St. Gallen the Compact Metropolis of Eastern Switzerland Between Lake Constance and Appenzellerland Has a Charming, Traffic-Free Old Town

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St. Gallen The compact metropolis of eastern Switzerland between Lake Constance and Appenzellerland has a charming, traffic-free old town. Colourfully-painted oriel windows are a town feature. The Abbey precinct with the cathedral and Abbey Library has been accorded UNESCO World Heritage listing.

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St. Gallen’s most famous landmark is its Baroque cathedral with the Abbey Library, which houses some 140,000 documents – in part hand-written and over a thousand years old. The library probably also has Switzerland’s most beautiful Rococo hall. The entire Abbey precinct was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1983.

The name and foundation of the town stem from the Irish missionary monk Gallus who founded a hermitage here around 612. From 747, the then St. Gallen monastery was already following Benedictine Rule, which required the contemplative study of books and accordingly also stipulated the presence of a library. In the Middle Ages, the town developed into an important hub of culture and

© MySwitzerland.com - Schweiz Tourismus - Page 1/17 education in Europe. Later, the St. Gallen embroideries attracted international recognition and brought prosperity to the town. General Info Canton: St. Gall St. Gallen is a university town with a focus on the economic sciences. The home town of the Postcode/ZIP: 9000 - 9030 renowned «Mummenschanz» theatre group offers a varied cultural offering with theatres and Altitude: 670 m museums. In summer, the romantic art-nouveau Dreilinden-Weiher open-air pool with its splendid Population: 70,000 views over the town attracts visitors to swim. Language: German

The excellent location in the four-country corner Switzerland, Germany, Austria and the Principality of Important holidays 2012 in St. Gallen Liechtenstein make St. Gallen the best starting point for excursions into the Appenzellerland with the 01. Jan 2012 Su New Years Day Säntis, and to Lake Constance. Whether by rail or bicycle, the cycling and inline paradise of Lake 06. Apr 2012 Fr Good Friday Constance can be reached quickly along the Lake Constance Cycle Path. The combination of rail ‘n’ 08. Apr 2012 Su Easter bike allows captivating tours to be undertaken which cross national borders. For walkers, the ‘Bridge 09. Apr 2012 Mo Easter Monday Trail’ which passes over 18 brides in the Sittertobel near St. Gallen is an experience: much about the 17. May 2012 Th Ascension Day design and construction of bridges is learnt en route. A six-hour section of the ‘Route of St. James’ 27. May 2012 Su Whitsun leads from Rorschach to Herisau via St. Gallen. 28. May 2012 Mo Whit Monday 01. Aug 2012 We Swiss National Holiday The Voralpen-Express connects Lake Constance with Lucerne via St. Gallen in 2:45 hours. This 16. Oct 2012 Tu Saint Gall 149-km-long transversal travelling across the foothills of the Alps is interesting from a technical rail 01. Nov 2012 Th All Saints´ Day viewpoint, but also impresses with stunning landscapes such as the Toggenburg, Lake Zurich, and 25. Dec 2012 Tu Christmas hill moor of Rothenturm. 26. Dec 2012 We St. Stephen´s Day Highlights

Important phone numbers ● Abbey precinct with cathedral and Abbey Library – landmark of the town, library with 140,000 Emergency calls: documents, some of which are over a thousand years old. 117 Police ● Old town – charming, traffic-free old town for shopping and strolling; typical features are the 118 Fire burgher houses with colourfully painted oriel windows dating from the 16th to 18th century; 144 Ambulance excellent gastronomy. 1414 Swiss heli rescue ● New Art Gallery – doesn’t see itself as a museum, but as an experimentation venue for General information: contemporary art, international and regional projects.

1811 General information such as eg ● ‘Schoggiland’ - Maestrani chocolate factory in Flawil, production can be followed from the doctors, theater, etc. visitors’ gallery, no prior booking required. 140 Breakdown Service ● Textile museum & library – embroideries from Switzerland and abroad from the 14th to 20th 162 Weather Information century. 163 Road conditions ● Abtwil Säntispark – many-facetted leisure and water park with wave pool, water slide, brine 187 Avalanche Bulletin baths and sauna village.

