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Appenzell Canton, Suisse, Europe

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Information about Appenzell Canton

 

Appenzell canton is located in the North-east of Switzerland, in the south of the Lake of Constance and on the north-western slopes of the Alpstein massif. It is a  rural and sparsely populated region; it is mainly a meadowland dotted with small farms. Appenzell retains many ancient customs and has been famous for centuries as a textile and embroidery centre.  It became a Swiss canton in 1513, and in 1597 it was split into two independent half cantons.

Appenzell is both a canton and a town of 5,000 in Eastern Switzerland, less than two hours from Zurich by train. The town,  lies amid green hills with just enough low-altitude alps to remind tourists that they're still in Switzerland. It's most famous for its annual Landesgemeinde, an open-air parliament where citizens vote directly on major issues instead of trusting elected officials to make decisions for them. Only men were allowed to vote until 1991, when the Swiss Supreme Court ruled that excluding women was unconstitutional.

Appenzell's respect for tradition goes beyond electoral issues. On special occasions, you'll see Appenzellers decked out in regional costume, as it has long been one of Switzerland's most active centres for yodelling, alphorn playing, and other expressions of Swiss musical tradition. The local houses are distinctive, with painted facades and attached barns. And for tourists who fancy primitive art there's no greater attraction and no better souvenir than a traditional Appenzeller panoramic cow painting.

The town of Appenzell may seem a bit touristy at first glance, especially in summer. Still, that's a small price to pay for the preservation of a town's heritage and if you see a farmer walking barefoot with an earring dangling from one ear, you can be sure that he isn't doing it to impress the rubes from the city.

The best way to enjoy Appenzell is to simply stroll around the town, soaking up the atmosphere and sampling the local honey cakes or pear bread (Birnenbrot) when you get hungry.

 
 

Telephone Numbers:

+30 2810 300330
+30 2810 220088

Fax Numbers:
+30 2810 220785
 

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+30 2810 382750


Fax Numbers:
+30 2810 333224