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A colourful village in rolling green hills known for its painted wooden houses, direct democracy traditions, and the dramatic Alpstein range.
16 km · about 30 min drive
Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland · Europe
Heiden works well as a base: 5 minutes from Thal, 34km from Meersburg Castle.
Heiden is a town located in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland. With a population of 3,999, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Heiden sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Heiden to your route.
The Henry Dunant Museum is a biographical museum in the Swiss town of Heiden. It is dedicated to preserve the memory and legacy of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross Movement, who died in Heiden in 1910, after receiving the first-ever Nobel Prize for Peace in 1901.
The Museum is situated in the nursing homeRead more
where he lived from 1892 until his death.
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Heiden is located in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.4425 latitude, 9.5329 longitude.
Heiden has a population of approximately 3,999 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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A colourful village in rolling green hills known for its painted wooden houses, direct democracy traditions, and the dramatic Alpstein range.
16 km · about 30 min drive
museum
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museum
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restaurant
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museum
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castle
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castle
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scenic viewpoint
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