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Four Regions – one world

13–38 HIKING IN THE APPENZELLERLAND Witzweg – joke trail 14 Eggen high trail – medicinal herbs and bygone times 18 Gäbris tour – the best views around 22 Lillyweg – Lilly and Martin show children the way 26 Hiking map 30 Suggested hikes in brief 32 Experience the Appenzellerland – hiking offerings 35

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Where customs are still part of daily life T raditional handcraft with wood Insider tips for gourmets E xperience the Appenzellerland – cultural offerings

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Gateway to the Alpstein massif – The Appenzellerland’s four cableways

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Public transport

The contents of this brochure were compiled with the utmost care. Nevertheless, Appenzellerland Tourismus AR does not assume any liability for the accuracy, completeness or currentness of the contents provided. Prices subject to change.

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Four Regions – one world

Herisau Part town, part village – that’s Herisau, the capital of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

Midland AR Stein

Hinterland AR

With its demonstration cheese dairy and customs that are still very much alive, Stein is a well-known location.

Appenzell Urnäsch Urnäsch is rightly considered the heartland of the region’s living traditions.

Speciality stores, craft enterprises and informal cafés shape the village centre of Appenzell.

Appenzell–Alpstein AI

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ERXPERIENCE THE APPENZELLERLAND

Offers for individuals

Group Offers

Heiden The Biedermeier village of Heiden is situated on a sunny terrace high above Lake Constance.

Foreland AR Trogen The impressive Zellweger palaces dominate the centre of the Trogen «village of culture».

Gais The scenery in and around Gais is authentic and entices you to linger and relax.

The Appenzellerland offers a surprising amount of variety.

Located between Lake Constance and the Alpstein massif, the lovely scenery of rolling hills, pastures, scattered settlements and views of the lake invite you to take unforgettable journeys of discovery. Just see for yourself.

The Appenzellerland consists of two halfcantons: Appenzell Ausserrhoden (AR) and Appenzell Innerrhoden (AI). Geographically, the area is divided into four regions: Foreland, Midland, Hinterland and the Appenzell-Alpstein, which is part of Appenzell Innerrhoden. In 1597 Appenzell was split in two, due to two different religions. Even today, the Catholic Innerrhoden and the Protestant Ausserrhoden maintain subtle cultural differences. Important to both, however, is their love of their common traditions, which are still lived today just as vividly and authentically as in times past. Visitors are as impressed as they are touched when they witness these colourful customs.

For more picturesque villages: www.appenzellerland.ch/regions

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Witzweg – joke trail This trail has been putting its visitors in a good mood for more than 20 years. Is it any wonder? The joke trail leads from Heiden via Wolfhalden to Walzenhausen and enchants visitors with its beautiful panoramic vistas high above Lake Constance and into the Appenzeller Foreland. Along the way joke stations invite you to stop and smile. What is the secret of the Appenzeller humour? Come see for yourself!

A Swiss classic.

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Joke trail route map 1 | Heiden – the Biedermeier village Fantastic views of Lake Constance from the steeple; museums, restaurants, mountain railway 2 | Wolfhalden Restaurants, option to change to the Post Bus, village museum 3 | Campfire site Idyllic picnic site on the stream 4 | Chistenpass – Restaurant Harmonie Playground, garden restaurant and beautiful hall, joke box

5 | Hueb Option to change to the Post Bus 6 | Besenbeiz zur Schiiterbig – seasonal wine tavern A resting place that is just as quirky as the joke trail 7 | Campfire site 8 | Walzenhausen Restaurants, mountain railway Along the way | 40 joke stations with genuine, cunningly apt Appenzeller jokes

Heiden 792 m.a.s.l.

Rest. Harmonie 783 m.a.s.l.

Walzenhausen 673 m.a.s.l.

Wolfhalden 709 m.a.s.l.

Witzweg information

Length 7,8 km

Walking time 2hrs 30 min

Metres ascent 213 m

Metres descent 332 m

Starting point Heiden, Bahnhofstrasse 2 or Walzenhausen, mountain railway station

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Difficulty level easy Trail surface Hard surface, forest track and gravel

Peter Eggenberger, inventor of the joke trail.

Shorty has the last laugh Appenzeller jokes are clever – and are often based on the David vs. Goliath principle: the smaller players outsmart their bigger counterparts. There are reasons for this.

The Appenzeller people are generally not that tall. It is possible that over the centuries they learned to use their wittiness to stand their ground. The fact is that the protagonists in the Appenzeller jokes are usually particularly smart. The proof is in the punchlines, which are always cunningly apt and take the listener by surprise. One person who knows the secret of the success of the Appenzeller jokes is Peter Eggenberger. «Everyone can identify with the underdog. In this way the joke becomes a social leveller,» the gifted storyteller explains. Eggenberger has co-authored several humorous books with Ruedi Rohner. And he noted something else: «Appenzeller jokes never hit below the belt. There is no room for sleaziness or offensive ele-

ments.» When Peter Eggenberger had the idea for a very special hiking trail in Heiden back in 1993, many people probably thought he was joking. But he was perfectly serious.

Lucky for us. Since then his trail, with jokes on 40 panels along the way, has been a great source of entertainment. Incidentally, the jokes are replaced every three years. Another reason for hikers to return time and time again.

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Further information: www.appenzellerland.ch

Excursion tip

Offers for individuals

Group Offers

Humorous adventure tour Discover unique views of Lake Constance and laugh about the cunningly apt Appenzeller jokes on this day-trip classic. The journey starts at Rorschach, from where you will take the cogwheel train up to Heiden. The excursion continues along the Witzweg joke trail or on the Post Bus to Walzenhausen.

