The Abbey District of Sankt Gallen, with its abbey church and library, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For visitors interested in culture and history, it is a clear cultural point of reference in Sankt Gallen.
You can rent a holiday apartment in Sankt Gallen.
Nature
The Drei Weieren viewpoint offers a view of Sankt Gallen’s old town and the Abbey District.
In the wider region around Sankt Gallen are Bogartenfirst, Wilkethöchi, Säntis and Altmann.
Trails
The Mülenen Gorge Trail follows the Steinach over small bridges and along narrow paths, combining nature, history and the city. For visitors who would like to experience these aspects together in a specific local setting, the trail is a suitable option in Sankt Gallen.
Culture
Sankt Gallen is permanently associated with embroidery and the history of the textile industry in Eastern Switzerland.
Geographical Location
Sankt Gallen lies on the Steinach in Eastern Switzerland and is approximately 10 km as the crow flies from Lake Constance.
Getting There
Sankt Gallen is connected by major rail links to, among others, Rorschach, Winterthur and Zurich, as well as Romanshorn, Rapperswil and Lucerne.
Orientation
Sankt Gallen is described as the cultural and economic center of Eastern Switzerland.
Cuisine
OLMA bratwurst is considered a recognized culinary reference to Sankt Gallen.
There is also a large circular trail in the Drei Weieren area that passes by ponds and Notkersegg Abbey.
For further orientation, the local pages lead to Gossau, Sankt Gallen, Abtwil, Waldkirch and Eggersriet.
The local pages provide the next step in navigation; the accommodation search can then be narrowed down.