas of focus: Traditional costumes, international collection of embroidery, handicrafts and cus­ toms. Special exhibitions. Video films (in German, French and English) on the following themes: Folk music, hand embroidery, religious customs and the local community.

Teachers’ resources on various topics. Worksheets and treasure hunts for schoolchildren.

Opening times: April – 1 Nov, daily 10 am –12 pm / 2 pm – 5 pm

2 Nov – Mar, Tue – Sun 2 pm – 5 pm

Museum Liner Appenzell Unterrainstrasse 5, CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 788 18 00 Fax +41 (0)71 788 18 01 info@museumliner.ch www.museumliner.ch

Museum Liner exhibits classic modern and contemporary art. Special events showcase the work of Carl August and Carl Walter Liner at regular intervals. Opened in 1998, Museum Liner was built by renowned architects Annette Gigon and Mike Guyer. Admission free with Swiss Museum Pass.

Opening times: April – Oct

Nov – Mar

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Tue – Fri Sat / Sun Tue – Sat Sun

10 am – 12 pm /2 pm – 5 pm 11 am – 5 pm 2 pm – 5 pm 11 am – 5 pm

Ziegelhütte Art Gallery Ziegeleistrasse 14, CH-9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 788 18 60 Fax +41 (0)71 788 18 61 info@kunsthalleziegelhuette.ch www.kunsthalleziegelhuette.ch

The lovely 1566 building with its ancient walk-in oven features 3 floors of alternating artwork from the 20th/21st century in its newly built section. The location is ideal for all kinds of events, from seminars to evening meals and wedding receptions. Top-notch music concerts take place on the first Friday of every month. Admission free with Swiss Museum Pass.

Opening times: April – Oct

Nov – Mar

Tue – Fri Sat / Sun Tue – Sat Sun

10 am – 12 pm / 2 pm – 5 pm 11 am – 5 pm 2 pm – 5 pm 11 am – 5 pm

PubliCar Appenzell

Operating hours, reservation and information: 0848 Monday until Thursday Friday and Saturday Sundays and public holidays

55 30 60

06.00 a.m. until 7.00 p.m.

06.00 a.m. until 11.30 p.m.

07.00 a.m. until 7.00 p.m.

Further information: www.postbus.ch, Webcode 10150

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M u s e u m s.

Museum Heiden Kirchplatz 5 (Postoffice) CH-9410 Heiden Tel. +41 (0)71 898 50 50 Fax +41 (0)71 898 50 55 info@museum.heiden.ch www.museum.heiden.ch

The Historical Museum contains exhibits relating to the village fire and the history of the spa resort, an impressive collection of home furnishings, naïve paintings on chests and cupboards, a working baroque organ, elaborate Easter manuscripts, antique objects and clocks. The Natural History Museum has a fascinating collection of stuffed songbirds and birds of prey, reptiles, wild animals and predators as well as an ethnological collection from Indonesia and an impressive geology section with precious stones and minerals.

Admission free, voluntary donations.

Special exhibition from end of April to end of October: «Biedermeierpainting on land» (Rudolf Hanhart, St.Gallen and Historisch-Antiquarischer Verein Heiden).

Opening times: Nov – Mar

April, May, Oct

June – Sept

Sun Wed, Sat, Sun Wed – Sun

2 pm – 4 pm 2 pm – 4 pm 2 pm – 4 pm

Henry-Dunant-Museum Heiden Asylstrasse 2, CH-9410 Heiden Tel. +41 (0)71 891 44 04 Fax +41 (0)71 891 48 13 info@dunant-museum.ch www.dunant-museum.ch

The Henry Dunant Museum is dedicated to the life and work of former Heiden resident, Henry Dunant. The museum not only commemorates the instigator and founder of the Red Cross, it also has a special room devoted to his vision of a world without war. The museum is suitable for wheelchair access. Admission free with Swiss Museum Pass.

Fascinating special exhibitions as part of the Dunant Year 2010.

Opening times: April – Oct. Tue – Sat 1:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Sun 10 am – 12 pm / 1:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Nov – Mar Wed / Sat 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Sun 10 am – 12 pm / 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Every Sunday (Nov – March, only first Sunday of month), 10:30 am free guided tour.

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Museum Herisau Platz, CH-9102 Herisau Tel. +41 (0)71 352 40 10 info@museumherisau.ch www.museumherisau.ch

The Museum Herisau is the history museum of Appenzell Ausserrhoden and gives a colourful variety of insights into the textile-dominated cultural history of the canton. The themes include knights and castles, mobility, mills, health, history of education, furniture and the writer Robert Walser (1878 –1956). Special offers for schools.

