St.Gallen-Bodensee
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In the hilly, pre-Alpine landscape set against the imposing backdrop of the Alpstein massif by Lake Constance lies the St. Gallen-lake Constance region. With its UNESCO World Heritage abbey district, the city of St. Gallen is a must for cultural travellers. On the shores of Lake Constance between Rorschach and Altenrhein, the lake attracts visitors with open-air pools, water sports and fascinating museums. The rural area around St. Gallen is a wonderful hiking and cycling area with never-ending views over Lake Constance and the mountains.
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Must-dos in the St-Gallen Lake Constance region:
- visit the St. Gallen abbey district, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- take the cog railway from Rorschach to Heiden
- marvel at the artists’ sand sculptures in August
- Visit the textile museum in St.Gallen
- try a St. Gallen Bratwurst (without mustard)
- visit the Forum Würth in Rorschach right on the lake shore
- linger in Switzerland’s largest outdoor living room - the “roten Platz” in St. Gallen
- stroll around the “Drei Weieren” in St. Gallen
- marvel at the collection of books in the abbey library in St. Gallen
- take a boat trip up the old Rhine to Rheineck
The right place at the right time of year:
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Spring tip:
enjoy the view over the city and Lake Constance from the Drei Weieren above St. Gallen. -
Summer tip:
visit the cultural festival in St. Gallen’s most beautiful courtyard and embark on an exciting journey through different musical worlds. -
Autumn tip:
get to know the Rhine valley wine on the wine growing way in Thal. -
Winter tip:
marvel at the abbey library in St. Gallen, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
