Herisau
This walkable Swiss town serves as the seat of government and parliament for the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, with a centre that includes a Protestant church dating to 1580 and two 18th-century listed houses. The surrounding Alpine terrain offers scenic viewpoints, and the wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites. Herisau was named Alpine Town of the Year in 2003 for its commitment to sustainable development in the Alpine Arc.
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- Population15,744
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.5 km4.0 mi
Nearest airports
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Herisau: quick answers
Where is Herisau?
Herisau is in Switzerland, about 31 km20 miles in a straight line from Konstanz.
How do you get to Herisau?
The nearest airport is St. Gallen (ACH), about 23 min away by road. The nearest train station is Herisau, about 1 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Herisau?
The warmest month is July, averaging 16°C61°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C28°F. The wettest month is August, with about 217 mm8.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Herisau?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 19 restaurants, 8 cafés and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Herisau?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Stein am Rhein, Frauenfeld and Feuerthalen.