Special exhibition 2012 «Off to holiday camp in Appenzellerland». The impressive banqueting hall can also be hired out for events from January to March.

Opening times: May – Dec Wed – Sun

Other times on request for groups

1 pm – 5 pm

Museum of life stories (MfL), Speicher Hof Speicher, CH-9042 Speicher Tel. +41 (0)71 343 80 80 info@museumfuerlebensgeschichten.ch www.museumfuerlebensgeschichten.ch

Integrated into the Hof Speicher old people’s and care home, the Museum of Biography provides a connection between ageing and the population. The foyer exhibits biographies of personalities linked to Appenzellerland. In the biography gallery on the first basement level, life stories recall former residents of Speicher and Trogen. Current residents exhibit their artwork in the semi-public room. Admission free, voluntary donations.

Opening times: daily

9 am – 5 pm

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M u s e u m s.

Appenzell Folklore Museum (Volkskunde-Museum), Stein Dorf, CH-9063 Stein Tel. +41 (0)71 368 50 56 Fax +41 (0)71 368 50 55 info@appenzeller-museum.ch www.appenzeller-museum.ch

Most important collection of naïve paintings in Switzerland. Embroidery machinery and weaving loom from the 19th century. Cottage industries and farmers’ crafts, with demonstrations. Appenzell handicrafts and folk art, Alpine cheese dairy in original Alpine hut, alternating special exhibitions and films.

Opening times: Open all year round.

Tue – Sun and public holidays

1 April – 31 Oct

Wed and Sat afternoons

Closed Mondays 10 am – 5 pm Daily demonstrations of weaving and embroidery.

Cheese-making in the Alpine hut

Grubenmann Museum, Teufen im Zeughaus, CH-9053 Teufen Tel. +41 (0)71 333 20 66 info@grubenmann-sammlung.ch www.grubenmann-sammlung.ch

Museum with models, plans and pictures of wooden bridges, church roofing and towers designed and built by the Grubenmann family of builders from Teufen. In the 18th century this family produced a dynasty of architects, civil engineers and contractors who not only played an important role in their own era but are still very highly regarded today. The art of the joiner and carpenter, plus old tools. Audiovisual presentation.

Groups and guided tours by prior arrangement.

The Grubenmann Museum will be moving to the refurbished arsenal from mid-June 2012, but until then will remain in its current location on Dorfplatz. For more information about the redesigned, bigger and contemporary museum, and about other exhibitions focusing on «Building and culture» visit www.grubenmann-sammlung.ch Opening times: on request

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Pestalozzi Children’s Village Kinderdorfstrasse 20, CH-9043 Trogen Tel. +41 (0)71 343 73 12 Fax +41 (0)71 343 73 30 besucherzentrum@pestalozzi.ch www.pestalozzi.ch/besucherzentrum

Impressive pictures and contemporary documents show the creation of the Pestalozzi Children’s Village after the 2nd World War and its development into an international relief organisation. The exhibition gives insights into the lives of the 300’000 children and young adults from all over the world who are supported each year by the Pestalozzi Children’s Village Foundation in the areas of education and intercultural cooperation. With film room, cafeteria and shop.

Opening times: April – Oct Tue – Fri 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Sat, Sun 10 am – 4:30 pm

Nov – Mar Wed 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Sat, Sun 10 am – 4:30 pm Guidance on request. Admission free with Swiss Museum Pass.

Urnäsch Museum of Appenzell Customs (Brauchtumsmuseum) am Dorfplatz, CH-9107 Urnäsch Tel. +41 (0)71 364 23 22 Fax +41 (0)71 364 23 02 info@museum-urnaesch.ch www.museum-urnaesch.ch

A small, refined museum with plenty of charm. In the narrow, winding rooms of the 400 year-old house with its sloping wooden floors are displays of home life, textiles and jewellery, New Year’s mummers (Silvesterchläus), alpine cattle drives, the lives of herdsmen, traditional string music and naive art. Special exhibitions can be found in the new house with its classic architecture.

Opening times: 1 April – 1 Nov Mon – Sat 9 am – 11:30 am / 1:30 pm – 5 pm

Sun 1:30 pm – 5 pm

2 Nov – 31 Mar Mon – Sat 9 am – 11:30 am During the winter guided tours for groups on request.

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M u s e u m s.

