Schwellbrunn
Schwellbrunn occupies a rolling upland ridge in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, within Switzerland’s Appenzell foothills. At roughly 970 metres above sea level, the municipality is shaped by pastureland, scattered farmsteads and a compact settlement of traditional buildings. Dairy farming remains important to the surrounding countryside, while local roads follow the contours between homes and fields. Schwellbrunn was selected as Switzerland’s most beautiful village in 2017, recognising a built environment that has retained its rural scale and regional character. The canton is also part of the area associated with Appenzeller cheese, one of eastern Switzerland’s best-known food traditions.
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Schwellbrunn lies on the rolling foothills of the Alpstein range in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland, where pastureland rises toward the Säntis massif. At nearly 1,000 metres above sea level, it is the canton’s highest village, set above the lower valleys of northeastern Switzerland. Its compact centre preserves traditional Appenzell houses, while the Reformed church remains a defining part of the settlement. Dairy farming shapes the surrounding countryside and connects Schwellbrunn with the wider Appenzell tradition behind Appenzeller cheese. Footpaths lead across open meadows and wooded slopes, making the village a fitting place to explore the pre-Alpine landscape at an unhurried pace. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of 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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