HOTELS 1 APPENZELL GUIDE 2019 English TOUR OF THE VILLAGE EVENTS 04 14 FREE GUIDED TOURS REGULAR MUSICAL EVENTS 11 20 CONTENTS Tour of the village 04 11 Free guided tours Events 14 Regular 20 musical events Stobede 21 24 Tips for excursions Panoramic map 38 41 Appenzell Card Map of Appenzell 42 TIPS FOR EXCURSIONS 24 Prices for adults Prices for children Free with the Appenzell Card (see Page 41) BECOME A FAN ON FACEBOOK appenzell.ch / facebook FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM appenzell.ch / instagram SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER appenzell.ch / newsletter APPENZELLERLAND TOURISMUS AI 9050 Appenzell · Tel. +41 71 788 96 41 [email protected] · appenzell.ch Sitte Umfahrungsstrasse Umfahrungsstrasse r P Feldstrasse Unteres Ziel Zielstrass e Ziel Hallenbad P PP Rinkenbach Blattenheimatstrasse e Hauptgass Sitterstrass e P Landsgemeinde- Kronen- platz garten 8 P Engelgass 9 7 e Hauptgass se 6 Gaiserstras Kaustrasse WC e 10 11 Sitter 11 2 Gansbach Adlerplatz 2 P W eissbadstra Brauerei- Postplat platz z 5 Post- strasse 3 s se P 4 P 1 St. Mauritius Catholic Church 2 Works of art by Roman Signer 6 Concordia House 3 Castle 7 Hampi Fässler House Poststrasse 4 Convent of Mary of the Angels 8 Landsgemeindeplatz 10 Löwen pharmacy 5 Salesis House 9 Heiligkreuzkapelle 11 Town Hall Jakob-Signer-Strasse Gringelstrasse Wührestrasse P P Weissbadstrasse Riedstrasse e Ziegeleistrasse Bahnhofstrasse errainstrass Unt TOUR OF THE VILLAGE 5 TOUR OF THE VILLAGE APPENZELL With its variety of styles the imposing CATHOLIC tecture. It has been privately owned since 1780 by CHURCH (1) reveals an interesting architectural the Sutter family, who still reside there, and is not history. The first church to be erected on this site open to the public. was mentioned in 1071 when the parish was established. It was dedicated to St. Maurice, and is Right next to the castle is the CONVENT OF known to locals as «de Moritz». Not far from the MARY OF THE ANGELS (4), which was built by Catholic Church, just across the beautifully laid-out the Capuchin religious order in the early 1680s. cemetery, is the Evangelical (protestant) Church. The SALESIS HOUSE (5) on the Postplatz, the Below the church at Adlerplatz is the TURNTABLE only free-standing stone building apart from the CREATED BY SCULPTOR ROMAN SIGNER (2). castle, is a tribute to the affluence of the village. The This «instrument of spatial experience» imposes its solid, three-storey square building of rendered own tempo on the viewer and reveals a panoramic quarried stone with its wide pitched roof dates back view of Appenzell during its 3-minute rotation. to the flourishing economy of the late 16th century. Nearby from the railings on the bridge over the Another outstanding building is the CONCORDIA River Sitter you can watch a regular but surprising HOUSE (6) on Engelgasse, a patrician house with phenomenon as jets of water suddenly shoot out a steep gabled roof dating from the 17th century. A from two legs of a table making it rear up onto its richly decorated series of panels covers the entire two «hind legs» – the TILTING TABLE (2). southern façade and the paintings under the eaves represent the eight ages of man. This lively work The enclosed building known as the SCHLOSS (3) of art in muted colours was created by August (castle) to the east of the Postplatz has always occu- Schmid (1930). pied a unique position in Appenzell’s village archi- Castle 6 TOUR OF THE VILLAGE The HAMPI FÄSSLER HOUSE (7) on Kaustrasse tavern) can be found outside many shops as well as originally marked the limits of the old village centre. inns and restaurants. The half-timbered building is ornamented with baroque window frames and decorative traditional The LÖWEN PHARMACY (10) with beautiful window shutters painted by Adalbert Fässler. paintings on its decorated facade is an architectural gem. Johannes Hugentobler painted medicinal The historic village square or LANDSGEMEINDE- herbs on the round-arched panels covering the PLATZ (8) is the scene each year of the local shutters to illustrate the purpose of the building. parliament (Landsgemeinde). All cantonal elections The main street, or Hauptgasse, with its quaint, and parliamentary business take place publicly colourful houses is always a unique attraction for here and voting is by a public show of hands. our visitors. The HEILIGKREUZKAPELLE (9) (Holy Cross The impressive RATHAUS (11) (town hall) with its Chapel) on the Hauptgasse (main street) was rebuilt façade painted by August Schmid from Diessenho- after the village was devastated by fire in 1560. The fen (1928) and the adjoining «Buherre Hanisefs» stained glass windows depicting the five sorrowful form a fitting close to our tour. mysteries of the rosary were designed by Ferdinand Gehr in 1964. If you’d like to know more about the history and customs of Appenzell, our guides will be happy to The distinctive signs (known as Tafeen), which are take you exploring. Please note that there is a free hung mainly in the centre of the village, are a visual traditional guided tour of the village (see page 11). feast. «Tafeen» (which comes from the word for Heiligkreuz-Kapelle (Holy Cross Chapel) Tafeen