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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.

In St. Gallen you'll find history at every turn. The city's landmark is the Convent of St. Gall with its Baroque cathedral. The convent, including the library and monastery archives, was added to the Unesco World Heritage List in 1983.

Take to the waterways and discover new areas. Canoeing is an excellent company activity.

A museum with plenty to interest visitors of all ages: St. Gallen Nature Museum presents fascinating discoveries in the world of local wildlife and minerals on 2,000m2 - now also with a digital museum guide.

Swing the wooden spoon together as a team.

With its four cross-country skiing trails, three ski lifts, one artificial and one natural ice rink, St.Gallen is justified in calling itself an urban winter sports resort. Thanks to its location at an altitude of 700m, the winter sports facilities are in operation for several weeks practically every winter.

Enjoy the splendid panorama of St.Gallen with the Abbey District on this tour.

Within the abbey complex just north of the Abbey Cathedral is Monastery Square, a large, open, grassy area.

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.

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.

St. Gall's Abbey Library is one of the oldest and most beautiful in the world. The origins of the library date back to the 8th century, and many of its 160,000 priceless texts are nearly that old.

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.

This “restaurant ramble” is an exciting and varied combination of city tour and culinary discoveries at various restaurants in the City of St. Gall.

The queen among 400 Swiss sausages

Around 8,000 plant species from all over the world thrive on the two hectares of the Botanical Gardens at Stephanshorn, St. Gallen. Special features include the Tropical House, with its rainforest plants, succulents and orchids, and the architecturally remarkable Alpine House.

Eastern Switzerland is internationally recognised for its textile tradition and for its outstanding expertise in this industry. A trail through the city of St. Gallen will teach you lots of interesting facts about Eastern Switzerland's textile industry.

For lovers of the reflective Advent season, St.Gallen is one of the most beautiful "Christmas treats" of all. 700 stars shine down on the romantic Old Town. The streets are lined with the festively decorated stalls for the Christmas and Christchindli Market.

The entire Convent of St. Gall has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983. The baroque cathedral with its twin-tower façade is the emblematic landmark of the historic city of St. Gallen and one of the last monumental monastic constructions of the Baroque. The abbey library – one of the oldest and most beautiful in the world – is at the heart of the Abbey District.

Since 1904, a monumental statue of Joachim von Watt (1484-1551) known as Vadian has stood on the location of the former City Hall that was demolished in 1877.

Concentrated within a small area around Bruggen, now a district of the city of St. Gallen, is a unique landscape featuring almost 20 bridges dating from between the eighteenth and twentieth centuries. Varying greatly in height, span and design, these include diverse structures – from ancient timber bridges in the valley bottom to tall steel and concrete bridges whose construction won international acclaim.

Since March 2021, the St. Gallen bratwurst from the traditional Gemperli takeaway stand at Schmiedgasse 34 has had an exotic companion: the colourful poke bowl.

Wine trail in the Princely House-owned Herawingert

When you find the perfect spot, it’s time for “Let’s cheese”. Unpack the fondue rucksack and tuck into the delicious cheese fondue.

Ibex, chamois, lynx, wildcat, deer and wild boar are among the native Swiss animals at the Peter and Paul wildlife park on the scenic St. Gallen-Rotmonten hilltop.

Just 12 miles south of St. Gall is the quaint town of Appenzell, surrounded by the lush green foothills and populated by almost as many sheep and cows as people.

Change your perspective, take a closer look, discover hidden secrets and hear tales of the city’s past.

The Lokremise is a unique venue for culture located in the heart of the city. This multidisciplinary cultural centre includes a theatre, dance area, cinema, arts and restaurant in an inspiring conjunction.

Explore the city of St.Gallen on a public city tour and discover historical, surprising, and one-of-a-kind facts.

On this guided tour, you’ll head off together in search of criminals and uncover their illegal wheeling and dealing in the city of St. Gallen.