Heiden

For the next few days, I will dedicate myself to wellness, and give myself a break:-)) until soon

Heiden a political municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland The village is situated between Kaien, Bischofsberg and Freudenberg. The lowest point of the village is at 470 meters, the highest at 1030 meters. The area of the commune is 748 ha. The first documentary mentions of the name Heiden - Heiden derived from Heide (undeveloped land) - appeared in 1512, 1536 and 1540. However, the area of today's municipality Heiden was already cultivated in the 14th and 15th centuries.

On 7 September 1838 a village fire, favoured by a violent foehn storm, destroyed 129 buildings including the church in the village centre and the northern parts of the village. Within two years, the village was rebuilt in a regular classicist, Biedermeier style. From 1848 Heiden developed into a whey spa. The work of ophthalmologist Albrecht von Graefe and neurologist Heinrich Frenkel made Heiden one of the most famous health resorts in Europe after 1860. Charles I, the last Emperor of Austria, and the German Emperor Friedrich III were among the guests. Since the end of the Second World War in 1945, Heiden has experienced a renaissance as a spa and holiday resort.

the restaurant to the happy view, has a magnificent tavern sign

he is still on his way here :-)

Catholic Church Heiden From about 1800 the first Catholics settled in Heiden. The Federal Constitution of 1848 guarantees them "freedom of movement". They belong to the parish of Thal, later to Oberegg. From 1875 Catholic church services are celebrated regularly in Heiden.

also here you can find Street Art

here the fog and the rather low temperatures ( - 10 degrees) have been active as natural artists

From 1850 horse-drawn carriage connections were opened on the extended roads. Postbuses replaced horse-drawn carriages in 1906. In 1875 the Rorschach-Heiden-Bergbahn (RHB), rack railway at Lake Constance and Heiden were connected to the Swiss railway network in Rorschach. In 1874, the district hospital, now the Cantonal Hospital of Heiden, started operations. Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross, spent the last 23 years of his life here from 1887 to 1910.

a snail on the house wall, wood sculptor art

all man/women on board hatches closed? splendid house wall decoration

The fire department is practicing for emergencies. And it is there when you need it. The active are dependent on each other, but only work alone is not allowed: From time to time you also like to have it comfortable.

in fine weather on the way to explore the area

Fog and low temperatures conjure up a variety of ice crystals.

Chapel of St. Anthony Consecrated to Saint Anthony, built 1752, lightning strike and fire on 20.06.1931 Reconstruction 1932, 2005 total Renovated

If there are no clouds , you could enjoy a great view to Säntis.

walk in the fresh winter air, through a very varied landscape