Waldstatt, not Waldstadt, is a municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. It has a population of 1,700 (as of 2002). The area of Waldstatt is 6.74 km²s.
The straggling little town has a beautiful square amd is a local market and industrial focal point.
A good impression of the character of the half-canton can be gained on the drive from Herisau to St Margrethen (49km/30mi), via Waldstatt, Teufen (18km/11mi), Trogen (25km/16mi), Heiden (35km/22mi) and Walzenhausen.
The road crosses a number of deep gorges, including the Hundwiler Tobel near Waldstatt (concrete viaduct with a span of 105km/345ft).