● Säntis – lookout point at 2502 metres in the Alpstein rambling paradise, offers views of the ‘Alpenkranz’ (crown of Alps) and into 6 countries (cableway from Schwägalp).

Top Events

● Children’s festival – large town festival in which the bratwurst reigns supreme; a large part of the population participates, originated from old school festivals (every three years in May, 2008, 2011 etc.).

● St. Gallen OpenAir Festival – one of Switzerland’s older and larger open-air festivals takes place in the Sittertobel near St. Gallen (June).

● CSIO Switzerland International Show-Jumping Event – highlight of the equestrian sports calendar.

● St.Galler Festspiele- Classic Music Festival (From June).

● St. Gallen Festival – summer town festival with pubs, live bands and shows throughout the town (August).

● Inline one-eleven – Europe’s longest inline-skating race at 111 kilometres through eastern Switzerland, with supporting programme of events (August).

© MySwitzerland.com - Schweiz Tourismus - Page 2/17 A perfect day in St.Gallen. Located between Lake Constance and Appenzell, St.Gallen grew into a European centre of learning and culture in the Middle Ages; the embroidery trade then brought wealth and prestige. Today, its charming, traffic-free Old Town delights guests with brightly painted oriel windows, pretty boutiques and cosy cafés – as well as the abbey district with its famous library, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

St.Gallen’s 09:00 In 1610, three ponds were created high above the city at favourite swim Dreilinden. They mainly supplied the bleaching works, the mills in the Steinach gorge, and served for firefighting. Today the ponds with their Art Nouveau bathing house make up one of the most beautiful natural lidos in Switzerland – easily reached by the Mühleggbahn funicular. But don’t leave St.Gallen without tasting one of its celebrated grilled sausages. Try one of the best: from the street stall of Gemperli, a butcher’s on Webergasse – with a Bürli (crispy bread roll) but no mustard.

Local vibe at the 11:00 The name says it all: Lokal serves local, honest cuisine, from loco shed simple to sophisticated. But Lokal is also good for a morning aperitif – this is one of the city’s most exciting venues: a former locomotive shed. Recently the circular structure, erected around a railway turntable, has been converted into a multidisciplinary cultural centre. Concerts, drama by the St.Gallen Theatre, exhibitions by the St.Gallen Art Museum, the Kinok repertory cinema and the Lokal restaurant come together here to offer an inspiring blend of culture and gastronomy.

Strolling through 11:30 The Old Town’s 111 beautifully preserved oriel windows are not the Old Town only impressively ornate, but also have imaginative names, such as the Camel, Pelican or Swan. They also provide a pretty backdrop to the chic shops and boutiques. Call in at fashionable Weber, for example, to see exciting designs by the St.Gallen label Akris; visit Martel for a little bottle of Champagne de St.Gall; admire the embroidery for which St.Gallen is world-famous at the textile shop Rocco; and at the confectioner’s Roggwiller, stock up on sweet souvenirs such as “St.Galler Spitzen” (literally “St.Gallen embroidery”).

© MySwitzerland.com - Schweiz Tourismus - Page 3/17 Feasting on the 13:00 St.Gallen is known for its charming Old Town restaurants, which first floor locals call Erststock-Beizli (“first-floor taverns”) – they are often located on the upper level of historic buildings, and bear names in local dialect such as Schäfli, Neubädli and Pöschtli. The last of these refers to the Wirtschaft zur alten Post (“The Old Post House Inn”), one of the city’s oldest restaurants, where local dishes and exotic cuisine alike are prepared to the highest standard. For a quick lunch, however, a good option is the Focacceria, which offers “a delicious answer to fast food”: Italian-style focaccia sandwiches, sure to make your mouth water.

Walking through 14:00 How did it come about that St.Gallen was founded in 612 by an history Irish monk? Why is the world-famous abbey library also known as the "Pharmacy of the Soul"? And what is meant by “white gold”? The best way of really getting to know St.Gallen is to join one of the guided city tours. These focus not just on history, but on stories – of the people who lived (and live) here and, of course, on the interests of those on the tour.

