By MupDay - the planner that does the research for you.
Updated: 2026-08-25
Appenzell is a picturesque town in Switzerland known for its painted houses, ancient traditions, and stunning alpine landscapes. Come experience authentic traditional Swiss culture, hike green trails, and enjoy enchanting rural tranquility.
Plan a trip to Appenzell →The must-see places in Appenzell include Alpstein Massif (Säntis Peak), Ebenalp and Aescher-Wildkirchli, Seealpsee Lake, Main Street (Hauptgasse), Hoher Kasten and more. Here is the full list, with a short note on each:
A spectacular peak with breathtaking panoramic views, accessible by cable car.
Cable car to Ebenalp leading to hiking trails, prehistoric caves, and a famous cliffside restaurant.
A picturesque alpine lake nestled at the foot of the Alpstein, a popular hiking destination.
The charming main street with its painted houses and traditional shops.
A mountain with a revolving restaurant and panoramic views of Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein.
A museum showcasing the unique history, culture, and traditions of the Appenzell region.
A cheese dairy where you can learn about and taste the famous Appenzeller cheese.
The historic square where the traditional annual public assembly takes place.
A beautiful historic church with an impressive interior design.
Here is what 3 days in Appenzell look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
This is an example. The planner builds a different route for your dates, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Build your own itinerary - your dates, your preferences ←Alpstein Massif (Säntis Peak), Ebenalp and Aescher-Wildkirchli, Seealpsee Lake, Main Street (Hauptgasse), Hoher Kasten, Appenzell Museum
Any season works - MupDay plans around opening hours and the weather, and rebuilds your days as you add or remove places.
Most travellers spend between two and five days in Appenzell. MupDay builds a full itinerary for whatever length you pick - two days, three, four or a week - splitting the places across the days by proximity and opening hours, so each day stands on its own.
Pick places in MupDay and it auto-builds a day-by-day route with no zig-zag, weather-aware.