Museum at Village square, Gais Tel. +41 (0)71 791 80 81 The collection presents the village and its environment. All 200 exhibits come from the time when Gais was famous for its whey health cures (end of the 18th century through to the beginning of the 20th century).

Opening times: Open on the 10th, 20th and 30th of the month from 6 pm – 8 pm.

Other visiting times possible by arrangement.

Doll Museum Waldfee, Wald Tel. +41 (0)71 877 26 94 Collection of 5000 old and new dolls, puppets and figures from all over the world.

Opening times: 1st Thu / 1st Sun in the month, 2 pm – 5 pm, closed Dec – Apr, www.puppenmuseum.ch Alte Mühle, old mill Wolfhalden, Wolfhalden Tel. +41 (0)71 898 50 50 Most attractive mill in Appenzellerland, with restored parlour and murals dating from 1789.

Opening times: Viewing by prior arrangement.

Wolfhalden, Village Museum, Wolfhalden Tel. +41 (0)71 891 21 42 The collection focuses on the lives of silk weavers and farmers.

Opening times: May – Oct, Sundays 10 am –12 pm www.museumwolfhalden.ch Further museums in Appenzellerland Valve Radio Museum, Bühler Fire Brigade Museum, Oberegg Bicycle Museum Barn, Rehetobel Zero Star Museum, Teufen Cantonal Rifle Museum, Trogen

Tel. +41 (0)71 344 29 55 Tel. +41 (0)71 891 53 84 Tel. +41 (0)71 877 17 36 Tel. +41 (0)71 330 01 63 Tel. +41 (0)71 793 34 88

Applicable for all museums: Special opening times, group visits and guided tours by prior arrangement.

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G a l l e r i e s.

Inauen Art Gallery, Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 787 21 45 Hauptgasse 36, Exhibition of pictures by Carmela Inauen and other artists www.inauen-art.ch Gallery Laimbacher, Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 787 12 63 Hauptgasse 18, Naïve paintings and antique furniture, www.laimbacherkarl.ch «Kunst am Hof» Gallery, Appenzell Engelgasse 7, Pictures by Lothar Eugster

Tel. +41 (0)71 780 03 86

Gallery Dölf Mettler, Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 787 58 57 Am Postplatz, Appenzell naïve paintings and workshop, www.doelfmettler.ch Wilderness Gallery, Heiden Tel. +41 (0)71 891 15 57 Rosentalstrasse 8, Photographic exhibition with pictures from all over the world by Patrick Loertscher (Picture below), www.patrickloertscher.com Gallery Kaeser, Speicher Reutenenstrasse 19, Artworks, oil paintings, watercolours

Tel. +41 (0)71 344 18 77

Gallery RA-AR im Schäfli, Urnäsch Tüfenbergstrasse 1, Appenzell and Toggenburg folk art

Tel. +41 (0)71 364 16 88

Ziithof, Urnäsch Tel. +41 (0)71 364 10 07 Zürchersmühle 1007, Exhibition on the theme of time, www.ziithof.ch Gallery Bruderer, Waldstatt Tel. +41 (0)71 351 67 42 Mittelstrasse 12, Works by Otto Bruderer (until April 2012), www.ottobruderer.ch

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A c t i v i t i e s.

Activ Appenzellerland Nestling between Lake Constance to the north and Säntis to the south, Appenzellerland offers a wealth of natural beauty for adventurous hikers and nature-loving ramblers. The Appenzellerland has something for everybody – from a wide network of hiking trails and signposted routes for cyclists to relaxing spas and excursions for the whole family.

Hiking In addition to the Alpstein region with its mountain inns and varied hiking paths, the hilly Appenzellerland high above Lake Constance also offers a diverse selection of routes for hiking enthusiasts. The 20 themed hiking routes as well as other beautiful paths promise unalloyed alpine pleasure.

Further information in our hiking brochure.

Nordic Walking The Nordic Fitness Park Appenzellerland comprises of seven Nordic Fitness Centres. The individual centres are linked together by Nordic Walking Connector Trails. The result is a complete network of trails with about 350 kilometres of clearly signposted Nordic Walking Trails – a real paradise for any and every Nordic Walker.

Further information in our nordic walking brochure.

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Biking Our region has something to offer every type of cyclist – with attractive routes over asphalt, gravel and meadow trails for mountain bikers, a host of varied routes right across the Appenzellerland for keen cyclists and electric bikers. Fly across Appenzell’s charming rolling countryside with a smile on your face – with the «Flyer» electric bicycle. Guest houses and restaurants offer electric bikes for rent and new batteries if required.

