Wild Animal Parks in St. Gallen

The old town of St. Gallen offers a mixture of history and modernity. Highlights such as the Abbey District, historic alleyways and small cafés await you.

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.

Curling has a long-standing tradition in the city of St. Gallen and the surrounding area. The new curling hall is one of the most modern halls in Switzerland.

The Museum of Textiles and Library in St.Gallen is home to interesting exhibits of historical embroideries and outstanding examples of lace as well as presentations of contemporary textile art.

The Art Museum St.Gallen offers an attractive programme of exhibitions of international significance and as a treasure trove of exhibits from Eastern Switzerland is home to a rich collection of paintings and sculptures from the late Middle Ages to the present.

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. Gallen has so much to offer when it comes to museums. Attractive, internationally renowned exhibitions and countless historic collections make for a diverse museum landscape. The open art Museum is particularly worth a visit.

Every year at the end of June, the monastery courtyard in the Abbey District is transformed into an opera setting.

Around 700 stars twinkle above the squares and alleyways of St.Gallen's old town in December, bathing the historic facades of the UNESCO World Heritage town in a festive Christmas glow.

The Abbey of St. Gall has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983, and has plenty of impressive treasures just waiting to be discovered in its library, vaulted cellar and new exhibition hall.

The Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen is a living laboratory of contemporary art.

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.

The tower of the St. Lawrence Church affords a beautiful view of the Old Town and the Abbey Precinct.

This museum features an exciting blend of history and ethnology.

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.

Globus has found an elegant new home in the historic Multertor in the heart of St. Gallen and invites you to linger awhile and enjoy its excellent gastronomy.

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.

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