Vorderland: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Vorderland
The Appenzell Vorderland is considered a hilly landscape. Heiden is located within the subregion on a sunny terrace overlooking Lake Constance.
Ausblick von Walzenhausen auf Rhein und Bodensee
Photo: [Robert Breitinger] via Source, Public domain
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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