Further information in our cycling-, mountainbike- and elektrobike-map.

Groups Strengthening the team spirit: this comes naturally during the Talerschwingen or a tricky Appenzell quiz. Engage in the adventure with your friends and colleagues – in a magnificent natural landscape like the Appenzellerland this is twice the fun. More information in our broschure for groups experience.

Good food Appenzeller Siedwust, Appenzeller Mostbröckli, Appenzeller Biber – Appenzellerland is a paradise for gourmets and connoisseurs who want to know where the meat or cheese on their plate came from. The cuisine served in the Swiss region with probably the greatest density of restaurants is of course excellent. The «höckle ond gnüüsse» brochure serves guests as a small help in finding their way to a great restaurant experience in Appenzellerland. Order your free brochure from Appenzellerland Tourismus AR.

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A e r i a l c a b l e wa y s.

Säntis – Aerial Cableway CH-9107 Schwägalp Tel. +41 (0)71 365 65 65 Fax +41 (0)71 365 65 66 www.saentisbahn.ch

Service out of action due to maintenance work: 16.01.2012 – 27.01.2012.

Every 30 minutes, continuous operation during busy times.

Last outward journey: Half an hour before end of timetable.

01.01. – 15.01.2012 from 28.01.2012

from 12.05.2012

22.10 – 31.12.2012

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Mon – Sun Mon – Fri Sat/Sun Mon – Fri Sat/Sun Mon – Sun

8:30 am – 5:00 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 7:30 am – 6:00 pm 7:30 am – 6:30 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Prices (ascent and descent) Children up to 16 years old CHF 22.50 Adults CHF 45.00 SBB ½-Tax / GA card CHF 22.50

Jakobsbad – Kronberg Aerial Cableway AG CH-9108 Jakobsbad Tel. +41 (0)71 794 12 89 Fax +41 (0)71 794 16 13 www.kronberg.ch

Every 30 minutes, continuous operation during busy times, service out of action due to maintenance work: March and November.

17.12.2011 – 26.02.2012 06.04.2012 – 31.05.2012 01.06.2012 – 30.06.2012 01.07.2012 – 21.10.2012 22.10.2012 – 18.11.2012

9:00 am – 5:00 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 8:00 am – 6:00 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Sun 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Sat/Sun 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat/Sun 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Sun 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Prices (ascent and descent) Children up to 16 years old CHF 14.00 Adults CHF 28.00

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Boundless Fun • Aerial Cableway and Montain Restaurant • Kronberg Rope Park • Kronberg Bob Run • Kronberg Treasure Hunt We are looking forward to welcoming you soon. www.kronberg.ch in the Appenzellerland LUFTSEILBAHN JAKOBSBAD-KRONBERG AG | VALLEY STATION 071 794 12 89 | MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT 071 794 11 30 | INFORMATION 071 794 14 14

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Cable cars in Alpstein.

Wasserauen – Ebenalp Aerial Cableway AG CH-9057 Wasserauen Tel. +41 (0)71 799 12 12 Fax +41 (0)71 799 12 13 www.ebenalp.ch

Trips every 10 – 15 minutes, extra trips available at all times on request.

Service interrupted due to overhaul and reconstruction: April and November.

Schedule tables on request. Evening- and Nighttrips on request, Tel. +41 (0)71 799 12 12.

01.01. – 25.03.2012/08.12. – 31.12.2012 05.05. – 31.05.2012/01.10. – 04.11.2012 01.06. – 30.06.2012/01.09. – 30.09.2012 01.07. – 31.08.2012 21.07. – 05.08.2012

8:30 am – 5:00 pm 7:30 am – 5:30 pm 7:30 am – 6:00 pm 7:30 am – 7:00 pm 7:30 am – 9:00 pm

Prices (ascent and descent) Children up to 16 years old CHF 10.00 Adults CHF 27.00

SBB ½-Tax / GA card CHF 13.50

Brülisau – Hoher Kasten Aerial Cableway AG CH-9058 Brülisau Tel. +41 (0)71 799 13 22 Fax +41 (0)71 799 14 66 www.hoherkasten.ch

Runs every 30 minutes, all 15 minutes if required.

Eveningtrips every Saturday in July and August until 10 pm.