From here you will travel in comfort down to Rheineck on the historic cogwheel train.

A romantic boat tour on the Alter Rhein will finish off the experience.

Costs | adults CHF 28.00, children CHF 14.00 Contact | Tel. +41 71 898 33 01, www.erlebnisrundfahrt.ch

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Adventure tour route map 1 | Rorschach-Heiden mountain railway Cogwheel mountain railway steeped in tradition.

During the summer in open, historic coaches.

2 | Joke trail hike and/or Post Bus ride 3 | Rheineck-Walzenhausen mountain railway Short but steep trip through the Hexenkirchli gorge.

4 | Boat trip on the Alter Rhein Relaxed trip through the «Alter Rhein» nature reserve.

Our tip Combine your hiking tour on the joke trail with the adventure tour experience. Experience an eventful day in the Appenzeller Foreland, convenient and reasonably priced with the special round-trip ticket. Tickets from CHF 14.00.

Details and timetables at www.erlebnisrundfahrt.ch.

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Eggen high trail The «Eggen», a hill range between Teufen and Speicher, is nature at its most beautiful. And an insider tip for visitors to the area.

Because the glorious trail leads past the garden of legendary natural practitioner A. Vogel, where you can gain some insights into the impressive healing powers nature has to offer. Shortly afterwards the hikers will be led back to the good old days again. The «Waldegg Adventure» offers you the best of yesteryear, from the bakery to an old classroom to the Schnuggebock restaurant, where hearty fare awaits the hungry walker.

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Eggenweg route map 1 | Teufen Restaurants, hotels, stately commercial buildings bear witness to the golden age of the textile industry.

2 | A. Vogel medicinal herb show garden Experience naturopathy close up in this luscious garden.

Along the way Herb and adventure trail 3 | Waldegg Adventure A unique gastronomic experience. Indulge in a very special world from days gone by.

4 | Vögelinsegg Tremendous view of Lake Constance at this historical site.

5 | Speicher Friendly Appenzeller village with restaurants, shops and hotels.

Along the way | Unspoiled nature, view over the hilly landscape to the Alpstein massif and St.Gallen.

Numerous resting and picnic stops.

Waldegg Adventure 987 m.a.s.l.

A.Vogel medicinal herb show garden 927 m.a.s.l.

Vögelinsegg 956 m.a.s.l.

Teufen 833 m.a.s.l.

Eggen trail information

Length 6,4 km

Walking time 2 hrs

Metres ascent 326 m

Metres descent 203 m

Starting point Teufen, station or Speicher, Vögelinsegg

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Difficulty level easy Trail surface Hard surface and forest track

Remo Vetter in his «adventure pharmacy», as he affectionately calls the show garden.

The healing power of the Appenzeller flora The pioneer of naturopathy, Alfred Vogel, wrote his successful books on health in Teufen. His show garden is open to visitors to this day.

A. Vogel GmbH’s public show garden on Teufen’s southern slopes is a feast for the eyes, not just for nature and plant aficionados.

«More than 120 different medicinal herbs as well as heritage fruit and vegetable varieties thrive here,» explains Remo Vetter, who has been in charge of the garden and the company for over 30 years. As managing director he has helped shape the development of the garden and knows, from many personal encounters, what impresses the visitors most.

«The garden is a magnificent refuge with many quiet places where visitors can sit down and enjoy the peace. This is a place

where you can rest your soul.» Remo Vetter works in the garden for at least one hour every day. This is work that, for him, has a meditative aspect and which he does not want to do without. He likes to show visitors the way to the little museum where they can learn more about Alfred Vogel’s exciting life and times. And visitors who walk on towards the «Waldegg Adventure» will enjoy the halfhour stroll along the herbal trail. Another very special place to savour.

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For further information: www.appenzellerland.ch

A delicious journey into the past «Jock» is a very special type of host; with his quirky sense of humour he makes everyone else in the «Schnuggebock» laugh.

And what comes from the kitchen only adds to the good mood.

He may only be the stable boy, but Jock is someone who takes it easy and prefers to sit down to talk to the guests. «I just show them Granny’s farmhouse and tell them about the hard life of farmers in the old days. But I also know a bit about our customs and the animals up here,» the modest «Jock» explains. The truth is that he is full of stories and anecdotes peppered with cunning Appenzeller jokes that have everyone bending over with laughter. This makes every visit to the

«Schnuggebock» a unique experience. But the motto is always the same: the best of yesteryear. Accordingly, the kitchen serves hearty dishes, which are, of course, prepared using Granny’s recipes. A genuine experience.

Especially when «Jock» appears in his traditional Sunday best or workday clothes.

Stable boy Jock likes to spend his time at the «Schnuggebock» inn in the «Waldegg Adventure».

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For further information: www.appenzellerland.ch

Gäbris tour Gais offers you a very special experience! Hike up Mount Gäbris, the village’s very own local peak, and be rewarded with a beautiful view. Who knows?

Maybe you’ll even meet up with Laura, the «goat of Gais», along the way. As Gais or Geiss means goat, the goat motif is present everywhere. Are you wondering if the famous Appenzeller Chäshörnli pasta with is served with goat’s cheese here?

Come see for yourself!

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Gäbris tour route map 1 | Gais – former whey spa Restaurants, hotels, shops and an awardwinning village square.

2 | Sommersberg Cosy restaurant with beautiful views.

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

3 | Gäbrisseeli Mystical little bog lake with idyllic campfire site.

4 | Restaurant Unterer Gäbris Typical, rustic Appenzeller inn Closed on Tuesdays.

