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St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus
Bahnhofplatz 1a
9001 St.Gallen
T +41 (0)71 227 37 37
F +41 (0)71 227 37 67
http://www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch
St. Gallen’s most famous landmark is its Baroque cathedral with the Abbey Library, which houses
some 140,000 documents – in part hand-written and over a thousand years old. The library probably
also has Switzerland’s most beautiful Rococo hall. The entire Abbey precinct was declared a
UNESCO world heritage site in 1983.
The name and foundation of the town stem from the Irish missionary monk Gallus who founded a
hermitage here around 612. From 747, the then St. Gallen monastery was already following
Benedictine Rule, which required the contemplative study of books and accordingly also stipulated
the presence of a library. In the Middle Ages, the town developed into an important hub of culture and
St. GallenThe compact metropolis of eastern Switzerland between Lake Constance and Appenzellerland has a charming, traffic-free old town. Colourfully-painted oriel windows are a town feature. The Abbey precinct with the cathedral and Abbey Library has been accorded UNESCO World Heritage listing.
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General Info
Important holidays 2012 in St. Gallen01. Jan 2012 Su New Year� s Day
06. Apr 2012 Fr Good Friday
08. Apr 2012 Su Easter
09. Apr 2012 Mo Easter Monday
17. May 2012 Th Ascension Day
27. May 2012 Su Whitsun
28. May 2012 Mo Whit Monday
01. Aug 2012 We Swiss National Holiday
16. Oct 2012 Tu Saint Gall
01. Nov 2012 Th All Saints´ Day
25. Dec 2012 Tu Christmas
26. Dec 2012 We St. Stephen´s Day
Canton: St. Gall
Postcode/ZIP: 9000 - 9030
Altitude: 670 m
Population: 70,000
Language: German
Important phone numbers
Emergency calls:
117 Police
118 Fire
144 Ambulance
1414 Swiss heli rescue
General information:
1811 General information such as eg
doctors, theater, etc.
140 Breakdown Service
162 Weather Information
163 Road conditions
187 Avalanche Bulletin
education in Europe. Later, the St. Gallen embroideries attracted international recognition and
brought prosperity to the town.
St. Gallen is a university town with a focus on the economic sciences. The home town of the
renowned «Mummenschanz» theatre group offers a varied cultural offering with theatres and
museums. In summer, the romantic art-nouveau Dreilinden-Weiher open-air pool with its splendid
views over the town attracts visitors to swim.
The excellent location in the four-country corner Switzerland, Germany, Austria and the Principality of
Liechtenstein make St. Gallen the best starting point for excursions into the Appenzellerland with the
Säntis, and to Lake Constance. Whether by rail or bicycle, the cycling and inline paradise of Lake
Constance can be reached quickly along the Lake Constance Cycle Path. The combination of rail ‘n’
bike allows captivating tours to be undertaken which cross national borders. For walkers, the ‘Bridge
Trail’ which passes over 18 brides in the Sittertobel near St. Gallen is an experience: much about the
design and construction of bridges is learnt en route. A six-hour section of the ‘Route of St. James’
leads from Rorschach to Herisau via St. Gallen.
The Voralpen-Express connects Lake Constance with Lucerne via St. Gallen in 2:45 hours. This
149-km-long transversal travelling across the foothills of the Alps is interesting from a technical rail
viewpoint, but also impresses with stunning landscapes such as the Toggenburg, Lake Zurich, and
hill moor of Rothenturm.
Highlights
● Abbey precinct with cathedral and Abbey Library – landmark of the town, library with 140,000
documents, some of which are over a thousand years old.
● Old town – charming, traffic-free old town for shopping and strolling; typical features are the
burgher houses with colourfully painted oriel windows dating from the 16th to 18th century;
excellent gastronomy.
● New Art Gallery – doesn’t see itself as a museum, but as an experimentation venue for
contemporary art, international and regional projects.
● ‘Schoggiland’ - Maestrani chocolate factory in Flawil, production can be followed from the
visitors’ gallery, no prior booking required.
● Textile museum & library – embroideries from Switzerland and abroad from the 14th to 20th
century.
● Abtwil Säntispark – many-facetted leisure and water park with wave pool, water slide, brine
baths and sauna village.
