H.R.Fricker – Rückgrat-Ortekataster
Since 1996, small brass plaques by H.R. Fricker have shaped the public space of St.Gallen. They bear inscriptions such as “Place of Idea”, “Place of Vision”, “Place of Irony”, or…
The Lion Monument | Löwendenkmal
Almost everyone knows the famous rock relief in Lucerne – designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and carved in 1820–21 by stonemason Lukas Ahorn. But few are familiar with the lion monument…
Areal Bach | Gustav Gleis
Areal Bach is a playground for urban nature, culture and connection – and that’s exactly what makes it so special for travellers who want to experience St. Gallen beyond the postcard…
Abbey Library St.Gallen
The Abbey Library is Switzerland’s most magnificent late baroque building, it’s Switzerland’s oldest library and one of those few places in the world that will absolutely take your breath away.…
St.Mangen Church
The St.Mangen Church is the oldest church in the city of St. Gallen. First some Facts: The church was built in 898 in honour of the monk Magnus. From 916-926,…
Tivoli Cave | Tivolihöhle
The Tivoli Cave in St. Gallen is a small cave located in a beautiful section of forest. The best way to get to the cave is to take the bus…
Vaulted Cellar St.Gallen
Lots of early medieval stonework came to light when the Abbey was excavated in the 1960s. Now, in the bowels of the Abbey, you can delve into the site’s Early…
Exhibition Space
The exhibition «The Miracle of Tradition – The Plan of St Gall and Europe in the Early Middle Ages» focuses on the unique abundance of early medieval documents in St Gall. Of…
Lattich | Caffè Lattich
Tucked between railway tracks and urban open space, Lattich has grown into a vibrant temporary district just steps from St. Gallen’s main station. Once part of the city’s freight yard, it’s…
Monastery of St.Catherine
The St. Gallen Monastery of St. Catherine has had a turbulent history since it was founded in 1228. The founding document dates dates back to June 30, 1228. Its a…
Volksbad (1906)
The Volksbad St. Gallen is the oldest indoor swimming pool still in existence in Switzerland. It was opened in 1906. The building was damaged twice by fire, once even by…
Haus zur Treue
Neugasse 43/49 Die Bauplastiken am 1907-1909 erbauten Haus wurden von Cyrin/Carl Anton Buzzi erstellt. Oben steht in grossen goldenen Grossbuchstaben ZUR TREUE. Es werden die fünf Bereiche des öffentlichen Lebens…
Mühleggbahn
Mühlegg Talstation | muehleggbahn.ch Since 1893, this small cable car connects the old town with the St.Georgen district. The Mühleggbahn leaves every few minutes. You have to ride at least…
Das Siegle-Haus
Twelve sandstone heads were added to the neo-Gothic Siegle house at Bankgasse 9 (right next to the blue house). These were created by Henri Gisbert Geene (1909). The house has…
Das blaue Haus
On the way from Gallusplatz to St.Lawrence Church stands the „Blue House“ (directly next to the Siegle House). It is a half-timbered building from 1575 with two corner centres. The…
Haus zur Waage
The «Haus zur Waage» stands on the corner of Neugasse. (ca. 1903/08) Above the windows on the second floor are five heads. Each head represents a continent. They were created…
Abbey Cathedral St.Gallen
Constructed from 1755-70, St. Gallen Cathedral is one of the last monumental sacred buildings in Europe of the late baroque period and features eastern and western rotundas that symmetrically frame…
City Lounge St.Gallen
This is definitely a must see for every visitor! Based on a concept by the artist Pipilotti Rist, the architect Carlos Martinez and financed by the «Raiffeisen» bank, this art…
Botanical Garden St.Gallen
A beautiful small jewel away from the buzz of the city centre of course it’s not the biggest in Switzerland, but it’s lovely. It is one of the places to…
Three Ponds St.Gallen
A swim at the Drei Weieren, or „Three Pools“, „Three Ponds“, „Three Lakes“, above St Gallen is like a journey back in time. Located on a hill below Mount Freuden,…
St. Maria Neudorf
The Church of Santa Maria, is an architectural masterpiece designed by Adolf Gaudy and built between 1914 and 1917. For me, this church is the most beautiful and glamorous church…
Wenigerweiher
It’s a small, beautiful natural oasis and amphibian spawning area. Since 2002 it’s open to the public. An educational trail provides information at 29 locations about the geological, ecological and…
St.Lawrence Church
This Protestant neo-Gothic church is beautiful, with its mosaic-tiled roof, delicate floral frescos and star-studded ceiling resembling a night sky. It is a very pretty church, with an eclectic roof…
Tröckneturm & Burgweiher
Tröckneturm Schönenwegen The tower was built in 1828 and was used to hang up freshly coloured cloth panels for drying. Since August 2020 the small lake near the Tröckneturm can…
Peter and Paul
The Peter and Paul Wildlife Park which opened in 1892 is located above the town on the hill Rosenberg in the quarter Rotmonten. The Wildlife park is home to various…
Lake Gübsen (Gübsensee)
The Lake Gibsen is a reservoir. The Lake Gübsen and its varied environment is habitat for around 50 different bird species. Kingfishers, Goosander, tortoiseshell flycatcher. The Lake Gübsen is very…
Central Park St.Gallen
We have got a lot of parks and over fifty playgrounds. Every time the sun rears its’ head you’ll see locals playing, chilling and reading in the parks. The 33737…
Broder Fountain
This fountain was created by the sculptor August Bösch in 1895/96 in remembrance of the newly installed public water network, which supplied St. Gallen’s households with water from Lake Constance.…
Cemetery Feldli
Cemetery Feldli is quite big and beautiful. This is the kind of cemetery that you like to walk with wide paths and beautiful vegetation inviting to a relaxing walk and…