Gais

Gais sits at the foot of Gäbris mountain in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland, where dairy pastures rise towards the Alpstein foothills. The municipality belongs to Appenzellerland, a rural region closely associated with cattle farming and Appenzeller cheese. Its compact centre preserves a notably coherent group of painted and timber-framed houses, many dating from the 18th century, along the broad village street. In recognition of this historic townscape, Gais received the Swiss Heritage Society’s Wakker Prize in 1977. Local walking routes and Appenzell Railways connections link the village with the surrounding uplands and the Rhine Valley. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

Generated by AI