
Active in summer
In summer, picturesque hiking and cycling trails stretch through charming hilly landscapes. Whether you prefer leisurely walks through vibrant alpine meadows in full bloom, challenging summit tours, or relaxed bike rides, everyone will find their own personal summer experience here. The clear mountain air and idyllic mountain lakes make your stay unforgettable.
Hiking
Across fields, meadows and forests, past waterfalls, mountain lakes and steep cliffs: here you will find a variety of hiking tours. Experience nature combined with customs and traditions on the themed hiking trails. Around 1,200 kilometres of hiking trails await you.
Golf in Gonten
A golf course against an impressive natural backdrop: In Gonten, you can practise your tee shot with a view of the mountains - a unique experience. On the 18-hole course, nestled in the high valley of Gonten, you can experience the magnificent mountain world and the impressive moorland landscape.
Biking
Over gravel, forest floor or lush meadows: In Appenzellerland you will find mountain bike routes of all levels of difficulty. All routes have one thing in common: they lead through an impressive hilly landscape.
Paragliding
Wind.ch shows you the fascinating third dimension. Enjoy a panoramic or thermal flight in the Alpstein, be it from Hoher Kasten, Ebenalp or Kronberg. You will be accompanied by experienced tandem pilots who know the area.

Holiday Card OSKAR
With OSKAR, the Eastern Switzerland Guest Card, you have the right card in your pocket. The card includes many things throughout Eastern Switzerland - from all public transport in six cantons to mountain railways, boat trips and museums.
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Available from 2 overnight stays in a hotel
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Adults CHF 17.00/day, children aged 6 to 16 CHF 8.50
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Maximum validity: 8 days (use already for arrival and departure by public transport, for which we will be happy to send the card to your home free of charge)​
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Appenzeller Holiday Card
Pure holiday bliss! For stays of 3 nights or more, you can benefit from the Appenzell Holiday Card, giving you access to over 20 free offers in Appenzell and the surrounding area. This includes public transport around Appenzell, various mountain railways, 1 day of cross-country skiing equipment and snowshoe rental, and much more.
