Appenzellerland for culture vultures – 24 hours
1. EXPERIENCE THE HEYDAY OF THE ZELLWEGERS (3 HRS)
Start your trip in Trogen (yellow dot on the overview map) and travel back in time to when the Zellweger textile trading family was in its heyday.
Walk around Landsgemeindeplatz and learn more about the houses on the square, the people who built and lived in them, how their lives tied in to local and global events, and their personal stories, complete with sound recordings, text and pictures.
2. CULINARY FLIGHTS OF FANCY (1 HR 30 MINS)
Indulge in culinary delights at lunch in the fine dining restaurant of the Hotel zur Linde, the Anker Restaurant, which has been awarded 14 Gault-Millau points or the cosy parlour of the Gasthaus Krone (orange dot on the overview map).
3. ON CHURCHES AND BRIDGES (3 HRS)
A short drive on from here (10 mins; blue line on the overview map) takes you to Teufen Armoury (green dot on the overview map). On the upper floor of the building you will find the Grubenmann Museum, dedicated to the work of this prominent family of master builders.
The museum showcases the life and works of the master builders, presenting their wooden designs for church buildings and bridges through models, plans, pictures and documents.
4. THEATRE AND CONCERTS (2 HRS 30 MINS)
In Herisau, enjoy an unforgettable evening at the Kleintheater alte Stuhlfabrik (blue dot on the overview map). The former Herisau chair factory is now a social and cultural powerhouse that delights visitors with entertaining comedy, readings, comedy shows and gripping theatre.
5. A RESTFUL SLEEP (9 HRS)
Walk into the centre of Herisau after the performance.
Enjoy a relaxing night in the modern Stadthotel Herisau or the traditional Hotel Landhaus Säntis in the heart of Herisau (purple dots on the overview map).