Tours & Excursions in St. Gallen

St. Gallen's Abbey Library (UNESCO World Heritage) is one of the oldest and most valuable in the world, with over 170,000 works. Manuscripts from the 8th century are displayed in the magnificent baroque hall — visitors are given felt slippers.

St. Gallen's collegiate church is a masterpiece of late baroque with elaborate stucco work, ceiling frescoes and a 68-meter-long nave. Free entry — together with the library it forms the UNESCO World Heritage ensemble.

For centuries St. Gallen was the center of the Swiss textile and lace industry. St. Gallen embroidery and lace still feature in collections by Chanel, Dior and Valentino today. The Textile Museum shows the fascinating history.

From St. Gallen, the train takes you to Appenzell in 30 minutes — Swiss folklore, cheese and picturesque villages. The Säntis (2,502 m) offers a panorama over six countries by cable car and is the most striking peak in eastern Switzerland.

The Abbey Library (UNESCO World Heritage) is considered one of the oldest and most beautiful in the world, with over 170,000 works — including manuscripts from the 8th century in the magnificent baroque hall. Felt slippers are provided.

St. Gallen was for centuries the center of the Swiss textile and lace industry. St. Gallen embroidery and lace still feature in collections by Chanel, Dior and Valentino today. The Textile Museum shows the history.

Absolutely — St. Gallen Cathedral is a baroque masterpiece with stucco work, frescoes and a magnificent interior. Entry to the minster is free, the library requires a fee.

The Botanical Garden (free entry) is on the outskirts of the city and includes over 8,000 plant species from around the world. Tropical houses, an alpine garden and open grounds make it a quiet counterpart to the old town.