5 | Restaurant Oberer Gäbris Lovely garden terrace with fantastic views.

Extensive menu of delicious dishes.

Closed on Wednesdays.

Along the way | Panoramic views of the hilly Appenzeller countryside, calming moors, goats’ resting areas, goats’ residences (from autumn 2015).

Oberer Gäbris 1237 m.a.s.l.

Sommersberg 1174 m.a.s.l.

Gais 917 m.a.s.l.

Gais 917 m.a.s.l.

Gäbris tour information

Length 9,6 km

Walking time 3 hrs

Metres ascent 443 m

Metres descent 435 m

Starting point Gais, Appenzeller Bahnen railway station

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Difficulty level medium Trail surface Hard surface, forest track and meadow paths

Andreas Hinterberger knows the secret of the most exquisite types of cheese.

Discover the most refined and delicious cheeses A fact to savour: every year nine million litres of milk from the region are processed in Gais to make cheese specialties. From strong mountain cheese to the tenderly melting raclette variety.

He is a passionate cheesemaker and has close ties to the farmers in the region. This is because Andreas Hinterberger, proprietor of the mountain cheese dairy in Gais, processes milk from some 60 farms in the vicinity. He knows every farmer personally. «I regularly visit the mountain farms. So I know that the cows get out to pasture every day and that the milk quality is excellent.» Andreas Hinterberger carefully chooses the cultures for making his cheeses, ensures smooth production processes and meticulously looks after the cheese during the ripening process, which can take up to eight months. Apart from semi-hard and mountain cheese varie-

ties, he mainly produces raclette cheese in Gais. His ripening storehouse can hold up to 60 000 cheese wheels. That makes his company the biggest independent cheese dairy in Appenzellerland. But he still has to do all the work himself. From purchasing to production to selling, he does it all. He very obviously enjoys his work. «It gives me great satisfaction to see the finished product and to know that I did it all from start to finish.»

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Direct sales in Gais Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

For further information: www.bergkaeserei.ch

A prime spot on Mount Gäbris Anyone who thinks that you need to climb the highest mountains to get the best views will think again after visiting Mount Gäbris.

From here you can enjoy views deep into central Switzerland.

Without doubt, Mount Gäbris offers a very special viewing experience, even though its summit is only 1250 metres above sea level.

The broad vistas that spread out before the visitor’s eyes are beyond compare.

If the weather is right, the Rhine Valley, Vorarlberg, the Alpstein massif as well as the Glarner, Central Swiss and Berner Alps can all be taken in as one sweeping panorama.

Around 400 summits can be seen from here.

The highest is the Finsteraarhorn (4274 met-

res above sea level), which is 123 kilometres away. And as a special bonus Lake Constance also shimmers on the horizon.

Mount Gäbris is accessible via Trogen or Gais on different routes for hikers, snowshoers and mountain bikers. No matter which way you choose, the view from the restaurant, which is open all year round, will amaze you time and time again.

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For further information: www.appenzellerland.ch

Lillyweg trail A themed trail that will delight old and young alike. The story of brother and sister Lilly and Martin on their way to visit their Uncle Sämi, who lives high up in the mountains, is told at 14 stations along the way. The tableaux are lovingly designed in a rural style by painter Lilly Langenegger and they offer inspiration for a number of activities: you will build little stone men with your children, play with the «ball train», and dare to do the «Fitzwire test», balance atop fallen tree trunks and learn new things about Mount Säntis. For bigger children there’s a climbing rock and the little ones learn a rhyme to help them climb the stairs. So you’ll take home more than just fond memories! � 26 �

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Lillyweg route map 1 | Alp Böheli Below the Böheli mountain pasture a campfire site on the stream invites you and your children to barbecue and play along the banks.

2 | Post Bus stop Steinflue Lillyweg starting point. Parking spaces are also available here.

3 | Gasthaus Rossfall inn Sun terrace and long slide. Please check opening times ahead of your visit.

4 | Alp Fischegg – Lillybeizli Friendly mountain inn with restaurant and option to stay overnight on the straw. Open from approx. May to October on Wednesday afternoons, Saturdays and Sundays, and daily during the summer holidays, weather permitting.

5 | Post Bus stop Urnäsch, Hüsli From here you can take the Post Bus back to Urnäsch or to your car in Steinflue.

Along the way | 14 interactive stations for children tell the story of Lilly and Martin.

Alp Böheli 980 m.a.s.l.

Gasthaus Rossfall 944 m.a.s.l.

Lillybeizli 940 m.a.s.l.

Post Bus Stop Hüsli 906 m.a.s.l.

Lillyweg information

Length 4,1 km

Walking time 1 hr 20 min (without stops)

Metres ascent 153 m

Metres descent 253 m

Difficulty level easy

Trail surface Hard surface, forest track and meadow paths

Starting point Post Bus stop Steinflue

Please note The Lillyweg trail is suitable for children of 4 years and older. However, it is not suitable for prams or buggies. Open from mid-April to the end of October.

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Alp Fischegg – an oasis of tranquillity and hospitality Experience the life of a mountain farmer. That is what guests can expect when they arrive at the Lillybeizli inn or stay overnight on Alp Fischegg amidst the mountain pastures deep in the valley of the Urnäsch River.

Daniela and Ueli Biser are very happy with their life on the Alp Fischegg mountain farm.

For further information: www.appenzellerland.ch

Farmer Ueli Biser lives on the mountain with 20 cows, 20 calves, goats and two horses from May to mid-September. The «Fischegg» mountain pastures are located off the road on the way to Schwägalp, around 850 metres above sea level. The Biser family has worked the 43 hectares of land for 20 years.

