The trip, in order
Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.
Abbey district
St Gallen
- 1
Abbey of St Gall
The former Benedictine abbey complex at the heart of St Gallen, centred on a Baroque cathedral and historic monastic buildings. A visit is centred on Baroque cathedral, abbey precinct and monastic architecture, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in St Gallen also connects it with the wider character of Eastern Switzerland & Lake Constance. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in religious, heritage, architecture. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Abbey Library of St Gall
A historic monastic library with a richly decorated Baroque hall and manuscripts spanning more than a millennium. A visit is centred on Rococo library hall, medieval manuscripts and historic globes and books, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in St Gallen also connects it with the wider character of Eastern Switzerland & Lake Constance. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in library, heritage, history. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Säntis
Schwägalp
- 1
Säntis
The highest peak of the Alpstein massif, with long-distance views across eastern Switzerland and neighbouring countries. A visit is centred on summit panorama, Alpstein views and weather-station setting, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Schwägalp also connects it with the wider character of Eastern Switzerland & Lake Constance. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in viewpoint, nature, landscape. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Appenzell and Werdenberg
Appenzell
- 1
Appenzell Old Town
A compact town centre with painted façades, narrow streets and buildings associated with Appenzell’s cantonal traditions. A visit is centred on painted façades, Landsgemeindeplatz and traditional streetscape, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Appenzell also connects it with the wider character of Eastern Switzerland & Lake Constance. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in heritage, culture, architecture. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Werdenberg Castle
A medieval castle above the small historic settlement of Werdenberg near the Rhine valley. A visit is centred on castle keep, historic town below and Rhine valley views, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Werdenberg also connects it with the wider character of Eastern Switzerland & Lake Constance. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in castle, history, heritage. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Arenenberg and Lake Constance
Salenstein
- 1
Napoleon Museum Arenenberg
A museum in the Arenenberg estate above Lake Constance, associated with Hortense de Beauharnais and Napoleon III. A visit is centred on period rooms, Napoleon III collections and Lake Constance gardens, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Salenstein also connects it with the wider character of Eastern Switzerland & Lake Constance. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in museum, history, architecture. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.