Switzerland
Your gateway to Switzerland: a multimedia window on the most important geographic, social, cultural, political and historical aspects of the country.
Switzerland Tourism
The diversity of the landlocked, mountainous country is the essence of Switzerland and gives the country its unique identity. Still, it is best known for its financial institutions, fine cheeses and chocolate, watch making industry, for its scenery and an excellent network of public transportation.
Trogener Bahn
Here you will find Information about the "Trogener Bahn", the train from St. Gallen to Trogen, with a stop in front of the Hotel Am Spisertor.
The Abbey Library of St Gallen Here you can find out about the oldest library in Switzerland. The Abbey Library of St Gallen is one of the earliest and most important monastic libraries in the world.
The Textile Museum
Here you can find out about the textile museum. St Gallen is famous for its embroidery which is displayed in the museum along with special exhibitions.
Wellness The mineral spa "Unterrechstein" in Heiden is a beautiful place for relaxation and enjoying the landscape in Appenzell. Wellness, health and feeling good are among today's trends and Appenzell is the right place to find those posibilities. (in German).
Culture and traditions in Appenzell Appenzell, famous for traditions, culture, beautiful mountains, traditional wooden houses and cheese, is only a few minutes from St. Gallen. Here you'll get more information.
Säntis - the mountain
Only a few kilometers from St. Gallen, you'll find the highest mountain of East-Switzerland the Säntis. Here you'll find more information about this mountain with cableway and beautiful view all over East Switzerland, South Germany and West Austria.
Bregenzer Wald The Bregenzerwald is one of the few Alpine regions that managed to retain its natural landscape. Enjoy the peace and beauty of the unspoilt countryside, with its varied landscape of gentle hills and precipitous mountains. The Bregenzerwald is a paradise for those in search of unspoiled nature, old traditions and genuine hospitality off artificial relaxation resorts. In the winter the shingled roofs of the Bregenzerwald houses wear a snowy hat. In the old houses with their low ceilings there are often fireplaces or wooden stoves placed in the center to spread a cozy warmth all around.