02.01. – 31.03.2012 01.04. – 25.05.2012 26.05. – 29.06.2012 and 20.08. – 21.10.2012 30.06. – 19.08.2012 22.10. – 31.12.2012 01.01. – 31.01.2013

Closed 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 8:00 am – 5:30 pm 7:30 am – 6:00 pm 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Prices (ascent and descent) Children up to 16 years old CHF 19.00 SBB ½-Tax / GA card CHF 19.00 Adults CHF 38.00

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Pfannenstiel – Alp Sigel Aerial Cableway CH-9058 Brülisau Tel. +41 (0)71 799 18 43 www.alpsigel.ch

An operator is on hand in fine weather to work the cable railway. At other times, operation is self-service. Schools and associations that register in advance can travel with an operator at reduced rates. (No reservations can be taken for weekends.)

From 1 May until 31 October 2012 from 8 am until 6 pm runs during time. Closed from 1 November 2012 until 30 April 2013.

Prices (ascent and descent) Children up to 16 years old CHF 12.00 Adults CHF 25.00 SBB ½-Tax / GA card no reductions

Frümsen – Staubern Aerial Cableway Familie D. and J. Lüchinger CH-9467 Frümsen Tel. +41 (0)81 757 24 24 www.staubern.ch

Every hour on the hour from 7 am to. 10 pm, every half-hour if there are 3 or more people. From May till New Year.

Prices (ascent and descent) Children up to 16 years old CHF 15.00 Adults CHF 25.00 SBB ½-Tax / GA card No reductions

Other arrangements and tariffs for groups available on request with all cableway companies.

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L e i s u r e a n d a c t i v i t i e s.

Outdoor adventure activities Abenteuer-Zeitreisen TOPAZ, Appenzell, www.zeitreisen.ch Alpstein Events AG, Appenzell, www.alpstein-events.ch Wind.ch events 4 you, Gais, www.wind.ch

Tel. +41 (0)71 787 51 15 Tel. +41 (0)71 780 18 88 Tel. +41 (0)71 793 91 05

Billiards Tennis-, Squash- und Billiardhall, Appenzell

Tel. +41 (0)71 788 30 60

Paragliding and hang-gliding Appenzell Flying School, Wasserauen, ww.gleitschirm.ch Wind.ch events 4 you, Gais, www.wind.ch

Tel. +41 (0)71 799 17 67 Tel. +41 (0)71 793 91 05

Golf Gonten Golf Course, covered driving range

Tel. +41 (0)71 795 40 60

Skittle alleys Hotel Hof, Appenzell Hotel Ochsen, Stein Rest. Frohsinn, Waldstatt (outdoor skittles)

Tel. +41 (0)71 787 40 30 Tel. +41 (0)71 367 19 11 Tel. +41 (0)71 351 22 18

Cinema Cinema Heiden, Heiden Cinetreff, Heriau

Tel. +41 (0)71 891 36 36 Tel. +41 (0)71 352 66 22

Minigolf Cantonal Psychiatric Clinic Herisau, Krombach

Tel. +41 (0)71 353 81 11

Riding Horse riding stable Starkenm端hle, Gais R端ti riding stables, Grub

Tel. +41 (0)71 793 30 70 Tel. +41 (0)71 877 20 35

Tennis and squash Tennis-, Squash- und Billiardhall, Appenzell Tennisclub, Heiden Sportcentre, Herisau Community, Schwellbrunn Tennisclub, Speicher

Tel. +41 (0)71 788 30 77 Tel. +41 (0)71 891 49 96 Tel. +41 (0)71 353 30 00 Tel. +41 (0)71 353 38 00 Tel. +41 (0)71 344 31 53

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R e l a x a n d r e c o v e r.

Wellness Center Appenzell, Appenzell Tel. +41 (0)71 787 35 35 An oasis of well-being, health and enjoyment. The Appenzell Wellness Center has just the right offer for everyone. From large indoor pool to massages and activity classes – relaxation and recuperation for all the senses. www.hallenbad-appenzell.ch Natur-Moorbad Gontenbad health spa, Gonten Tel. +41 (0)71 795 31 21 Well-being for all the senses. The Gontenbad health spa offers invigoration for all the senses with mineralised water and bath essences from hand-picked herbs. In addition to the Moorbad spa there are also massage rooms and a varied pamper programme.

Reservation required. www.naturmoorbad.ch Heilbad Unterrechstein, Heiden Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 88 The spa has expansive bathing areas with indoor and outdoor pools as well as various grottos.

