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Mount Säntis – 2502 metres of pure fascination!The summit of Mount Säntis affords breathtaking views across six countries. But virtually as limitless as the views is the range of things to see and do on Säntis and Schwägalp. Authentic experiences await you amidst some of the most beautiful natural scenery in Europe.
Säntis-SchwebebahnHotel, Gastronomie, EventsCH-9107 Schwägalp
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Panoramic views across six countries
Schwägalp / Säntis Nature Discovery Park
Excellent network of hiking trails
Daily Säntis breakfast and Säntis lunch
Appenzell Sunday brunch
Romantic full-moon rides
Sunrise rides in July and August
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The region between the boutique cities of Schaff-hausen and St.Gallen in the heart of Eastern Switzerland has a wide variety of tourist attrac-tions. Discover the diversity of the region from Lake Bodensee and the 4 countries corner to the gently rolling pre-Alpine landscape with Mount Säntis.
In many ways, St.Gallen, the small metropolis of Eastern Switzerland, is like a big cosmopolitan city. And this title suits it well. It owes this repu-tation not just to the monastery complex, which is a World Cultural Heritage Site, but also to the success of its textile industry.
Rorschach at Lake Bodensee is a vibrant and bustling little lakeside town with pretty town houses and the Forum Würth with its unique art collection.
The beautiful countryside with the Rhine and Rhine Falls, the unique historical charm of the medieval towns of Schaffhausen and Stein am Rhein, the fresh, fruity wines of Schaffhausen’s Blauburgunderland and so much more – Schaffhauserland is a small paradise that offers surprisingly unique experiences.
St.Gallen and Schaffhausen can easily bereached within one hour from Zurich Airport orwithin three hours from Munich Airport.
SCHAFFHAUSEN Zurich Lucerne Geneva Altenrhein Stuttgart Munich Vienna Paris
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ST.GALLEN Zurich Lucerne Geneva Altenrhein Stuttgart Munich Vienna Paris
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The best way to discover Eastern Switzerland is by pub-lic transportation. Your Swiss Pass, day pass or regional ticket allows you to travel in the region with just a single ticket.
PRICES 2014 Adults Small Groups
One Euregio zone CHF 28.– CHF 52.–
Two Euregio zones CHF 35.– CHF 66.–
All Euregio zones CHF 45.– CHF 84.–
On presentation of a valid Euregio Bodensee day ticket, excursion boats offer a 25 % discount off the regular price (excluding catamarans).
TRAVELLING IN THE REGION
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN EASTERN SWITZERLAND: DAY PASS EUREGIOThe Day Pass «Euregio Bodensee» is a cost-effective way for families, small groups and individuals to avoid the hustle and bustle of traffic by travelling with public transport and to discover new, unfamiliar regions.
BUY YOUR TICKETS FROMTourist-Information RorschachHauptstrasse 58, CH-9401 RorschachPhone: +4171 841 70 [email protected]
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SWITZERLAND TRAVEL SYSTEM – SWISS PASSThe Swiss Pass is the key to trouble-free travel by public transport throughout Switzerland. With a single ticket visitors can travel 4, 8, 15 or 22 days or a whole month throughout the entire country by train, bus and boat. The ticket includes the popular panorama routes such as the Pre-Al-pine Express from St.Gallen to Lucerne or the lake tour from Schaffhausen to St.Gallen, as well as travel on trams and buses in no fewer than 75 towns and cities, including St.Gallen and Schaffhausen. In addition, Swiss Pass holders are entitled to free admission to more than 470 museums nationwide and a 50% reduction on most mountain railways. Children under the age of 16 travel free of charge with the complimentary Swiss Family Card. For more information: swisstravelsystem.com. The Swiss Pass can be purchased for your clients through a worldwide network of General Sales Agents: www.raileurope.fr/wheretobuy
LAKE CONSTANCE EXPERIENCE TICKET Three versions of the BodenseeErlebniskarte (Lake Constance Experience Ticket) are available – in compliance with your individual tastes – whether you are landlubbers, sea dogs or smart spenders, and are valid for 3, 7 or 14 days. Lake Constance Experience Ticket can be bought from March to November.
BUY YOUR TICKETS FROMSt.Gallen-Bodensee Tourism, CH-9001 St.GallenPhone: +4171 227 37 [email protected]
OSTWIND – DAY PASSWith the Day Pass «Tageskarte Plus» you can travel in all the region of Eastern Switzerland from St.Gallen to Schaffhausen.
BUY YOUR TICKETS FROM Tourist-Information RorschachHauptstrasse 58, CH-9401 RorschachPhone: +4171 841 70 [email protected]
TIMETABLEwww.sbb.ch
PRICES 2014 Adults Kids
Tageskarte Plus CHF 62.– CHF 33.–
Included:Boat trip on Lake Bodensee (Uferkurs Rorschach – Rheineck, Rorschach – Romanshorn – Kreuzlingen)Boat trip on the lower lake and the Rhine, Boat trip on Lake Walensee
The following additional routes by rail and bus:Railway: Aadorf – Winterthur, Schaffhausen – Winterthur, Frauenfeld – Winterthur, Stein am Rhein – Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein – Winterthur Bus: Andelfingen – Ossingen – Oberstammheim, Turbenthal – Strandbad Bichelsee, Schlatt – Marthalen
PRICES 2014 Adults Kids
3 Days – landlubbers CHF 48.– CHF 24.–
3 Days – sea dogs CHF 86.– CHF 43.–
3 Days – smart spender CHF 68.– CHF 34.–
With the Lake Constance Experience Ticket you can join the public 1 hour city tour in St.Gallen or Rorschach. Furthermore you get the audio-visual city tour through St.Gallen free of charge. More information and more benefits: www.bodensee.eu
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1 SCHAFFHAUSEN: MUNOT
The fortress called Munot, is the landmark of the city of Schaffhausen. No other town in Switzerland came anywhere near building a structure of such monumental grandeur in the 16th century.
Distance from old town: 3 minDistance from St.Gallen: r 90 min " 60 minwww.munot.ch
2 NEUHAUSEN: RHINE FALLS
Europe's greatest falls. The Rhine Falls – what a magnificent sight! Across a width of 150 m an enormous mass of water plunges downwards over the rocks – with a thunderous roar!
Distance from Schaffhausen: r 3 min " 5 minDistance from St.Gallen: r 95 min " 60 minwww.rheinfall.ch
3 REICHENAU ISLAND.UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE
The island with its unique fragrance of herbs, its greenhouses, vineyards and fields of lettuce amongst precious old churches.
Distance from Schaffhausen: A 210 min " 45 minDistance from St.Gallen: r b 135 min " 60 minwww.reichenau.de
4 FLOWER ISLAND MAINAU
There are two rose gardens on Mainau with an impressive collection of over 10,000 roses and 1,000 varieties of the Queen of Flowers – whose scent, beauty and elegance is a seductive sen-sual pleasure.
Distance from Schaffhausen: r 90 min " 45 minDistance from St.Gallen: r 90 min " 60 minA 40 min from Konstanz www.mainau.de
TOP 10 ATTRACTIONS AROUND LAKE BODENSEE
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7 TOGGENBURG – NECKERTAL NATURE PARK
The Neckar, still left in its natural state, mean-ders through the midst of the park area, which still has to be planned, surrounded by cultural and historical treasures. The numerous hills and heights offer a variety of sights and views.
Distance from Schaffhausen r 120 min " 1 h Distance from St.Gallen r 25 min " 30 minwww.naturpark-neckertal.ch
6 MOUNT SÄNTIS. 2502 METRES
Mount Säntis and Schwägalp put on their very best show in the summer, with the breathtaking view from the summit, taking in no less than six countries. In winter, huge quantities of snow turn Mount Säntis and Schwägalp into a wonderland in white.
Distance from Schaffhausen: r 150 min " 150 minDistance from St.Gallen: r 60 min " 40 minwww.saentisbahn.ch/en
5 UNESCO CITY OF ST.GALLEN
St.Gallen has an enchanting old town with world-famous oriel windows, quaint narrow streets and lively squares lined with welcoming street cafés. The imposing Baroque cathedral in the heart of the Abbey District, presides over the city and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Distance from Schaffhausen: r 90 min " 60 minwww.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en
10 SWISS TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS IN APPENZELL
In no other region is everyday life so steeped in its historic culture, traditional crafts and hospi-tality as in the green hills of the Appenzellerland. The picturesque village of Appenzell has colour-fully painted houses in the car-free main street, and an array of specialist shops and traditional craft workshops.
Distance from Schaffhausen: r 120 min " 60 minDistance from St.Gallen: r 45 min " 25 minwww.appenzell.info/en
8 PRINCIPALITY OF LIECHTENSTEIN
It is one of the smallest countries in Europe. The peaceful Principality of Liechtenstein, which nestles in the mountains between Switzerland and Austria, extends from the Rhine Valley up to a height of over 2,500 meters.