Heavenly delights 16:00 You can’t miss it, and you shouldn’t: at the Chocolaterie facing the cathedral, give in to temptations ranging from a “priest’s tipple” to a simple hot chocolate with whipped cream. Let yourself be seduced, too, by the Minörli and Munzli (chocolate specialities from St.Gallen) – and other treats made from local produce carrying the Culinarium quality seal. These include a wide range of products from Alpine cheese to Ziger soft cheese, available at specialist shops.

A taste of the 17:30 Culinarium products feature among the ingredients of the blues exquisitely prepared dishes served in the historic rooms of the Schlössli. Awarded 14 GaultMillau points, this restaurant concentrates on choice market-fresh produce from the region. You can even try “blue potatoes” – and if the colour appeals, there’s “blue soup”, too.

What a 19:30 The St.Gallen Theatre enjoys an outstanding reputation on performance! Switzerland’s cultural scene, especially for its productions of opera and musicals. It fares well on the international front, too: the first German version of the Broadway musical “Avenue Q” was staged in St.Gallen. Great acclaim has also welcomed opera productions, such as Handel’s “Alcina” and Rossini’s “Barber of Seville”.

Faites vos jeux! 22:30 Might this be your lucky night? Who knows, you could pull off a spectacular win at blackjack or roulette at the Grand Casino in St.Gallen. Or perhaps you just prefer to enjoy the sparkling atmosphere, seated at the bar or in the stylish lounge.

Hotel 24:00 The Einstein St.Gallen is much more than a hotel: closely linked Einstein/City to the textile industry, the five-storey classical building was built in Weissenstein 1830 and converted into a four-star hotel in 1978. Likewise anything other than ordinary is the City Weissenstein, a hotel run with great attention to detail, boasting stylish designer rooms and a central but tranquil location.

Romantic 01 Market traders from near and far offer traditional Christmas articles, such as cribs, crib figurines, candles, Christmas tree Christmas Market DEC decorations, gifts, wrapping paper, decorative fare, games and much more! Mulled wine, special punch, Christmas cookies and other tasty bits are naturally not missing either and add to the tasteful enjoyment.

St. Gallen Abbey Even today, the spirit of the once active Benedictine monks is District palpable when you enter the world famous Abbey Library, which also is called the Seelenapotheke (healing place of the soul).

The abbey precinct with its magnificent Baroque cathedral forms a unique historical ensemble. The Abbey Library - with Switzerland's most beautiful non-ecclesiastical Baroque hall - now contains 160,000 books. 50,000 of these are housed in the Baroque hall, where the 2,700 year old Egyptian mummy Shepenese is also to be found. The heart of the Abbey Library collection consists of 2,100 manuscripts of which some are on display at each of the current exhibitions. The entire abbey was declared a Unesco World Heritage site in 1983.

One striking feature of the old city is its many 16th to 18th century burgher houses with their splendid and often brightly painted bay windows. The city boasts a varied gastronomy with venues ranging from the traditional first-floor restaurants to the welcoming street cafes. Here you'll be tempted to linger and enjoy local and international specialities. The town is also an ideal starting point for hikes within the Appenzell and St. Gallen region.

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St. Laurenzen Besides the Cathedral, this is the city's most important church. Kirche (St. The present building dates back to the 15th century, but it was Lawrence entirely reconstructed from 1850 to 1854 and now is a basilica in neo-Gothic style. After climbing the tower, you will have a Church) wonderful view over the roofs of St.Gallen.

St. Laurenzen Kirche St.Gallen Marktgasse 25 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 222 67 92 [email protected]

University of On account of its architectural uniqueness, which is essentially St.Gallen characterized by art, the University is famous far beyond the national borders. The University is regarded as a complete work of art based architectural achievements and fine arts.

Universität St.Gallen (HSG) Dufourstrasse 50 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 224 21 11 Fax. +41 (0)71 224 28 16 [email protected]

© MySwitzerland.com - Schweiz Tourismus - Page 6/17 Emergency call Nestled on the old city wall, this building by Santiago Calatrava - centre, St. Gallen with its moveable roof - adds its own unique accent to the city.

