How to best explore the Appenzell Alps? Start from Hoher Kasten, the Top of Appenzell! Located in the heart of Europe, this peak offers...
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The time I hiked the Appenzell barefoot trail – barefoot!
Wood chips, river rocks and plain old mud: these are just some of the materials I was challenged with when I recently completed the Appenzell barefoot trail...
Here’s how to explore the Mt. Säntis region in style
We treasure the Alpstein region near Appenzell during all seasons. Recently, we arrived in style for a Sunday brunch on top of Mt. Säntis. Here is how to...
Corpus Christi Procession (Appenzell)
The Corpus Christi procession is an old, colorful tradition and it contributes to Appenzell being one of the culturally richest regions in Switzerland...
Why you should drop everything and visit Appenzell
When people ask me where my family is from and I say "Appenzell", I usually get the response: "Like the cheese?" This region is often overlooked...
10 Appenzell foods you must try in your lifetime
There are few places that have given their name to so many foods as Appenzell. Here are ten foods you must try to eat like an Appenzeller...
Alter Silvester is a Swiss tradition that lives on
On New Year's Eve and Old New Years, people in Appenzell's outskirts dress up with monstrous costumes. Alter Silvester is an old tradition...
Appenzeller art: everything about naïve Swiss Bauernmalerei
Switzerland is not particularly known for its art, but one of the most recognizable art styles in Switzerland is called naïve art...
4 Virtual Ways of Touring Switzerland
Nothing beats breathing the fresh air, tasting the crystal clear mountain water, or feeling the thrill of crossing dozens of viaducts and bridges by train! But in order to help you bridge the gap until your next visit...