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The journey from North America to Zurich, Switzerland (the closest city) and from there to St. Gallen is relatively easy. Upon arrival in Zurich, the train is the easiest mode of transportation to St. Gallen. Most international flights from North America arrive in Zurich in the morning, trains depart approximately every half hour, seven days a week.

Upon arrival at the Zurich airport, clearly marked signs direct you to the baggage pickup. From the baggage pickup, you will pass through immigration control. Please remember to have your passport available.

After passing through immigration control, more clearly marked signs indicate the way to the train station, which is located two floors beneath the airport. You can use the escalator or elevator (lift). Free luggage carts are available to transport your bags all the way to the train ticket kiosk. Along the way, you will pass through customs, where you will be asked if you have anything to declare.


The Region
Appenzell is both a canton (actually two half-cantons) and a town of 5,000 in Eastern Switzerland, less than two hours from Zürich by train and half hour by car from the village of Teufen. The town lies amid green hills with just enough low-altitude alps to remind tourists that they're still in Switzerland.

On special occasions, you'll see Appenzellers decked out in regional costume, and Appenzell has long been one of Switzerland's most active centers for yodeling, alphorn playing, and other expressions of Swiss musical tradition. The local houses are also distinctive, with their painted façades and attached barns. And for tourists who fancy primitive art (especially with bovine subjects), there's no greater attraction--and no better souvenir--than a traditional Appenzeller panoramic cow painting.