Distance from Schaffhausen: r 150 min " 90 minDistance from St.Gallen: r 70 min " 45 minwww.tourismus.li/en
9 CONSTANCE
The largest town on Lake Bodensee with the cathedral, the beautiful lakeside promenade and the many shopping facilities invites you to stay and browse.
Distance from Schaffhausen: r 50 min " 45 minDistance from St.Gallen: r 60 min " 55 minwww.konstanz-tourismus.de
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1. UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE ST.GALLEN
The abbey district with its magnificent baroque cathedral forms a unique historical ensemble, which was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983. Visitors to the abbey’s rococo library – which many people consider the most beautiful rococo room in Switzerland – can ad-mire 170,000 medieval books and 2,000 original manuscripts in changing temporary exhibitions.The Abbey Library numbers among the oldest and most beautiful libraries in the world. As early as the 8th century, the St.Gallen Monastery pos-sessed a significant collection of books, which continued to expand very quickly.
PRICES: Individuals: from CHF 12.–Groups: from CHF 10.–Opening hours: Mon – Sat: 10 am – 5 pmSundays and public holidays: 10 am – 4 pm(Prices and opening hours may change)www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/finder-adven-ture-sgbt/stibi
2. TEXTILE MUSEUMThe production of textiles played a significant role in St.Gallen as early as the Middle Ages. For centuries, cloth from St.Gallen was a lucrative export article, appreciated throughout Europe for its quality. The textile museum provides a glimpse of the products of those times. The finest fabrics, precious lace and old fashion collections are on display. Leading eastern Swiss hotels offer special «textile country» rooms, which are furnished with carefully chosen textiles.
PRICES:Individuals from CHF 12.– / Groups from CHF 9.–Opening hours: Daily: 10 am – 5 pm(Prices and opening hours may change)www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/finder-adven-ture-sgbt/textilmuseum-st-gallen
4. OLD TOWN – CITY OF ORIELSThe winding streets of the old town, where the ornate oriels (a total of 111!) of the half-timbered houses were designed to demonstrate the inhab-itants’ affluence, invite visitors to stroll around and enjoy cultural attractions and shopping facilities.
SPECIAL TOUR: www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/finder-offers-sgbt/narrow-lanes
3. THREE PONDS OF ST.GALLENExperience the three ponds on the St.Gallen Panorama Walking Tour, which delivers aston-ishing views of St.Gallen’s Old Town and the Abbey District. Countless lookout points pro-vide repeated opportunities to view the city, the Abbey District and cathedral from new perspec-tives. The «Drei Weieren» ponds invite you to take a cooling dip in the summer, and they are a popular spot for ice-skating fans in winter. www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/finder-route-sgbt/stgaller-panoramatour
TOP 10 ATTRACTIONSIN ST.GALLEN
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9. SWISS CASINOS ST.GALLENSwiss Casinos St.Gallen will amaze you with its modernity and expansiveness, and it enriches the Lake Bodensee region by offering a gam-bling experience with an unusual and impressive ambience. Open 365 days per year.Opening hours: Sun – Thu: 12 pm – 3 amFri + Sat and public holidays: 12 pm – 4 amwww.swisscasinos.ch/stgallen
5. CONCERT AND THEATER ST.GALLENEnjoy an evening performance (Opera, Musicals, Ballet or classical concerts) in the internationally renowned City Theater and Music Hall.www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/finder-adven-ture-sgbt/theater-st-gallen
6. UNIVERSITY OF ST.GALLEN (HSG)Internationality, practical relevance and an inte-grative perspective have been the trademarks of an education at the University of St.Gallen in Switzerland ever since it was established more than a century ago. With works by Giacometti, Miró, Richter, Burckhardt, Tàpies, Disler and others, the HSG owns a collection that would be a credit to every museum. www.unisg.ch/en/hsgservices/besucher/ kunstfuehrungen
7. MÜHLEGG TRAINThe Mühlegg train is the oldest inner-city public transport system. The Mühlegg train runs regu-larly on weekdays and weekends. It connects the town centre with the area of St. Georgen. In only 2 minutes a considerable difference in altitude is achieved namely, to the recreation area «Drei Weieren».
8. CITY LOUNGEThe City Lounge is considered to be the larg-est outdoor living room in Switzerland. The idea for the unusual project of creating a public City Lounge originates from the architect Carlos Martinez and the multimedia artist Pipilotti Rist. A red «lounge» carpet covers the ground and by glowing lamps are suspended overhead, bathing the neighbourhood in diverse, subtly changing lighting moods. www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/finder-adven-ture-sgbt/finder-adventure-sgbt-stadtlounge
10. ART MUSEUM ST.GALLENThe Art Museum St.Gallen offers an attractive exhibition programme with international gems. Seen as a modern treasure chamber for eastern Switzerland, it houses an extensive collection of paintings and sculptures from the late Middle Ages to the present, which are displayed in rotating exhibitions.PRICES: Individuals from CHF 12.– Groups from CHF 10.–Opening hours: Tue – Sun: 10 am – 5 pmWed: 10 am – 8 pm(Prices and opening hours may change)www.kunstmuseumsg.ch/en.html
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CHOCOLATE AND SWEETS
CONFISERIE ROGGWILLER www.roggwiller.ch
CHOCOLATERIE AM KLOSTERPLATZ www.chocolateriesg.ch
PRALINÉ SCHERRER www.praline-scherrer.ch/en/
TEXTILES
BISCHOFF TEXTIL AG www.bischoff-textil.com
A K R I S www.akris.ch
JAKOB SCHLAEPFER www.jakob-schlaepfer.ch
FACTORY STORES
DESIGNER OUTLET St.Gallen, www.designer-outlet.li
S&M MADELEINE MODE VERSAND AG St.Gallen, www.madeleine-mode.ch
CORNELIA VERSAND GMBH St.Gallen, www.cornelia.ch
OUTLET KREUZLINGENKreuzlingen, www.outlet-kreuzlingen.com
JEWELLERY LABHARTLABHART CHRONOMETRIEoben an der Marktgasse 23CH-9004 St.GallenPhone: +4171 222 50 [email protected]
Chronometry & Jewellery Gallery, the House of the famous brands…
Watches and jewellery brands in the premium segment, fine unique items from its own gold-smith workshop and excellent service in its own watchmaking studio – that’s what Labhart stands for - in the heart of the city of St.Gallen since 1886!
In the newly renovated shop there is an exclu-sive exhibition area with watch brands such as Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre and IWC. Further-more, Labhart Chronometrie is the only shop in St.Gallen which stocks Vacheron Constantin, Breitling, Bulgari, Parmigiani Fleurier, Century and Oris watches. In addition, Niessing products are displayed in a separate jewellery corner. The high-quality range is rounded off with Bulgari, Marco Bicego, Jörg Heinz, and Pesavento. On the first floor the visitor to Labhart Chronometrie enters into the world of Breitling watches, the new unique «Breitling Floor».
In the smallest museum in St.Gallen – the music box museum – a lovingly compiled private col-lection of sounding, mechanical works of art are presented each day at 11:00 am. The music boxes, which are still produced today, are a wonderful gift or for yourself or can be a collect-able and for sale here.
JEWELLERY BUCHERERBUCHERER ST.GALLENMultergasse 15CH-9004 St.GallenPhone: +4171 222 02 22www.bucherer.com/en/
The name BUCHERER is known well beyond the borders of Switzerland and stands for quality at the very highest level.
SHOPPING IN ST.GALLEN
FURTHER JEWELLERS
BOLLI GOLDSCHMIED www.bolli-goldschmied.ch
SHOPPING MALLS
SHOPPING ARENA www.shopping-arena.ch
NEUMARKT ST.GALLEN www.neumarkt-sg.ch
GALLUSMARKT
SOUVENIRS
GSCHENKLÄDELI / SWISS SOUVENIRS www.souvenirs-st-gallen.ch
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The narrow, winding streets of the old part of town, adorned with bay windows, are ideal for eating out in comfort. Wood panelled, old St.Gallen ’Erststockbeizen’ (cosy restaurants on the first floor of houses in the old town) provide a diverse range of culinary delicacies from haute cuisine to hearty regional specialities.
RESTAURANT ZUM GOLDENEN SCHÄFLIThe restaurant zum Goldenen Schäfli is the old-est guild hall in the city (from the 17th century). Here, you will dine in a historic setting while enjoying regional specialities. The restaurant is suitable for groups and individuals.
