Switzerland, Germany, Austria and the Principality of Liechtenstein meet at this region which is made for congresses, conferences and seminars. St.Gallen was in the last century the stronghold of the textile industry. Even today materials and embroidered articles for famous fashion houses come from this city. The abbey precints are a high point of baroque architecture and are one of UNESCOS's World Heritage Sites. Today St.Gallen is a modern city. Congress delegates will find variety and relaxation on nearby Lake Constance or in the charming villages of the neighbouring Appenzell area.