Zunfthaus zu Appenzell

The Zunfthaus zu Appenzell in Appenzell (Switzerland) is a lively house of arts and crafts where artists, craftspeople and tradespeople present their work from traditional to modern on three floors. Violin makers, sculptors, a pâtissière, woodworkers, an artistic blacksmith, a photographer and a pewter caster work here under one roof. The house offers guided tours, workshops such as casting fondue forks and photography courses, as well as changing guest exhibitions in the Goldzimmer. It is part of the Handwerk Pfad Appenzell, which leads to over 20 craftspeople.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60 min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: Crafts and industry
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Free entrance: No

Opening hours

Open on Thursdays from 13:30 to 18:00, on Fridays from 09:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 18:00, and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 16:00. Appointments outside opening hours are available by prior arrangement.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
13:30-18:00
Friday
09:00-12:00 / 13:30-18:00
Saturday
10:00-16:00
Sunday
Closed

Contact

Webpage
zunfthausappenzell.ch
Address
Postplatz 8, 9050 Appenzell

Access

Nearby stops

  • Appenzell200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
36m
Chur
1h 46m
Zürich HB
1h 52m
Zug
2h 26m
Olten
2h 31m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the craftspeople at work in the Zunfthaus?
    Yes. The house is a lively community of artists, craftspeople and tradespeople working on three floors. For example, the sculptor Christoph Fuchs can be watched at work on Fridays and Saturdays, and the violin maker Obadia Nicollerat welcomes visitors in his atelier on the first floor from Thursday to Saturday.
  • What guided tours and workshops are offered?
    The Zunfthaus offers guided house tours and a fondue fork casting workshop where you can make your own fondue fork with an Alpaufzug motif in the art foundry. Photography workshops are also offered in the showroom by the house photographer.
  • Is the Zunfthaus part of a larger craft route in Appenzell?
    Yes. The Zunfthaus is part of the Handwerk Pfad Appenzell, a 300-metre walking route that starts at the GASS 17 restaurant and leads to over 20 Appenzell craftspeople, each with their own atelier.
  • Can I book appointments outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes. Appointments outside the opening hours are offered by arrangement. You should contact the desired person in advance.
  • What crafts can I discover in the house?
    Under one roof you will find a violin maker, a sculptor, a pâtissière, woodworkers, an artistic blacksmith, a photographer and a pewter caster, among others. The house presents the diversity of Appenzell craftsmanship from traditional to modern.

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