Kantonspolizei St.Gallen Klosterhof 12 9001 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 229 49 49 Fax. +41 (0)71 223 26 60 [email protected]

Citylounge Step into the largest public living-room in Switzerland. The "City Lounge" was designed by the two artists Pipilotti Rist and Carlos Martinez. It's an inviting place to stop awhile, with places to meet. A red carpet stretches between the buildings, and the swinging lights overhead emit a warm light.

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Collegiate Library The Abbey Library in St.Gallen is one of the oldest and most St.Gallen beautiful libraries in the world. The library as it looks today was built between 1758 and 1767 under the guidance of Peter Thumb, the master builder from the Bregenz Forest. The unique treasure of medieval manuscripts is displayed in yearly changing exhibitions. Along with the whole abbey district, the library was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

Stiftsbibliothek St.Gallen Klosterhof 6d 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 227 34 16 [email protected]

Oriels in St.Gallen St.Gallen is also known as a city of oriels. A total of 111 oriels have been preserved in this city. St.Gallen experienced an oriel construction boom between 1650 and 1720. In those years many of the oriels still existing today were built. Some of some have such interesting names as Camel Oriel, Pelican Oriel, Swan Oriel.

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© MySwitzerland.com - Schweiz Tourismus - Page 7/17 Weighing station From the Middle Ages up to the 19th century, this building served or warehouse at merchants as a warehouse and for weighing goods. Since its the Bohl restaurant in 1963 the Assembly room of the community council takes place on the upper floor.

Stadtverwaltung St.Gallen Rathaus 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 224 51 21 [email protected]

Broderbrunnen The group of nymphs at the centre symbolises the blessings that water brings. These are surrounded by three children riding on aquatic animals.

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Vadian Monument This St.Gallen reformer, mayor, doctor and historian is the only person in St. Gallen honoured with a statue that is larger than life.

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Bars

Backstage Backstage is an exclusive address on Bahnhofsstrasse. For years the "In-Club" of St.Gallen. The city's smart set flocks here on weekends to dance on the small dance floor and hang out at the bar.

Backstage Bahnhofstr. 10 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 222 24 77

Café Bar The friendly, trendy atmosphere of this bar near the railway Commercio station means that some visitors find it hard ever to leave the Commercio…

Café Commercio Vadianstrasse 24 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 222 08 80

Seeger Bar Oberer Graben 2 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 222 97 90

Kugl The Kugl has something for all night-time revellers: from live music and food to hip-hop parties and electro parties.

Kugl - Kultur am Gleis Güterbahnhofstrasse 4 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 220 38 45 Mobile +41 (0)76 420 38 45 [email protected]

Swiss Casino St. Try your luck in this unique setting with its numerous gaming Gallen tables and 190 slot machines, plus a bar to relax in. The Swiss Casino St. Gallen is noted for its modernity and spaciousness and provides the Lake Constance region with a gaming experience in an unusual and authentic atmosphere.

Dress Code: Well-groomed attire, shirt with collar for the gentlemen. (A limited number of jackets is available on loan)

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City Museums

Museum of This internationally renowned museum collection of about 30,000 Textiles and objects consists of fabrics from Egyptian grave sites, historical Library embroideries since the 14th century, hand-made lace from major European centres of excellence, ethnographic textiles, historical fabrics and costumes, handmade utensils and objects of contemporary textile art. The collection of hand and machine embroidery from Eastern Switzerland documents the impressive development of the St.Gallen embroidery industry.

The library of the Textilmuseum St. Gallen collects media on all areas to do with textiles and on the related subjects of art and creation.

Textilmuseum Vadianstrasse 2 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 222 17 44

© MySwitzerland.com - Schweiz Tourismus - Page 9/17 Art Museum The Art Museum contains international contemporary sculptures St.Gallen as well as paintings and sculptures from the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection focuses on Dutch, German and French art. The neoclassical building was designed by architect Johann Christoph Kunkler (1877).

Kunstmuseum St.Gallen Museumsstrasse 32 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 242 06 71 [email protected]

History and The History and Ethnology Museum collection includes items Ethnology dating from prehistory and early history to the 20th century as well Museum as many articles from different cultures of the world. Since 2007, the History and Ethnology Museum has been home to a special children's museum. Every year there are several temporary exhibitions.