«We move up here with our livestock for the pasture season,» Ueli Biser says. Farming is his passion and the customs of the alpine dairymen are important to him. «We are what we are, it is quite simple.» Daniela Biser knows that the Lillybeizli guests appreciate the calm and closeness to nature. The inn is located on the Lillyweg trail, a stage of the agricultural trail from Urnäsch up to the Schwägalp mountain pastures.The kitchen serves wholesome fare, and fondue or raclette can be pre-ordered along with the local dairy specialities «Rohmzonne» and «Fenz».

The «Fischegg» can provide lodging and a farmer’s breakfast for up to 40 guests. «We have all kinds of people here,» says Ueli Biser, smiling, and adds that he has to clear up quickly in the evening, «because our guests want to sit with me and chat». � 28 �

Lilly Langenegger at the kitchen table where her rural-style paintings were created.

An author like a character from a children’s book The Lillyweg trail was named after her and her drawings.

A portrait of Lilly Langenegger, a remarkable woman who celebrates traditional Appenzeller art.

The traditional rural-style painting is as much a part of the Appenzellerland as its cheeses.

The quaint drawings that can be found everywhere here bear witness to this fact. Lilly Langenegger has made this style of art her own – although she is from Zurich originally.

She married into the «Bommes» farm in Gais in 1969. «At the time I sketched the landscape outdoors and then took many hours to finish the paintings in detail at home.» At some point she had the idea of creating children’s books. Her four children were soon grown up

and Lilly Langenegger had more time on her hands again. Her books «Little Tiger Comes Home», «Bläss and Zita» and «Flöckli, the Little Goat» all became bestsellers. When the Lillyweg trail was opened in 2006, she published a matching colouring book. In recent years Lilly Langenegger has not painted as much for health reasons. However, she has always remained true to her motifs.

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For further information: www.appenzellerland.ch

Hiking across the Appenzellerland Legend Witzweg joke trail (page 14)

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Circuit from Schwellbrunn

Eggen high trail (page 18)

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Gäbris tour (page 22)

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Lillyweg (page 26)

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Circuit to Hundwiler Höhi

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Panoramic Foreland tour

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Wasserauen 868 m

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Suggested hikes in brief ERXPERIENCE THE APPENZELLERLAND

Offers for individuals

Group Offers

Circuits on St. Anton St. Anton is located 1100 metres above sea level, but offers panoramic views like a king of the Alps: from the Rhine Valley to the Alpstein massif, across to the Austrian Alps and over the majestic blue of Lake Constance.

Various signposted circuits ensure walks with the best possible views.

Length 6 km

Walking time 1 hr 45 min

Metres ascent 238 m

Metres descent 241 m

Starting point Post Bus stop St.Anton, Kapelle (chapel)

Difficulty level easy

Trail surface Mostly gravel and hard surface

Additional information | The route can be extended as desired.

Two restaurants on the summit invite you to stop and rest.

Appenzellerland culture trail The Appenzellerland culture trail invites you to hike across Appenzellerland and discover 50 cultural objects en route.

No other route provides a more intensive experience of the diversity and countless stories of this unique region. A must for all Appenzellerland aficionados and ambitious hikers.

Length 52,3 km in 3 legs

Walking time 15 hrs in total approximately 5 hrs per leg

Metres ascent depends on the respective leg

Starting point 1st leg: Degersheim SG, 2nd leg: Stein AR,3rd leg: Trogen AR

Metres descent depends on the respective leg

Trail surface Hard surface, forest track and meadow paths

Additional information | A separate brochure is available. On the internet at www.kulturspur-appenzellerland.ch. Signposted as Route 22 along the entire trail.

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Difficulty level medium

Circuit on Schwellbrunn This circuit, starting from the highest municipality in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, is very diverse: one minute you can enjoy the sweeping views from the hills, the next you immerse yourself in the freshness of a valley. The trail is a very special experience all year round (except when there is a lot of snow) for hikers big and small.

Length 8,4 km

Walking time 2 hrs 30 min

Metres ascent 394 m

Starting point Schwellbrunn, Gemeindehaus (community hall)

Metres descent 394 m

Difficulty level medium

Trail surface Mostly meadow and forest paths

Additional information | Signposted as Rätselweg (riddle trail). As an additional challenge, the hikers can solve eight riddles en route. Campfire sites and various inns along the way

Circuit to Hundwiler Höhe The female proprietor of the «Höchi» inn has been featured on national radio and television several times.

That’s quite exciting, but we find that the characteristic Appenzeller hills and unspoilt nature to be found here are reason enough to recommend this tour. Here, you will experience the genuine Appenzellerland.

Length 8,6 km

Walking time 2 hrs 50 min

Metres ascent 495 m

Starting point Zürchersmühle, Appenzeller Bahnen stop

Metres descent 495 m

Difficulty level medium

Trail surface Mostly meadow and forest paths

You can also find detailed information on all these tours on the internet, at www.appenzellerland.ch Do you still need more ideas for your next hiking tour between Lake Constance and Mount Säntis?

At www.appenzeller-wanderwege.ch you will find a wide range of suggestions from genuine hiking experts from the Appenzell Ausserrhoden hiking trail association (VAW).

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BLOOMING VIEWS

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The Hiking Area near the Wildkirchli Caves

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ERXPERIENCE THE APPENZELLERLAND

Offers for individuals

Group Offers

Your next day-trip – natural healing Experience the philosophy of the naturopathy pioneer Alfred Vogel up close in Teufen.

