St. Gallen
Abbey and Baroque library, both UNESCO listed.
To discover around St. Gallen
Erststockbeizli
The city of St.Gallen is known for its legendary “Erststockbeizli”, characteristic, traditional restaurants and wine taverns located on the first floors of the historic timber-framed houses of the old town.
Broderbrunnen
This fountain, created by Toggenburg sculptor August Bösch and placed on the Lindenplatz in 1896, is a reminder of the times when the city was supplied with water from Lake Constance.
Old City
Just outside the abbey grounds lies St. Gall's Old City, which grew up around the abbey over the centuries and is marked by the flourishing textil industry as one can see looking at the loveley decorated houses with their oriels.
House of Wine in the Rhine Valley
The St. Gallen Rhine Valley is one of the most beautiful hiking regions and holiday resorts in Switzerland. Its dreamlike valley location between Lake Constance, Sargans and Altenrhein attracts not only hikers and connoisseurs, but also wine lovers.
Thurbo Seelinie (lake line)
The railway line between St. Gallen, Stein am Rhein and Schaffhausen runs along a unique lake and river landscape. Hop off and on wherever you like – “Thurbo” trains operate at half-hour intervals.
St. Laurenzen Kirche (St. Lawrence Church)
The tower of the St. Lawrence Church affords a beautiful view of the Old Town and the Abbey Precinct.
Hidden treasures
Change your perspective, take a closer look, discover hidden secrets and hear tales of the city’s past.
St.Galler Festspiele
Every year at the end of June, the monastery courtyard in the Abbey District is transformed into an opera setting.
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