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Herisau, Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden · Switzerland

Herisau is a small city in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland with a population of 15,744. Elevation: 2,559 ft (780 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,744 Population 1,638/sq mi density
2,559 ft Elevation 780 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
71.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Herisau

Herisau

Herisau is a municipality and the capital of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. It is the seat of the canton's government and parliament; the judicial authorities are situated in Trogen.

People

Population15,744
Density1,638/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain71.8 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation2,559 ft (780 m)
Population15,744
Population Density1,638 / sq mi
Elevation2,559 ft (780 m)
Coordinates47.3862°, 9.2792°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceAppenzell Ausserrhoden
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation71.8 inches (1,824 mm)
Annual Snowfall37.0 inches (94 cm)

About Herisau

Herisau is a small city in Switzerland (Appenzell Ausserrhoden) with a population of 15,744. The city sits at an elevation of 2,559 feet (780 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Climate in Herisau

Herisau has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1542 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.7°C / 31°F -9.6° / 8.6° 109.3
Feb 2.5°C / 36°F -8° / 13.2° 86.9
Mar 4.9°C / 41°F -4° / 16.7° 94.0
Apr 7.9°C / 46°F -3.5° / 20.2° 95.5
May 11.9°C / 53°F 2.3° / 22.8° 169.1
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 8.3° / 28.8° 158.7
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 9.1° / 29.6° 167.7
Aug 18.7°C / 66°F 9.5° / 29.5° 188.2
Sep 14.9°C / 59°F 4.9° / 26° 127.8
Oct 11.1°C / 52°F 2.4° / 22° 113.2
Nov 4.5°C / 40°F -4.4° / 14.9° 106.2
Dec 0.8°C / 33°F -9.6° / 10.5° 125.5
Herisau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 71.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,559 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Switzerland avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,559 ft (780 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density1,638/sq mi
Coordinates47.3862°N, 9.2792°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.8"
89% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 37.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

641 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 117 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 68 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 94 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 70 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 107 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 72 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 66 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 24 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 118 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 117 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 21 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 21 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 22 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 21 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 61 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 118 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 48 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 50 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 82 km
Jan 21, 2008 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland M4.2 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 138 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 88 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Herisau has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Herisau

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schulhaus Kreuzweg - - - -
Landhaus Ost - - - -
Schulhaus Ifang - - - -
Schulhaus Moos - - - -
Zentrum Werken - - - -
Schulhaus Saum - - - -
Schulhaus Langelen - - - -
Christliche Schule Herisau - - - -
Landhaus - - - -
Schulhaus Müli - - - -
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Radio Stations near Herisau

