St. Gallen: Hotels and Accommodations

Hiking in the canton of St. Gallen ranges from trails along lakes and through the foothills of the Alps to high-mountain areas; several long-distance hiking trails cross the region.

You can book a hotel in St. Gallen.

Geographical Location

The canton of St. Gallen is located in northeastern Switzerland near Lake Constance. It forms part of the eastern Swiss landscape between Lake Constance and the Alpstein; Toggenburg, Lake Walen and the St. Gallen Rhine Valley are named as regional components.

Nature

The canton includes lake landscapes on Lake Constance and Lake Zurich, hilly pre-Alpine terrain, and high-mountain ranges near the borders with Graubünden and Glarus. Stockberg is located in the canton’s vicinity. Säntis, Gätterifirst and Kreuzberg No. 4 are located in the surrounding area.

The canton’s landscapes include mountain peaks, viewpoints, lakes, waterfalls, geological features and biotopes.

Trails

Recorded routes for hiking and cycling connect St. Gallen with the surrounding landscapes and nearby lakes.

Culture

Red House is located in the wider regional surroundings of the canton of St. Gallen. The area’s textile heritage includes embroidery production and the Textile Museum St. Gallen.

The cantonal capital, St. Gallen, is known for its UNESCO-listed Abbey District, which includes the Baroque cathedral and the Abbey Library.

Cuisine

The famous St. Gallen bratwurst is associated with the St. Gallen area.

Other regional destinations: Wil, Rorschach District, Werdenberg, Toggenburg, St. Gallen District, Sarganserland, See-Gaster, Rhine Valley.

For orientation within Switzerland: Switzerland.