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Herisau

Switzerland · Kanton Appenzell AusserrhodenCH

Municipality in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland

Herisau is a municipality and the capital of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. It is the seat of the canton's government and parliament; the judicial authorities are situated in Trogen.

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Population
15,943
Coordinates
47.386, 9.279
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
738 m
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Overview of Herisau

Herisau is the kind of small town you find in Kanton Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland. Records put its population near 15,943. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are wellness and nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 738 metres.

Things to do in Herisau

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Wellness in Herisau

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On the wellness side, Herisau offers Farms and Ranches. All of it is drawn from Herisau's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.

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Nightlife in Herisau

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Looking for nightlife? Herisau has Festival. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Herisau.

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Getting there & around

Small places like Herisau are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Kanton Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Time zone: Europe/Zurich.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Herisau known for?
Herisau, in Kanton Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland, is best known for wellness and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 15,943 residents.
What can you do in Herisau?
Recorded activities in Herisau include Farms, Ranches and Festival. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
Where is Herisau located?
Herisau is located in Kanton Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.

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