Sightseeing in Sankt Gallen - what to see. Complete travel guide

The city got its name from the famous monk-preacher St. Gallus, who had settled on this land. Later Benedictine monasteries, which had been powerful in Europe at that time, started appearing here, turning the settlement into a city. The ancient abbey library, which had survived through centuries, is the priceless heritage and the memory of the city’s founder. The library is decorated in the rococo style. The library keeps a unique collection of ancient manuscripts and first printed books.
In the medieval time, many defense installations were built in the city. The only remaining part of the city wall is the gates of St. Charles. They were built in 1570 for monastery priests. Through these gates, they could pass not facing with citizens. There were many serious conflicts between the abbey and the inhabitants of the city back then. Now, the ancient gate harmoniously fits into the city landscape. You can see a few old buildings and symbolic monuments nearby.

In the vicinity of the city, travelers can visit ancient Rapperswil castle. It got its name in honor of the first owners, representatives of a noble family. The erection of the castle began in 1220 and lasted 10 years. Despite the solid age, the fortress was perfectly preserved to our days. It is located in a very beautiful suburban area. Next to the castle, popular pedestrian routes start. The most spectacular photos of the historical monument can be done in summer. At this time of the year, part of its facade is ivy-covered.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Sankt Gallen and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Sankt Gallen
♥ Shopping area ' Multergasse' St. Gallen, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Neugasse' St. Gallen, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Marktplatz' St. Gallen, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Marktgasse' St. Gallen, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Spisergasse' St. Gallen, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Multergasse' St. Gallen, 0.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Neugasse' St. Gallen, 0.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Marktplatz' St. Gallen, 0.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Marktgasse' St. Gallen, 0.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Spisergasse' St. Gallen, 0.5 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Sankt Gallen
♥ Castle 'Burgruine Neu-Montfort' , 23.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Alt-Schellenberg' , 24.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Neu-Schellenberg' , 25.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Schattenburg' , 27 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Neues Schloss Meersburg' , 31 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burgruine Neu-Montfort' , 23.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Burg Alt-Schellenberg' , 24.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Burg Neu-Schellenberg' , 25.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Burg Schattenburg' , 27 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Neues Schloss Meersburg' , 31 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Sankt Gallen
♥ Nature Park 'Tiroler Lechtal' , 87 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Schwarzwald' , 93.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Kaunergrat-Pitztal-Kaunertal' , 100.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale dello Stelvio' , 139.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Tiroler Lechtal' , 87 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Schwarzwald' , 93.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Nature Park 'Kaunergrat-Pitztal-Kaunertal' , 100.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale dello Stelvio' , 139.1 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Sankt Gallen and around
♥ Art museum 'Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein' Vaduz, 33.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein' Vaduz, 33.5 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Sankt Gallen from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Sternensauser
From the series “The Longest Ski-Lifts and Cable Trams in the World”
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Distance from Sankt Gallen center - 63.7 km.
Sternensauser is about 2 kilometers, so it’s the longest aerial runway of its kind on the planet. Driving upside down has been originally conceived as a fun ride. Experienced travelers say that trip by zip-line is no less impressive than parajumping and a feeling of free flight simply unique. It’s also worth mentioning that Sternensauser is available in summer only. The fare is about 70 Swiss francs. …
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Neue Leuchtturm Lighthouse
From the series “Top 15 Most Fascinating Lighthouses”
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Distance from Sankt Gallen center - 26.9 km.
The walls are decorated with outstanding handmade drawings. They tell the visitors a story of seafaring development on the Boden See. Earlier, in the 12th century, there was another lighthouse, which was quite small. In the middle of the 19th century it was decided to destroy the old lighthouse and to build the new one – Neue Leuchtturm. It has been working since 1856. Time passed, technologies had been developed and fire lightning was placed by electrician lightning. In 1936 that happened with the lighthouse and in the 1990s its systems were all automatized. Last time the lighthouse isn’t used regularly, it works only in the worst weather conditions. …
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