Restaurant zum Goldenen SchäfliPriska and Hugo SchudelMetzgergasse 5CH-9000 St.GallenPhone +4171 223 37 [email protected]
Traditional/Swiss Food in St.Gallen FIT Groups E-Mail Website
Café Gschwend X [email protected] www.cafe-gschwend.ch
Fondue Beizli X [email protected] www.fonduebeizli.ch
Gaststuben zum Schlössli X X [email protected] www.schloessli-sg.ch
Lokal X X [email protected] www.lokremise.ch
netts schützengarten X X [email protected] www.netts.ch
Restaurant Atrium X [email protected] www.atrium-ristorante.ch
Restaurant Bierfalken X [email protected] www.bierfalkenwirt.ch
Restaurant Lagerhaus GmbH X X [email protected] www.restaurantlagerhaus.ch
Restaurant Marktplatz X X [email protected] www.restaurant-marktplatz.ch
Restaurant National / zum Goldenen Leuen X X [email protected] www.naz.sg
Restaurant Neubad X [email protected] www.restaurant-neubad.ch
Restaurant Scheitlinsbüchel X [email protected] www.scheitlinsbuechel.ch
Restaurant Unterer Brand X Restaurant Unterer Brand
Restaurant Walhalla X X [email protected] www.hotelwalhalla.ch
Restaurant Wildpark Peter und Paul X X [email protected] www.peterundpaul-sg.ch
Restaurant Zum Goldenen Schäfli X X [email protected] www.zumgoldenenschaefli.ch
Vreni Giger’s Jägerhof X [email protected] www.jaegerhof.ch
Weinstube zum Bäumli X www.weinstube-baeumli.ch
Wirtschaft zur alten Post X [email protected] www.apost.ch
International Food in St.Gallen
Japan House Edo X [email protected] www.edojapan.ch
La Follia - das Restaurant X [email protected] www.lafollia.ch
Restaurant Candela X [email protected] www.restaurantcandela.ch
Restaurant Chinatown X [email protected] www.chinatown-restaurant.ch
Restaurant Concerto X X [email protected] www.concerto.ch
Restaurant Samosa «Little India» X [email protected] www.samosa.ch
Ristorante Acquarello X X [email protected] www.acquarello-sg.ch
Restaurant Zum Goldenen Drachen X X [email protected] www.zumgoldenendrachen.ch
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1. THE HARBOUR CITY RORSCHACHRorschach is an important harbour city on Lake Bodensee and is known as a mecca for cyclists and inline skaters. The stately homes in the lively city centre bear witness to its past, as does the Kornhaus, Rorschach’s landmark and the most beautiful granary in Switzerland. Distance from St.Gallen: r 20 min " 15 minwww.tourist-rorschach.ch/tourismus
2. FORUM WÜRTH. RORSCHACH. A new venue for art and culture. Early and clas-sical modernism are represented by works by such important artists as Max Liebermann, Ed-vard Munch, Picasso, Marc Chagall, Max Ernst, René Magritte and Max Beckmann. The Forum Würth is just next to the train station in Rorschach. www.wuerth-haus-rorschach.ch/web/en
3. HOHER KASTEN REVOLVING RESTAURANT
Unforgettable mountain experience in the revolving restaurant, 360° «rondom» panoramic tour lasting one hour. The revolving restaurant was awarded the 1st prize, «Best of Swiss Gastro Award».Distance from St.Gallen: r 60 min " 30 min
Hoher Kasten Drehrestaurant und Seilbahn AGCH-9058 BrülisauPhone: +4171 799 13 [email protected]
4. BOAT TRIPS ON LAKE BODENSEEEnjoy a boat trip on Lake Bodensee and/or through the nature reserve «Alter Rhein». Com-bine your trip with a visit to the Flower Island Mainau or to the city of Lindau in Germany.
You can start your boat trip in Rorschach, Romanshorn or Kreuzlingen. Timetables and further information: www.bodenseeschiffe.ch
5. MARKET HALL HUNDERTWASSER. ALTENRHEIN
Gilded onion domes, glowing colours, curves, asymmetrical windows, uneven floors, multicol-oured ceramic pillars, shady colonnades and leafy rooftops are characteristics of this market hall based on an idea and concept by Friedens-reich Hundertwasser.Distance from St.Gallen: r 30 min " 20 minwww.markthalle-altenrhein.ch
TOP 10 ATTRACTIONS IN THE ST.GALLEN- LAKE BODENSEE AREA
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6. AVIATION MUSEUM ALTENRHEINThe Altenrhein Aviation Museum is dedicated to the people and machines that «wrote» his-tory in the skies. It includes an auditorium with 70 airplane seats and an event hangar that can be adapted to meet your needs and make your event an unforgettable experience.Distance from St.Gallen: r 40 min " 20 minwww.fliegermuseum.ch
7. ROMANTIC TRAIN TOURSSt.Gallen – Trogen lineEnjoy a varied excursion with outstanding views of St.Gallen, Lake Bodensee and the Alpstein mountain range.r 30 minRorschach – Heiden lineEvery first Sunday of the month from May to October the «Rosa» steam locomotive, with its open panoramic carriages, puffs up and down. r 20 minwww.appenzellerland.ch
8. WALTER ZOOAdventure land ‘Walter Zoo’ is located in an idyllic spot near Gossau in St.Gallen. In this 5.5 ha area there are numerous games and other things for children to do. Bus stop: Gossau SG, Walter Zoo».Distance from St.Gallen: r 25 min " 15 min www.walterzoo.ch
9. MAESTRANI CHOCOLATE FACTORY SINCE 1852
Looking for the secret of Swiss chocolate? Have you always wanted to know how chocolate is made? Or where the ingredients come from? Visit Schoggiland in Flawil and book a guided tour to get a behind-the-scenes look at produc-tion. Or design and flavour your own chocolate in a pouring course.Distance from St.Gallen: r 40 min " 20 min
Maestrani Schweizer Schokoladen AGToggenburgerstrasse 41CH-9230 Flawil 1Phone:+4171 228 38 [email protected]
10. SÄNTISPARK FREIZEITPARKA place full of entertainment! Water fun, wellness, fitness, sport and games – Säntispark in Abtwil, near St.Gallen, offers all of this and more. A special highlight is the 110 m long wild water canyon with currents, whirlpools and water carousels.Distance from St.Gallen: r 20 min " 10 minwww.saentispark.ch
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1. RHEINFALLThe Rhine Falls – what a magnificent sight! Across a width of 150m, an enormous mass of water plunges downwards over the rocks – with a thunderous roar! The full force of this spec-tacle is best experienced from the Rhine Falls basin. Get into the spirit of things – be sure to take a boat to the central rock and climb to the top. From Schloss Laufen, perched high above the Rhine Falls, a footpath leads past the roaring waters to the «Fischetz» platform. www.rheinfall.ch
3. RHINE FALLS BOAT RIDE EXPERIENCE Enjoy the 360° view of the Rhine Falls, and be surrounded by thundering masses of water. The ride to the rock at the Rhine Falls and its ascent is a unique experience.www.maendli.ch
5. SCHLOSS LAUFENThe Rhine Falls experience «Schloss Laufen» offers four unforgettable attractions. Visit the Historama and learn everything about the 1000-year history of the castle on the Rhine. Enjoy six traditional specialities and delicious regional produce within the ancient walls of Schloss Laufen.www.schlosslaufen.ch
2. OLD TOWN SCHAFFHAUSENOn July 10, 1045 the «Villa Scafhusun» received the right to mint and issue coins, and the town was mentioned in a document for the first time. Today Schaffhausen is one of the best preserved cities which date back to the Middle Ages. Up ahead around the corner, down an alley and un-derneath the archway – anyone who sets out to discover the winding little alleys, the magnificent houses with their ornate oriels and the numer-ous fountains will find themselves unexpectedly transported back in time a thousand years.
