Teufen
Teufen straddles a ridge in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, where the rolling foothills above St Gallen open toward the Alpstein range. The settlement is interwoven with pastureland and scattered farmsteads, a pattern characteristic of this part of northeastern Switzerland. The Säntis massif forms the dominant high-alpine landmark south of the community, while St Gallen lies below to the north. Teufen developed along the historic connection between St Gallen and Appenzell and is served by the Appenzell Railways. Its association with the Grubenmann family, renowned eighteenth-century Swiss builders and bridge engineers, adds an architectural thread to a landscape known for dairy farming and the wider Appenzell cheese tradition.
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Teufen straddles a ridge between the Sitter and Goldach valleys in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, a position that places it in the northern foothills of the Appenzell Alps and on the route between St Gallen and Appenzell. The Appenzell Railways line serves the village, linking it directly with both places while the surrounding terrain remains distinctly rural. Teufen’s built fabric combines compact village streets with traditional Appenzell houses, and Zeughaus Teufen, a former armoury, now hosts exhibitions devoted to art and architecture. Local paths cross open pastureland towards the rolling uplands rather than Switzerland’s high Alpine resorts. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Teufen and Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
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Among Switzerland’s cantons, Appenzell Ausserrhoden stands out for rolling pre-Alpine hills and a long textile tradition. In the northeast of the country, it stretches from upland pastures towards the Lake Constance basin, with the Alpstein range rising close to its southern edge. Herisau, the cantonal seat, developed as a centre of textile production; embroidery and weaving helped shape the area’s economy in the 19th century. The canton emerged in 1597 when the historic Appenzell territory divided along confessional lines, leaving Ausserrhoden predominantly Reformed. Farmhouses, grazing land and compact towns still define much of its settled countryside. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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