Experiences provided by Swisstainable committed service providers in Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein

Explore the Tamina Gorge near Bad Ragaz in eastern Switzerland: Hike through the 750-meter-long and 70-meter-deep crevice to the spring water grotto, where thermal water bubbles out of the rock at 36.5 degrees.

Originally a private landscape garden, the City Park is today the largest contiguous green space in the St. Gallen inner city area. With its lawned areas under beautiful old trees, it is the epitome of a peaceful oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city. It is surrounded by Theater St. Gallen, the Museum of Art, and the Historical and Folklore Museum.

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.

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.

The three artificial water basins ‘Drei Weieren’ were created in 1610 to secure the water supply for the textile bleaching industry as well as the fire brigades. Today they are a water park, an oasis of serenity and a wonderful recreation area. Located just a few minutes from the Grand Tour, the ponds invite visitors to swim, take a stroll or picnic in the summers, and ice-skate in cold winters. The fact that Drei Weieren are amongst Switzerland’s most beautiful natural swimming pools is also due to the magnificent view of Lake Constance, the city of St. Gallen and the Abbey Cathedral which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.

Take the scheduled boat through eastern Switzerland and cross the border between Switzerland and Germany along the way. On 50 kilometres you glide from the Rhine over the Untersee to Kreuzlingen on Lake Constance.

Discover the world of grapes, vines and wine. On this adventure trail you will get to know interesting details on food theft, high treason and everyday life on the vineyard.

Drei Weieren (Three Ponds) are an oasis of peace in the middle of the city. The ponds, which were originally built by the monastery for their water needs with their art nouveau bath houses, are a popular destination for outings and as swimming spot.

Our Schloss bees have found a permanent home in a sheltered corner of the expansive 13-hectare English park surrounding Schloss Wartegg. With great care and attention, they are looked after by our gardeners. The bees build their honeycombs entirely on their own, following natural methods, so there is no need for any chemical aids such as moth repellents. Harvesting takes place gently, at most once a year. The park’s species-rich wildflower meadows provide the bees—and many other insects—with a diverse and natural source of nourishment. To support biodiversity, the meadows are mown only once or twice a year, preferably by hand with a scythe. Special clay bee habitats create an optimal climate and naturally strengthen the bees’ defenses against varroa mites.

The Mülenen Gorge is a narrow ravine south of the old town of St.Gallen. At the lower end of the valley - so the story goes – Saint Gall stumbled and fell among thorns.

Bees are among the most important farm animals in the world. They pollinate various fruit trees and shrubs, thereby securing the harvest of many foods. Since mid-April 2022, bees have been living on the roof of the Einstein Congress, diligently producing sweet honey. Our guests can enjoy our delicious “Rooftop Honey” at the breakfast buffet.

Walk through an unbelievable time span of 100 million years across 2.5km!

The journey in the big Säntis cable car from Schwägalp across the rocky ridges to the mountain station is an impressive experience in itself. And once you reach the “weather mountain”, the view of six different countries will take your breath away.

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.