● Säntis – lookout point at 2502 metres in the Alpstein rambling paradise, offers views of the
‘Alpenkranz’ (crown of Alps) and into 6 countries (cableway from Schwägalp).
Top Events
● Children’s festival – large town festival in which the bratwurst reigns supreme; a large part of the
population participates, originated from old school festivals (every three years in May, 2008,
2011 etc.).
● St. Gallen OpenAir Festival – one of Switzerland’s older and larger open-air festivals takes place
in the Sittertobel near St. Gallen (June).
● CSIO Switzerland International Show-Jumping Event – highlight of the equestrian sports
calendar.
● St.Galler Festspiele- Classic Music Festival (From June).
● St. Gallen Festival – summer town festival with pubs, live bands and shows throughout the town
(August).
● Inline one-eleven – Europe’s longest inline-skating race at 111 kilometres through eastern
Switzerland, with supporting programme of events (August).
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A perfect day in St.Gallen.Located between Lake Constance and Appenzell, St.Gallen grew into a European centre of learning and culture in the Middle Ages; the embroidery trade then brought wealth and prestige. Today, its charming, traffic-free Old Town delights guests with brightly painted oriel windows, pretty boutiques and cosy cafés – as well as the abbey district with its famous library, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
09:00St.Gallen’s favourite swim
In 1610, three ponds were created high above the city at
Dreilinden. They mainly supplied the bleaching works, the mills in
the Steinach gorge, and served for firefighting. Today the ponds
with their Art Nouveau bathing house make up one of the most
beautiful natural lidos in Switzerland – easily reached by the
Mühleggbahn funicular. But don’t leave St.Gallen without tasting
one of its celebrated grilled sausages. Try one of the best: from the street stall of Gemperli, a
butcher’s on Webergasse – with a Bürli (crispy bread roll) but no mustard.
11:00Local vibe at the loco shed
The name says it all: Lokal serves local, honest cuisine, from
simple to sophisticated. But Lokal is also good for a morning
aperitif – this is one of the city’s most exciting venues: a former
locomotive shed. Recently the circular structure, erected around
a railway turntable, has been converted into a multidisciplinary
cultural centre. Concerts, drama by the St.Gallen Theatre,
exhibitions by the St.Gallen Art Museum, the Kinok repertory cinema and the Lokal restaurant come
together here to offer an inspiring blend of culture and gastronomy.
11:30Strolling through the Old Town
The Old Town’s 111 beautifully preserved oriel windows are not
only impressively ornate, but also have imaginative names, such
as the Camel, Pelican or Swan. They also provide a pretty
backdrop to the chic shops and boutiques. Call in at fashionable
Weber, for example, to see exciting designs by the St.Gallen label
Akris; visit Martel for a little bottle of Champagne de St.Gall;
admire the embroidery for which St.Gallen is world-famous at the textile shop Rocco; and at the
confectioner’s Roggwiller, stock up on sweet souvenirs such as “St.Galler Spitzen” (literally
“St.Gallen embroidery”).
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13:00Feasting on the first floor
St.Gallen is known for its charming Old Town restaurants, which
locals call Erststock-Beizli (“first-floor taverns”) – they are often
located on the upper level of historic buildings, and bear names in
local dialect such as Schäfli, Neubädli and Pöschtli. The last of
these refers to the Wirtschaft zur alten Post (“The Old Post
House Inn”), one of the city’s oldest restaurants, where local
dishes and exotic cuisine alike are prepared to the highest standard. For a quick lunch, however, a
good option is the Focacceria, which offers “a delicious answer to fast food”: Italian-style focaccia
sandwiches, sure to make your mouth water.
14:00Walking through history
How did it come about that St.Gallen was founded in 612 by an
Irish monk? Why is the world-famous abbey library also known as
the "Pharmacy of the Soul"? And what is meant by “white gold”?
The best way of really getting to know St.Gallen is to join one of
the guided city tours. These focus not just on history, but on
stories – of the people who lived (and live) here and, of course, on
the interests of those on the tour.
16:00Heavenly delights You can’t miss it, and you shouldn’t: at the Chocolaterie facing the
cathedral, give in to temptations ranging from a “priest’s tipple” to
a simple hot chocolate with whipped cream. Let yourself be
seduced, too, by the Minörli and Munzli (chocolate specialities
from St.Gallen) – and other treats made from local produce
carrying the Culinarium quality seal. These include a wide range
of products from Alpine cheese to Ziger soft cheese, available at specialist shops.
