Appenzell Innerrhoden

The canton extends across 173 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, featuring green valleys and traditional settlements at an elevation of 780 meters.

Following religious differences between Catholics and Protestants, Appenzell divided into two half-cantons in 1597, with Inner Rhodes maintaining Catholic traditions.

The Landsgemeinde assembly takes place annually on the last Sunday of April, where citizens gather in the main square to vote on local matters.

The region connects to major Swiss cities through an integrated transport network, with regular train services from the capital town of Appenzell.

Women received voting rights in this canton only in 1990, making it the last Swiss territory to grant universal suffrage at the cantonal level.

Location: Switzerland

Inception: 1513

Capital city: Appenzell

Elevation above the sea: 780 m

Part of: Eastern Switzerland, Northeastern Switzerland, Appenzellerland

Shares border with: Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Canton St. Gallen

Email: kommunikation@ai.ch

Website: https://ai.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.30000,9.40000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22