Eastern Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland is picture-book pretty and offers many cultural and touristic delights. The magnificently ornate library of St Gallen's cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The relatively flat landscape of Thurgau attracts cyclists from all directions,
while castles line both the Swiss shores of Lake Constance and the
Rhine River. Carefully tended pastures and manicured apple orchards. Thundering Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. The perfectly preserved medieval town of Stein am Rhein. Hiking on the Toggenburg Sound Trail, between Unterwasser and Wildhaus. Climbing majestic Säntis mountain. Appenzell's contribution to this mix is a long line of rural and religious tradition and a fine line of stinky cheeses. Snow-capped Heidiland, Bad Ragaz's health spa and celebrated thermal baths. Also century-old traditions have made Eastern Switzerland an ideal haven for guests seeking health and wellness treatments.
Heiden
Heiden is a unique "Biedermeier" village with its typical classicism architecture high above Lake Constance (810 above sea level), and a scenic location in the Appenzellerland. The most famous guest was Henri Dunant, founder of the International Red Cross and first Nobel Prize winner. Heiden became his last residence. Renowned health and wellness resort.
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| Hotels in the region Eastern Switzerland | |
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Hotel Heiden, Heiden
Successful meetings and rebound at Hotel Heiden in scenic Appenzellerland. |
| Attractions Eastern Switzerland | |
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| Henri-Dunant-Museum | |
The Henri Dunant Museum is dedicated to the personality and life of Henri Dunant, who lived from 1887 to 1910 in Heiden. He was the founder and initiator of the International Red Cross and first Nobel Prize winner. His memory is kept alive here and a room is dedicated to his vision of a world without war and poverty. |
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| Appenzell Demonstration Cheese Dairy, Stein AR | |
From a spectator's gallery, the modern process of cheesemaking can be comfortably watched, and for those who would like to taste the Appenzell cheese, there is a restaurant with cheese specialities in the same building. |
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| Visitors' Centre of the Pestalozzi Children's Village, Trogen AR | |
In the heart of canton Appenzell just above Trogen a vision came true after World War II – and it still exists. Children and adolescents from various cultures come together in the Pestalozzi Children's Village where they might stay for an extended period of time, go to school, or just meet one another for a short event. |
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| Landsgemeinde, cantonal parliament open-air, Appenzell Innerrhoden, always on last Sunday in April | |
The village of Appenzell is turned upside down, when the Landsgemeinde is in session. This popular political event takes place in the main square on the last Sunday in April; it attracts about 3000 citizens. |
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