17:30A taste of the blues
Culinarium products feature among the ingredients of the
exquisitely prepared dishes served in the historic rooms of the
Schlössli. Awarded 14 GaultMillau points, this restaurant
concentrates on choice market-fresh produce from the region.
You can even try “blue potatoes” – and if the colour appeals,
there’s “blue soup”, too.
19:30What a performance!
The St.Gallen Theatre enjoys an outstanding reputation on
Switzerland’s cultural scene, especially for its productions of
opera and musicals. It fares well on the international front, too: the
first German version of the Broadway musical “Avenue Q” was
staged in St.Gallen. Great acclaim has also welcomed opera
productions, such as Handel’s “Alcina” and Rossini’s “Barber of
Seville”.
22:30Faites vos jeux! Might this be your lucky night? Who knows, you could pull off a
spectacular win at blackjack or roulette at the Grand Casino in
St.Gallen. Or perhaps you just prefer to enjoy the sparkling
atmosphere, seated at the bar or in the stylish lounge.
24:00Hotel Einstein/City Weissenstein
The Einstein St.Gallen is much more than a hotel: closely linked
to the textile industry, the five-storey classical building was built in
1830 and converted into a four-star hotel in 1978. Likewise
anything other than ordinary is the City Weissenstein, a hotel run
with great attention to detail, boasting stylish designer rooms and
a central but tranquil location.
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Current events
01DEC
Romantic Christmas Market
Market traders from near and far offer traditional Christmas
articles, such as cribs, crib figurines, candles, Christmas tree
decorations, gifts, wrapping paper, decorative fare, games and
much more! Mulled wine, special punch, Christmas cookies and
other tasty bits are naturally not missing either and add to the
tasteful enjoyment.
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Architecture
St. Gallen Abbey District
Even today, the spirit of the once active Benedictine monks is
palpable when you enter the world famous Abbey Library, which
also is called the Seelenapotheke (healing place of the soul).
The abbey precinct with its magnificent Baroque cathedral forms
a unique historical ensemble. The Abbey Library - with
Switzerland's most beautiful non-ecclesiastical Baroque hall - now contains 160,000 books. 50,000
of these are housed in the Baroque hall, where the 2,700 year old Egyptian mummy Shepenese is
also to be found. The heart of the Abbey Library collection consists of 2,100 manuscripts of which
some are on display at each of the current exhibitions. The entire abbey was declared a Unesco
World Heritage site in 1983.
One striking feature of the old city is its many 16th to 18th century burgher houses with their splendid
and often brightly painted bay windows. The city boasts a varied gastronomy with venues ranging
from the traditional first-floor restaurants to the welcoming street cafes. Here you'll be tempted to
linger and enjoy local and international specialities. The town is also an ideal starting point for hikes
within the Appenzell and St. Gallen region.
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St. Laurenzen Kirche (St. Lawrence Church)
Besides the Cathedral, this is the city's most important church.
The present building dates back to the 15th century, but it was
entirely reconstructed from 1850 to 1854 and now is a basilica in
neo-Gothic style. After climbing the tower, you will have a
wonderful view over the roofs of St.Gallen.
St. Laurenzen Kirche St.Gallen
Marktgasse 25
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 222 67 92
University of St.Gallen
On account of its architectural uniqueness, which is essentially
characterized by art, the University is famous far beyond the
national borders. The University is regarded as a complete work
of art based architectural achievements and fine arts.
Universität St.Gallen (HSG)
Dufourstrasse 50
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 224 21 11
Fax. +41 (0)71 224 28 16
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Emergency call centre, St. Gallen
Nestled on the old city wall, this building by Santiago Calatrava -
with its moveable roof - adds its own unique accent to the city.
Kantonspolizei St.Gallen
Klosterhof 12
9001 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 229 49 49
Fax. +41 (0)71 223 26 60
Citylounge Step into the largest public living-room in Switzerland. The "City
Lounge" was designed by the two artists Pipilotti Rist and Carlos
Martinez. It's an inviting place to stop awhile, with places to meet.
