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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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland · Europe
Herisau is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Gossau, 33km from Vaduz Castle.
Herisau is a town located in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland. With a population of 15,744, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Herisau 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 Herisau to your route.
Herisau (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈhɛrizaʊ] ) is a municipality and the capital of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. It is the seat of the canton's government and parliament; the judicial authorities are situated in Trogen.
The central hamlet and the houses around the central square,Read more
the Protestant church of 1580, the houses Wetter and zur Rose (both 1737), the hamlet Schwänberg and the government building with the state archive are listed as heritage sites of national significance.
Together with other Alpine towns Herisau engages in the Alpine Town of the Year Association for the implementation of the Alpine Convention to achieve sustainable development in the Alpine Arc.
Herisau was awarded Alpine Town of the Year 2003.
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Herisau is located in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.3862 latitude, 9.2792 longitude.
Herisau has a population of approximately 15,744 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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museum
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castle
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