6. MUSEUM ZU ALLERHEILIGENLocation and architecture that convey 1000 years of building history form a substantive part of the museum. The imposing cathedral, the idyllic herb garden and the largest, freely acces-sible cloister in Switzerland are also part of the entire facility. www.allerheiligen.ch
4. MUNOTThe fortress of Munot is the landmark of the city of Schaffhausen. No other town in Switzerland came anywhere near building a structure of such monumental grandeur in the 16th century. www.munot.ch
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10. ST. GEORGEN, STEIN AM RHEINThis Benedictine monastery is one of the best-preserved medieval monastery complexes in Switzerland and was instrumental in the development of the town. The monastery was founded during the Romantic period and underwent significant structural changes during the 15th and early 16th centuries. The late Gothic cloister and the series of frescoes in the so-called ballroom, dating back to around 1515, are of special importance. www.klostersanktgeorgen.ch
9. BLAUBURGUNDERLANDThe blue Pinot Noir grape grows on three out of four vines in the Canton of Schaffhausen. The wine producers have named Schaffhausen ‘Blau-burgunderland’ after it. They invest all their energy, use their skills and their love in looking after and processing this fine type of wine, also known as Pinot Noir or Noir. That means top quality, diversity, closeness to nature and for you an experience that goes beyond the wine.www.blauburgunderland.ch
11. HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDETake a horse-drawn carriage ride through the vineyards in «Chläggi», (Klettgau), the largest contiguous wine region in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. During the tranquil ride, enjoy the magnificent landscape and learn all about Pinot Noir, its cultivation and with what love and care the winegrowers tend their grapes. And of course, during the ride you will have the opportunity to determine for yourself how good the fruity wines taste.Information/Booking: Schaffhauserland Tourismus, Phone +4152 632 40 20, www.schaffhauserland.ch
8. STEIN AM RHEINStein am Rhein is a unique gem on Lake Boden-see and the Rhine. There where the lake be-comes the Rhine once more, it is nestled in an awe-inspiring landscape. The charm of this little medieval town imme diately casts its spell on the visitor. High above the Old Town towers Castle Hohenklingen. The climb up there is rewarded with breathtaking views of the south-ern Hegau, Lake Bodensee and the Rhine.www.steinamrhein.ch
7. IWC FACTORY AND MUSEUMWith its impressive use of space and light, the IWC Museum presents watches and artefacts from the company’s history, which spans more than 140 years. Around 230 exhibits bear witness to a manufacturer that made a name for itself with high quality and unmistakable design from the very beginning. The watch collection ranges from the first IWC pocket watches, richly decorated tailcoat watches and ladies watches, to the watch families of more recent times. www.iwc.com
12. RIVER TRIP ON A WEIDLINGThe Weidling, a narrow flatboat around nine metres in length, is as important to the city of Schaffhausen as the Munot fortress and the river Rhine. Treat yourself to a trip up and then down on the Rhine together with a «Weidling» boatman in this traditional, wooden boat – without a motor.www.schaffhauserland.ch
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SCHAFFHAUSEN
HANNIBAL WATCHES AND JEWELLERYSchwertstrasse 6, CH-8201 SchaffhausenPhone +4152 625 14 06 www.hannibal-watches.com
BRANDS: Cartier, Chopard, Hublot, H. Moser& Cie., IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre,Omega, Tag Heuer, Tissot
ORLANDI WATCHES AND JEWELLERYFronwagplatz 24, 8201 Schaffhausenphone +4152 625 28 48www.orlandi-uhren.ch
BRANDS: Breitling, Ebel, Louis Erard, Longines,Maurice Lacroix, Rado, Swatch, Tissot, Victorinox
Stein am Rhein lies where Lake Bodensee becomes the Rhine River again. It is famous for its well-preserved Old Town Centre with painted façades and half-timbered houses. A beautiful place for a stroll and to go shopping in the local shops. www.steinamrhein.ch
IWC BOUTIQUE Find here the whole collection of IWC watches. Baumgartenstrasse 15, CH-8200 Schaffhausen, Phone +4152 630 50 30, [email protected]
Souvenir shop/Visitor centre /Watches and jewellery Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall, CH-8447 DachsenPhone +4152 659 67 67www.schlosslaufen.ch
RHEINFALL
INFORMATION/SHOPPINGSouvenir shopping with commission for tour guide
Info-Shop, Rheinfallquai CH-8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall Phone +4152 632 40 20www.schaffhauserland.ch
STEIN AM RHEIN
SHOPPING IN SCHAFFHAUSERLAND
Schaffhausen is where you can enjoy a relaxed shopping trip in historic surroundings – a unique pleasure!
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SCHAFFHAUSENGÜTERHOFFreier Platz 10, CH-8200 SchaffhausenPhone +4152 630 40 40www.gueterhof.ch
Whoever stops for a drink or a bite to eat at Güterhof, will experience it up close. Watching the chefs prepare the creative, international and regional dishes is part of this special experience. Enjoy your cocktails on the terrace at sunset or in the cosy courtyard. Banquet and conference room.
FIT X Groups XCapacity: 95 people
KRONENHOFKirchhofplatz 7, CH-8200 SchaffhausenPhone +4152 635 75 75www.kronenhof.ch
Whether at the steakhouse with lava grill, at the wine bar, in the ‘Kronen-stube’ restaurant or in the festive hall, you will be received everywhere in a friendly manner and carefully attended. Our cuisine is inspired by seasonal ingredients and creative compositions.
FIT X Groups XCapacity: 120 people
RHEINFALLSCHLOSS LAUFEN Erlebnis am Rheinfall, CH-8447 DachsenPhone +4152 659 67 67www.schlosslaufen.ch
Wine and dine for two, an inspiring seminar, a lavish wedding celebration – Schloss Laufen offers you a dignified setting steeped in history. Exclusive dinner for 2 in the panoramic glass lift!
FIT X Groups XCapacity: 260 people
RÜDENOberstadt 20, CH-8201 SchaffhausenPhone +4152 632 36 36www.rueden.ch
The magnificent guild hall is the pride of our house. It dates back to the 18th century and was used as a meeting place by the Traders’ Guild. Today, it offers the right ambience for weddings, business dinners and balls of all kinds.
FIT – Groups XCapacity: 90 people
ARCONA LIVING SCHAFFHAUSENBleicheplatz 1, CH-8201 SchaffhausenPhone +4152 631 00 00www.schaffhausen.arcona.ch
Talk, laugh and enjoy – going to the restaurant, with its large sun terrace, open-view kitchen and diverse wine bar, is like visiting good friends.
FIT X Groups X Capacity: 220 people
STEIN AM RHEINRESTAURANT LE BATEAUHotel ChlosterhofOehningerstrasse 2 CH-8260 Stein am RheinPhone +4152 742 42 42 www.chlosterhof.ch
The artistic creations of our head chef and his team delight guests and crit-ics alike. Selected ingredients, careful preparation and fancy combinations with a touch of Mediterranean ‘joie de vivre’ await you.
14 GaultMillau points
FIT X Groups XCapacity: 220 people
DINING IN SCHAFFHAUSERLAND
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EASTERN SWITZERLAND TOURStart your tour from Schaffhausen, visit the scenic old town with the fortress Munot and visit the world famous Rhine Falls:r 15 min from Schaffhausen to Schloss Laufen am Rheinall
From the Rhine Falls, your journey continues through Schaffhausen to Stein am Rhein and to St.Gallen. You will pass the rural landscape along the Lake Bodensee.r 85 min from Neuhausen to St.Gallen
Visit St.Gallen, the UNESCO world heritage site and textile city in eastern Switzerland. The best way to discover the cities is to join a guided City Tour. Stay overnight in a cosy hotel in Schaffhausen or St.Gallen.
The next day from St.Gallen to Rapperswil. In Rapperswil you should definitely visit the rose gardens or the Children's zoo. r 55 min with the «Voralpen-Express» train.
From Rapperswil we recommend you take the boat and enjoy a trip on Lake Zurich and continue by train until you reach Zurich Airport.
Facts & Figures
Start Schaffhausen
End Zurich Airport
Recommended duration 2 – 3 days
Excursion tips Schaffhausen with the fortress MunotStein am RheinCruise from Schaffhausen to Stein am Rhein (2 hours)St.GallenRapperswil Harbour City RorschachForum Würth, RorschachMarkthalle Altenrhein
Important Information www.zsg.ch/en/home-english.html
Contact [email protected]@st.gallen-bodensee.ch
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For 2015 and 2016 the tourist board, Switzerland Tourism, has decla red «Touring» the main topic of the year. There are plenty of touring possibilities – by car, bus, train or ferry – in Eastern Switzerland. We have compiled the best for you.
TOURING – DISCOVER THE REGION ON YOUR OWN
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ADVENTURE ROUND TRIP – JOKE HIKING TRAILThe adventure tour includes two mountain railways, a post bus and boat.The traditional mountain rack railway takes you in half an hour from the harbour of Rorschach to the Biedermeier village of Heiden. Continue by post bus or along the joke trail via Wolf halden to Walzenhausen. Then the romantic cable car takes you from Walzenhausen through the Hex-enkirchli gorge down to Rheineck. From there continue by boat back to Rorschach harbour, the starting point, via a fascinating ride through the «Alter Rhein» nature reserve.
Around 80 joke boards (in German) invite you to relax and smile. Have a pleasant walk along the joke trail (about 2 ½ to 3 hours, approx. 8 km) from Heiden until after Walzenhausen. You can end your hike in Wolfhalden or Hueb and take the post bus for the rest of the way.www.witzweg.ch
RING TRAIN S4 With the introduction of the urban railway, S-Bahn St.Gallen, we have the first circular line in Switzerland. It goes around Mount Säntis and connects Sargans, Uznach, Wattwil and St.Gallen.
In around three hours, travel through Eastern Switzerland with the S4 and discover the beauti-ful landscapes. Travel from St.Gallen to the hilly Toggenburg, and through the ‘dead straight’ Ricken tunnel to Uznach. After a hairpin bend continue further along the lake called Walensee – with the Churfirsten mountains on one side and Pizol on the other – to Sargans, from where the S4 then makes its way back through the plains of the Rhine Valley to St.Gallen. At the end, you even get a glimpse of Lake Bodensee. You can also make the whole trip in reverse order.www.sob.ch
Facts & Figures
Start St.Gallen
End St.Gallen
Recommended duration ½ day
Excursion tips Staad – Aviation Museum or Market Hall AltenrheinSt.Margrethen – Fortress Museum HeldsbergOberrieth – Crystal Cave KobelwaldDegersheim – Villa Dokey
Important Information Ticket, outlets round-trip ticket
Contact www.sob.ch
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Start St.Gallen/Rorschach
End Rorschach/Walzenhausen
Recommended duration ½ day
Excursion tips Henry Dunant Museum Heiden, www.dunant-museum.ch
Important Information Travel free of charge – with the Lake Bodensee Experience Card on moun-
tain railways and the boat (not valid on the post bus) – with the OSTWIND day pass PLUS outlets round-
trip ticket Tourist information at the harbour train station Rorschach
Contact www.witzweg.ch
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GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLANDTravel on the ‘Grand Tour’ and enjoy the section along the lakeside of the Swiss part of Lake Bodensee, from the largest water-fall in Europe – the Rhine Falls – via the medieval towns of Schaffhausen and Stein am Rhein, via Kreuzlingen and further on to Romanshorn and St.Gallen.
From the Rhine Falls continue along the Rhine to one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Switzerland – Stein am Rhein. Next, continue along Lake Bodensee until Arbon and enjoy the views of the idyllic countryside and small villages. Your final stage ends in St.Gallen.
Visit St.Gallen, the UNESCO world heritage site and textile city in eastern Switzerland. The best way to discover the cities is to join a guided City Tour. Stay overnight in a cosy hotel in Schaff-hausen or St.Gallen.
Facts & Figures
Start Rheinfall, Dachsen
End St.Gallen
Recommended duration 1 day
Highlights Rhine FallsSchaffhausenStein am RheinUNESCO World Heritage Site St.Gallen Harbour City RorschachForum Würth, RorschachMarkthalle Altenrhein
Excursion tipsExtension to Rorschach, Kreuzlingen/Constance (DE)Cruise Kreuzlingen – Rorschach
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UNESCO TOURThree World Cultural Heritage Sites. By car, drive from Schaffhausen along Lake Bodensee in the direction of ‘Lindau/Meersburg’. After a few kilometres, you will reach Unteruhldingen.
In June 2011, UNESCO recognised a total of 111 pile dwelling sites in six Alpine countries as a cross-border World Cultural Heritage Site, under the name of «Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps». One of them is located in Unteruhldingen.
After a short drive, you will arrive in Meersburg. Magnificent castle facilities, small, idyllic alleyways and beautiful settings, right by Lake Bodensee, await you.
From Meersburg, take the ferry to Konstanz and drive to Reichenau Island. Vines and lettuce fields alternate here with precious, ancient churches. The venerable monastery has be-longed to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage since 2000.
Continue on to St.Gallen. Here, the tour ends in the Abbey Precincts, which were listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1983. The unique architectural ensemble of the abbey, including the monastery church, abbey library and archives, is typical of the Baroque period.
Facts & Figures
Start Schaffhausen
End St.Gallen
Recommended duration 1 day
Excursion tips Singen, HohentwielUnteruhldingen, PfahlbautenKloster ReichenauStiftsbezirk St.Gallen
Important Information www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/de/die-region/touring/unesco-tour
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LAKE BODENSEE TOUR The Lake Bodensee tour starts in St.Gallen. The trip takes you – as its name suggests – from St.Gallen on Lake Bodensee along the Austrian border and on to Bregenz.
From St.Gallen, drive to Bregenz. After a stroll in the Old Town and along the lake promenade in Bregenz, the tour continues on to Germany. In just 15 minutes you will reach Lindau. Lindau’s Old Town is situated on the approxi-mately 70-hectare Lindau Island. Centuries-old buildings, historic squares and romantic alley-ways conjure up an almost Mediterranean flair.
Continue, and after half an hour you will reach the town of Friedrichshafen. Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin is inseparably connected with the history of Friedrichshafen – as, long ago, he built his airships here. A visit to the Zeppelin Museum is a must. After half an hour by ferry across Lake Bodensee you will reach Romanshorn.
Following your stay in Romanshorn, it’s back to St.Gallen. Enjoy the evening there and discover the culinary variety in a traditional first-floor restaurant.
Facts & Figures
Start St.Gallen
End St.Gallen
Recommended duration 1 day
Excursion tips Bregenz, Old Town and Lake promenadeLindau, Old Town and Lake promenadeFriedrichshafen, Zeppelin MuseumRomanshorn, autobau ag
Important Information You will be in 3 countries: Switzerland, Germany and Austria
Contact www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/de/die-region/touring/bodensee-tour
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BLAUBURGUNDERLAND TOURFrom Schaffhausen drive to the Rhine Falls. Then continue via country roads to Rheinau with its monastery island, boasting one of the best- pre served baroque churches in Switzerland. Then further on via German territory into the Schaffhausen Blauburgunderland wine region. In the wine-growing villages of Osterfingen, Wilchingen, Trasadingen and Hallau, wine tast-ing sessions and winery tours can be enjoyed. In Hallau learn about the history of Schaffhausen wine in the Wine Museum (check the open-ing hours). In Schleitheim visit the only former gypsum mine in Switzerland (check the opening hours). Continue via Siblingen back to Schaff-hausen, then carry on along the Rhine to Stein am Rhein. A gem among medieval Old Towns with stunning, picturesque facades.
In Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein and at the Rhine Falls, guided tours can be booked on certain days.
Route: 90 kmSchaffhausen – Rhine Falls – Rheinau – Wilchingen – Osterfingen – Trasadingen –Hallau – Schleitheim – Siblingen – Stein am Rhein
Facts & Figures
Start Schaffhausen
End Stein am Rhein
Recommended duration 1 day
Highlights Rhine FallsRheinauVineyardsSchaffhausenStein am Rhein
Excursion tips Wine tastingsWine museum HallauRestaurant Siblinger Randenhaus
Important Information Take your passport because of borders
Contact [email protected]
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WELCOME TO OUR CULINARY DELIGHTS ABOVE THE RHINE FALLS
Visit Laufen Castle that sits majestically above the Rhine Falls, Europe’s biggest waterfall.
Foaming spray, roaring water and unbridled force – a unique spectacle of nature to marvel at.
Opening hours restaurants
April – October
Mon – Sun: 11.30 – 23.30
November – March
Wed – Sat: 11.30 – 23.30
Sun: 11.30 –18.00
Mon / Tue: closed
Opening hours snack bar
June – August
Mon – Sun: 09.00 –19.00
September / October / April / May
Mon – Sun: 10.00 –18.00
November – March
Fri – Tue: 10.00 –17.00
Wed / Thu: closed
Opening hours tickets / souvenir shop
June – August
Mon – Sun: 08.00 –19.00
September / October / April / May
Mon – Sun: 08.00 –18.00
November – March
Mon – Sun: 10.00 –17.00
www.schlosslaufen.ch Commission for tour guides on request.
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HIKING: VIARHENANA N° 60The route via the Untersee and Hochrhein river was for centuries Switzerland's most important waterway. Today, it follows the ViaRhenana from Kreuzlingen via Schaffhausen to Basel, through a varied landscape shaped by water. The route from Stein am Rhein to Rheinau is especially attractive!
Route: Stein am Rhein – RheinauDuration: 8 h, 36 kmHiking Level: easy-middleExcursion tips: Restaurant Alte Rheinmühlewww.schaffhauserland.ch/en/ViaRhenana-4
HIKING: KLETTGAU-RHEIN-WEGFrom the Hallau wine region, the route leads through the extensive forests of the Randen hill chain, over the old high-level trail to Schaff-hausen. On the way are superb views from towers on the Randen and from the elevated villages of Büttenhardt and Lohn.
Route: Hallau – SchaffhausenDuration: 8 h, 43 kmHiking Level: middleExcursion tips: Restaurant Siblinger Randenhauswww.schaffhauserland.ch/en/klettgau-rheinweg
BIKING: BLAUBURGUNDERLAND PANORAMA TRAILThe trail runs through the heart of Schaffhau sen’s wine-growing region, Blauburgunderland. The short stretch is an ideal half-day excursion, which you can combine with a wine tasting session or a visit to Schaffhausen’s Wine Museum in Hallau.
Route: Siblinger Höhe – TrasadingenDuration: 2 h, 12 kmHiking Level: easyExcursion tips: Restaurant Rüedi Ferien www.schaffhauserland.ch/en/blauburgunder-land-panoramaweg
HIKING AND BIKING INSCHAFFHAUSERLAND
More hiking and walking tips in Schaffhauserland:www.schaffhauserland.ch/en/activeholidays
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More hiking and walking tips in our region:www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/adventure/activities/hiking
REBKULTURWEGRHINE VALLEY VINEYARD TRAIL – HIKING ALONG THE VINEYARDS WITH VIEWS OF LAKE BODENSEEThe ‘Rhine Valley Vineyard Trail’ conveys both historical and current information about winegrowing, the ecology and fauna around the town of Thal. On the way, the hiker can enjoy wonderful views of Lake Bodensee or hike through the middle of the Rhine Valley vine-yards. Twelve stations with information boards and audio files at which to marvel, puzzle and smile are aimed at children and adults alike.
Route: ThalDuration: 1.5 h, 3.5 kmHiking Level: EasyExcursion tips: Restaurant Steiniger Tisch Staad/Thalwww.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/finder-route-sgbt/on-the-trail-of-the-rhine-valley-wine
BRIDGE TRAILWalk over the 18 bridges between Haggen and Spisegg. During a hike that provides a lot of variety along the Sitter River, you will learn a great deal about the design and construction of these bridges.The St.Gallen bridge trail lies in the Sitter and Wattbach nature and landscape conservation area. The mostly pristine river envi-ronment is home to many protected and endan-gered animals and plants.
Route: St.Gallen– St.Gallen Haggen – Stein AR –St.Galler SittertobelDuration: 2.5 h, 8 kmHiking Level: EasyExcursion tips: Restaurant Schlössli-Haggenwww.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/finder-route-sgbt/bridge-trail
On the road in our region under your own steam. The different hiking, cycling or biking routes offer something for everyone.
ST.GALLEN PANORAMA TOURThe St.Gallen Panorama Tour delivers what it promises – one-of-a-kind views of St.Gallen’s Old Town and the Abbey District, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983.The special highlight of this route is the walk along the pond landscape, below the hill called Freudenberg, with its Art Nouveau swimming baths, overlooking the Old Town of St. Gallen.
Route: St.Gallen (Haggen) – St.Gallen (Schwarzer Bären)Duration: 3 h, 9 kmHiking Level: Easy-middleExcursion tips: Jugendstil-Badeanstalt «Drei Weieren»www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/finder-route-sgbt/stgaller-panoramatour
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General Information: Service:St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourism Ostschweiz Tourismus, NaTour pur Phone +4171 227 37 37 www.ostschweiz.ch/de/natourpur [email protected] www.wanderland.ch/en/wanderland.htmlwww.st.gallen-bodensee.ch www.swisstrails.ch/swisstrails_engl www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/ www.veloland.ch/en/veloland.htmladventure/activities www.mountainbikeland.ch/en/ mountainbikeland.html
FAMILIENROUTE / FAMILY ROUTE The six stages that first follow the Rhine, then continue along Lake Bodensee are safe to ride along and mostly flat. The Family Route can also be considered for somewhat in-experienced children. Should anyone run out of steam, there are bus stops or train stations regularly spaced along the way. The route can be done in separate stages of approx. 30 km each.
Route: Altstätten – Arbon – Kreuzlingen – Stein am Rhein – SchaffhausenDuration: 6 stages, 187 kmwww.natourpur.ch/familienroute
KONZILS-RADWEG NR. 55COUNCIL CYCLE ROUTE N° 55The old road, Konstanz-Strasse, is important in relation to the turbulent relationship between the two towns, St.Gallen and Boden see. Trade be-tween the towns increased markedly during the Council of 1414 – 1418. Constance cloth manufacturers had cloth made at a better price in St.Gallen and the local industry supplied the booming Constance.
Route: St.Gallen Klosterbezirk – Wittenbach – Weisses Schlösschen Dottenwil – Schloss Hagenwil – Altnau – Kreuzlingen – KonstanzDuration: 41 kmwww.swisstrails.ch/swisstrails_engl
KÖNIGSROUTE / KING’S ROUTEThe roar of the Rhine Falls in your ears, the smell of Appenzell cheese or Mount Säntis in view. The new bicycle tour «Königsroute» goes to all the destina-tions of Eastern Switzerland and to the most beautiful gems of this adventure region – from Lake Bodensee to the Rhine Falls, Rapperswil on Lake Zurich, Mount Säntis, Appenzell, St.Gallen and Alpstein. Start and finish is Roman-shorn on Lake Bodensee. The route can be done in separate stages of approx. 33 km each.
Route: Romanshorn – RomanshornDuration: 331 km, 10 stageswww.natourpur.ch/koenigsroute
Explore the wonderful cycling routes around Lake Bodensee and through lovely villages.
HERZROUTE / HEART ROUTEThe Heart Route is a special one. The regional Cycle Route 99 currently extends from Lausanne to Rorschach and takes you past the most beauti-ful places in picturesque Switzerland – secluded paths and alleyways, places of historic interest – idyllic lakes and magnificent views. The seven stages can be enjoyed on individual days or as a multiple-day journey. FLYER electric bikes are the perfect companion for this trip. Expected in spring 2015: Experience Switzerland, like it has never been experienced before – by bicycle. 700 kilometres, elevation gain of 12,000 metres, over 20 Old Towns and historic sites.
Route: Different Day-Journeys. Altstätten to RorschachDuration: 43 kmwww.herzroute.ch
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Einstein [email protected]/en
Rooms 113 FIT X Groups X
The elegant first class city hotel is located next to the UNESCO World Heritage, Monastery district St. Gallen. Being the leading hotel in town, it offers exquisite rooms and suites, two restaurants and a Bar/Pub with cigar lounge as well as a fitness park with spa. Breakfast buffet with Asian food corner.
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[email protected] www.oberwaid.ch/en
Rooms 144 FIT X Groups X
Brand new hotel with spa and medical facilities on the outskirts of St.Gallen. All rooms are special textile rooms.
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Best Western Hotel [email protected] 56 FIT X Groups X
Comfortable, first-class hotel located right beside the railway station. Renovated rooms that meet the highest standards of business travellers (all non-smoking). Four rooms for seminars and celebratory events equipped with modern infrastructure. The Restaurant Walhalla (non-smoking) and brasserie with bar and lounge invite you to linger.
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Sorell City [email protected] 34 FIT X Groups X
Comfortable, renovated hotel in the Old Town, located near the world-famous cathedral and shopping district.
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Rooms 41 FIT X Groups X
The hotel Dom lies in the heart of the Old Town just steps away from the Abbey District Unesco heritage site.
RADISSON BLU HOTEL, ST.GALLEN **** SUP. The Radisson Blu Hotel is located right in the heart of the business centre of St.Gallen. Thanks to the «Yes I Can» attitude and «100% guest satisfaction guarantee» you can count on profes-sional staff to assist you with all aspects of your stay. In the restaurant olivé only fresh products from the area are served. In the adjoining Swiss Casinos St.Gallen you can try your luck.