The spa also includes massage treatments and a wide range of different saunas to choose from. www.heilbad.ch Hotel Heiden, Heiden Tel. +41 (0)71 898 15 15 An oasis in Appenzellerland – the perfect place to find peace, recuperation and relaxation.

Hotel Heiden offers a comprehensive wellness programme in its WELL & SEE Spa as well as a variety of wellness treatments. www.hotelheiden.ch Sport Center Herisau, Herisau Tel. +41 (0)71 353 30 00 The wellness centre with saunas, solaria, Kneipp bath and themed shower offers plenty of space for rest and relaxation. There is also a wide range of therapeutic and relaxing massages to promote well-being. www.sportzentrum-herisau.ch Further indoor pools and saunas Hotel Kaubad, Appenzell Romantik-Hotel Säntis, Appenzell Clinic Gais AG, Gais Hotel Herisau, Herisau Hallenbad Buchen, Speicher Swiss Dreams Hotel Walzenhausen, Walzenhausen

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Tel. +41 (0)71 787 48 44 Tel. +41 (0)71 788 11 11 Tel. +41 (0)71 791 66 33 Tel. +41 (0)71 354 83 83 Tel. +41 (0)71 344 18 18 Tel. +41 (0)71 886 21 21

Outdoor pools Appenzeller Badi Gais Heiden Sonnenberg, Herisau Rehetobel Badi Teufen Waldstatt Walzenhausen

Tel. +41 (0)71 787 14 74 Tel. +41 (0)71 793 15 45 Tel. +41 (0)71 891 12 23 Tel. +41 (0)71 351 61 43 Tel. +41 (0)71 877 11 67 Tel. +41 (0)71 333 14 03 Tel. +41 (0)71 351 47 71 Tel. +41 (0)71 888 70 18

Further information about indoor pools, saunas and solaria please contact Appenzellerland Tourism AR, Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00 or www.appenzellerland.ch.

a n u a S d n a h Bat Massages Ayurveda Heilbad Unterrechstein Heiden 071 898 33 88 www.heilbad.ch

HEILBAD UNTERRECHSTEIN

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F u n f o r f a m i l i e s.

There is plenty to discover in the Appenzellerland: Which pig is the fastest runner? Where does the finest Biber (local gingerbread speciality) come from? Who tells the funniest Appenzell joke? Here you’ll find tips for activities with the whole family.

Appenzell Adventure Farms Tel. +41 (0)71 364 24 57 Families can enjoy goat trekking, helping out in the vineyard, building animals from hay or sleeping in tepees. Groups will be delighted by the varied farmhouse cooking – and amazed by the traditional pig races. These and many other novel experiences are offered

by Appenzell Adventure Farms. www.appenzeller-erlebnisbauernhof.ch Kronberg – THE family paradise Tel. +41 (0)71 794 12 89 Kronberg – THE family leisure mountain in the Appenzellerland that offers attractive options for all visitors. The cable car, attractive hiking area, mountain inn with local specialities, 1000 m bob run, Rope Park, audio walk and large playground promise enjoyment for all the family. www.kronberg.ch Joke Trail and Adventure Tour Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00 The 80 jokes for adults and 20 for children will amuse everyone and you over lush, green and flowerladen meadows that offer outstanding views over Lake Constance. Explore the unique Appenzellerland on adventure tour in comfort with 2 cableways, Postbus and boat.

Have an even more enjoyable walk along the Joke Trail with the Söndi children’s rucksack. www.witzweg.ch Further information in our brochure for families.

The pure taste of the Appenzellerland

Experience real Appenzeller hospitality in the living room, barn and class room.

Fam. Anita and Chläus Dörig, Teufen, Tel. 071 333 12 30, www.waldegg.ch Closed on mondays

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R e g i o n a l e x c u r s i o n s.

City St. Gallen, www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch The metropole of St.Gallen has an enormous past. It was founded and was named after the wandering Irish monk Gallus, who founded a monastery on the site in the year 612. Watching over the town is an imposing baroque cathedral, the heart of the Abbey District, which has been placed under the protection of UNESCO.

Lake Constance, www.sbsag.ch The home ports on the Swiss banks of Lake Constance can be found in Romanshorn and Rorschach. Boat tours are operated from May to September at both Swiss and German ports, including those to the island of Mainau, Meersburg and Lindau. Two ferries run every hour the round between Romanshorn and Friedrichshafen.

