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Quality of Life in Canton Appenzell Innerrhoden

Population
9,734
Municipalities
5
Largest municipality
Appenzell

Canton Appenzell I.Rh. includes 5 communes evaluated by VivaMap. With an average score of 5.8/10, it stands out for Noise (9.8/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10). The Public Transport criterion (0.8/10) is its main area for improvement. Living in Canton Appenzell I.Rh. is particularly suited for those seeking a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus.

Canton Average Scores

Noise
9.8
Air Quality
7.3
Public Transport
0.8
Education & Culture
4.9
Nightlife & Dining
5.1
Nature & Green Spaces
9.5
Healthcare
7.4
Taxation
4.6
Annual Sunshine
3.0
National average

Canton Appenzell Innerrhoden's national strengths

#1 in Switzerland · Noise ↗Top 5 · Nature & Green Spaces ↗
Per our methodology ↗

Top Communes

  1. #1Appenzell6.3
  2. #2Oberegg6.3
  3. #3Schlatt-Haslen5.5
  4. #4Gonten5.5
  5. #5Schwende-Rüte5.4

Lowest-Ranked Communes

  1. Schwende-Rüte5.4
  2. Gonten5.5
  3. Schlatt-Haslen5.5
  4. Oberegg6.3
  5. Appenzell6.3

Best Communes by Profile

  • Family: Appenzell (6.8/10) — ideal for families thanks to strong Education & Culture scores.
  • Young Professional: Appenzell (5.5/10) — ideal for young professionals thanks to strong Public Transport scores.
  • Retirement: Appenzell (6.8/10) — ideal for retirees thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.
  • Nature: Oberegg (7.4/10) — ideal for nature lovers thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.

Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Kunsthalle ZiegelhütteMuseum
Kunstmuseum AppenzellMuseum
Museum AppenzellMuseum
Zunfthaus zu AppenzellMuseum
Kommandobunker Grenzbrigade 8Museum
Museum Appenzeller Bahnen WasserauenMuseum
Toobe-MuseumMuseum
FeuerwehrmuseumMuseum

Public Transport

WeissbadTrain Station
AppenzellTrain Station
SammelplatzTrain Station
GontenTrain Station
JakobsbadTrain Station
GontenbadTrain Station
WasserauenTrain Station
SchwendeTrain Station

Healthcare Facilities

Klinik im Hof NachbehandlungszentrumMedical Centre
Rot Tor ApothekeDoctor
Löwen DrogerieDoctor
Medizinisches ZentrumDoctor
Augenklinik AppenzellDoctor

Frequently Asked Questions

Which commune in Canton Appenzell I.Rh. is best for families?
In Canton Appenzell I.Rh., Appenzell (6.8/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Noise and Nature & Green Spaces — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.
Where is taxation lowest in Canton Appenzell I.Rh.?
Appenzell offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Appenzell I.Rh. (score 5.5/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.
Which communes in Canton Appenzell I.Rh. have the best public transport?
The best-served communes for public transport in Canton Appenzell I.Rh. are Appenzell (2.1/10), Oberegg (0.9/10) and Gonten (0.4/10), based on ARE service-quality classes.
Which is the quietest commune in Canton Appenzell I.Rh.?
Appenzell (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Appenzell I.Rh., per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.
Does Canton Appenzell I.Rh. rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?
With an overall average score of 5.8/10, Canton Appenzell I.Rh. sits near the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Noise (9.8/10); its weakest is Public Transport (0.8/10).

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

By lifestyle profile

Family
Where to Live in St. Gallen as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in St. Gallen as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in St. Gallen in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in St. Gallen Close to Nature

All Communes

AppenzellObereggSchlatt-HaslenGontenSchwende-Rüte

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 19.5 %20–64 years 59.5 %65 and over 20.9 %
Density
138 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+0.7 %
Vacant housing
2.1 %
New dwellings
5.2 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.7 %
Tertiary employment
52.4 %

Land use

Built-up area 9.1 %Agricultural land 61.8 %Forest 28 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Last updated: 17 July 2026

Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM — Scores normalised 0-10

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