A red carpet stretches between the buildings, and the swinging
lights overhead emit a warm light.
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Collegiate Library St.Gallen
The Abbey Library in St.Gallen is one of the oldest and most
beautiful libraries in the world. The library as it looks today was
built between 1758 and 1767 under the guidance of Peter Thumb,
the master builder from the Bregenz Forest. The unique treasure
of medieval manuscripts is displayed in yearly changing
exhibitions. Along with the whole abbey district, the library was
declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.
Stiftsbibliothek St.Gallen
Klosterhof 6d
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 227 34 16
Oriels in St.Gallen St.Gallen is also known as a city of oriels. A total of 111 oriels
have been preserved in this city. St.Gallen experienced an oriel
construction boom between 1650 and 1720. In those years many
of the oriels still existing today were built. Some of some have
such interesting names as Camel Oriel, Pelican Oriel, Swan
Oriel.
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9001 St. Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 227 37 37
Fax. +41 (0)71 227 37 67
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Weighing station or warehouse at the Bohl
From the Middle Ages up to the 19th century, this building served
merchants as a warehouse and for weighing goods. Since its
restaurant in 1963 the Assembly room of the community council
takes place on the upper floor.
Stadtverwaltung St.Gallen
Rathaus
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 224 51 21
Broderbrunnen The group of nymphs at the centre symbolises the blessings that
water brings. These are surrounded by three children riding on
aquatic animals.
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Vadian Monument This St.Gallen reformer, mayor, doctor and historian is the only
person in St. Gallen honoured with a statue that is larger than life.
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Bars
Backstage Backstage is an exclusive address on Bahnhofsstrasse. For
years the "In-Club" of St.Gallen. The city's smart set flocks here
on weekends to dance on the small dance floor and hang out at
the bar.
Backstage
Bahnhofstr. 10
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 222 24 77
Café Bar Commercio
The friendly, trendy atmosphere of this bar near the railway
station means that some visitors find it hard ever to leave the
Commercio…
Café Commercio
Vadianstrasse 24
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 222 08 80
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Seegerbar Wild parties till sunrise.
Seeger Bar
Oberer Graben 2
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 222 97 90
Kugl The Kugl has something for all night-time revellers: from live
music and food to hip-hop parties and electro parties.
Kugl - Kultur am Gleis
Güterbahnhofstrasse 4
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 220 38 45
Mobile +41 (0)76 420 38 45
Swiss Casino St. Gallen
Try your luck in this unique setting with its numerous gaming
tables and 190 slot machines, plus a bar to relax in.
The Swiss Casino St. Gallen is noted for its modernity and
spaciousness and provides the Lake Constance region with a
gaming experience in an unusual and authentic atmosphere.
Dress Code: Well-groomed attire, shirt with collar for the gentlemen. (A limited number of jackets is
available on loan)
Swiss Casinos St. Gallen · Grand Casino St. Gallen AG · 9000 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 394 30 30 · F
+41 (0)71 394 30 31 · www.swisscasinos.ch/stgallen
City Museums
Museum of Textiles and Library
This internationally renowned museum collection of about 30,000
objects consists of fabrics from Egyptian grave sites, historical
embroideries since the 14th century, hand-made lace from major
European centres of excellence, ethnographic textiles, historical
fabrics and costumes, handmade utensils and objects of
contemporary textile art.
The collection of hand and machine embroidery from Eastern Switzerland documents the
impressive development of the St.Gallen embroidery industry.
The library of the Textilmuseum St. Gallen collects media on all areas to do with textiles and on the
related subjects of art and creation.
Textilmuseum
Vadianstrasse 2
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 222 17 44
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Art Museum St.Gallen
The Art Museum contains international contemporary sculptures
as well as paintings and sculptures from the 19th and 20th
centuries. The collection focuses on Dutch, German and French
art. The neoclassical building was designed by architect Johann
Christoph Kunkler (1877).
Kunstmuseum St.Gallen
Museumsstrasse 32
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 242 06 71
History and Ethnology Museum
The History and Ethnology Museum collection includes items
dating from prehistory and early history to the 20th century as well
as many articles from different cultures of the world. Since 2007,
the History and Ethnology Museum has been home to a special
children's museum. Every year there are several temporary
exhibitions.