31 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
kontrafunk (DE) information, news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Melody classic hits, hits MP3
Kontrafunk news MP3 128 kbps
Kontrafunk (AAC 64) conservative, news AAC 64 kbps
Radio Vorarlberg HQ (AT) orf MP3 192 kbps
Kontrafunk (MP3 192) conservative, news MP3 192 kbps
Kontrafunk (Mobil) news, opinion AAC 64 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Partymix (AT) club, dance AAC
1000 Country Hits (DE) country music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Grischa infos, music MP3 128 kbps
70's 80's 90's Riw Vintage Channel (DE) 128 kbit/s, 128 kbps MP3 128 kbps
SWR 4 Studio Friedrichshafen (DE) regional radio AAC 128 kbps
Radio Vorarlberg (AT) orf MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Oldies but Goldies (AT) classic, classic hits AAC
007FM (DE) reggae, ska MP3 128 kbps
Ska World (DE) 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg (AT) - AAC
Radio SRF 1 Ostschweiz - AAC 128 kbps
Radio Vaterland (LI) - MP3
Antenne Vorarlberg Classic Rock (AT) classic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Vinyl Maxi FM (DE) decades MP3 128 kbps
toxic.fm progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Christmas (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
Proton - das freie Radio (AT) - MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Christkindl Radio (AT) christmas AAC
Antenne Vorarlberg 2000er Hits (AT) 2000er, 2000s AAC
Antenne Vorarlberg Musica Italiana (AT) italian AAC
Life 4 enjoy (DE) christian, christlich MP3 128 kbps
Easylounge (DE) smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
Laut FM - Zwo (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
Laut FM - Zwei (DE) - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Herisau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A. Vogel - Heilkräuter-Garten
Abbey Library
Agrar-Museum
Altes Rathaus Schwänberg (1630)
Altes Zeughaus
Appenzeller Brauchtumsmuseum Urnäsch
Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum
Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum
Autobau Erlebniswelt
autobau Erlebniswelt
Bahnerlebniswelt Locorama
Bahnerlebniswelt Locorama
Bierflaschenmuseum
Brücker Museum Teufen
Clay Regazzoni
domus - Gallery and Museum
Dreamfactory
Erlebniswelt Toggenburg
Feuerwehrmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Figurentheater-Museum
Forum Würth Rorschach
Gall'sche Offizin
Hanfreibe
Heimatmuseum Ackerhus
Heimatmuseum Donzhausen
Hilti Art Foundation
Historischer Polizeiposten
Historisches Museum Schloss Arbon
Kesselhaus Josephson
Klanghaus Toggenburg
Klangschmiede
Kommandobunker Grenzbrigade 8
Kornhaus Romanshorn
Kulturmuseum St.Gallen
Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen
Kunsthalle Arbon
Kunsthalle Ziegelhütte
Kunsthaus Krucker
Kunstmuseum Appenzell
Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
Kunstmuseum St.Gallen
Kutschensammlung Robert Sallmann
Landweibelhäuser
Liechtenstein National Museum
Liechtenstein Treaure Chamber
Lokremise Kunstzone
MoMö
Museen in Wittenbach im Schloss Dottenwil
Museum am Dorfplatz Gais
Museum Amden
Museum Appenzell
Museum Appenzeller Bahnen Wasserauen
Museum Bischofszell
Museum für Lebensgeschichten
Museum Herisau
Museum im Alten Zollhaus
Museum im Kornhaus
Museümli
Naturmuseum St. Gallen
Oldtimermuseum Lömmenschwil
Open art museum
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum Amriswil
Ortsmuseum Flawil im Lindengut
Ortsmuseum Gaiserwald
Ortsmuseum Müllisperg
Ortsmuseum Oberuzwil
Point Jaune Museum
Postmuseum
Projektraum 4 1/2
Regionales Landwirtschaftsmuseum Ruggisberg
Saurer Museum
Saurer Museum DEPOT
Schulmuseum
Schützenmuseum
Seifenmuseum
Stadtmuseum Wil
Textilmuseum
Textilmuseum Sorntal
Toggenburger Museum
Toggenburger Schmiede- & Werkzeugmuseum
Toobe-Museum
Traktorenmuseum
Typorama
Velomuseum
Zwingli-Haus

Libraries in Herisau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abbey Library0.0
Bibliothek / Ludothek Herisau0.0
Bibliothek Buchs SG0.0
Bibliothek Gais0.0
Bibliothek Hauptpost0.0
Bibliothek Hemberg0.0
Bibliothek Kirchberg0.0
Bibliothek OST St. Gallen0.0
Bibliothek Rorschach-Rorschacherberg0.0
Bibliothek Speicher Trogen0.0
Bibliothek Stein AR0.0
Bibliothek Teufen0.0
Bibliothek/Ludothek Ebnat-Kappel0.0
BIZ Berufs- und Laufbahnberatung Wil0.0
BIZ Berufs-, Studien- und Laufbahnberatung St.Gallen0.0
Bücherpause0.0
Ehemaliges Kloster St. Katharina0.0
Frauenbibliothek und Fonothek Wyborada0.0
Freihandbibliothek Steinach0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Flawil0.0
Gemeindebibliothek und Ludothek Amriswil0.0
Horner Bibliothek0.0
Kantonsbibliothek0.0
Kantonsbibliothek AR0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Vadiana St. Gallen0.0
Kunstbibliothek und Werkstoffarchiv Sitterwerk0.0
Ludothek / Bibliothek Degersheim0.0
medienverbund.phsg0.0
medienverbund.phsg0.0
medienverbund.phsg0.0
medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Wattwil0.0
Mediothek der Katholischen Landeskirche Thurgau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Eschen0.0
Stadtbibliothek Arbon0.0
Stadtbibliothek Gossau0.0
Stadtbibliothek Katharinen0.0
Stadtbibliothek Wil0.0
Städtli-Bibliothek0.0
Textilbibliothek0.0
Universitätsbibliothek St.Gallen0.0

Farmers Markets in Herisau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markthalle Toggenburg
St. Galler Bauernmarkt
Wochenmarkt
ZIK Platz

Hotels in Herisau

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Marktplatz
Hotel Säntis
Säntis

Restaurants in Herisau

24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baracca
Bären Herisau
Della Torre
Ebnet
Engel
Felix
Freihof
iL Pomodoro
Lotusblume
Lydia Mamma
Migros Restaurant
Moo
Mühlenbühl
Omega
Rebstock
Rüti
Schafräti
Schwanen
Sedel
Sportzentrum
Steinbock
Taube - Raucherbeiz
Thai Chili Herisau
zum Tannenbaum

