Kathedrale und Stiftsbezirk St. Gallen. Photo: Jochen Ihle, Wandermagazin SCHWEIZ
Hafen und Kornhaus in Rorschach. Photo: Jochen Ihle, Wandermagazin SCHWEIZ
Markthalle Altenrhein. Photo: Jochen Ihle, Wandermagazin SCHWEIZ
Badhütte in Rorschach. Photo: Jochen Ihle, Wandermagazin SCHWEIZ
Beim Sandskulpturenfestival in Rorschach. Photo: Jochen Ihle, Wandermagazin SCHWEIZ
Bodensee-Stimmung bei Altenrhein. Photo: Jochen Ihle, Wandermagazin SCHWEIZ
Herbstliche Farben in der Nesslauer Landschaft Photo: Walter Biselli, Schwarzwaldverein Radolfzell
Blick auf Speer (1951 m) und Speermürli (1745 m, vorne) Photo: Walter Biselli, Schwarzwaldverein Radolfzell
Felsreihen bei Vorder Elisiten Photo: Walter Biselli, Schwarzwaldverein Radolfzell
Alpwirtschaft Hengst Photo: Walter Biselli, Schwarzwaldverein Radolfzell
Blick ins Ijental mit dem namengebenden Bach Photo: Walter Biselli, Schwarzwaldverein Radolfzell

Canton of St. Gallen

Discover the Canton of St. Gallen far away from popular routes. Are you looking for travel recommendations? Our travel guide provides you with the best things of interest that the Canton of St. Gallen has to offer. Get inspired by the best tours throughout the region, all unmissable events, tips for places to visit and huts and hotels. These are the highlights for the Canton of St. Gallen:

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Rheintal

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Rorschach

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Sankt Gallen

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Sarganserland

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See-Gaster

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Toggenburg

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Werdenberg

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Wil

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Outdoor activities in St. Gallen

Due to its charming landscape, many different outdoor activities are possible in St. Gallen. While you can take leisurely bike tours along the lakeshore in the north on Lake Constance, the rugged peaks in the south are the ideal spot for mountain tours with great views. In winter, several large skiing areas attract winter sports enthusiasts to the region and its white snow-covered slopes. Also worthwhile is a visit to the city of St. Gallen, which is considered the cultural centre of eastern Switzerland.

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