Historisches und
Völkerkundemuseum
Museumsstrasse 50
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 242 06 42
Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen
With its varying exhibition programme, the gallery continually
focuses on relevant national and international artistic positions
and hence has enjoyed an excellent reputation in the current art
scene for many years. Various additional events (symposia,
tours, workshops, etc.) also give visitors the chance to engage
with matters relating to contemporary art as well as with nearby
cultural, educational and social issues.
Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen
Davidstrasse 40
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 222 10 14
Museum im Lagerhaus
The focus is very much on Swiss outsider art, art brut and naive
art. The Museum im Lagerhaus and its related foundation are
therefore a centre of excellence for this type of art.
Museum im Lagerhaus
Davidstrasse 44
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 223 58 57
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Lokremise St.Gallen
Built between 1903-1911, at the time of the textile heyday, this
urban building is the largest surviving locomotive ring depot in
Switzerland and thus a monument of national importance.
During the renovations in 2009/2010 care was taken to ensure
that the basic structure remained intact.
This has resulted in a building that not only retains its industrial
history but that can also be used for contemporary culture.
In this unique setting, St.Gallen concert and theatre, the St.Gallen Kunstmuseum, the Kinok repertory
cinema and the Restaurant Lokal offer an exciting and enriching programme.
Lokremise St.Gallen
Grünbergstrasse 7
9000 St.Gallen
Naturmuseum The collection at the Naturmuseum in St.Gallen offers a wealth of
significant material of scientific and cultural historic relevance,
mostly from the 19th century. While there is an emphasis on
birds, plants and insects, the exhibits also cover such areas as
rocks and geology, cartography, prehistoric life, dinosaur
skeletons and anatomy, applied geology and geothermal energy.
Naturmuseum St.Gallen
Museumstrasse 32
9000 St.Gallen
Tel +41 (0)71 242 06 70
Fax +41 (0)71 242 06 72
www.naturmuseumsg.ch
City parks
Stadtpark St.Gallen
It used to be the garden for the house at 25 Rorschach street. In
1880 the park underwent a major transformation when the
museum was built. On the east side of the museum the botanical
garden was created with its austere basic forms and this was
later moved to the east of the city.
The aviary association constructed an octagonal enclosure in the
middle of the park. Currently, the city park serves as an attractive green space for the adjoining
St.Gallen theatre.
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City Tours
Public guided tours of St.Gallen
This guided walking tour for individual guests includes a visit to
the Abbey Library and the Textile Museum. The specialist,
multilingual guides share fascinating stories about St.Gallen, and
episodes and anecdotes from the past - thus providing a
comprehensive impression of the glorious past to the present
day.
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Christmas tour of St.Gallen
After these exciting walking tours through the city, visitors can
warm up with a hot drink and try a delicious pastry.
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From restaurant to restaurant in the City of St. Gall
Your tour guide will provide you with a vivid impression of
St.Gallen interspersed with anecdotes and incidents from the
past. And in between times, your “hosts” at each restaurant will
be serving you the courses you have selected.
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Probiererli tour: The city tour that melts in the mouth
St. Gallen is famous for its Olma sausages and the sweet
speciality, the Biber pastry. These two delicacies are just as
much relevant to this guided tour as are the lesser-known details
such as the story of how Maestrani turned St.Gallen into a
chocolate city. Or how the monks of the Benedictine monastery
of St. Gall have owned three breweries.
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Excursions
St. Gallen Bridge Trail
This 7.5 kilometre walking trail starts at the train station in St.
Gallen-Haggen and goes to Spisegg. The trail runs past eighteen
viaducts, wooden and concrete bridges and suspension bridges
and through the river landscape in the Sitter- und
Wattbachlandschaft nature reserve. An information board at each
bridge explains much about the design, year of construction and
the construction itself.
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St. Gallen Weiherweg (Three Ponds Trail)
Should you choose to make your way to the Three Ponds, then a
leisurely stroll high above the roofs of St.Gallen awaits you.
Throughout this walk you'll feast your eyes on the breathtaking
views, and in summer you might even work up the courage to
take a dip in the cool water. The easiest way to reach the starting
point of this walk is with the Mühleggbahn (the base station behind
the abbey district).
