Appenzell Innerrhoden - Political Subdivisions

Political Subdivisions

In Appenzell Innerrhoden districts are the lowest administrative division: the canton is not subdivided into municipalities. Because of that, for firefighting, energy and water, the town of Appenzell has a special-purpose municipality, the Feuerschaugemeinde.

The Canton is divided into 6 districts:

  • Appenzell
  • Gonten
  • Oberegg
  • RĂ¼te
  • Schlatt-Haslen
  • Schwende

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