What to do and see in Canton of St. Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen: The Best Sights & Landmarks

April 13, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

Discover the best top things to do in Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland including Gemeindemuseum Rothus, Bad RagARTz, Bergwerk Gonzen, Abbey of Saint Gall, Stiftsbibliothek, Kathedrale St.Gallen, Rathaus, Schloss Rapperswil, Wil's Tower (Wiler Turm), Kirche St. Karl Borromaus.
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1. Gemeindemuseum Rothus

Staatsstrasse 172, Oberriet 9463 Switzerland +41 71 760 02 22 http://www.museum-oberriet.ch/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Gemeindemuseum Rothus

2. Bad RagARTz

Grossfeldstrasse 10, Bad Ragaz 7310 Switzerland http://www.badragartz.ch
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5.0 based on 68 reviews

Bad RagARTz

3. Bergwerk Gonzen

Vild, Sargans 7320 Switzerland +41 81 723 12 17 [email protected] http://www.bergwerk-gonzen.ch
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Bergwerk Gonzen

Different tours are offered to visit this mine which origins in roman times. Visits from few hours up to 2 day tours with overnight stay in the mine are offered.

4. Abbey of Saint Gall

Klosterhof 6d, St. Gallen 9000 Switzerland +41 71 227 34 16 [email protected] http://www.stiftsbezirk.ch
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Abbey of Saint Gall

The Abbey Complex of St Gall is a miracle of tradition. Attractive exhibitions in the Abbey Library, the Vaulted Cellar and the Exhibition Space present a unique treasure trove of manuscript books, charters and prints. The Abbey complex with its baroque cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historical collections in the Abbey Archive and the Abbey Library are included in the UN

5. Stiftsbibliothek

Klosterhof 6d Abbey of Saint Gall, St. Gallen 9000 Switzerland +41 71 227 34 39 [email protected] http://www.stiftsbezirk.ch
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4.5 based on 1,061 reviews

Stiftsbibliothek

The Abbey Library St. Gallen, famous for its beautiful baroque hall, is one of the oldest libraries in the world. And it holds one of the most important manuscript collections in Europe, especially for the Carolingian and Ottonian period from the 8th to the 11th century. The collection is presented to the visitors in changing and thematised expositions. The library forms the central part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Convent of St. Gallen.

Reviewed By sesphd - Paradise Valley, United States

The library is precious and one has to wear slippers they provide as the floor is being preserved with its lovely inlaid wood. The paintings and the books are breathtaking.

6. Kathedrale St.Gallen

Klosterhof 6A, St. Gallen 9000 Switzerland +41 71 224 05 50 [email protected] http://www.sg.kath.ch/de/180/Kathedrale.htm
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Kathedrale St.Gallen

The cathedral represents one of the last monumental Baroque monastic constructions in Europe. It was built from 1755 to 1767 under the direction of Vorarlberg native and master builder Johann Michael Beer. The choir stalls with 84 lovely carved seats and the historic organ are works of art in and of themselves. Every Tuesday, there is a Evening Prayer (Domvesper)at 5.30 P.M. The inside of the church is painted in vibrant colours and adorned with stucco, and the interior is decorated with numerous carvings. A serene atmosphere prevails in the church thanks to the soft lighting and malachite green stucco. After the secularisation of the Convent in 1805, the church became a parish church and 1847 at the same time cathedral of the new founded diocese. In 2013, the altar area was renewed. Especially impressive is the baptism fountain with the respecting of the frescos of the cupola. Beside the different liturgy Services and concerts there are also guided tours, for example from may to September every Saturday at 10.30 A.M. (Free admission, collect).

Reviewed By saibot - Huntersville, United States

All of my St. Gallen reviews have the caveat that St. Gallen is nice, but not worth a separate trip. If it's on your way somewhere else it's a decent stop with a few things to see. This cathedral is spectacular, & the surrounding area nice to walk around in & explore. It was nice at night too.

7. Rathaus

Hauptstrasse 21, St. Gallen 9424 Switzerland +41 71 886 40 10
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Rathaus

8. Schloss Rapperswil

Lindenhugel, Rapperswil 8640 Switzerland http://www.schlossrapperswil.com/index_nomobile.php
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Schloss Rapperswil

Reviewed By Extraterrestrial - Wettingen, Switzerland

great castle with astonishing view over the city, lakes and to the mountains, wonderful rose garden, beautiful church and chapel, only a few steps to the old monastery

9. Wil's Tower (Wiler Turm)

Hofberg, Wil 9500 Switzerland +41 71 913 53 53 http://www.wiler-turm.ch/4556.html
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Wil's Tower (Wiler Turm)

10. Kirche St. Karl Borromaus

Staatsstrasse 87, Oberriet 9463 Switzerland +41 71 761 27 26
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Kirche St. Karl Borromaus

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