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St.Gallen Panorama Tour
In summer, the “Drei Weieren” (three ponds) Art Nouveau
bathhouses are the perfect place for a cool bath.
Pass by meadows and forests as you cross various districts of
the city of St.Gallen. Enjoy views of the city from a variety of
different viewing spots.
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Restaurants
Restaurant zum Goldenen Schäfli (Golden Lamb)
The "Goldene Schäfli" is the butchers' former guild house and a
typical St.Gallen second-floor pub. First floor and mezzanine date
back to the time after 1484. Already at that time, the butchers'
guild was accommodated here. Due to the sinking ground-water
level, the building has sunk gradually, so that ceilings and floor are
today 33 cm lower than originally.
Restaurant zum Goldenen Schäfli
Metzgergasse 5
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 223 37 37
Fax +41 (0)71 223 70 45
Jägerhof The Jägerhof distinguishes itself through through its seasonal
market fresh cuisine with first class regional products. The motto
here is "We love to cook what we love to eat - and without a bad
conscience."
Restaurant Jägerhof
Brühlbleichestr. 11
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 245 50 22
Fax. +41 (0)71 245 26 12
Wirtschaft zur alten Post
A jewel in the Old Town of St. Gallen - in a magnificent building
from the 16th century, guests here are treated to quality products
from the kitchen and the wine-cellar. And all in the unique setting
of the “Pöstli”.
Wirtschaft zur alten Post · Gallusstrasse 4 · 9000 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 222 66 01 · F +41 (0)71
222 66 94 · [email protected] · www.apost.ch
Restaurant Benedikt
In the heart of the historic monastery district of St. Gallen you will
find the Restaurant Benedikt and the IP Bar. In a stylish, friendly
atmosphere, the chef treats your taste-buds to the finest dishes
and best wines - and keeps coming up with his own innovative
creations.
Restaurant Benedikt · Bankgasse 12 · 9000 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 227 61 00 · F +41 (0)71 227 61
05 · [email protected] · www.benediktrestaurant.ch
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Restaurant Neubad
Beneath the Gothic ceiling of the first floor you can go on a
culinary tour of the region. And in the bistro, too, you will always
find someone for a chat and a glass of wine.
Restaurant Neubad · Bankgasse 6 · 9000 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 222 86 83 · F +41 (0)71 222 80 68
· [email protected] · www.restaurant-neubad.ch
Bierfalken At the Bierfalken the atmosphere is lively yet friendly. With the
beer you can enjoy, along with the many traditional dishes, white
sausages served with 16 types of mustard.
Restaurant Bierfalken · Spisergasse 9a · 9004 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 222 75 46 · F +41 (0)71 222
75 43 · [email protected] · www.diegastwirte.ch
Fonduebeizli A cosy restaurant serving original Swiss specialities made with
regional produce.
Fondue-Beizli Neueck · Brühlgasse 26 · 9000 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 222 43 44 · F +41 (0)71 223 54
96 · [email protected] · www.fonduebeizli.ch
Restaurant Lagerhaus
Mediterranean hospitality and cuisine are celebrated and
experienced in a unique establishment in way where dishes can
be combined with surprisingly delicious outcomes. A meeting
place for people who value fresh and seasonal cuisine that lies
close to nature.
Restaurant Lagerhaus
Davidstrasse 40
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 223 70 07
Restaurant Roter Platz
No matter whether it is an Italian coffee in the morning, varied
meals at lunchtime, or antipasti in the evening, this is the place to
enjoy food from around the world in an artistic environment.
Restaurant Roter Platz · Raiffeisenplatz 4 · 9000 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 225 42 42 · F +41 (0)71 225
42 43 · [email protected] · www.restaurant-roterplatz.ch
Restaurant Peter & Paul
A nice dinner for two, a convivial meeting with friends or a
dignified business event – no matter what the occasion, at the
Peter & Paul our guests enjoy warm and attentive hospitality.
Sculptures
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Fountains and scuptures
City Park with "Magician's'Fountain," built by Max Oertli. On the
opposite side is "The Trunk" by Richard Sierra. Art works by
Roman Signer, such as the fountain "The Barrel", the Upper Moat,
sculpture around the University of St.Gallen, among others.