Toggenburg with Tone Trail, www.toggenburg.ch Safely between the Säntis and Churfirsten is the Toggenburg. Only 1 hour‘s drive from Lake Constance and Zurich. All your dreams will also come true if you enjoy winter sports and relaxation in nature. The Tone trail is open from June to October and starting from the Alp Sellamat goes to Oberdorf.

Vaduz with Citytrain, www.tourismus.li The vibrant capital with its cultural and strolling mile invites you to linger and offers a wide range of cultural attractions. The Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum, attractive shops, and culinary spots enhance the charm and beauty of a stay. Enjoy the surroundings of the capital Vaduz with a quiet ride on Vaduz‘s city train.

Further information about regional excursions please contact Appenzellerland Tourism AR, Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00.

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G u e s t C a r d s.

Lake Constance Adventure Pass E EIN For endless holiday fun – the Lake Constance Adventure Pass. Depending on the actual type SCH T U G of pass you buy, you will receive free or reduced entry to numerous destinations around IEN Lake FERcity tours, Constance and in Appenzell (e.g. cable cars, museums, swimming pools, guided E EIN parks and much more) as well as free travel on the boats of the «White SCH Fleet». Information T U G and tickets, please contact Tourist Information Heiden, Tel.R+41 IEN (0)71 898 33 00.

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OSTWIND Transport Association – unlimited freedom to travel with the Day ticket With zone tickets from the OSTWIND Transport Association you have unrestricted travel on rail and bus within the cantons of St. Gallen, Thurgau, Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Appenzell Innerrhoden – at attractive prices.

The OSTWIND Day Ticket is the ideal solution for quick return trips. With this ticket you can take an unlimited number of journeys by rail and bus within the relevant combination of zones for one calendar day (and up to 5:00 on the following day).

Besides the entire range of offers in the OSTWIND public transport network, the OSTWIND day card «plus» also lets you use Swiss boats on Lake Constance (Swiss shore lines), boats on the Untersee and Rhine and on the Walensee. Train journeys via Winterthur and Schaffhausen are included.

Further information on www.ostwind.ch.

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H o l i d a y Vo u c h e r s.

Discover the whole of Appenzellerland by public transport for eight days for just CHF 30.– and benefit from a 50 % discount on all attractions in the holiday region Discounted attractions With the Appenzeller holiday vouchers you can discover cable cars, spas, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, museums, model dairies and many other highlights between Lake Constance and Säntis at half price. The vouchers bring you sport, culture and mountain adventures at greatly reduced prices.

Free travel by train and post bus There is no better way of getting to know the unique hill country than with Appenzeller trains and the post bus. The holiday vouchers give you unrestricted travel on public transport in Appenzellerland for a whole eight days. How a comfortable holiday should be: climb aboard and relax.

The Appenzeller Holiday Voucher booklet is available from many hotels and ­boarding houses in the Canton of Appenzell A.Rh. provided you are spending at least 3 consecutive nights in the hotel or B&B, or 7 consecutive nights in a selfcatering apartment or studio. Price per booklet CHF 30.–.

For more information, contact Appenzellerland Tourism AR Bahnhofstrasse 2, CH-9410 Heiden Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00, Fax +41 (0)71 898 33 09

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E v e n t s.

January 13 Alter Silvester (Old New Year) in Urnäsch, Waldstatt, Hundwil, Schönengrund and Schwellbrunn 21 Alpine Cup Race, Landmark in Heiden (sled race) February 4 Alpstein Trophy Ebenalp, touring ski race by full moon, starts 7 pm in Schwende 18 Fasnachtsumzug (carnival procession) in Appenzell, from 2 pm 22 Procession Gidio Hosenstoss in Herisau and Waldstatt 26 Funkensonntag (bonfire) in various Appenzell villages 27 Buebebloch (traditional procession) in Hundwil, Stein, Schwellbrunn, Herisau and Blochmonday in Stein March 4 Jodler Konzert (Yodelling Concert) with Trachtenchor Heiden, refomist church in Heiden, 4 pm 18 Funkensonntag (bonfire) in Appenzell 29 – 31 13th Appenzeller Kabarett-Tage (cabaret concerts), Aula Gringel in Appenzell April 6 – 8 27th International Säntis Cup in Herisau (figure skating) 15 Yodelling Sunday in Appenzell 28 12th Appenzeller Streichmusiktag (string folk music) in Urnäsch 29 Landsgemeinde (open air parliament) in Appenzell, from 12 noon May 2 May Fair in Appenzell 3 – 5 8th International A-Cappella Festival, Aula Gringel in Appenzell 16 – 20 Brahms and Herzogenberg days in Heiden (concerts, films, lectures and readings) June 2 Appenzellerland Cultural Trail in 22 hours (50 km hike), starting at Degersheim from 00.22 am (alternative date: 4. August 2012) 7 Corpus Christi procession in Appenzell (weather permitting) 8 – 10 Appenzell Balloon Event – Held Trophy in Appenzell 16/17 Open Air Concert in Wolfhalden 16/17 Säntis Classic, cycle tour starting from Weinfelden and finishing at Schwägalp 24 9th International Classic Car meet at Schwägalp July 1 Appenzell Cantonal Schwingtag (wrestling championships) in Haslen (alternative date: 8. Juli 2012) 7 Appenzeller Genusswanderung (hike) 8 Schutzengelfest (Feast of the Guardian Angel) of the Ebenalp, from 10.30 am 21 Postplatz Openair (Open Air Concert) 28/29 Children’s Concerts, Urnäsch with familycamping 29 Open Day at Alpine Cheese Dairy in the Alpstein

