Appenzell Ausserrhoden

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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