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Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum Stein

Appenzell Folklore Museum

Stein, Switzerland

Return to the Appenzell of yesteryear

Housed in a quaint mountain hut, you can watch a cheese-maker, a weaver and an embroiderer working at their craft using original equipment and machines. At 2 pm on every first Sunday of the month, there is a free guided museum tour.

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Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum Stein
Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum Stein
Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum Stein in der Nähe vom Bodensee | © Appenzell Folklore Museum, Stein close to Lake Constance
Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum Stein

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Opening hours

NOTE: From April 2, 2024, the museum will be closed to the public temporarily. 

Recommended time
60 Minutes
Price
Adults
9.00 CHF

One-time free admission with the Bodensee Card PLUS (no pre-registration or online ticket purchase necessary)

Kids
4.00 CHF
Additional information

Point of Sale of the Bodensee Card PLUS Summer and Bodensee Card PLUS Winter

Experience the Appenzell Folklore Museum barrier-free
Visitors with reduced mobility can visit the Appenzell Folklore Museum without restriction. A handicapped WC is available.

Contact address

Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum Stein
Dorf 821
9063 Stein
Switzerland

Tel.: +41 71 368 50 56
info@appenzeller-museum.ch
appenzeller-museum.ch
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