Some 120 different medicinal and kitchen herbs are cultivated in this idyllic setting.

Discover the medicinal herb show garden and the A. Vogel Museum on a guided tour with your group. The programme also features health tips, a product tasting and the option to shop at the A. Vogel adventure pharmacy. The garden is open to the public for individual visits.

Costs | CHF 10 per person for groups of 10 or more (incl. CHF 5 voucher for purchases at the adventure pharmacy) Contact | Tel. +41 (0)71 335 66 11 www.erlebnisbesuche.avogel.ch

Appenzell Nostalgia Express Take a trip back in time with a ride through the scenic Appenzell hills on the historical Appenzell Nostalgia Express. The 1930s railcar «Drissgi» takes passengers between Gossau and Wasserauen severyl Sundays a year. Numerous hiking trails and exciting excursions form the perfect complement to your trip.

Dates | 29 May, 26 June, 31 July, 28 August 2016 Costs | from CHF 12 for adults and CHF 6 for children aged 6–16 Contact | +41 (0)71 354 50 60, www.appenzellerbahnen.ch

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Gasthaus zur Fernsicht The hotel’s name says it all – because the views over Lake Constance are truly spectacular. And they can be taken in either from the spacious garden with its public clubhouse or in one of two restaurants – the one offering traditional fare and the other more gourmet. The team is headed by the Michelin-starred chef Tobias Funke, managing director of the entire establishment. Four lovely guest rooms, a smoker’s lounge and a top-class wine cellar round out the offerings at Fernsicht and provide the perfect ambience for a variety of occasions.

Costs | Coffee and homemade cake from CHF 10.50, traditional fare served all day Contact | Tel. +41 (0)71 898 40 40, www.fernsicht-heiden.ch

Short holiday at Säntis – das Hotel

Costs | from CHF 455.00 per person in a double room Contact | Tel. +41 (0)71 365 66 00, www.saentisbahn.ch

A taste of the Appenzellerland

Costs | per person in double room CHF 260, single room CHF 280.00 Contact | Tel .+41 (0)71 365 64 00, www.krone-urnaesch.ch

Cast off everyday cares and recharge your batteries. Far away from the hustle and bustle, breathe in the fresh mountain air and clear your head on a hike in the great outdoors. Afterward, take a well-deserved break with a traditional Appenzell dinner. Services: 3 nights incl. breakfast, hiking map and/ or snowshoe rental, packed lunch, aperitif, 3 x 3-course dinner, ride on the cable car.

The gently undulating landscape of the alpine foothills spreads out against the backdrop of the Alpstein massif before the Hotel Krone in Urnäsch. Walking or hiking – you can choose each day whether to experience nature from a leisurely or more sporty side. Offer: 2 nights with breakfast buffet and 2 x 4-course dinners, welcome drink, train ride up Mount Säntis.

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ERXPERIENCE THE APPENZELLERLAND Appenzell pride: cheese, Biber, wood

Duration | 1 day Group size | 10 – 30 people Cost | from CHF 87.00 per person with Half-Fare travelcard Contact | Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00, www.appenzellerland.ch

Biedermeier nostalgia

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People in the Appenzellerland are proud of their traditions and customs. Give them a try and become a proud Appenzeller yourself!

Cook «Chäshörnli» at the Appenzell Demonstration Cheese Dairy, then try your hand at making a Biber cake at the bakery, and finally display your craftsmanship at the white cooper’s workshop. After the day’s adventures, you have a right to be proud and can almost pass as a genuine Appenzeller.

Come along on a journey through time in Heiden. Your guide will greet you clad in Biedermeier dress and proceed to fill you in on interesting details about this period during a very original guided tour. Afterward, equipped with pen and ink, you’ll set off on a scavenger hunt through Heiden. Following lunch, don a Biedermeier costume and capture the nostalgic mood with an old-fashioned camera.

Duration | 1 day Group size | 10 –25 people Costs | from CHF 110.00 per person Contact | Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00, www.appenzellerland.ch

Hammered dulcimers and folk music

Duration | 1 day Group size | 10 – 40 people Costs | from CHF 70.00 per person Contact | Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00, www.appenzellerland.ch

In Herisau, the hammered dulcimer maker will welcome you to his workshop and introduce you to the secrets of his art. After an informative tour, enjoy the music of this unique instrument. With authentic sounds ringing in your ears, you will proceed to Urnäsch for lunch at a cosy inn. Thus fortified, you can take in the exhibits at the Appenzell Folklore Museum as the guide tells you all about farming in the region and teaches you to yodel and make music with Talerschwingen and Schelleschötte.

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Where customs are still part of daily life The calendar sets the pace of Appenzell life – to this day. «Alpfahrt» cattle drives ascending to the alpine pastures start in mid-May, with the herdsmen dressed in their festive folk costumes. Wearing a «Kranzrock», or traditional skirt, cameo jewellery and a «Mailändertuch», or Milanese scarf, the locals then set off to the «Stobete», the merry herdsmen’s festival featuring a string music ensemble. In the autumn, following a colourful procession back down from the high pastures, the most beautiful cows are crowned at the cattle shows. � 40 �

Alpfahrt For many farming families the best day of the year is when they «öbere fahret», or drive their herds in May/June up to the high pastures at the foot of the Alpstein massif.

