1 Houses for sale in Urnäsch

Urnäsch is a municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland.

Canton: Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Area: 48.2 km²

Population

2'373residents

Median taxable income

CHF 57'685

Vacancy

1.25%

Foreign residents

11.8%

Dwellings

1'440

Jobs (FTE)

1'093

Tax multiplier

420%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Urnäsch, coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.

Source BFS Arealstatistik

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Jobs & economy

1'093 full-time-equivalent jobs across 226 businesses — services make up 54% of employment, industry 27% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

1'093FTE total

Primary19.5%

Secondary26.9%

Tertiary53.6%

Land use

4% built-up, 53% agricultural, 42% forest. Measured across 4'813 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement3.7%

Agriculture53.9%

Forest42.4%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 70.3%, ahead of FDP at 20.3%.

Source BFS

SVP

70.3%−0.7 pp

FDP

20.3%−7.3 pp

Mitte

9.1%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

84.4% of dwellings are primary residences; 15.6% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences84.4%

Second homes15.6%

Climate data

Annual mean -0.7°C with 2'840 mm of rain. Warmest in August (6.8°C), coldest in February (-7.5°C). Station: Säntis, 2501 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

-0.7°C

Annual mean

Mean -0.7°C

Rain 2840 mm

Sun ≈149 days

Säntis · 2501 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Säntis has risen by +2.2°C between the first 30 observed years (1864–1893) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.2°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1864–1893

Säntis · 2501 m.a.s.l. · 1864–2025

1 property in Urnäsch

1 / 5

CHF520'000.–

4.5 rooms80 m²

4.5 roomsCHF520'000.–80 m²

9107 Urnäsch

"Auszeit im Appenzellerland"

Ein stiller Zufluchtsort, an dem der Alltag langsamer wird und die Natur den Takt vorgibt. Der Duft von Holz, das leise Knistern des Ofens und die schlichte Ursprünglichkeit schaffen eine Atmosphäre, die berührt und zur inneren Ruhe führt. Draussen öffnet sich die Weite der Berge, ein Ausblick, der den Blick schweifen lässt und jeden Moment besonders macht. Gerne stehen wir Ihnen mit weiteren Auskünften zur Verfügung!

More listings in the Urnäsch area

Sonniges Familienparadies mit herrlicher Aussicht

6.4 km

CHF 1'150'000

5.5 rooms · 164 m²

Harschwendistrasse 32, 9104 Waldstatt

Moderner Neubau inmitten der Appenzeller Hügellandschaft

5.1 km

CHF 795'000

3.5 rooms · 88 m²

Oberdorfweg 6, 9105 Schönengrund

5.1 km

CHF 1'250'000

6 rooms · 218 m²

9105 Schönengrund

Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to buy in Urnäsch?

1 houses are currently listed to buy in Urnäsch on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Urnäsch in?

Urnäsch is located in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

What is the population of Urnäsch?

Urnäsch has approximately 2'373 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Urnäsch?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Urnäsch is 420% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.