Löwen pharmacy 7 DEMOCRACY IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM Landsgemeinde in Appenzell Innerrhoden WELCOMING SHOPS AND INNS INVITE YOU TO LINGER SHOPPING IN APPENZELL The main street (Hauptgasse) is a unique attraction for our visitors. Enjoy a pleasant stroll down the main street and take time to explore more than 60 shops with their wonderful painted facades. Car parking is available close to the centre of the village. You can find all shops at a glance at appezoell.ch WELCOMING SHOPS AND INNS INVITE YOU TO LINGER Strolling along the main street in Appenzell 10 Brauquöll Appenzell In our visitor centre you can find out everything you ever wanted to know about the Appenzeller Bier and the Säntis Malt Whisky. Brauquöll Appenzell Brauereiplatz 1 · 9050 Appenzell Tel. +41 71 788 01 76 www.brauquöll.ch FREE GUIDED TOURS 11 OUR GIFT TO YOU AUDIO TOUR «BRAUQUÖLL APPENZELL» BREWERY VISITOR CENTRE On a fascinating tour of the Brauquöll Appenzell brewery you’ll discover lots of interesting information about the art of brewing and how Appenzeller beer and Säntis Malt whisky are made from fresh spring water. Dates February to December Languages German, English, French and Italian Meeting point At the Brauerei Locher AG Visitor Centre, for opening times see Page 27, duration approx. 40 minutes Provider Appenzeller Bier, Brauerei Locher AG, Appenzell Tel. +41 71 788 01 76, www.brauquöll.ch 12 observe experience enjoy Welcome Here is where the world-famous Appenzeller® cheese is made. an experience for groups as well www.schaukaeserei.ch Appenzeller Schaukäserei AG | Dorf 711 | CH-9063 Stein AR | Tel. 071 368 50 70 [email protected] FREE GUIDED TOURS 13 «HAND EMBROIDERY CIRCLE» Embroiderers from all over the region meet up at the «Hand Embroidery Circle». They embroider together, improve their skills and exchange ideas. Watch the embroiderers as they work (excluding museum admission *) Dates Every third Wednesday of the month, apart from August and December Meeting point 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm at the Museum Appenzell Provider Museum Appenzell, Appenzell Tel. +41 71 788 96 31, www.museum.ai.ch CRAFTWORKERS IN THE MUSEUM A saddler, traditional costume seamstress, folk artist or other crafworker will be on site giving insights into their own particular craft. (Excluding museum admission *) Dates Every Thursday from 6 June to 17 October 2019 Meeting point 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm at the Museum Appenzell Provider Museum Appenzell, Appenzell Tel. +41 71 788 96 31, www.museum.ai.ch EMBROIDERER IN TRADITIONAL COSTUME IN THE MUSEUM During the 19th and 20th centuries, countless women from the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden used to earn a living from embroidery. Still today a few women embroider minute motifs and ornaments. Come and watch an embroiderer at work. (Excluding museum admission *) Dates Every Friday from 7 June to 18 October 2019 Meeting point 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm at the Museum Appenzell Provider Museum Appenzell, Appenzell Tel. +41 71 788 96 31, www.museum.ai.ch * Free admission with the Appenzell Card (see Page 41) 14 EVENTS 2 MARCH 2019 CARNIVAL PARADE IN APPENZELL 1. 6. 12. 16. 28. 2. 22. – 24. 31. JAN FEB MAR APR JANUARY 2019 MARCH 2019 1 New Year 2 Carnival parade in Appenzell 6 Epiphany 22 – 24 Appenzell Spring Days 12 Old New Year’s Eve 31 Funkensonntag (Bonfire Sunday) FEBRUARY 2019 APRIL 2019 16 Ebenalp Trophy, ski touring race, 6 / 7 «Tanz-Musikantenlosi» www.ebenalptrophy.ch (folk and dance musicfestival) 28 Fat Thursday in Wasserauen 27 Festival of Traditional String Music in Urnäsch, www.striichmusigtag.ch 28 Landsgemeinde (open-air parliament) 15 MAY 2019 JUNE 2019 1 Appenzell May Market 9 Pentecost * 2 – 4 A-Cappella-Festival in Appenzell, 10 Whit Monday www.acappella-appenzell.ch 14 – 16 Appenzell Biker Meet, www.biker-troeffe.ch 5 Bezirksgemeinden (district assemblies) 20 Corpus Christi Procession in Appenzell * 12 Pilgrimage to the Stoss (public holiday) 25 «Mai-Losi» (folk and dance musicfestival) 28 – 30 «Grümpeli» (Football tournament) in the Berggasthaus Seealpsee 30 Ascension Day * * Public holiday on which traditional Appenzell feast day costumes are worn. 1. 2. – 4. 5. 25. 9. 10. 14. – 16. 20. 28. – 30. 31. 6. 7. 12. 30. 27. 28. APR MAY JUN 12 MAY 2019 PILGRIMAGE TO THE STOSS 16 EVENTS 14. 26. – 27. 28. 1. – 4. 2. 11. 15. 17. 23. – 25. 8. 14. 15. 22. 28. – 30. JUL AUG SEP JULY 2019 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary * 14 «Schutzengelfest» (Feast of the Guardian (public holiday) Angel) at Ebenalp, www.ebenalp.ch 17 Festival in the Schwendetal valley 26 – 27 Postplatz Festival Appenzell 23 – 25 Clanx Festival, www.clanx.ch 28 Open house at the Alpine Cheese Dairies 25 Hoher Kasten mountain hike competition, in Alpstein www.swb.ch AUGUST 2019 SEPTEMBER 2019 1 Swiss National Day with celebrations in 8 «Schwender Chölbi» (Schwender annual fair) various districts 14 Alpine cattle drive in Urnäsch with small 2 – 4 23nd Ländlerfest in Appenzell market (folk music festival), www.laendlerfest.ch 15 National Day of Prayer * (public holiday) 11 Schwägalp-Schwinget 22 Feast of St.