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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
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 39 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-25.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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