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Appenzell is the heart of eastern Switzerland's rolling landscape with colorful painted houses and living traditions. The Alpstein range with the Säntis, Appenzeller cheese, and the famous Landsgemeinde assembly make the region unique.

What awaits you

HikingActiveCampingLocal cuisineNatureWalkablePet-friendly

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 23°C with 11h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (6°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
4°
Jan
8°
Feb
10°
Mar
11°
Apr
17°
May
22°
Jun
23°
Jul
23°
Aug
18°
Sep
17°
Oct
8°
Nov
5°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
6h
Feb
8h
Mar
8h
Apr
9h
May
11h
Jun
11h
Jul
10h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
5h
Nov
4h
Dec
Rain days
14d
Jan
13d
Feb
11d
Mar
18d
Apr
20d
May
19d
Jun
21d
Jul
16d
Aug
17d
Sep
15d
Oct
17d
Nov
16d
Dec

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Appenzell as a Vacation Destination

Appenzell is an excellent choice for hiking trips, active holidays, camping holidays. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 23°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. Pets are welcome here — many accommodations and restaurants are pet-friendly. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€€
Local languages
DE
Camping
Tent & caravan