Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Engel am Dorfplatz, Urnäsch, Switzerland — September 12, 2022

Urnäsch is a town in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Sometimes called Appenzell Outer Rhodes, is one of the 26 cantons forming the Swiss Confederation. Appenzell Ausserrhoden is located in the north east of Switzerland. Together with the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, it forms an enclave within the canton of St. Gallen. The canton is essentially located in the Alpine foothills of the Alpstein massif, culminating at the Säntis. Appenzell Ausserrhoden was part of the historical canton of Appenzell, which was divided into Appenzell Innerrhoden (Catholic) and Appenzell Ausserrhoden (Protestant) in 1597 as a result of the Swiss Reformation.