Appenzell Castle, Appenzell

Name: Appenzell Castle
Address: Appenzell, Switzerland

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Appenzell Castle is a castle in the Appenzell District of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. It is one of a few 16th century stone buildings in Appenzell. It is part of the Swiss heritage site of national significance. ()

Built: 1563 (461 years ago)Coordinates: 47°19'48"N, 9°24'35"E

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Appenzell Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seealpsee, Sämtisersee, Wildkirchli, Ebenalp.

4.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Seealpsee
109 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Seealpsee is a serene mountain lake that epitomizes the idyllic beauty of Switzerland's landscape. Located in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, this tranquil body of water sits at an elevation of 1,143 meters, offering...
4.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Sämtisersee
119 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Alpstein massif of northeastern Switzerland, Sämtisersee is a serene mountain lake that offers an idyllic escape into nature. This tranquil body of water is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,205 meters above sea level, making it a...
3.3 miS
Archaeological site
Wildkirchli
85 min walk • Nestled within the rugged Alpstein massif of Switzerland lies the Wildkirchli, an archaeological site that transports visitors back to the early chapters of human history. This prehistoric site is composed of three caves, which served as a sanctuary for hermits and a...
3.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ebenalp
80 min walk • The Ebenalp is the northernmost summit of the Appenzell Alps. The mountain is a popular hiking destination and has been accessible by cable car from Wasserauen since 1955. Ebenalp attracts up to 200,000 visitors each year.
4.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gäbris
115 min walk • Gäbris is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking Gais in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
4.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Altenalp Türm
111 min walk • The Altenalp Türm is a peak of the Alpstein massif, located in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, on the ridge between Ebenalp and the Säntis. It is the northernmost peak rising above 2,000 metres in Switzerland.
3.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hundwiler Höhi, Hundwil
93 min walk • The Hundwiler Höhi is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Appenzell Innerrhoden. It is situated between Hundwil and Gonten.
4.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kamor
116 min walk • The Kamor is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps and has an elevation of 1,751 m above the sea. It is part of a mountain belt which forms the western boundary of the Rhine Valley and is located on the border of the Swiss cantons Appenzell Innerrhoden and Canton of St. Gallen.
4.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Marwees
122 min walk • The Marwees is a mountain in the Alpstein massif of the Appenzell Alps, located south of Schwende in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. It lies on the range east of the Altmann, between the valleys of the Seealpsee and the Sämtisersee.
4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hoher Kasten
102 min walk • The Hoher Kasten is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine in Eastern Switzerland. It is located on the border between the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and St. Gallen.
1.2 miN
Forts and castles
Clanx Castle
31 min walk • Clanx Castle is a ruined castle in the Appenzell District of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland.