Why go
- City in Switzerland.
History
St. Gallen is a Swiss city and the capital of the canton of St. Gallen. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a small urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland. Its economy consists mainly of the service sector. The city is home to the University of St. Gallen, one of the top 10 business schools in Europe.
Where to stay
Schwertgasse 18, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland · normalkonsum.ch
Hauptstrasse 34, 9042 Speicher, Switzerland · krone-speicher.ch
Brauerstrasse 27, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland · restaurant-blume-sg.ch
Langgasse 3a, 9008 St. Gallen, Switzerland · yellowinn.ch
St. Jakob-Strasse 62, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland · hotel-gallo.ch
Berneggstrasse 2, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland · einstein.ch
Falkenburgstrasse 25, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland · falkenburgsg.ch
Rorschacher Str. 311, 9016 St. Gallen, Switzerland · oberwaid.ch
Grünbergstrasse 6, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland · tmh.swiss
Hauptgasse 9, 9050 Appenzell, Switzerland · appenzeller-hotels.ch
Heiligkreuzstrasse 1, 9008 St. Gallen, Switzerland · hotel-bb.com
Langgasse 151, 9008 St. Gallen, Switzerland · hoteleastside.ch
Wiesenbachstrasse 5, 9030 St. Gallen, Switzerland · saentispark.revierhotels.com
Davidstrasse 22, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland · hoteldavid22.com
Landsgemeindepl. 3, 9050 Appenzell, Switzerland · appenzeller-hotels.ch
Kreuzbleicheweg 2, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland · militaerkantine.ch
Poststrasse 27, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland · hotelwalhalla.ch
Engelgasse 9, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland · weisseskreuz-sg.ch
Jüchstrasse 25, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland · youthhostel.ch
Metzgergasse 9, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland · hotel-elite.ch
Lehnstrasse 11, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland · visimo-apartments.ch
Straubenzellstrasse 19, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland · hotel-sporting.ch
St. Jakob-Strasse 55, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland · radissonhotels.com
Rorschacher Str. 109, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland · tas24.ch
Zürcherstrasse 28, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland · city-home.ch
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Fine Dining restaurant · 3 Landsgemeindeplatz, Appenzell, 9050 · saentis-appenzell.ch
Italian, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00+ Features: step-free access · 1 Bohl, St.Gallen, 9000 · steakhouse-alcapone.ch
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Mo 11:30-14:00,18:00-24:00; Th 18:00-24:00 · 9 Rotenwies, Gais, 9056 · truube.ch
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00; Sa 18:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · segreto.ch
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00, 18:00-22:00; Sa 17:00-23:00 · 11 Brühlbleichestrasse, St.Gallen, 9000 · jaegerhof.ch
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 11:30-15:00,18:00-24:00 · 20, Rehetobel, 9038 · gupf.ch
Lebanese, Restaurant · Bei 1001 Teller finden Sie libanesische Küche mit einer grossen und spannenden Vielfalt. Ob zum Mittagessen, zum zügigen Mitnehmen, zu… · 1001teller.ch
Bakery, Swiss, Cafe · Spezialisiert auf UrDinkel-Produkte und bietet eine Vielfalt an Brot, Gebäck und Snacks. Verfügt über ein Café Opening hours: Tu-Fr… · deroggwilerbeck.ch
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access, air… · coop-restaurant.ch
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:00-00:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · hansimglueck-burgergrill.de
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa 06:30-19:00; Su 07:30-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · St. Gallen, 9000 · spettacolo.ch
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · dunkindonuts.ch
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:30; Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 10:00-20:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 2, St. Gallen, 9001 · yoojis.com
Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:30-14:00; Th-Fr 17:30-23:00 · 9000 · forchettadoro.ch
French, Cafe · Opening hours: Su, We 10:00-17:00; Th-Sa 10:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 15 Schmiedgasse, St. Gallen, 9000 · formidable-pelikan.ch
Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-13:30,17:00-22:20; Sa 10:00-23:50; Su 10:30-22:00 · 4 Bahnhofstrasse, Appenzell, 9050 · lomyu.com
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Local, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:30-19:00; Fr 07:30-20:00; Sa 07:30-17:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating · 13… · boehli-appenzell.ch
Schweizerisch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-14:00,17:00-23:30; Sa-Su off Features: outdoor seating · 8 Geltenwilenstrasse, St. Gallen, 9000 · gartenhaus-sg.ch
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00 · 22 Burggraben, St.Gallen, 9000 · grecofinefood.ch
Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-14:00,17:00-22:00 · 42 Zürcher Strasse, St.Gallen, 9000 · habibi-restaurant.jimdo.com
European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 08:30-24:00; Th-Su 09:00-23:00 · 2 Dorf, Teufen (AR), 9053 · ilge-teufen.ch
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-13:45,17:30-22:00 · 20 Schmiedgasse, St. Gallen, 9000 · indianpalace.ch
Italian Pizza, Italian, Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su off Features: vegetarian options · 9 Webergasse, St. Gallen, 9000 · labocca.ch
Ice Cream, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Mo 09:00-24:00 · 97 Dorfstrasse, 9055 · sternen-appenzellerland.ch
Chinese, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:30-14:00; Tu-Th 11:30-14:00,17:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-14:00,17:30-22:00 · 16 Webergasse, St. Gallen, 9000 · pinchu.ch
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 17:00-00:00; We off; Th-Su 17:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Walserstrasse, St. Gallen, 9014 · restaurantrickenasia-stgallen.ch
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:30-14:00, 17:00-23:00; Fr 08:30-14:00, 17:00-24:00; Sa 17:30-24:00; Su 08:30-14:00, 17:00-22:00 · 21… · restaurant-angehrn.ch
Barbecue, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 171 Fürstenlandstrasse, St.Gallen, 9014 · steinbock.sparissimofood.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 05:00-21:00
Swedish, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 09:00-18:30; Th 09:00-20:30; Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:30 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free…
Fish, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-13:30,17:30-22:30 · 14 Bankgasse, St.Gallen, 9000 · restaurantartisans.ch
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 11:30-21:30 · 15 Metzgergasse, St.Gallen, 9000 · instagram.com
Sausage, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-16:30; Sa 11:00-17:00 · 34 Schmiedgasse, St.Gallen, 9000 · bratwurstundbowls.ch
Turkish, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-13:30,17:00-22:00; Fr 10:00-13:30,17:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00 · 89 Hauptstrasse, Niederteufen… · diamant-kebab.ch
Nepalese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:00-14:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-14:00,17:00-22:00; Su 11:00-22:00 · 3 Werkstrasse, St. Gallen, 9000 · everest-restaurant.ch
Fondue, Restaurant · Opening hours: "upon reservation only" · 2 Weissbadstrasse, Appenzell, 9050 · adlerhotel.ch
Curry, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:00; Sa 18:00-22:00 · 22 Augustinergasse, St.Gallen, 9000 · houseofcurries.ch
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00,18:00-23:00; Sa 18:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · ekimae.ch
Juice, Tea, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:45; Sa 11:00-18:00 · 39 St.Leonhard-Strasse, St.Gallen, 9000 · mrboxtea.ch
Tibetan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 10:30-14:00,18:00-22:00; Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 15:00-22:00 · 14 Lustgartenstrasse, St.Gallen, 9000 · himalaya-tibet-restaurant.ch
Persian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-14:00,16:00-22:00 · 8 Schützengasse, St. Gallen, 9000 · sofreh-sg.ch
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00,17:00-22:00+; Sa-Su 11:30-21:00+ Features: outdoor seating · 1 Hechtgasse, St.Gallen, 9004 · tresamigos.ch
Cafe · Opening hours: We-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00 Features: vegetarian options · 68 St. Antonstrasse, Oberegg, 9413 · kafianton.ch
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · lokal-appenzell.ch
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
405 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH) 29 km to the centre
Friedrichshafen, BW, DE — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 6 airlines (Intersky, Air Berlin, Germania, Germanwings…) · direct flights to 12 destinations incl. Palma de Mallorca, Antalya, Berlin, Cologne, Duesseldorf… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Zürich (82 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- Intersky 3L (ATR 72, Dash 8-300) · 6 routes: Berlin, Duesseldorf, Hamburg, Marina Di Campo, Olbia, Zadar
- Air Berlin AB (A320) · 2 routes: Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca
- Germania ST (737-700) · 2 routes: Antalya, Palma de Mallorca
- Germanwings 4U (A319, CRJ) · 1 route: Cologne
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Frankfurt*
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-800) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) 15 km to the centre
St. Gallen, SG, CH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Air Europe, Intersky) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Marina Di Campo, Vienna (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Air Europe PE (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Vienna
- Intersky 3L (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Marina Di Campo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Hohenems-Dornbirn Airfield (HOH) 25 km to the centre
Hohenems, 8, AT — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Sitterfähre Süd
Ferry terminal · 9.8 km from the centre
Sitterfähre Nord
Ferry terminal · 9.8 km from the centre
Horn (See)
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre · SBS
Rorschach Hafen (See)
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre · SBS
Arbon (See)
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre · SBS
Staad SG Hafenmole
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre · SBS
Sitterfähre Gertau
Ferry route
Arbon – Horn
Ferry route · SBS Schifffahrt AG
Horn - Rorschach
Ferry route · SBS Schifffahrt AG
3800: Rorschach->Arbon
Ferry route · Schweizerische Bodensee Schifffahrt AG
Rorschach - Staad
Ferry route · Schweizerische Bodensee-Schifffahrt AG
3800: Rorschach->Romanshorn
Ferry route · Schweizerische Bodensee Schifffahrt AG
3800: Rorschach->Arbon->Romanshorn
Ferry route · Schweizerische Bodensee Schifffahrt AG
Rheineck - Altenrhein
Ferry route
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for St. Gallen, Switzerland — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Sitterfähre Süd, 9.8 km); routes include Sitterfähre Gertau, Arbon – Horn, Horn - Rorschach.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for St. Gallen, Switzerland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
Rail operator
Rail operator
National rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.