Stein, Appenzell

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Coordinates: 47°22′N 9°21′E / 47.367, 9.35 (Stein)

Stein
Country Switzerland
Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden
District n.a.
Coordinates 47°22′N 9°21′E / 47.367, 9.35
Population 1,354 (January 2004)
  - Density 144 /km² (374 /sq.mi.)
Area 9.38 km² (3.6 sq mi)
Elevation 827 m (2,713 ft)
Postal code 9063
SFOS number 3005
Surrounded by Herisau, Hundwil, St. Gallen (SG), Schlatt-Haslen (AI), Teufen
Website www.stein-ar.ch
Stein (Switzerland)
Stein
Stein

Stein is a municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. It has a population of 1,385 (2002). The area of Stein is 9.38 km².

The designation Stein AR is often used to distinguish Stein from other places with the same name, in particular Stein am Rhein.

Stein is home to the Appenzell Folklore Museum, which is listed as a heritage site of national significance.1. The museum is devoted to Appenzell culture and handicrafts such as beltmaking, cowbells and carpentry. There is also an extensive display of traditional folk art, such as furniture decorated with scenes from daily scenes. The most prolific of these uncelebrated artists is Johannes Müller who also worked as a clockmaker.

Stein is also home to a show dairy. The various processes of cheesemaking can be watched from a gallery above the churns and vats.

References

  1. ^ Swiss inventory of cultural property of national and regional significance (1995), p. 57.
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Municipalities of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland
Coat of arms of the Canton of Nidwalden

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