Woohooo. As good as it gets for a nice summer time swim. Easy access to via foot/public…read moretransportation/car. I recall going there over summer and swimming in the second lake. The scene around the lake was buzzing and filled with the full array of locals. This is a place where you can really get back in touch with nature. When swimming across the pond, you can see fishes and ducks swimming next to you. When it's hot in the city, this is the place to be. There's also a private area, if you prefer a quieter setting but it's all the same water.

This place has a real problem with exhibitionists. And nobody seems to care much about it…read more I had witnessed an older man exposing himself to a group of kids. When I informed a lifeguard he basically shrugged his shoulders and said: "yes, that has been an issue now and then". When we left, I again informed a manager, this person asked if I would wait to talk to her supervisor who would be back from lunch "soon". I waited around for another half hour but finally had to leave. So I left behind my phone number, expecting a call from the supervisor. It's been a week...

The Ebenalp is a aerial cable-way that takes you from Wasserauen to the top of Ebenalp in about 15…read moreminutes. At the top you have 360 views of Appenzell, St. Gallen, Thurgau hills, the Alpstein mountain range, and the extensive Lake Constance region. I recently went to the top with my friend, and at the top there are MANY different hikes that you can start on. We only had a short time so we took a easy 15 minute walk on a easy path through the Wildkirchli Caves. In the caves prehistoric finds have been made and there is a little museum talking about the history of the caves housed in a old hermit dwelling. There were actual hermits that used to inhabit the caves as a place of worship from 1658-1853. At the top there is also a restaurant and guest house with 16 guestrooms. During the winter you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Definitely a must if you are in Appenzell and want to enjoy the local beauty. I want to go back when I have more time and can do so more extensive hiking!