Cafes in Herisau

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dreischiibe
Fiore
Gehr
Kafewerk
Kuhn
Marktplatz
Oberdorfkafi
Panetarium

Cinemas in Herisau

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinetreff

Theatres in Herisau

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alte Stuhlfabrik
Kulturzentrum Casino

Castles in Herisau

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ruine Rosenberg
Ruine Rosenburg

Theme Parks in Herisau

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sedel Spielparadies

Clinics in Herisau

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Psychiatrisches Zentrum AR

Dentists in Herisau

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lachen und Beissen AG
med. dent. Loboda
Rostetter GmbH
Zähne fürs Leben

Veterinaries in Herisau

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Klinik ARC

Train Stations in Herisau

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Herisau
Herisau AB
Schachen
St. Gallen Winkeln
Wilen

Gas Stations in Herisau

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrola
Agrola
BEBECO
BP
CH #1119457501

Banks in Herisau

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen
St. Galler Kantonalbank
UBS

Gyms in Herisau

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Activ Fitness
Update Fitness

Breweries in Herisau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barfuss Brauerei
Brauerei Stadtbühl
Brauerei Stadtbühl
Brauerei Tüüfelsbräu
Brauhaus
Freihof Brauerei
Hermann Bier
Huus-Braui
Mosterei Möhl AG
St. Johann

Stadiums & Teams in Herisau

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Ski Resorts Near Herisau

102 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tschappina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rinerhorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jakobshorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Feldis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schatzalp/Strela (Davos Klosters) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pischa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschiertschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bündalift – Davos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Parsenn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Selfranga 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Madrisa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pany 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gargellen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Junker - St. Antönien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Übungsgelände Valisera 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pizol Bad Ragaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ibergeregg-Handgruobi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hoch-Ybrig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilifte Ibergeregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dreieck – Glarus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silvretta Montafon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberiberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Haggenegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mugi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flumserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Golm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rothenthurm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Euthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kerenzerberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wägital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Friherrenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattelegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Schnabelsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bennau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvenbüel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Amden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschardund – Nenzing 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Frastanz-Gurtis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raggal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wolzenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonntag Stein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tanzboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laterns-Gapfohl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zwergberg Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Atzmännig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hemberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ebenalp-Horn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brülisau Leugangen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Urnäsch Osteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gonten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sollegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Steg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heumöserlift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwellbrunn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Degersheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niedere Andelsbuch-Bezau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bödele 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schetteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bischofsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grub-Kaien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pfänder 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hagenberg Sulzberg-Thal 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Herisau

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDHLarge Airport
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Dübendorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield-Medium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Amlikon Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Ragaz Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Saulgau Airfield-Small Airport
Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Biberach an der Riß Airfield-Small Airport
Binningen Glider Field-Small Airport
Blumberg Airfield-Small Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Heiligenberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Hilzingen Airfield-Small Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Isny Glider Field-Small Airport
Klippeneck Airfield-Small Airport
Konstanz Airfield-Small Airport
Leibertingen Airfield-Small Airport
Leutkirch-Unterzeil Airfield-Small Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Lommis Airfield-Small Airport
Markdorf Glider Field-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Neuhausen ob Eck Airfield-Small Airport
Pfullendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Radolfzell-Stahlringen Airfield-Small Airport
Reute/Bad Waldsee Airfield-Small Airport
Sauldorf-Boll Ultrallightport-Small Airport
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Schwenningen am Neckar Airfield-Small Airport
Sitterdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield-Small Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Wangen-Kißlegg Airfield-Small Airport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield-Small Airport
Wildberg Airfield-Small Airport
Winterthur Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Herisau

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Herisau 1
Herisau 2

Treatment Centers in Herisau

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BioMed Center Sonnenberg
Klinik Gais
Klinik im Hof Nachbehandlungszentrum
Reha Löwen
Rehaklinik St.Gallen
Rehazentrum Walenstadtberg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Herisau

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bruder-Klaus-Kirche St. Gallen-Winkeln
EMK Herisau
Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche
Kapelle Krombachsaal
Katholische Kirche St. Peter und Paul
Kirche Jesu Christi der Heiligen der Letzten Tage
Kreuzkapelle
Openhous Herisau
Pfimi Herisau
Vineyard Herisau

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
738 m (2,421 ft)
Area
25.2 km² (9.7 mi²)
Postal Code
9100

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Herisau

What is the population of Herisau?

Herisau has a population of 15,744 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 1,638 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Herisau?

Herisau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.8 inches, with 37.0 inches of snow.

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