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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 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 tour of the village begins in the main street of Appenzell on a work of art by the artist Roman Signer. While on the guided tour the appenzell shop will give you a appenzeller speciality every now and then. 

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

"E fresst de Chäs mitsamt em Täller..." (He devours his cheese). - Things are not quite so culinary on this Culinary E-Bike Tour through the Appenzellerland. But you will certainly be spoiled: on the one hand, thanks to the e-bike, you can enjoy the landscape and the clean air to the fullest, and on the other hand, the restaurants along the way will spoil you with a typical appenzell menu, which you can enjoy from course to course in various restaurants.

This route is a recommendation on our part. It mostly follows along roads with little traffic. Just follow the route of Veloland Schweiz 222. We ask you to observe the rules of the road traffic regulations. Great caution is advised in particular on the sections Stein - Hundwil, Urnäsch - Jakobsbad as well as on the railroad crossing between Gonten and Gontenbad (danger of falling on train tracks)! For sporty guests, the "Culinary E-Bike Tour" is also suitable by bicycle or racing bike. Of course, the route (approx. 46 km) can also be shortened!

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.

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 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.

The Wildkirchli is a place full of mystery. 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 themed group tours everyday and all year round.

In the art museum Appenzell as well as the «Kunsthalle Ziegelhütte», the appenzeller Heinrich Gebert foundation 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 drink made in Appenzell.

Discover all sorts of interesting facts about the eventful history of the company. Enjoy the spectacular view from up above whilst learning about fascinating anecdotes and useful information all 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 or French. One thing is certain, however: She does not reveal the secret of the herbal brine. More guided tours are available.