Radisson Blu Hotel, St.GallenSt. Jakob-Strasse 55CH-9000 St.GallenPhone: +4171 242 12 [email protected]/hotel-stgallen
Rooms 123 FIT X Groups XHOTELS IN THE ST.GALLEN-
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HOTELS IN THE ST.GALLEN – LAKE BODENSEE REGION / RORSCHACH
HOTELS IN ST.GALLEN
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Säntispark 70 X X [email protected] www.hotel-saentispark.ch/en
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Gallo Garni 24 X [email protected] www.hotel-gallo.ch
Eastside 46 X X [email protected] www.hoteleastside.ch/en
HSG Alumni Haus 54 [email protected] www.wbz.unisg.ch
Boutiquehotel Jägerhof 19 X [email protected] www.jaegerhof.ch
Metropol 31 X X [email protected] www.hotel-metropol.ch/en-gb
Panoramahotel Säntisblick 13 X [email protected] www.saentis-blick.ch
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Sporting 18 X [email protected] www.hotel-sporting.ch
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Am Spisertor 12 X [email protected] www.spisertor.ch
Elite Garni 25 X [email protected] www.hotel-elite.ch
Vadian Garni 22 X [email protected] www.hotel-vadian.com
Without classification
Am Ring 10 X [email protected] www.hotelamring.ch
Militärkantine 21 X [email protected] www.militaerkantine.ch
Weisses Kreuz 14 X [email protected]
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Weisses Rössli 20 X [email protected] www.weissesroessli.ch
Without classification
Rössli 28 X [email protected] www.hotel-roessli.ch
Schloss Wartegg 25 X [email protected] www.wartegg.ch
Parkhotel Waldau 34 X X [email protected] www.parkhotelwaldau.ch
Schloss Wartensee 34 X X [email protected] www.wartensee.ch
ARNEGG, DEGERSHEIM, GOSSAU, WALDKIRCH, WITTENBACH
*** Rooms FIT Groups E-Mail Website
Wolfensberg 27 X [email protected] www.wolfensberg.ch
Without classification
Moosburg 13 X [email protected] www.moosburg-gossau.ch
Best Tower Hotel 14 X [email protected] www.towerhotel.ch
NIEDERUZWIL, UZWIL, FLAWIL
Rooms FIT Groups E-Mail Website
Hotel Uzwil 39 X X [email protected] www.hotel-uzwil.ch/en
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Hotel Flawil 13 X [email protected] www.hotelflawil.ch
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Forum Hotel 37 X X [email protected] www.forum-hotel.ch/EN
Without classification
Hotel Hecht 12 X [email protected] www.hotelhecht-rheineck.ch
Landgasthaus Rössli 6 X [email protected] www.roessli-diepoldsau.ch
Best Price Guarantee! Further information and booking: www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/accomodation-offers
***[email protected] 35 FIT X Groups X
The Hotel Mozart is central, yet quietly located in the heart of the harbour town. Our hotel is among the medium-sized ones in the region, with 35 beautifully furnished rooms (70 beds). The recreational possibili-ties are immense and we attend to even the smallest of details.
H OT E L CO N G R E S S S PA
Most certainly, Albert Einstein was never guest of our house. Whether Isaac David Einstein, who gave our house its name, was also good in physics and bad in French is unknown. But one thing is relatively certain: the Einstein St.Gallen is not just a hotel – it is an institution and a piece of history of St.Gallen, the city of textiles and science. The elegant first class city hotel is located quietly but centrally within short walking distance to the picturesque Old Town with its shopping facilities and the UNESCO World Heritage, Monastery district St.Gallen.
Einstein Hotel The rooms and suites offer comfort with the finest materi-als such as marble, cherry wood and textiles of the highest quality. The services and amenities leave nothing to be desired neither for business nor leisure guests.
113 rooms and suites WLAN provided free of charge Flatscreen TV with 60+ international channels, minibar,
telephone, in-room safe, hair dryer, room-service Barrier-free and smoking rooms available on request
Restaurants & Bars Fresh, light, regional and indulgent: this describes the Einstein cuisine as seen through the eyes of hotel guests, congress participants and restaurant goers from town.
The E. Restaurant, gourmet cuisine, delectable wines Caf E. Bistro, light, healthy and regional The E. Bar-Pub with Davidoff Cigar Lounge
Einstein Congress Opened five years ago, the Einstein Congress has set new standards in the meeting industry. The Einstein Hall with its foyer and gallery makes it the showpiece and will im-press you with fine materials and panoramic views over the old town district and World Heritage Site.
Einstein Fitness & SpaGenerous, modern and relaxing – our Einstein Fitnesspark interconnected with the hotel, offers 3‘000 m² of relaxati-on and fitness facilities to suit every ones needs.
Free entrance for hotel guests (minimum age: 16 yrs) Strength training, cardio-circuit, personal training Crystal bath (35° C), steam and soft bath, ice grotto Roof garden with lounges Massages and body treatment
Medical TourismSt.Gallen is home of many leading institutions in the fields of prevention, anti-aging and aesthetic surgery. As the leading house of the region, the Einstein St.Gallen has chosen to co-operate with selected organisations, each of which specialised in its field. The Einstein St.Gallen is the ideal base before, during or after medical treatments to assure complete recovery.
Information & ReservationEinstein St.Gallen | Berneggstrasse 2 | CH-9000 St.GallenT. +41 71 227 55 55 | [email protected] | www.einstein.ch
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HOTELS IN SCHAFFHAUSERLAND
arcona LIVING SCHAFFHAUSEN****Bleicheplatz 1 Postfach 67 CH-8201 SchaffhausenPhone +4152 631 00 00 www.arcona.de
Rooms 112 FIT X Groups X
Very close to the train station, the modern congress hotel will welcome guests from autumn 2014. 112 modern stylish rooms as well as 18 apartments/suites, 500 sqm conference area, restaurant, sun terrace, bar, plus 1200 sqm Asia Spa.
Hotel Kronenhof***Kirchhofplatz 7 CH-8200 Schaffhausen Phone +4152 635 75 75 www.kronenhof.ch
Rooms 40 FIT X Groups X
The Hotel Kronenhof is situated in the heart of the historic Old Town of Schaffhausen. Whether in the contemporary, modern business room, in the spacious family room or in one of the romantic suites – with us you are always spot on! 200 m² of spa facilities included.
Sorell Hotel Rüden***Oberstadt 20 CH-8201 Schaffhausen Phone +4152 632 36 36 www.rueden.ch
Rooms 30 FIT X Groups X
Elegant rooms in a historic guild house. Sturdy wooden beams, massive stone walls and beautiful furniture with lots of matured wood. Magnificent guild hall for banquets, in Empire style. Seminar rooms with parquet flooring and stucco ceilings.
Hotel Chlosterhof****Oehningerstrasse 2 CH-8260 Stein am Rhein Phone +4152 742 42 42 www.chlosterhof.ch
Rooms 71 FIT X Groups X
Beautifully furnished rooms and suites in a unique location on the banks of the Rhine. All rooms with balcony and direct or side views of the Rhine. Swimming pool, sauna, gym, bar, 2 restaurants, Rhine terrace.
Rooms in Schaffhauserland: 598www.schaffhauserland.ch/en/stayovernight
Brand-new hotel in the Zurich greater area. Ideally located adjacent to the train station, only 40 minutes from Zurich international airport 3 kilometers to the largest waterfall in Europe: The Rhine Falls 112 rooms in different categories, 18 apartments Weinwirtschaft our restaurant & lounge with show kitchen and sun terrace, bar lounge asiaspa – 1200 m2 wellness and fitness center, adjacent to the hotel 5 event and function rooms, 2 boardrooms, over a total area of 500 m2 with space for up to 340 people
arcona LIVING SCHAFFHAUSENBleicheplatz 1/Postfach 67 · CH-8201 Schaffhausen
Tel. +41 52 63100-00 · Fax +41 52 [email protected] · www.schaffhausen.arcona.ch
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Cruising on the lake of Constance and visiting famous places.
SBS Schiff fahrt AG
1 day tripMainau Island
Lindau
Stilt houses
1/2 day trip
1 day trip
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August Stars in Town, SchaffhausenBig music festival in the middle of the Old Town of Schaffhausen
31st July Rhine Falls – big fireworks displaywww.rheinfall.ch
Mid-September to Mid – October Autumn SundaysDifferent events all to do with winewww.blauburgunderland.sh
JuneInternational Bachfestwww.bachfest.chSince 1946 every two years. Next in 2016.
1st – 31st DecemberMärlistadt (fairytale town) Stein am Rheinwww.maerlistadt.ch
MayJazzfestival Schaffhausenwww.jazzfestival.ch
TOP-EVENTSIN SCHAFFHAUSERLAND
1st August National Holiday Fireworkswww.steinamrhein.ch
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TOP EVENTS IN THE ST.GALLEN-LAKE BODENSEE AREA
JANUARY/FEBRUARY
Altstätter carnivalCarnival with big bang and various parades
www.roellelibutzen.ch
St.Gallen carnival www.fasnachtsg.ch
Magic Comedy Festival www.magic-comedy.ch
Nordklang (Nordic music) Festival www.nordklang.ch
Old New Year's Eve, Appenzellerland www.appenzellerland.ch/en/page.cfm/kultur-brauchtum/braeuche/silvesterchlausen
MARCH/APRIL
A-Cappella-Festival, Rorschach www.acappella-rorschach.ch
MAY/JUNE
CSIO St.Gallen Show Jumping Event www.csio.ch
Buskers Festival «Aufgetischt!», St.Gallen www.aufgetischt.sg
Musical days St.Gallen www.theatersg.ch
St.Gallen Openair Music Festival, 30,000 visitors
www.openairsg.ch
Opera festival at the Klosterplatz in front of the UNESCO world heritage site
www.stgaller-festspiele.ch
JULY/AUGUST
Military Tattoo Festival Sankt Gallen www.tattoosg.ch
International Sand Sculpture Festival, Rorschach
www.sandskulpturen.ch
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
OLMA Swiss Trade Fair for Agriculture and Food
www.olma.ch
Museum Night www.museumsnachtsg.ch
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
Advent on the Lindenplatz, Rorschach www.tourist-rorschach.ch
St.Gallen, City of the stars with special Christmas lights illuminating the whole of the old town, Christmas market, Christmas tours and much more.
