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The Appenzell Railways connect the main towns of this charming area, such as St. Gallen with its Abbey Library, Appenzell with its Tudor-style houses, more than a thousand-year-old Herisau and Gossau, dominated by its 13th century castle Oberberg.

Go on a tour of beautiful Appenzellerland and discover its hilly landscape, lush green meadows and farmhouses. The Appenzell Railways (AB) network links the major towns and villages.
 
It’s also well worth visiting Appenzell itself to admire the traditional Appenzell houses lining the ever-popular main street. If you have a bit more time, we recommend heading up to Säntis (2,502 metres above sea level) or one of the other stunning mountains in the Alpstein massif. Railway geeks will also love the three cogwheel sections. The Discovery Tour is a chance to enjoy two nostalgic cogwheel trains, as well as the Joke Trail (Witzweg) and a gentle boat trip.

Suggested excursions:

Gossau – Appenzell – Wasserauen
- Great choice of packages – Murder on the Railway, Brunch Ride, Fondue Rides, Quöllfrisch Express and many more.
- Alpstein – take a trip up one of the most stunning mountains in Eastern Switzerland
- Various attractions in Appenzell
- Wasserauen Museum – the history of Appenzell Railways
- E-bike hire at Appenzell train station

Trogen – St. Gallen – Appenzell
- Amazing views of the town of St. Gallen from the train
- Several great hiking trails with train connections to Trogen, St. Gallen and Appenzell

Rorschach – Heiden/Rheineck – Walzenhausen
- Discovery Tour – by cable car, postbus and boat through the Appenzell Vorderland region
- Open carriages – feel the summer sun on your face (Rorschach – Heiden)

Altstätten – Gais
- Bike carriers – outdoor fun on sunny summer days
- Open carriages – feel the summer sun on your face
- Tobogganing fun – in winter on the Stoss – Altstätten toboggan run
 
Timetable
Details of all Appenzell Railways connections can be found here.

Tickets
Free travel with the Swiss Pass, Swiss Flexi Pass and Swiss Youth Pass
50% discount with the Swiss Half Fare Card, from CHF 20 with the OSTWIND 9:00 am day pass

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Reservations
Planning a group or class trip with Appenzell Railways? Please register the group in advance with Appenzell station by calling 071 788 50 50.



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