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August 1 Swiss National Day 11 Mountain Bike-Event in Schwellbrunn 10 –12 16th Ländlermusikfest (folkmusic festival) in Appenzell 12 Säntis-Challenge (Mountain Sprint) 12/13 Urnäscher Chilbi (Fun Fair) 19 Schwägalp-Schwinget (Swiss wrestling contest)

(alternative date: 26 August 2012) 25 Appenzeller Genusswanderung (hike) 26 26th mountain race on Hoher Kasten, start 9.15 am at the church in Brülisau September 15 Bike race in Walzenhausen-Lachen 22 Alpstein Bike Rally around the Alpstein, start in Brülisau October 6/7 Cheese Festival, Schwägalp 5 – 8 Herisauer Jahr- und Warenmarkt (Annual Fair) 12 Jahrmarkt in Heiden (Annual Fair) November 23 – 25 Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Fair), Kursaal in Heiden December 1/2 Herisauer Chlaus- and Christkindlimarkt (St. Nicholas/Christmas Fair) in Herisau 2 Advent Sunday in Heiden, from 11 am 2 Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Fair) in Wienacht, from 9 am 5 Chlausmarkt (St. Nicholas Fair) in Appenzell 8 Advent Fair in Trogen, from 9 am 9 Christkindlimarkt (Christmas Fair) in Appenzell 31 Silvesterchlausen (New Year’s mummers) in Urnäsch, Teufen, Waldstatt, Hundwil, Herisau, Schwellbrunn, Schönengrund, Stein and Bühler Dates for Alpstobete (Herdsmen’s Ball), cattle show and Appenzell music events can be found on page 14/15.

Dates subjet to change.

Appenzell Gourmet Hike.

Lovers of hiking, good food and the Appenzellerland countryside are promised an unforgettable day. Walk from one course to the next.

Saturday, 7 July and 25 August 2012 Information and booking: Appenzellerland Tourism AR, Bahnhofstrasse 2, 9410 Heiden Tel. + 41 (0)71 898 33 00, www.genusswanderung.ch

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Useful information.

Here to help We’re delighted to help you prepare for a variety of excursions. We can assist in the organisation of group events, conferences and congresses. We have lots of information on guided tours around local towns, villages and museums. In our office in Heiden, we have an internet corner for no charge.

Tourist Information, opening hours Heiden, Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00 May – September Mon – Fri 9 am – 5 pm

Sat/Sun 10 am – 2:30 pm October – April Mon – Fri 9 am – 12 pm / 1pm – 5 pm Urnäsch, Tel. +41 (0)71 364 26 40 January – December Mon – Sat 9 am– 11:30 am

out the opening times telephone service Appenzell, Tel. +41 (0)71 788 96 41 May – October Mon – Fri

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Brochures Appenzellerland Tourism All brochures can be found at www.appenzellerland.ch or ordered from Appenzellerland Tourism AR, Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00. The brochures are available also in the railway stations from appenzeller line.

Important contact numbers Police (emergency) 117 Ambulance 144 Fire brigade 118 Emergency breakdown 140 Weather forecast 162

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Air Rescue Appenzell Hospital Herisau Hospital Heiden Hospital

1414 Tel. +41 (0)71 788 75 75 Tel. +41 (0)71 353 21 11 Tel. +41 (0)71 898 61 11

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