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Singles in Herisau

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About Herisau

  • About 16,000 people live in Herisau.
  • It's the largest place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
  • It's about 55 km to Zurich, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Sankt Gallen is about 8 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Gossau (4 km), Arbon (19 km) and Wil (19 km).

A first date in Herisau

In a small place like Herisau, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Sankt Gallen, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Herisau

How far around Herisau can I search?

More than 1.4 million people live within 50 km of Herisau, in 106 towns and cities including Winterthur, Konstanz and Sankt Gallen. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Herisau free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Herisau or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Herisau real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Herisau?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Switzerland or abroad.

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