Historisches und Völkerkundemuseum Museumsstrasse 50 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 242 06 42 [email protected]

Kunst Halle Sankt With its varying exhibition programme, the gallery continually Gallen focuses on relevant national and international artistic positions and hence has enjoyed an excellent reputation in the current art scene for many years. Various additional events (symposia, tours, workshops, etc.) also give visitors the chance to engage with matters relating to contemporary art as well as with nearby cultural, educational and social issues.

Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen Davidstrasse 40 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 222 10 14

Museum im The focus is very much on Swiss outsider art, art brut and naive Lagerhaus art. The Museum im Lagerhaus and its related foundation are therefore a centre of excellence for this type of art.

Museum im Lagerhaus Davidstrasse 44 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 223 58 57

© MySwitzerland.com - Schweiz Tourismus - Page 10/17 Lokremise Built between 1903-1911, at the time of the textile heyday, this St.Gallen urban building is the largest surviving locomotive ring depot in Switzerland and thus a monument of national importance. During the renovations in 2009/2010 care was taken to ensure that the basic structure remained intact. This has resulted in a building that not only retains its industrial history but that can also be used for contemporary culture.

In this unique setting, St.Gallen concert and theatre, the St.Gallen Kunstmuseum, the Kinok repertory cinema and the Restaurant Lokal offer an exciting and enriching programme.

Lokremise St.Gallen Grünbergstrasse 7 9000 St.Gallen

Naturmuseum The collection at the Naturmuseum in St.Gallen offers a wealth of significant material of scientific and cultural historic relevance, mostly from the 19th century. While there is an emphasis on birds, plants and insects, the exhibits also cover such areas as rocks and geology, cartography, prehistoric life, dinosaur skeletons and anatomy, applied geology and geothermal energy.

Naturmuseum St.Gallen Museumstrasse 32 9000 St.Gallen Tel +41 (0)71 242 06 70 Fax +41 (0)71 242 06 72 www.naturmuseumsg.ch

City parks

Stadtpark It used to be the garden for the house at 25 Rorschach street. In St.Gallen 1880 the park underwent a major transformation when the museum was built. On the east side of the museum the botanical garden was created with its austere basic forms and this was later moved to the east of the city. The aviary association constructed an octagonal enclosure in the middle of the park. Currently, the city park serves as an attractive green space for the adjoining St.Gallen theatre.

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City Tours

Public guided This guided walking tour for individual guests includes a visit to tours of St.Gallen the Abbey Library and the Textile Museum. The specialist, multilingual guides share fascinating stories about St.Gallen, and episodes and anecdotes from the past - thus providing a comprehensive impression of the glorious past to the present day.

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From restaurant Your tour guide will provide you with a vivid impression of to restaurant in St.Gallen interspersed with anecdotes and incidents from the the City of St. Gall past. And in between times, your “hosts” at each restaurant will be serving you the courses you have selected.

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Probiererli tour: St. Gallen is famous for its Olma sausages and the sweet The city tour that speciality, the Biber pastry. These two delicacies are just as melts in the mouth much relevant to this guided tour as are the lesser-known details such as the story of how Maestrani turned St.Gallen into a chocolate city. Or how the monks of the Benedictine monastery of St. Gall have owned three breweries.

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Excursions

St. Gallen Bridge This 7.5 kilometre walking trail starts at the train station in St. Trail Gallen-Haggen and goes to Spisegg. The trail runs past eighteen viaducts, wooden and concrete bridges and suspension bridges and through the river landscape in the Sitter- und Wattbachlandschaft nature reserve. An information board at each bridge explains much about the design, year of construction and the construction itself.

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St. Gallen Should you choose to make your way to the Three Ponds, then a Weiherweg leisurely stroll high above the roofs of St.Gallen awaits you. (Three Ponds Throughout this walk you'll feast your eyes on the breathtaking views, and in summer you might even work up the courage to Trail) take a dip in the cool water. The easiest way to reach the starting point of this walk is with the Mühleggbahn (the base station behind the abbey district).

