Feuerschaugemeinde, Appenzell

#4 among attractions in Appenzell

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Feuerschaugemeinde is a special-purpose municipality for firefighting, energy and water for the town Appenzell, capital of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. The special-purpose municipality exists because parts of the town Appenzell belong to the districts Appenzell, Schwende and Rüte. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°19'51"N, 9°24'31"E

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Feuerschaugemeinde – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

4.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Seealpsee
111 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
121 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...
3.4 miS
Archaeological site
Wildkirchli
86 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...
3.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ebenalp
81 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
114 min walk • Gäbris is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking Gais in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
4.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Altenalp Türm
112 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
92 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.
4.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kamor
118 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.
~420 ftSE
Forts and castles
Appenzell Castle, Appenzell
3 min walk • 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.
4.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Marwees
123 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.
4.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hoher Kasten
104 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.