The goats take the lead, followed by cows, steers, calves and herdsmen in their folk dress. Bringing up the rear is the farmer with his «Bläss», the Appenzeller cattle-dog. From far and wide, the ringing of the bells, the lowing of the herd and the yodelling accompaniment echo through the valleys. The animals spend eight to ten weeks on the mountainside and then return to the valley. Both the ascent and descent are unforgettable pageants.

s as n io it d a r t r e v Disco in alive today as r’s times the great- grandfa Stobeten «Alpstobete» is a tradition from days long past. Herdsmen once used to visit one another in summer while their herds were up in the mountains, sitting together «i de Stobe», or in the parlour. The locals still meet up today at the mountain inns during July and August for the «Stobete». The string music ensemble strikes up a merry tune, the herdsmen perform the «Mölirad», or Mill Wheel Dance, and a couple clad in colourful traditional costumes dances the «Hierig», or Mime Dance. Exhilarating moments to which visitors are also cordially invited.

Cattle shows Beauty contests – of a different sort. In the autumn, the Ausserrhoden communities put on cattle shows to crown the most beautiful and productive cows. A highlight of the year � 41 �

for the farmers and herdsmen. Usually they appear in folk costumes, proudly line up their animals – and enjoy the collective «Abloo», or bell ringing and yodelling. An event of quaint charm that attracts a large audience and enchants visitors.

Silvesterchlausen In the Appenzellerland, the new year is celebrated twice. On the 31st of December, following the Gregorian calendar, in Urnäsch, Herisau, Waldstatt, Hundwil, Stein, Schwellbrunn, Schönengrund and Teufen. And, according to the Julian calendar, on the 13th of January in Urnäsch and Waldstatt. This is when the mummers’ processions, or «Silvesterchlausen», are under way. From early in the morning, the New Year’s mummers make their way from house to house with devotional chanting and elated «Zäuerli», or yodelling, wishing everyone «es guets Neus», a Happy New Year. In the evening they frequent the inns until midnight. An insider tip:

If you’d like to take part on the evening, you should reserve a table at one of the inns. By the way: When the 13th of January falls on a Sunday, the processions take place on the preceding Saturday.

Bloch The Urnäscher Bloch is under way every other year on Carnival Monday. In Hundwil, Stein, Schwellbrunn and more recently also in Herisau, the Bloch, or tree trunk, is hauled on a decorated float through the neighbouring villages on Bloch Monday (the Monday after Ash Wednesday), accompanied by whip cracking and a brass band. Its origins: lumberjacks used to receive a tree trunk as a token of appreciation. The procession consists of men (in Urnäsch and Herisau) or boys whose costumes depict professions that have to do with timber.

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For further information: www.appenzellerland.ch/customs

Welcome to the Museums of the Appenzellerland

Besucherzentrum Kinderdorf Pestalozzi Trogen Sch端tzenmuseum Trogen

Zeughaus Teufen Museum Herisau

Museum Wolfhalden Henry-Dunant-Museum Heiden

Museum f端r Lebensgeschichten Speicher

Puppenmuseum Waldfee Wald

Kunstmuseum Appenzell

Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum Stein

Appenzeller Brauchtumsmuseum Urn辰sch Velomuseum Rehetobel Kunsthalle Ziegelh端tte Appenzell

Museum am Dorfplatz Gais Museum Heiden

Jahrhundert der Zellweger Trogen Museum Appenzell

www.museen-im-appenzellerland.ch

Traditional handcraft with wood Occupations can be found in the Appenzellerland that have become rare elsewhere. The white cooper Hans Reifler is still at work today making items from local wood that beguile with their simple beauty.

Hans Reifler’s workshop is pervaded by the pleasant smell of freshly worked wood. Sawn blanks, small boards and unfinished pieces are scattered all around. In their midst stands Hans Reifler, who has been directing the white cooperage here since 1992 as the third generation in the family business, showing great dedication and a love of the age-old craft. «We work with pale maple and fir wood that we purchase ourselves, have processed at the sawmill and then let dry,» says Hans Reifler. In his workshop, the white cooper then cuts the wood and crafts it into his unique products.

n the early days, the white coopers primarily produced implements for dairy farming and cheese making. «But that was long ago. Today, we mostly make household items or gifts for weddings, birthdays or anniversaries of all kinds,» says Hans Reifler. The broad product range is displayed in the shop next to the workshop: umbrella stands, pepper mills, cheese platters, Appenzell milk pails, serving trays and much, much more.

Hans Reifler | Weissküferei, Drechslerei und Holzwaren Urnäscherstrasse 127 | 9064 Hundwil | www.reifler.ch Opening hours for shop: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 noon | 1:30 – 6:30 pm | Saturday, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

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Insider tips for gourmets

If you value regional products and close-to-nature production processes, the Appenzellerland is the place for you. You’ll find here a wide range of domestic products for quenching «Hunger ond Dorscht».

The most famous of them all is Appenzeller cheese, which gets its unique tangy flavour from a secret herbal brine. In the village of Stein and on the Schwägalp mountainsides, you can learn all about how the cheese is made. When it comes to meat, the Siedwurst boiled sausage and the Pantli smoked sausage stand out, as does the Mostbröckli, a piece of raw meat cured in a seasoning mix and then smoked and dried. In Gonten, mineralrich water is pumped and bottled as is or with added flavouring. Crystal-clear spring water from the Alpstein massif makes Appenzeller beer a one-of-a-kind treat. A secret

combination of spices, honey and almond filling are the ingredients for the Appenzeller Biber cake on offer at many local bakeries.

And to round off a congenial evening there’s nothing like an Appenzeller Alpenbitter, which gets its typical flavour from no less than 42 different herbs.

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For further information/Restaurant overview: www.appenzellerland.ch/cuisine

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MAKING CHEESE LIKE YESTERYEAR! At the Folklore Museum in Stein, cheese is still produced like in the olden days. You can experience cheese production live, helping out and tasting the whey and fresh cheese.

