Heiden is a town in the far northeast of Switzerland, dating back to the 1400s.

Henri Dunant, the Red Cross founder, spent his final days living in the town.

As such, the town has erected a memorial sculpture and established a museum in the man's name.

The village area around the church square has been given National Heritage status.

It dates back to the 1800s, featuring architecture and artistic styles typical of the Biedermeier era.

The quickest way to reach Heiden hotels is by taking a train from Zurich to St Gallen and then completing the journey by road.

However, the Zurich-St Gallen line actually terminates in Rorschach, four miles away, where a rack railway climbs 400 metres to Heiden town centre.

The train station is a popular starting point for hikers exploring the Appenzellerland countryside.

Walkers here will pass traditional farmsteads and enjoy views of Lake Constance in the distance.

One of the area's more unique hikes is the Joke Trail, which has at least 70 jokes posted on signs along the three-hour route.

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