Barefoot paths and Kneipp-basins : 東スイス地方

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.

The small town of Appenzell is the capital of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. Characterised by the river Sitter, which meanders through the town, Appenzell impresses with its historic residential districts and characteristic timber-frame buildings.

Young and old will enjoy the challenge of the viticultural trail in Thal. Afterwards, little ones will know more about their natural surroundings, while adults will have learned some fascinating facts about winegrowing.

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.

Visitors obtain a lot of interesting information about the art of brewing on an exciting tour of Brauquöll Appenzell (Brewery Source Appenzell). The tour enables visitors to learn how Appenzell beer and Säntis Malt are created from fresh spring water.

This is a dam made of debris from prehistoric landslides that separates the Klöntal and Linthtal valleys.

アッペンツェル・アルプシュタイン地方のヴァッサーアウエンからエーベンアルプまでケーブルカーに乗ってください。上空には、先史時代の洞窟、世界的に有名なエッシャー山荘、そしてターコイズブルーのゼーアルプ湖へと続くハイキングコースが待っています。

Hike along the Thur and Neckerweg rivers along the Thur and Necker rivers through Toggenburg. On about 80 kilometres you will experience forests, moors and villages as well as oases of peace with art and sound.

The Apple Trail and a walking route through the village attest the longstanding importance of fruit-growing in Altnau's agriculture. 24 information panels with puzzles, jokes and questions about apple varieties impart valuable knowledge about the apple-growing region and the rosy-skinned fruit itself. Visitors will also meet Fredi, Lisi and Emma – three appealing apple mascots.

Hohenklingen Castle has been towering above the charming town of Stein am Rhein since the year 1200. The renovated castle attracts visitors interested in history as well as connoisseurs.

奇跡の水といわれたタミナ渓谷で発見された温泉を求めて訪れる湯治客のために、プフェファースの修道院が18世紀に建てた温泉療養施設を改修して、1995年にオープンした温泉と修道院（一部パラケルススの資料も含む）の歴史を伝える博物館です。かつてのゲストハウスの食堂を使ったレストランではランチを楽しむこともできます。

長さ150m、高低差23m、ヨーロッパ最大の水量を誇るライン滝（ラインファル）。景勝地としても古くから世界的に有名な滝で、詩人ゲーテも生涯で４度この滝を訪れています。 いくつか滝見のポイントはありますが、フォトスポットが設置されたのは、滝の上にあるラウフェン城の階段。現在、レストランになっている中世からの伝統を誇る城からは、上から滝の全体をみることができます。 ほかにも、滝の真ん中にある小さな見晴台「ケンツェリ Känzeli」にボートでいき、水しぶきの中、間近に迫力のある水の流れを楽しむこともできます。 ライン滝の情報

アッペンツェル・アルプスにあるアルプシュタイン山群の最高峰で、東スイス地方を代表する名峰は”天気の山”としても知られています。西ヨーロッパの中心に位置し、晴天時にはスイス、ドイツ、オーストリア、リヒテンシュタイン、フランス、イタリアの6カ国を見渡す壮大なパノラマビューが体験できます。山麓のシュヴェーガルプから山頂へ、そそりたつ岩壁を最新の空中ロープウェイでのぼっていきます。

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.

Experience the Berglistüber near Linthal in Glarnerland: The Fätschbach plunges 44 meters into the depths here. A short path leads you close to the thundering waterfall.

中世ヨーロッパで「知の聖地」として名を轟かせた修道院。現在では宗教的な意味での修道院ではなくなりましたが、18世紀に改装された修道院の大聖堂、付属図書館、最古ともいわれる建築設計図などが高く評価され、1983年に世界文化遺産に認定されました。

2つのゴンドラリフトとチェアリフトを利用すれば、ワングスとバート・ラガッツからピゾル高原まで行くことができます。そこからは、標高2844メートルのピゾル山を望む有名な5つの湖を巡るハイキングコースをスタートしたり、スキーやスノーボードを楽しんだりできます。

The beginners and children’s fixed-rope route is located at an elevation of 1900 meters above sea level, behind the mountain inn of Gumen. Children that dare to climb a bit higher have the opportunity to gain experiences on the mountain.

ザンクト・ガレン自然史博物館では、クマと同じ目線で立ち、スイス最大の地形レリーフをじっくりと眺めることができます。展示物に触れて、35億年にわたる自然史に驚嘆することができます。

<p>ハイジの世界へようこそ。マイエンフェルトのハイジ村では、ハイジが暮らした時代そのままの素朴な田舎の生活を体験できます。ヤギとふれあい、オリジナルのハイジの家を見学し、ハイジ・アルプから広がる素晴らしい景色をお楽しみください。</p>

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.

On top of Hoher Kasten you can enjoy a 360°-panoramic view of six different countries. At Eastern Switzerland’s only rotating restaurant everything revolves around you. The European Circular Trail, which leads through a species-rich alpine garden around the mountain, is also truly rewarding. The prominent peak is the ideal location for Switzerland’s first geological trail as well as many beautiful hiking paths in the Alpstein. One can comfortably glide up to this destination from Brülisau by cable car in a mere eight minutes. How pleasant!

The old town of Stein am Rhein, picturesquely situated on the banks of the Rhine, impresses with its well-preserved half-timbered houses, colorful facade paintings and historic buildings from the Middle Ages.

Snowli and his team of trained children’s ski instructors look forward to helping lots of kids who want to make their first attempts at snow sports here. The meeting place is Hüttenberg, which has a school-owned lift for children attending the ski kindergarten.

スイス東部、バート・ラガッツ近郊のタミナ渓谷を探検しよう。全長750メートル、深さ70メートルの岩の裂け目を通り抜けて、湧き水の洞窟へ向かうと、36.5度の温泉水が岩の間から湧き出ている。

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.

Canton Glarus is not just blessed with natural beauty, but it also has for a very long time been an important industrial location.

Large, widely varied ridge crossing against a fantastic Alpine backdrop; it features a short walk-in, plenty of action and a few special highlights such as the large suspension bridge. Only suitable in good weather conditions (with no risk of storms!).

スイス東部を巡る定期船ツアーに参加し、スイスとドイツの国境を越えましょう。ライン川からウンター湖を渡り、ボーデン湖畔のクロイツリンゲンまで、50キロメートルを滑空します。

The High Rhine between Schaffhausen and Stein am Rhein offer one of the most delightful river cruises while the lower lake is rightly considered the jewel of Lake Constance.

ヴァーレン湖の北にある垂直に切り立った岩壁を轟音をたてて流れ落ちる滝。センティス山、クールフィルステン連峰から流れるアルプスの水が、上から３段の滝となっています。全体の高さは585mになりますが、最上部の1段目の滝の落差は50m、中間の2段目の滝は落差305m（スイスで三番目に高さのある滝）、三段目の滝が190mです。

タミンシュルフトの最も純粋な湧き水の癒しの効果を感じてください:バート・ラガズのタミナ温泉では、壮大な建築とグラウビュンデンの壮大な山々に囲まれた温かい温泉でくつろぐことができます。

Winery and Castle Salenegg are inextricably linked. Since 1068 prized wines are grown, harvested and processed naturally in one of Europe’s oldest wineries.