Swiss Towns / Episode 62
Wolfhalden
13 October 2026 · Appenzell Ausserrhoden
What happened in this episode?
In episode 62, Wolfhalden was selected by the wheel and eliminated from the Swiss Towns series. The municipality finished in place 2'049 out of 2'110 participants. After this spin, 2'048 municipalities remained in the race.
Municipality profile
Wolfhalden lies in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It has 1'913 permanent residents and covers 6.93 km², which corresponds to around 276 residents per km².
- Canton: Appenzell Ausserrhoden
- 1'913 permanent residents
- Area: 6.93 km²
Wolfhalden’s story starts in 1666.
The municipal history traces local life from the founding of Wolfhalden’s church and parish in 1666 right through to the present day.