APPENZELL AUSSERRHODEN
For those of you who have visited the canton, when conjuring up an image of Appenzell, be it Inner-or-Ausser Rhoden, you’ll invariably envision a Senn herder in his traditional red and yellow costume leading cows with their clanging bells to a local cattle show. You might even hear a classic Appenzeller Zäueli (wordless yodel) in your head and see an image of the verdant countryside. If you are a cheese lover, you’ll still have a lingering taste of Appenzeller cheeses on your palate. Ausserrhoden is a neat place to visit.
First time visitors are often drawn to Ausserrhoden by Mt. Säntis which towers over the region. We took you to the top in our spotlight on St Gallen. On a clear day you can see Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, France & Italy all at the same time. You can catch the aerial cable car at Schwägalp for the ten minute ride. From the viewing platform see how many names of mountains you can identify. Before taking the gondola back to Schwägalp, check out the Summit Restaurant and opt for a plate of Appenzeller cheese & Appenzeller Mostbröckli (similar to the Canton of Grisons’ Bündnerfleisch).
Of the many pretty villages & towns in Ausserrhoden, Schwellbrunn is the picture-perfect Hallmark-like village. It was recognized in 2018 as the prettiest village in Switzerland. As a bonus when you visit it, is the splendid view it offers over the Appenzeller pre-alps. Another lovely village is Urnäsch, home of the cheese bearing its name. Should you visit the area in early fall, you’ll have the opportunity to see dairy farmers (Senner) bringing & parading their cow herds from the higher pastures through town. If you want to see atypical cattle show, Hundswil would be a good place to visit. If you want to learn and see how Appenzeller cheese is made a visit to the attractive village of Stein is a great choice.
Switzerland has been the birthplace of many well-known people and a haven for many. Some have left lasting impressions and legacies for future generations. Although Henri Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross & first Nobel Peace Prize winner, was born in Geneva, he spent his last days in Heiden. Sometimes institutions are founded in recognition and in honor of a non-resident. The Pestalozzi Children’s Village in Trogen built for war orphans after WWII is such a place.
We couldn’t leave Ausserrhoden without talking about the splendid bells worn by Appenzeller cows. A picture is worth a thousand words. Click here to see how they are made.
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For those of you who have visited the canton, when conjuring up an image of Appenzell, be it Inner-or-Ausser Rhoden, you’ll invariably envision a Senn herder in his traditional red and yellow costume leading cows with their clanging bells to a local cattle show. You might even hear a classic Appenzeller Zäueli (wordless yodel) in your head and see an image of the verdant countryside. If you are a cheese lover, you’ll still have a lingering taste of Appenzeller cheeses on your palate. Ausserrhoden is a neat place to visit.
First time visitors are often drawn to Ausserrhoden by Mt. Säntis which towers over the region. We took you to the top in our spotlight on St Gallen. On a clear day you can see Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, France & Italy all at the same time. You can catch the aerial cable car at Schwägalp for the ten minute ride. From the viewing platform see how many names of mountains you can identify. Before taking the gondola back to Schwägalp, check out the Summit Restaurant and opt for a plate of Appenzeller cheese & Appenzeller Mostbröckli (similar to the Canton of Grisons’ Bündnerfleisch).
Of the many pretty villages & towns in Ausserrhoden, Schwellbrunn is the picture-perfect Hallmark-like village. It was recognized in 2018 as the prettiest village in Switzerland. As a bonus when you visit it, is the splendid view it offers over the Appenzeller pre-alps. Another lovely village is Urnäsch, home of the cheese bearing its name. Should you visit the area in early fall, you’ll have the opportunity to see dairy farmers (Senner) bringing & parading their cow herds from the higher pastures through town. If you want to see atypical cattle show, Hundswil would be a good place to visit. If you want to learn and see how Appenzeller cheese is made a visit to the attractive village of Stein is a great choice.
Switzerland has been the birthplace of many well-known people and a haven for many. Some have left lasting impressions and legacies for future generations. Although Henri Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross & first Nobel Peace Prize winner, was born in Geneva, he spent his last days in Heiden. Sometimes institutions are founded in recognition and in honor of a non-resident. The Pestalozzi Children’s Village in Trogen built for war orphans after WWII is such a place.
We couldn’t leave Ausserrhoden without talking about the splendid bells worn by Appenzeller cows. A picture is worth a thousand words. Click here to see how they are made.
Checkout the videos & web sites by clicking on the highlighted links above