Once the «Mutschli» has developed its full flavour after the storage period, you can take it home and savour it. Depending on your time and creativity, you can design your own cheese label or bring your personal template along with you. For groups up to 30 people.

Costs | CHF 340.00 incl. approx. 6 kg of cheese Plus admission fee of CHF 6.00 per person Contact | Tel. +41 (0)71 368 50 56, www.appenzeller-museum.ch

Cosy tête-à-tête at Säntis – Das Hotel

Enjoy a carefree and relaxing stay on the Schwägalp, with long walks and exciting conversations. Always accompanied by fresh mountain air and fine cuisine. Services: 1 night in a double room, breakfast buffet, aperitif, 3-course candlelight dinner, roundtrip ride on the cableway.

Costs | from CHF 320.00 per double room per night Contakt | Tel. +41 (0)71 365 66 00, www.saentisbahn.ch

Stunning views at the 4* Hotel Heiden

Costs | double room from CHF 320.00, single room from CHF 180.00 Contact | +41 (0)71 898 15 15 www.hotelheiden.ch

Restorative enjoyment is ensured by the 1000-sqm Well & See Spa and cuisine that boasts 14 Gault-Millau points. Chef Reto Inauen conjures regional specialties with products from the hotel’s own farm. Hotel Heiden is also ideal for conferences, celebrations and wedding receptions and can accommodate up to 350 guests.

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STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRIPS WITH ROSA The small green steam locomotive «Rosa» takes you back in time on an unforgettable adventure. Enjoy a nostalgic ride featuring a panoramic view from Rorschach on Lake Constance up to the Biedermeier village of Heiden. Get to know this jewel on a public tour that takes place every first Sunday of the month from May to October, or rent «Rosa» for your very special occasion.

Costs | Public trips start at CHF 12.00, Extra trips start at CHF 1700.00 Contact | Tel.+41 (0)71 354 50 60, www.appenzellerbahnen.ch

Appenzellerland village tours

Duration | 1–2 hours Group size | from 5 people Costs | from CHF 110.00 per tour Contact | Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00, www.appenzellerland.ch

Baking a genuine Biber cake

Duration | approx. 1 ½ hours Group size | from 10 people Costs | from CHF 14.50 per person Contact | Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00, www.appenzellerland.ch

Knowledgeable guides will take you through the quaint villages of the Appenzellerland and tell you about the region and its people and history. Come along and explore the hidden corners of our homeland. Village tours are offered in Heiden, Herisau, Trogen, Urnäsch and Walzenhausen.

Peer over the shoulder of the master baker as he makes a typical Appenzell Biber cake.

After an introduction to the tradition of Biberbaking, you’ll roll up your sleeves and bake your very own Appenzell Biber cake. As soon as the fragrant specialty is baked to a golden brown, you can take it home with you and enjoy.

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INTERACTIVE IPAD TOURS An adventure for the senses in a congenial traditional setting: at the Appenzell Demonstration Cheese Dairy you can watch from the visitors’ gallery as the famous Appenzeller® cheese is made. With the iPad tour you can follow the whole process, from cheese-making to storage in the impressive cheese cellar with up to 12 500 wheels of cheese. Enjoy fine cheese dishes in the restaurant and shop in the dairy store.

Re-opening Mai 2016.

Costs | free admission, iPad tour CHF 10.00 Contact | Tel. +41 (0)71 368 50 70, www.schaukaeserei.ch

A BREATH OF APPENZELL COUNTRY AIR Appenzell adventure farms offer dining and fun for groups or individuals. With the «Spitzli» package, for example, enjoy an appetizer followed by the «Typisch Appezöll» farmyard games. Then tuck into a Siedwurst boiled sausage with the hearty macaroni, cheese and potato dish known as «Älplermagronen» and some applesauce. After lunch, watch the «Säulirennen», or pig race. To crown you visit, the farmer’s wife will serve you a delicious homemade «Schlorzifladen» pear tart for dessert.

Costs | CHF 48.00 per person, for groups of 10 or more Contakt | +41 (0)71 364 12 68, www.appenzeller-erlebnisbauernhof.ch

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Your Next Outing! Experience naturopathy first-hand in Teufen Experience the philosophy of Alfred Vogel, pioneer of naturopathy and learn more about the latest health tips using herbal medicine here in Teufen. Visit our show garden in which 120 different types of healing herbs grow, take a walk around the A.Vogel museum or receive competent advice in the A.Vogel pharmacy.

Here are a few suggestions Guided 2 hour tour for groups: SFr. 10.– Saturday, 11th June 2016: Open Garden Day with special programme Tip: Combine a guided tour through our show garden with a short individual walk along the signposted herbal path to the Waldegg: Approximate walking time ½ hour. Distance: 2.5 km.

Opening times show garden: Our garden is open to the public every day free of charge.

A.Vogel museum and pharmacy: Monday – Thursday (from May to September): 8 am – 12 am and 1 pm – 5 pm.

Friday: 8 am – 12 am and 1 pm – 4 pm

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A TRIP TO THE PESTALOZZI CHILDREN’S VILLAGE Interesting insights accompanied by beautiful views: How did the Pestalozzi Children’s Village come about after the Second World War? What does this idyllic setting mean for young people today? For a memorable journey through time for both adults and children, view the exhibition in the visitors’ centre.

