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Appenzell

Appenzell is a town in Bezirk Arbon district, Thurgau, Switzerland of about 5,649 people. Within 50 km by road there are 263 places to visit: 93 hill stations & viewpoints, 68 churches and 56 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Appenzell Castle, Schloss Appenzell and Ebenalp.

47.3310° N, 9.4100° EPop. 5,649

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Within 30 km85 places
Within 50 km263
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Appenzell

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:23 pm

35 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Appenzell
  2. Ebenalpviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Hundsteinviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Hüserviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Burg Forsteggheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kamorviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Appenzell
Today’s loopAppenzellStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Appenzell?

Appenzell Castle (museum, about 1 km), Schloss Appenzell (heritage site, about 1 km), Ebenalp (viewpoint, about 7 km), Kamor (viewpoint, about 9 km), Hoher Kasten (viewpoint, about 10 km), Hüser (viewpoint, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Appenzell?

263 places on Spotwander: 93 hill stations & viewpoints, 68 churches, 56 forts & heritage, 19 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Appenzell?

Ebenalp, about 7 km by road; Kamor (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Appenzell?

Botanical Garden St. Gallen, about 15 km by road; Riedkapelle (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Appenzell?

Start in Appenzell, visit Ebenalp, then Hundstein, then Hüser, then Burg Forstegg, then Kamor, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.