In summer, one fantastic destination is the charming Biedermeier village of Heiden if you are in Lake Constance or St Gallen, Switzerland. Take the Lake Constance rack railway from Rorschach to Heiden and enjoy the incredible views in the open summer coach (May–September in good weather).
WHERE IS HEIDEN
Heiden is a Swiss Village in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland. The Bendiemer village of Heiden is located on a terrace overlooking Lake Constance. The village surrounding the church is a typical Bendiemer village which dates back to the Biedermeier era in the early 1800s.
INFORMATION:
HEIDEN POPULATION: 4,060
ELEVATION: 784 metres (2,572 feet)
HOW TO GET THERE
TRAIN:
Rorschach-Heiden rack railway - Rorschach to Heiden Village
CAR:
2 possible routes:
1.Via Heidenerstrasse Schwendistrasse
2. Via 13 Thalerstrasse
WHAT TO DO IN HEIDEN
1. Visit Henry-Dunant-Museum (temporarily closed for renovation) opens on April 1, 2023. The founder of the Red Cross and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Henry Dunant (1828–1910) spent the last 18 years of his life in Heiden. The eponymous museum documents Dunant’s life and his political, social and religious beliefs and convictions in four themed spaces. Special exhibitions address current social debates on peace, humanity and solidarity.
2. Go to the Church Tower and climb 157 steps to the tower room. You get to see Heiden from a bird’s eye view. You will see splendid views over Lake Constance and the charming rolling landscape.
3. Heiden Health Trail
Join the health trail walk and experience the close relationship between nature and medicine. Walk barefoot over a meadow, and see the herbal plants from around the world in the garden. For more information about the Health Trail, go to Tourist Information Office in Heiden.
4. Ride a bike or electric bike and discover the diversity of the Appenzell region. In Heiden, the view sweeps over Lake Constance. At the first vantage point, St. Anton, the St. Gallen Rhine Valley, and the Alpstein are at your feet. The magnificent view compensates for the ascent. Along hills, past various villages, this tour shows all facets of this lovely region between Lake Constance and Säntis. Make sure to check the weather on the day of your tour.
BEST TIME TO VISIT HEIDEN
May - October
Note: May is the busiest month, followed by January and June.
WHERE TO STAY IN HEIDEN
Seeallee 5 9410 Heiden Switzerland
Phone +41 (0)71 891 11 21
Fax +41 (0)71 891 11 21
Hotel Park Heiden is a One Star hotel located in the center of Heiden. Dunant square, with a fantastic view of Lake Constance and the village's historical center, is only a few steps away. Parking lot
available.
Seeallee 8 | 9410 Heiden
+41 79 818 15 15
Hotel Heiden is a Four Star Hotel with a great view of Lake Constance.
It also has a Sauna facility.
WHERE TO EAT
Linde Heiden
Hotel Linde
Poststrasse 11
9410 Heiden
Phone +41 (0)71 891 14 14
Restaurant Acht
Telephone: +41 (0)71 898 15 15
The newly designed Restaurant Acht not only spoils you with culinary delights, but also with a unique view of Lake Constance. In Restaurant Acht, you will experience moments together with culinary highlights in a homely atmosphere
Thai Ambiente
Poststrasse 30, 9410 Heiden
Telephone: +41 71 891 10 21
The restaurant serves authentic Thai Cuisine.
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