St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus · Bahnhofplatz 1a · 9001 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 227 37 37 · F +41
(0)71 227 37 67 · [email protected] · www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch
Broderbrunnen The group of nymphs at the centre symbolises the blessings that
water brings. These are surrounded by three children riding on
aquatic animals.
St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus · Bahnhofplatz 1a · 9001 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 227 37 37 · F +41
(0)71 227 37 67 · [email protected] · www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch
Vadian Monument This St.Gallen reformer, mayor, doctor and historian is the only
person in St. Gallen honoured with a statue that is larger than life.
St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus · Bahnhofplatz 1a · 9001 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 227 37 37 · F +41
(0)71 227 37 67 · [email protected] · www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch
Shopping
Bucherer, St.Gallen
Bucherer is Switzerland's leading specialist shop for timepieces,
jewellery and jewels. Founded in 1888, the family-run company
not only offers its own, exquisite jewellery creations, but also a
wide range of exclusive watch brands and the largest range of
Rolex watches.
BUCHERER
Uhren-Schmuck-Juwelen
Multergasse 15
9004 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 222 02 22
Fax +41 (0)71 222 04 06
Boutique Bambola The famous Jakob Schlaepfer company's own embroidery
boutique. It exports St.Gallen embroidery worldwide and supplies
Haute Couture fashion houses.
Bambola
Jakob Schlaepfer
Fürstenlandstrasse 99
9001 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 71 274 82 92 [email protected]
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Gschenk-Lädeli Traditional, original and special souvenirs, Swiss products and
handicrafts.
Gschenk-Lädeli
Schmiedgasse 28
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 222 95 25
Scarpa Hitz Oswald
What: The newest trends, bearably implemented.
Where: At Scarpa in Rorschach (clothes, shoes, accessories)or
at Scarpa St. Gallen (shoes and accessories)
Conclusion: A virtual visit to
www.scarpa-online.ch to sniff around is worth it.
Scarpa Hitz Oswald
Hauptstrasse 73
9400 Rorschach
Tel. +41 (0)71 841 77 66
Juwelier Frischknecht
At Frischknecht Juwelier on the market place you are at the first
and best address for exquisite jewellery and noble watches.
Discover the top-class pieces of jewellery from their own gold
smith studio and devote a little time to the collection of exclusive
wrist watches and jewellery watches.
Frischknecht Juwelier · Marktplatz 18-20 · 9004 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 222 16 16 · F +41 (0)71 223
75 27 · [email protected] · www.frischknecht-juwelier.ch
Chocolaterie am Klosterplatz
The unique café is situated in the blue building - an exquisite
location opposite the entrance to the cathedral. Chocolate
aficionados will find everything their heart desires within the walls
of the café, including hot chocolate and chocolate specialities.
The chocolate factory shop is home to a wide range of sweet
treats and great gift ideas. The Tourist Information is in the same
building.
Chocolaterie am Klosterplatz · Gallusstrasse 20 · 9000 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 222 57 70 · F +41 (0)
71 222 57 71 · [email protected] · www.chocolateriesg.ch
Café-Conditorei Roggwiller
Sample St.Gallen’s exquisite confectionary specialities such as
St.Gallen ‘Biber’, St.Gallen ‘Spitzen’, St.Gallen ‘Klostersiegel’,
Truffes de St.Gall, St.Gallen ‘Grüessli’ and much more. The café
is also well worth a visit. A slice of cake or gateau and a fine
coffee are a must for every visitor to St.Gallen. The branch at the
station is also open on Sundays.
Café-Conditorei Roggwiller · Multergasse 17 · 9000 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 222 50 92 · F +41 (0)71
222 50 35 · [email protected] · www.roggwiller.ch
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Bischoff Textil The factory shop sells Bischoff textiles at low prices, St.Gallen
embroidery, gifts, plus a variety of different fabrics, tea towels,
curtain materials, night clothes, embroidered vests and much
more.
Bischoff Textil
Bogenstrasse 9
9001 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 272 01 11
Praliné Scherrer Many business enterprises have such a high regard for this
quality and attention to detail that they gift their clients and staff
with exquisite Praliné Scherrer treats.
Praliné Scherrer
Marktgasse 28
9000 St.Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 222 18 52
www.praline-scherrer.ch
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