✚ AR · Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden · ▲ 440 m → 2,502 m

Schönengrund (AR) — Switzerland Travel Guide: SBB Access, Elevation, Sights & Local Cuisine

Schönengrund is a Swiss municipality in Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden (AR, 440 m → 2,502 m) connected to the national SBB CFF FFS clock-face rail and yellow PostBus (PostAuto) network.

Official Name & BFS CodeSchönengrund (Schönengrund (BFS 3003))
CantonCanton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden (AR)
CapitalHerisau
Official Language(s)DE
Population528
Elevation (m ü. M.)440 m → 2,502 m
Coordinates47.3207°N, 9.2317°E
Best Time to VisitMay–Oct & Jan 13

Overview & Geographic Profile

Schönengrund is a Swiss municipality in Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden (AR, 440 m → 2,502 m) connected to the national SBB CFF FFS clock-face rail and yellow PostBus (PostAuto) network. SBB rail & PostBus connections, local sights, elevation profile, and cantonal specialties in Schönengrund (Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, capital Herisau).

Key Landmarks & Nearby Sights

Schwägalp–Säntis cableway (2,502 m viewing 6 countries), Silvesterchlausen New Year masked yodel processions in Urnäsch, Trogen textile mansions & Appenzell Show Dairy in Stein

Cantonal Cuisine & Local Specialties

Appenzeller Cheese, Appenzeller Biberli & Chäshörnli with roasted onions

SBB CFF FFS Rail & PostBus Access

SBB rail & PostBus connections, local sights, elevation profile, and cantonal specialties in Schönengrund (Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, capital Herisau).

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