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© MySwitzerland.com - Schweiz Tourismus - Page 12/17 St.Gallen In summer, the “Drei Weieren” (three ponds) Art Nouveau Panorama Tour bathhouses are the perfect place for a cool bath. Pass by meadows and forests as you cross various districts of the city of St.Gallen. Enjoy views of the city from a variety of different viewing spots.

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Restaurants

Restaurant zum The "Goldene Schäfli" is the butchers' former guild house and a Goldenen Schäfli typical St.Gallen second-floor pub. First floor and mezzanine date (Golden Lamb) back to the time after 1484. Already at that time, the butchers' guild was accommodated here. Due to the sinking ground-water level, the building has sunk gradually, so that ceilings and floor are today 33 cm lower than originally.

Restaurant zum Goldenen Schäfli Metzgergasse 5 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 223 37 37 Fax +41 (0)71 223 70 45

Jägerhof The Jägerhof distinguishes itself through through its seasonal market fresh cuisine with first class regional products. The motto here is "We love to cook what we love to eat - and without a bad conscience."

Restaurant Jägerhof Brühlbleichestr. 11 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 245 50 22 Fax. +41 (0)71 245 26 12 [email protected]

Wirtschaft zur A jewel in the Old Town of St. Gallen - in a magnificent building alten Post from the 16th century, guests here are treated to quality products from the kitchen and the wine-cellar. And all in the unique setting of the “Pöstli”.

Wirtschaft zur alten Post · Gallusstrasse 4 · 9000 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 222 66 01 · F +41 (0)71 222 66 94 · [email protected] · www.apost.ch

Restaurant In the heart of the historic monastery district of St. Gallen you will Benedikt find the Restaurant Benedikt and the IP Bar. In a stylish, friendly atmosphere, the chef treats your taste-buds to the finest dishes and best wines - and keeps coming up with his own innovative creations.

Restaurant Benedikt · Bankgasse 12 · 9000 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 227 61 00 · F +41 (0)71 227 61 05 · [email protected] · www.benediktrestaurant.ch

© MySwitzerland.com - Schweiz Tourismus - Page 13/17 Restaurant Beneath the Gothic ceiling of the first floor you can go on a Neubad culinary tour of the region. And in the bistro, too, you will always find someone for a chat and a glass of wine.

Restaurant Neubad · Bankgasse 6 · 9000 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 222 86 83 · F +41 (0)71 222 80 68 · [email protected] · www.restaurant-neubad.ch

Bierfalken At the Bierfalken the atmosphere is lively yet friendly. With the beer you can enjoy, along with the many traditional dishes, white sausages served with 16 types of mustard.

Restaurant Bierfalken · Spisergasse 9a · 9004 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 222 75 46 · F +41 (0)71 222 75 43 · [email protected] · www.diegastwirte.ch

Fonduebeizli A cosy restaurant serving original Swiss specialities made with regional produce.

Fondue-Beizli Neueck · Brühlgasse 26 · 9000 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 222 43 44 · F +41 (0)71 223 54 96 · [email protected] · www.fonduebeizli.ch

Restaurant Mediterranean hospitality and cuisine are celebrated and Lagerhaus experienced in a unique establishment in way where dishes can be combined with surprisingly delicious outcomes. A meeting place for people who value fresh and seasonal cuisine that lies close to nature.

Restaurant Lagerhaus Davidstrasse 40 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 223 70 07 [email protected]

Restaurant Roter No matter whether it is an Italian coffee in the morning, varied Platz meals at lunchtime, or antipasti in the evening, this is the place to enjoy food from around the world in an artistic environment.

Restaurant Roter Platz · Raiffeisenplatz 4 · 9000 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 225 42 42 · F +41 (0)71 225 42 43 · [email protected] · www.restaurant-roterplatz.ch

Restaurant Peter A nice dinner for two, a convivial meeting with friends or a & Paul dignified business event – no matter what the occasion, at the Peter & Paul our guests enjoy warm and attentive hospitality.

