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Things to see in St. Gallen (Switzerland): 75 places and when to go
St. Gallen is a town in Switzerland with around 71,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 75 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (13), History (12), Temples (9). The best known are Abbey of Saint Gall, Abbey library of Saint Gall and St. Gallen Cathedral. The best time to come is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Switzerland · 47.423, 9.362
- Population
- About 71,000
- Places
- 75 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (13) · History (12) · Temples (9) · Hot springs (7) · Hiking (6) · Snow (6)
- Best time
- December to March and May to October.
- Also possible
- April and November.
- Nearest airport
- ZRH Zurich, 61 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kaien, at 1,121 m.
What to see in St. Gallen
The places in and around St. Gallen, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Abbey of Saint GallAbolished monastery and collegiate district with cathedral in the city of St. Gallen, Switzerland1.2 km
- Abbey library of Saint GallMonastery library in the city of St. Gallen, Switzerland1.1 km
- St. Gallen CathedralChurch building in the city of St. Gall, Switzerland1.1 km
- Wartegg CastleChâteau in Rorschacherberg in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland14 km
- GupfNature · Mountains9.9 km
- Henry Dunant MuseumMuseum in Heiden (Switzerland)13 km
- KaienMountain in Switzerland11 km
- Kunstmuseum St. GallenMuseum in St. Gallen (Switzerland)1.6 km
- Hagenwil CastleWater castle in Hagenwil im Kanton Thurgau, Switzerland13 km
- Fort HeldsbergHistorical museum in St. Margrethen (Switzerland)21 km
- Fliegermuseum AltenrheinMuseum in Thal (Switzerland)16 km
- open art museumArt museum in the city of St. Gallen, Switzerland535 m
- Reformed ChurchChurch building in Trogen in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland8.0 km
- RheindeltaProtected area in the European Union defined by the habitats directive in the river delta of the Rhine in Lake Constance, Vorarlberg, Austria21 km
- Ramschwag RuinsCastle ruins in Häggenschwil in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland8.0 km
- Arbon CastleCastle in Arbon, canton of Thurgau, Switzerland12 km
- Bildegg CastleCastle in Blidegg in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland10 km
- Dottenwil CastleCastle in Wittenbach in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland6.1 km
- Mammertshofen CastleCastle in Roggwil in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland8.4 km
- SBB-SitterviaduktBridge in Bruggen – Winkeln (SG), Switzerland3.7 km
- Alte ThurbrückeHistoric eight-bay stone arch bridge in Bischofszell in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland12 km
- Wildpark Peter und PaulGame park in St. Gallen3.5 km
- Locorama RomanshornMuseum15 km
- Reformed churchChurch building on Dorf in Grub in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland11 km
And the other 51, by what you come to do:
- Architecture: Haggenbrücke
- Temples: Catholic Church of St. Margaret at the Rosenberg, St. Theresia Catholic Church, St. Mangen Church, St. John the Baptist catholic church, Church of St. Lawrence, Synagogue
- Museums and art: St. Gallen Cultural Museum, Local Museum, Collection Natural History Museum St.Gallen, Shooting museum, Seifenmuseum, Rehetobel Bicycle Museum (collection)
- History: Schloss Wartensee, Schloss Weinberg, Waldburg, medieval refuge
- Hiking: Alpenpanorama-Weg, Alte Konstanzerstrasse, Bodensee- Rundwanderweg (Abschnitt Lindau - Kreuzlingen), Bodenseeweg, E4 European long distance path, Kulturspur Appenzellerland
- Beaches: Badeplatz Strom
- Hot springs: Badhütte, Badi Horn, Frauenbad, Heilbad Unterrechstein, Holzensteiner Badi, Weiherbadi Hauptwil
- Snow: Beckenhalde, Bischofsberg, Grub-Kaien, Heiden, Speicher, Tannenberg
- Diving: Bootsrampe Rorschach Schlipf, dive.steha.ch - Dive Center, Kornhaus Rorschach, Rietli Goldach Einstieg
- Food and drink: Hermann Bier, Huus-Braui, Mosterei Möhl AG, Pergola, Rutishauser - Weingut am Steinig Tisch, Weinbau Grob
- With kids: Schwimmbad Arbon, Strandbad Rorschach, Trampoline Park Rorschach, Voliere im Stadtpark
- Stargazing: Sternwarte der Kantonsschule am Burggraben SG, Sternwarte Kantonsschule Trogen
When to go to St. Gallen
The best time to visit St. Gallen is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time8:40
- FebBest time10:01
- MarBest time11:35
- AprPossible13:23
- MayBest time14:54
- JunBest time15:44
- JulBest time15:23
- AugBest time14:04
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:02
- DecBest time8:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16. In June, 67 of the 75 places are at their best.
When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to St. Gallen
The nearest main airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH, Zurich), 61 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Herisau36 places7.4 km
- Appenzell89 places11 km
- Frauenfeld83 places25 km
- Sternenberg94 places35 km
- Sargans96 places42 km
- Glarus108 places47 km
And all of Switzerland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in St. Gallen?
The best known: Abbey of Saint Gall, Abbey library of Saint Gall, St. Gallen Cathedral, Wartegg Castle, Gupf. In all, 75 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit St. Gallen?
December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16.
How do you get to St. Gallen?
The nearest main airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH), 61 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with St. Gallen as the destination and these 75 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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