Experiences in Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein

Sports, Games and Fun for big and small children.

St. Gallen has more bridges than do most other cities in Switzerland. The Bridge Trail leads from the St.Gallen-Haggen Station and over 18 bridges.

The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz has a new family spa, continuing its three-generation concept. The pools will delight both younger and older children (up to 16 years of age) as well as their parents and grandparents.

The Rhine River Bath: cooling off with a view of the fort Munot. This beautiful wooden structure has been the favourite swimming spot in Schaffhausen for more than 140 years.

Experience 800 years of history in the town‘s unparalleled architectural environment and in the museums of Werdenberg.

The Museum zu Allerheiligen is one of Schaffhausen’s most significant places of interest. Here, archaeology, history and art as well as natural history converge under one roof. In addition to its extensive permanent exhibitions, the museum hosts between six and eight special exhibitions each year.

Enjoy a delicious fondue at the romantic open fire, in front of the mountain guesthouse Edelwyss and afterwards whiz down to the valley with a speedy toboggan ride.

The village guide will take you on a relaxed stroll around the village of Appenzell and tell you all about the region and its people.

Ideal for the little dwarves who aim high.

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.

The Kesslerloch cave is one of the most important sites of the late Ice Age in Europe and provides traces of settlements from the Upper Palaeolithic Age (Magdalenian civilisation, 14 000 – 12 000 B.C.).

Bartli the dwarf lives in the magical Braunwald forest. It is home to a total of eight enchanting places straight from a fairy tale. To find these magical places, just follow the trail and stay hot on the heels of Bartli the dwarf...

Munot has been proudly overlooking the town of Schaffhausen for well over 400 years. The tower contains the quarters of the Munot watchman, who rings the famous Munot bell for five minutes every evening at 9 p.m. – by hand, of course, just like in 1589.

There are two days in the spring and the summer in Elm when sunrise is especially eagerly anticipated. Or to be precise, the spectacle takes place shortly before sunrise. For it is then that the sun shines through the Martin's Hole directly onto the Church of Elm.

The Hagen viewing platform by Merishausen in canton Schaffhausen offers sweeping from the Black Forest as far as the Alps.

A professional falconer and his raptors offer a unique air show in Malbun that makes childrens’ eyes sparkle. You can’t get any closer to an eagle, a falcon, a goshawk, or an owl than here.

This diverse region by Lake Constance is best explored by e-bike. The route takes you through idyllic small towns, picturesque landscapes and a wonderful nature reserve.

Relaxed hiking, enjoy the views of the authentic Swiss mountain world, experience world-class architecture by Herzog & de Meuron and discover gastronomy of Toggenburg.

Necki is a legendary character inhabiting the Necker Valley. The Mogelsberger Necki frolics in Wilket; Petri of St. Peterzell swims in the Necker River, but Hemberger Hucky gambols in "Salomon's Tempel," a high moorland. Bobo of Brunnadern has his abode in the ancient Choltobel, and Tibby resides in the ruin of Neutoggenburg near Oberhelfenschwil.

Perched high above Lake Constance and nestled in large parklands, this elegantly furnished castle was once the residence of the last emperor of France. In what is now the Napoleonic Museum, the original furnishings have been preserved, and the palace gardens have recently been restored.

The Swiss juicing and fermentation museum (Schweizer Mosterei- und Brennereimuseum) is found on Lake Constance in the canton of Thurgau, which is famous for its apples. The museum, spread over more than 1,000 square metres, portrays the journey from the orchard all the way to the bottle, providing an insight into a fruity past.

The special “Intensive Times - Women and Customs” show depicts the role of women farmers, from the alpine ascent to New Year’s Eve celebrations.

The fox takes chasers on four different trails across St. Gallen. The fox hides away in the “city of a thousand stairs”, as intricate as a piece of St. Gallen embroidery. Be careful not to lose the scent at the train station already.

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.

The living quarters and the kitchen are on the first floor. On the second floor are the bedrooms, which do not receive much daylight. The old house, built in the blockhouse style, has a very flat roof on which heavy stones are placed.

This landscape is the perfect setting for a health trail. Here you will experience for yourself the close relationship between nature and medicine. In our hectic and technological world it is so easy to forget our sense of connection with our wonderful bodies. Come on this herbal walk and experience how the finest medicines for our bodies have their source in nature.

Eastern Switzerland stretches from shimmering Lake Constance, over the verdant hills of Appenzell country, through to the alpine Toggenburg region as far as Heidiland and Glarnerland.

Its tracks are everywhere – often in unexpected places. The WWF Beaver Trail along the Rhine, gives a good insight into the beavers’ situation at this part of the river, their habits and habitat, at 10 different stations.

The exploration trail begins above the Schlucher-Treff restaurant in Malbun and involves a variety of tasks for explorers of all ages at several stations over a length of 1.4 kilometres.

With so many themed paths in the charming Appenzell region, hiking is even more eventful. The highlights include the Puzzle Trail in Schwellbrunn which requires both mental and physical fitness.

The Adventure Farm in the center of the beautiful region of Thurgau offers various activities and overnight packages. The highlights of one’s stay include a camel ride and a llama trek.