Appenzell Innerrhoden is the smallest canton in Switzerland.
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Appenzell Innerrhoden is a canton in the north east of
Switzerland. The canton was split in 1597 for religious reasons from the former canton
Appenzell, with
Appenzell Ausserrhoden being the other half.
Appenzell is the capital of this canton. The constitution was established in 1872. Most of the canton is pastoral, this despite being mountainous. Cattle breeding and dairy farming are the main agricultural activities.
The
Saentis peak is one of the main attractions.