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The colourful houses on the main street, the imposing parish church, the castle, the historic village square (Landsgemeindeplatz), the artwork of Roman Signer at Adlerplatz and the living customs of Appenzell. Enjoy an entrancing and fascinating insight into this traditional Alpine village. Discover the delights of the smallest Swiss capital.

This tasty tour of the village begins in the main street of Appenzell on a work of art by the action artist Roman Signer. During the guided tour of the village, the Appenzell village shops will always offer you an Appenzell speciality.

The classic tour of Appenzell is now enhanced with a sophisticated culinary aperitif. Warm traditional cheese bread and a glass of white wine perfectly complement the tour.

Are you familiar with the various different types of Appenzeller cheese? On this enjoyable tour of the village you can taste all types of Appenzeller cheese in turn.

Your guide will welcome you with a drink on the work of art by the "action artist" Roman Signer. On the tour through the village of Appenzell you will discover lots of interesting information on the countryside and the people. In between you can also experience Appenzell from an indulgent perspective as you will be served various courses of a typical menu from the Appenzell in traditional Appenzell restaurants. The culinary tour will be rounded off with an invigorating drop of Appenzeller Alpenbitter.

An Appenzell singer in local costume gives insights into the traditional songs and sounds of the Appenzellerland. Enjoy a brief introduction to the fascinating and lively history of Appenzell music. Afterwards you are welcome to sing along with the artist and try your hand at «Talerschwingen» (a traditional way of making music by spinning a coin in a bowl). A great insider tip!

Discover an old handicraft: Create your very own fondue fork in the workshop with a special «Alpaufzug» (alpine ascent) motif. In the art foundry you will learn that the tin foundry has much more to offer than just tin soldiers and -cups.

On a fascinating tour (with audio guide in German, English, French and Italian) of the Visitor Centre Appenzell you'll discover lots of interesting information about our art of brewing and how we make Appenzeller beer and Säntis Malt whisky from fresh spring water. A short video in the historic hop cellar gives insights into the brewery, and our small museum brings the old days to life. The visit finishes with a tasting session in the historical «Gnoss-Stöbli».

The Wildkirchli is a place full of mystery and mysticism. In a guided tour from Ebenalp to the mountain restaurant Aescher you will not only learn everything about this place, but also experience and feel the uniqueness of this landscape.

Would you like to find out more about our permanent collection or the current special exhibition? We offer group tours, themed tours, specific talks in front of the objects and pictures themselves or a visit to the museum storeroom at your preferred date.

In both museums, art museum Appenzell and the «Kunsthalle Ziegelhütte», the foundation Heinrich Gebert Appenzell shows art from the classic modernity and from the presence. In the «Kunsthalle Ziegelhütte» you see a permanent exhibition of paintings of the well-known Carl Walter Liner. The art museum Appenzell which opened in 1998, was designed by the famous architects Annette Gigon and Mike Guyer.

On this tour you'll learn not only the secrets of the «herb chamber» but also find out everything there is to know about the production of the most famous Appenzell drink.

Visit a traditional dairy saddler (Sennensattler) in his workshop and witness this centuries-old local craft in action. Under expert supervision you can create your own key fob – a handmade, practical work of art from Appenzell! At the same time you'll also gain some fascinating insider knowledge about this skilled craft. You can of course take your key fob home with you at the end of the session.

Discover all sorts of interesting facts about the eventful history of the company. Insights, vistas, entertaining anecdotes and the latest information about «de Chaschte» as the locals call it.

A hostess explains the finesse of the production of the strong Appenzeller cheese in the visitor gallery in German, English and French. One thing is certain, however: She does not reveal the secret of the herbal brine. More guided tours are available.