Vorderland: Hotels and Accommodation

Ausblick von Walzenhausen auf Rhein und Bodensee Photo: [Robert Breitinger] via Source, Public domain

The Appenzell Vorderland is considered a hilly landscape. Heiden is located within the subregion on a sunny terrace overlooking Lake Constance.

If you would like to book a hotel for a stay in Vorderland, you can focus your accommodation search on this subregion.

Geographical setting

The Vorderland district covers 46.41 km². Its elevation ranges from approximately 430 to 1,130 metres above sea level. Historically, Vorderland was separated from the rest of Appenzell Ausserrhoden by the Goldach Gorge.

Trails

A circular trail leads from Heiden via Ober Salen and the Kaien area to Kaienspitz, then returns to Heiden via the Health Trail.

Landscape

Alpkopf, Hochälpele, Bogartenfirst and Fürberg are located in the wider regional surroundings of the Vorderland district.

Culture

Glopper Castle is located in the area surrounding the Vorderland district. Maria Stern Monastery, Magdenau Monastery and Schwarzenberg Parish Church are located in the wider regional surroundings.

More local pages: Walzenhausen, Wolfhalden, Reute, Rehetobel, Grub, Heiden.

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