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Herisau

City in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland

Overview

Herisau, set in the rolling hills of the Appenzell region, is the oldest town and capital of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Combining picturesque Swiss architecture with modern amenities, it's a gateway to traditional culture and scenic outdoor activities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Population
15,744
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.39°, 9.28°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,885
Local Cost
$1,930
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
85
English
78
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.8°C
Record High
32.6°C
Record Low
-23.2°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1398 mm
Internet Speed
301 Mbps
Upload
270 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
5
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
455.0
Airport
ACH
Distance
24 km

Neighborhoods

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 39 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-25.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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