Costs | CHF 8.00 Contact | Tel. +41 (0)71 343 73 73, www.pestalozzi.ch

The Appenzellerland’s adventure corner The Waldegg Adventure combines under one roof the lofty Höhenrestaurant Waldegg with its panoramic garden, the rustic Schnuggebock farmhouse inn, the Tintelompe schoolroom, Tante Emma’s Ladebeizli country store and the Ziträdli wood-oven bakery – five different settings to be explored. You can enjoy special offers here as a family, individual guest or in a group. For example, how about a leisurely one-of-a-kind ox-cart ride around Waldegg?

Duration | approx. 1 hour (45min travel time) Group size | max. 12 people per trip Costs | CHF 140.00, with apple juice Contact | +41 (0)71 333 12 30, www.waldegg.ch

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Duration | 1 day Group size | 15 – 40 people Costs | from CHF 105.00 per person Contact | Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00, www.appenzellerland.ch

Appenzellerland – hiker’s paradise

Duration | 4 days Group size | 1–10 people Costs | from CHF 410.00 per person in a double room Contact | Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00, www.appenzellerland.ch

The smugglers of the Appenzellerland

Duration | 1 day Group size | 12–20 people Costs | from CHF 149.00 per person Contact | Tel. +41 (0)71 898 33 00, www.appenzellerland.ch

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Your trip begins at A. Vogel’s world of medicinal plants, where you can learn how to do more for your health and how to make your own tinctures. Afterwards, you will proceed down the Eggen-Höhenweg trail to the inviting Ziträdli wood-oven bakery, where a fine meal awaits. After eating, make your own dessert under the guidance of the master baker. Finally, you will be treated to an introduction to the art of coffee roasting.

Three days of hiking fun in the Appenzell hills, through dense forests, across lush meadows and with plenty of panoramic views. You will hike from Urnäsch to Schwägalp and then climb Mount Kronberg. The aerial cable car will take you back down again to Jakobsbad.

The route continues via Appenzell to Gais.

The last stage leads via Mount Gäbris to Speicher. Baggage will be transported between the three hotels.

Equipped with a smuggler’s map and walkie-talkies, the «smugglers» will try to find their way through the forest and over the hills, crossing an imaginary border. Border guards are keeping watch, so make sure not to leave any tracks! On the way, tricky questions and exercises have to be solved.

Over dinner in a safe hideaway, the smuggled goods will be divvied up among the best players. A different kind of group excursion in which teamwork plays a key role.

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Gateway to the Alpstein massif In Appenzellerland it is not only mountaineers who get to enjoy unique views. No less than four cableways provide convenient access to the Alpstein.

With more than 1200 kilometres of hiking trails covering an area of 416 square kilometres, the Appenzellerland is a hiker’s paradise. Not least thanks to the fantastic backdrop provided by the Alpstein massif. If you want to travel to the top of the mountains easily and conveniently, you can take one of four modern cableways. Säntis, Hoher Kasten, Ebenalp or Kronberg: nature lovers, sporty hikers and climbers will all find the perfect terrain for their needs. Alpstein has it

all, no matter whether you want to take a leisurely stroll, go on a demanding mountain tour that lasts several days or anything in between. And there’s no need to worry about sustenance when visiting the region: 27 cosy mountain inns serve Appenzeller specialities and offer accommodation in unforgettable surroundings

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Next stop: Appenzellerland You will be amazed at how quickly you can reach the Appenzellerland, because the public transport connections here are excellent.

And once in the region, you can count on a transport network that will take you to your desired destinations in no time thanks to the Appenzell Railway, Post Buses and mountain railways.

Find public transport connections quickly and conveniently online at: www.sbb.ch/fahrplan

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THE MOUNTAIN FOR FAMILIES AND FUN ► Air Cable Car ► Kronberg Rope Park ► Kronberg Alpine Coaster

► Berg- and Talrestaurant ► Motor Skills Park ► Approx. 4 miles of sledging run

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Nostalgic day trips with the Appenzeller Bahnen (railways) “s'Föfi” Take a trip back in time with the restored railcar of the former St.Gallen–Gais–Appenzell line. This nostalgic car dating back to the 1930s is affectionately known as “s’Föfi”. Inside, six comfortable armchairs and wooden benches await. This lovely gem of the Appenzeller Bahnen is just the thing for wedding trips or other festive occasions.

Route: St.Gallen–Appenzell and Gossau–Wasserauen Group size: 10–140 people Price: from CHF 1,500

Nostalgic cars Beautifully restored by the “AG2 - Historical Appenzeller Bahnen” association, these nostalgic railcars provide a very special setting for your excursion and are particularly nice for “Apéro” (cocktail) tours. The cars can be coupled with a regularly scheduled train or used in combination with the “Föfi” or “Drissgi” railcars.

Route: St.Gallen–Appenzell Group size: 10–64 people Price: from CHF 550

Catering On request, we can serve you delicious Appenzell specialties on board our excursion trains. We organise the catering for you depending on the possibilities offered by the respective railcar.

Indulge in a fine “Apéro”, or cocktail, and enjoy your ride on our adventure trains. On board, our experienced conductors and service staff will attend to your every need.

Menu: www.appenzellerbahnen.ch

Public adventure rides Come aboard and experience an adventure train ride through the picturesque Appenzellerland. Whether you choose a brunch excursion on Mother’s Day, a ride on the “Rosa” steam train with stunning views, or a congenial fondue trip – the public adventure rides on the Appenzeller Bahnen offer lively entertainment for young and old.

Dates and prices: www.appenzellerbahnen.ch

Information and booking Appenzeller Bahnen AG Tel. +41 (0)71 354 50 60 St.Gallerstrasse 53 info@appenzellerbahnen.ch CH–9100 Herisau www.appenzellerbahnen.ch

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