Herisau, Capital municipality in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland
Description
Herisau is the capital of canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden in northeastern Switzerland and sits at roughly 771 meters elevation. The settlement spreads across farmland and forest across about 25 square kilometers.
History
The settlement was first recorded in 837 as Herinisauva and suffered major destruction in 1084 plus a large fire in 1606. Over time it became an important administrative center for the region.
Culture
The town speaks German and displays traditional houses that reflect local craftsmanship and rural heritage. You see this building style throughout the center and surrounding neighborhoods.
Practical
The town is well reached through three railway stations and offers important infrastructure for visitors and residents. Digital services enable you to handle administrative matters during your stay.
Did you know?
A wastewater treatment facility uses an innovative solar system with folding roofs to generate electricity while serving its infrastructure purpose. This approach shows how the town integrates renewable energy into daily operations.
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SOB-Sitterviadukt
3.9 km
Gübsensee
3.1 km
Rosenburg Castle
1.9 km
Hundwilertobel-Brücke
3.2 km
Rosenberg Castle
1.3 km
Hundwilertobel bridge
3.2 km
Reformed church
97 m
Historisches Museum
56 m
Holzbrücke Hundwil
3.4 km
Urnäschbrücke im Kubel
4 km
Siphon Sitterstollen
3.6 km
Kirche Hundwil
3.8 km
Wetter House
67 m
Steblenbachbrücke
3 km
Staatsarchiv Appenzell Ausserrhoden
374 m
Alte Hundwilerbrücke
3.2 km
Kantonales Regierungsgebäude
98 m
Walsersches duplex house
115 m
Rutenkaminhaus
3.1 km
Kubelbrücke (Äbtebrücke)
4 kmHerisau farmhouse, Ädelswil 2430
2.9 km
Black House
396 m
Schwänbergbrücke
3.6 kmHerisau farmhouse, Schochenberg 2832
1.8 kmHerisau farmhouse, Baldenwil 2607
4 km
Bauernhaus Hinterhof 2261
2.9 km
Herisau farmhouse, Schwellbrunnerstrasse 2422
2.6 km
Ehemalige Mühle
2.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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