Winter excursions in St. Gallen

The Abbey of St. Gall has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983, and has plenty of impressive treasures just waiting to be discovered in its library, vaulted cellar and new exhibition hall.

On this scenic tour, you'll be introduced to a day in the life of a 16th-century maidservant in St. Gallen.

St. Gallen has so much to offer when it comes to museums. Attractive, internationally renowned exhibitions and countless historic collections make for a diverse museum landscape. The open art Museum is particularly worth a visit.

The city of St.Gallen is like a giant museum. The urban landscape is shaped by various artworks in public spaces, while numerous art and cultural institutions ensure creative diversity. Discover this diversity at your own pace on a self-guided tour of the city.

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.

It is considered the most famous sausage in Eastern Switzerland: the St.Gallen Bratwurst! We will reveal the secret about this culinary cultural asset that was first mentioned in 1438.

In St. Gallen you'll find history at every turn. The city's landmark is the Convent of St. Gall with its Baroque cathedral. The convent, including the library and monastery archives, was added to the Unesco World Heritage List in 1983.

This “restaurant ramble” is an exciting and varied combination of city tour and culinary discoveries at various restaurants in the City of St. Gall.

Eastern Switzerland is internationally recognised for its textile tradition and for its outstanding expertise in this industry. A trail through the city of St. Gallen will teach you lots of interesting facts about Eastern Switzerland's textile industry.

For lovers of the reflective Advent season, St.Gallen is one of the most beautiful "Christmas treats" of all. 700 stars shine down on the romantic Old Town. The streets are lined with the festively decorated stalls for the Christmas and Christchindli Market.

Ibex, chamois, lynx, wildcat, deer and wild boar are among the native Swiss animals at the Peter and Paul wildlife park on the scenic St. Gallen-Rotmonten hilltop.

On this guided tour, you’ll head off together in search of criminals and uncover their illegal wheeling and dealing in the city of St. Gallen.