Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland

Appenzell cadastral map: plots, homes and population

Appenzell had 6,191 residents at the end of 2025 and 3,202 homes, 8.7% of them second homes.

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Housing in Appenzell

Official figures for the municipality of Appenzell, canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden.

Residents, end of 2025
6,191
Homes
3,202
Second homes
8.7%
New homes 2020–2024
236
per 1,000 residents: 38.1
Density
367
residents per km²
Municipal area
16.9 km²

Change since the end of 2024: +1.6% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

From 2020 to 2024, 236 new homes were built in Appenzell, 38.1 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9).

Sources: Swiss Federal Statistical Office, STATPOP (permanent resident population at 31 December 2024 and 2025) and construction and housing statistics; Federal Office for Spatial Development, housing inventory (March 2026); swisstopo, swissBOUNDARIES3D. Free use with the source cited.

Population

6,191

Sun exposure

N · E · S · W

Source

Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)

Frequently asked questions

What share of homes in Appenzell are second homes?

8.7% of the 3,202 homes in Appenzell are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland.

How many homes are being built in Appenzell?

From 2020 to 2024, 236 new homes were built in Appenzell, 38.1 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: +1.6% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

Are there official property prices for Appenzell?

Switzerland publishes no open sale prices by municipality. Some cantons, such as Zurich, Geneva and Vaud, publish their own transaction statistics. OpenParcels shows the official population and housing figures and every plot of the official cadastral survey.

How do I find the size of a plot in Appenzell?

Open the map, zoom into Appenzell and tap the plot: its area, perimeter and dimensions appear instantly in m² or sq ft.

Is the Appenzell land registry free to browse?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up. Data comes from official cadastral sources where available and OpenStreetMap elsewhere.

How can I tell if a garden gets good sun?

Each plot card has a sun compass showing which way the garden or main façade faces (due south, west…), computed from the plot and building shapes.

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