Panoramica
Herisau (Herisau (BFS 3001)) is an official municipality in Bezirk Hinterland within the Appenzell Ausserrhoden region of Svizzera. Travellers visiting Herisau enjoy authentic local architecture, traditional town squares, and easy access to the wider cultural and natural attractions of Appenzell Ausserrhoden (regional capital: Herisau).
Come Arrivare e Muoversi
Connected via hourly SBB CFF FFS rail and PostBus services; fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass. From the regional hub of Herisau, regional trains and local bus connections link directly to Herisau and neighbouring municipalities across Bezirk Hinterland.
Cosa Vedere e Fare
- Historic Center of Herisau: Walk the main square, civic landmarks, and historic streets of Herisau.
- Historic Altstadt / Old Town (Appenzell Ausserrhoden regional highlight)
- Panoramic mountain & lake views (Appenzell Ausserrhoden regional highlight)
- Marked SwitzerlandMobility hiking trails (Appenzell Ausserrhoden regional highlight)
- Local heritage museum (Appenzell Ausserrhoden regional highlight)
Cucina Locale e Specialità
- Cheese fondue — signature culinary specialty of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
- Raclette — signature culinary specialty of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
- Rösti — signature culinary specialty of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
- Bircher muesli — signature culinary specialty of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
- Swiss artisanal chocolate — signature culinary specialty of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
Periodo Migliore
Jun–Sep (summer trails), Dec–Mar (winter sports). Explore more municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden or search all 2,113 municipalities in Svizzera.