Sculptures

© MySwitzerland.com - Schweiz Tourismus - Page 14/17 Fountains and City Park with "Magician's'Fountain," built by Max Oertli. On the scuptures opposite side is "The Trunk" by Richard Sierra. Art works by Roman Signer, such as the fountain "The Barrel", the Upper Moat, sculpture around the University of St.Gallen, among others.

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Broderbrunnen The group of nymphs at the centre symbolises the blessings that water brings. These are surrounded by three children riding on aquatic animals.

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Vadian Monument This St.Gallen reformer, mayor, doctor and historian is the only person in St. Gallen honoured with a statue that is larger than life.

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Shopping

Bucherer, Bucherer is Switzerland's leading specialist shop for timepieces, St.Gallen jewellery and jewels. Founded in 1888, the family-run company not only offers its own, exquisite jewellery creations, but also a wide range of exclusive watch brands and the largest range of Rolex watches.

BUCHERER Uhren-Schmuck-Juwelen Multergasse 15 9004 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 222 02 22 Fax +41 (0)71 222 04 06 [email protected]

Boutique Bambola The famous Jakob Schlaepfer company's own embroidery boutique. It exports St.Gallen embroidery worldwide and supplies Haute Couture fashion houses.

Bambola Jakob Schlaepfer Fürstenlandstrasse 99 9001 St.Gallen Tel. +41 71 274 82 92 [email protected]

Gschenk-Lädeli Schmiedgasse 28 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 222 95 25

Scarpa Hitz What: The newest trends, bearably implemented. Oswald Where: At Scarpa in Rorschach (clothes, shoes, accessories)or at Scarpa St. Gallen (shoes and accessories) Conclusion: A virtual visit to www.scarpa-online.ch to sniff around is worth it.

Scarpa Hitz Oswald Hauptstrasse 73 9400 Rorschach Tel. +41 (0)71 841 77 66 [email protected]

Juwelier At Frischknecht Juwelier on the market place you are at the first Frischknecht and best address for exquisite jewellery and noble watches. Discover the top-class pieces of jewellery from their own gold smith studio and devote a little time to the collection of exclusive wrist watches and jewellery watches.

Frischknecht Juwelier · Marktplatz 18-20 · 9004 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 222 16 16 · F +41 (0)71 223 75 27 · [email protected] · www.frischknecht-juwelier.ch

Chocolaterie am The unique café is situated in the blue building - an exquisite Klosterplatz location opposite the entrance to the cathedral. Chocolate aficionados will find everything their heart desires within the walls of the café, including hot chocolate and chocolate specialities. The chocolate factory shop is home to a wide range of sweet treats and great gift ideas. The Tourist Information is in the same building.

Chocolaterie am Klosterplatz · Gallusstrasse 20 · 9000 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 222 57 70 · F +41 (0) 71 222 57 71 · [email protected] · www.chocolateriesg.ch

Café-Conditorei Sample St.Gallen’s exquisite confectionary specialities such as Roggwiller St.Gallen ‘Biber’, St.Gallen ‘Spitzen’, St.Gallen ‘Klostersiegel’, Truffes de St.Gall, St.Gallen ‘Grüessli’ and much more. The café is also well worth a visit. A slice of cake or gateau and a fine coffee are a must for every visitor to St.Gallen. The branch at the station is also open on Sundays.

Café-Conditorei Roggwiller · Multergasse 17 · 9000 St.Gallen · T +41 (0)71 222 50 92 · F +41 (0)71 222 50 35 · [email protected] · www.roggwiller.ch

© MySwitzerland.com - Schweiz Tourismus - Page 16/17 Bischoff Textil The factory shop sells Bischoff textiles at low prices, St.Gallen embroidery, gifts, plus a variety of different fabrics, tea towels, curtain materials, night clothes, embroidered vests and much more.

Bischoff Textil Bogenstrasse 9 9001 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 272 01 11

Praliné Scherrer Many business enterprises have such a high regard for this quality and attention to detail that they gift their clients and staff with exquisite Praliné Scherrer treats.

Praliné Scherrer Marktgasse 28 9000 St.Gallen Tel. +41 (0)71 222 18 52 www.praline-scherrer.ch

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