www.sternenstadt.ch
Further information:www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/adventure/events
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IDEAS FOR MORE GUIDED TOURS
ST.GALLEN CANTONAL POLICE
Guided Tour of Cantonal Emergency Call Centre
St.Gallen Cantonal PolicePhone: +4158 229 37 19
ST.GALLEN MUNICIPAL POLICEKommando Stadtpolizei St.Gallen, Phone +4171 224 61 [email protected]
WASTE DISPOSAL ST.GALLENWaste Combined Heat and Power StationCH-9014 St.GallenPhone +4171 274 31 11www.entsorgung.stadt.sg.ch
HAGERBACH TEST GALLERY CH-8893 Flums Phone +4181 734 14 [email protected]/en
KLINIK STEPHANSHORNCH-9016 St.GallenPhone +4171 282 71 [email protected]
ST.GALLEN PUBLIC TRANSPORT CH-9001 St.GallenPhone +4171 243 95 [email protected]
HYDROPOWER STATIONCH-8200 SchaffhausenPhone +4152 635 11 00www.shpower.ch
FALKEN AG BREWERYCH-8200 SchaffhausenPhone +4152 632 00 00Fax +41 52 624 48 22www.falken.ch
WINERIES in Schaffhausen BlauburgunderlandPhone +4152 632 40 20Fax +41 52 632 40 30www.blauburgunderland.sh
EMPASwiss Federal Laboratories for Material Science and Technology. The research and development activities of the EMPA are geared towards the needs of industry and of society and connect application-oriented research and practical implementation, science and industry, as well as science and societyEMPA St.Gallen, www.empa.ch, Urs Bünter, [email protected] Phone: +4158 765 76 02
GONZEN MINE TOURIron-rich rock was discovered in and on Mount Gonzen as early as 2000 years ago. Up until 1966, iron ore was mined here profitably. This created a labyrinth of galleries and tunnels of up to 90 km in length. Different tours are offered, including a short railway station ride and a two-day tour with a night spent in the mountain itself. www.bergwerk-gonzen.ch
MAESTRANI CHOCOLATE FACTORY SINCE 1852Would you like to know more about the secret of Swiss chocolate? Have you always wanted to know how chocolate is made? Or where the ingre-dients come from? By booking an informative guided tour, you are able to have a behind-the-scenes look at our chocolate production. No chocolate tastes as good as one you make yourself. So we offer chocolate pouring courses for groups, during which you can create, flavour and decorate your own special chocolate bar. www.schoggi-land.ch
MOUNT SÄNTISMOUNTAIN CHEESE DAIRY SCHWÄGALP Watch the cheese maker at work and see how delicious alpine dairy products are made. CABLE CAR SYSTEM IN THE BASE STATION Experience the state-of-the-art suspension cable railway technology. An expert will explain the technical systems and give an insight into the complex safety technology.TECHNOLOGY ON THE SUMMIT Visit the technical infrastructure, as well as the first membrane bioreactor wastewater treatment plant in Europe, with expert guidance. www.saentisbahn.ch/en/groups-events.html
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN More than 230 carefully chosen exhibits bear witness to the exceptional quality and distinct design already present in the early years. The collection displays items from the first IWC pocket watches as well as the earliest IWC wristwatches and culminates in watch collections from more recent times. Phone +41 52 635 65 65, www.iwc.com
TECHNICAL VISITS
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TEXTILLAND EASTERN SWITZERLANDA pioneering spirit and world-renowned tradi-tion. Eastern Switzerland is true ’textile country’, internationally recognised for its textile tradition and special know-how in this sector. ’Textilland Eastern Switzerland’ allows you to experience this with its special offers. The founding mem-bers of the association – renowned St.Gallen textile companies such as Jakob Schlaepfer and Bischoff Textil AG – offer you the opportunity to take an exclusive inside look at the textile city and region of St.Gallen.
Capacity: up to 50 people Location: St.Gallenwww.textilland.ch
ALTENRHEIN MARKET HALL Markthalle GmbH, 9422 Staad am Bodensee.Gold-plated onion domes, bright colours, flow-ing lines, asymmetrical windows, uneven floors, colourful ceramic pillars, shady walkways and roof gardens are the distinctive features of Friedensreich Hundertwasser’s architecture. There are many things to do in and around the Market Hall. Use this opportunity for your team to create its own building in Hundertwasser style under expert guidance.
Capacity: up to 200 peopleLocation: Altenrheinwww.markthalle-altenrhein.ch
GUIDED NIGHT WATCHMAN TOURAfter darkness sets in, the «Dark Ages» come alive in Schaffhausen’s medieval streets.The night watchman takes you along on his rounds and tells you chilling stories of terrible court decisions, of executioners, pestilence, and city fires, as well as all sorts of anecdotes about old Schaffhausen.
Capacity: up to 50 people Location: Schaffhausen www.schaffhauserland.ch
Further information: www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/meetings-congresses/social-activities
We support you in any aspects of planning an event in the eastern part of Switzerland. We find you the ideal venue, suggest social activities, guide you to the right contacts or deal with your congress bookings. Everything free of charge!
Your team at St.Gallen-Bodensee Conventions: phone +41 71 227 37 32, [email protected]
INCENTIVE TRAVEL
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TAMINA GORGEAltes Bad Pfäfers, 7312 PfäfersDiscover the origin of the bathing culture in Bad Ragaz and visit the oldest preserved Baroque baths in Switzerland and the thermal springs in the gorge. A wheelchair-accessible path takes you from the ’Altes Bad Pfäfers’ into the gorge and to the spring, the source of the 36.5° water. The Museum im Alten Bad provides you with in-teresting information about the baths. A restau-rant is available for any hunger pangs. An hour long walking route leads from Bad Ragaz to the Altes Bad Pfäfers. The route can also be trav-elled in a horse-drawn carriage or in a Postbus.
Capacity: up to 120 peopleLocation: Bad Ragaz / Pfäferswww.altes-bad-pfaefers.ch
«KLANGWELT» TOGGENBURGYodelling in the great outdoors, cow bells, dul-cimers and alphorns. ’Toggenburg’ is music to your ears. For almost 20 years, Toggenburg has been building its reputation as a unique heartland for sounds and melodies – and espe-cially our Sound Trail (Klangweg). But there’s more. ’Music’ classes, sound wellness, a sound festival and even a sound forge. And naturally harmonious holidays that resonate within you long after…
Capacity: up to 200 peopleLocation: Toggenburgwww.toggenburg.org
VISIT THE CHEESE MAKER IN APPENZELL Appenzeller Schaukäserei, Dorf 711, 9063 Stein ARPsst! The best-kept secret is about to be revea-led! From the visitors’ gallery of the Appenzell cheese factory you can watch how Appenzell cheese is made. You can look directly into the 6,000-litre cheese vat, where the milk is proc-essed and the cheese harp is pulled through the thickened mass. The view from six metres up onto 13,500 portions of maturing cheese is par-ticularly impressive. Book a guided presentation on cheese production, including film and slide show (approx. 1 hour) and afterwards enjoy our traditional cheese tasting or a unique cheese and Mostbröckli (beef) aperitif.
Capacity: up to 50 peopleLocation: Stein ARwww.schaukaeserei.ch
COW TREKKINGOne-of-a-kind trekking! Take part in a three-hour tour (one-hour tour also possible) riding well-behaved dairy cows. After a short introduc-tion at the organic farm in Hemishofen/SH, you will have the opportunity to groom the cows and prepare them for the tour. During the approxi-mately three-hour tour, you will ride over the rolling fields near the River Biber and the River Rhine.
Capacity: up to 20 people Location: Hemishofenwww.bolderhof.ch
16 BRANDS.1 ADDRESS.YOUR WATCH.
Hannibal Uhren & Schmuck
Fronwagplatz 24 8200 Schaffhausen Schweiz
[email protected] Telefon +41 (0)52 625 14 06
www.hannibal-watches.com
ORLANDI Uhren & Schmuck
Fronwagplatz 24 8200 Schaffhausen Schweiz
[email protected] Telefon +41 (0)52 625 28 48
www.orlandi-uhren.com
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ST.GALLEN
PUBLIC GUIDED TOURSSt.Gallen-Bodensee Tourism offers guided tours in St.Gallen, Rorschach and Altstätten.
AUDIO-VISUAL CITY TOURDiscover St.Gallen with Gallus and Vadian. The iGuide can be rented from the Tourist Information Centre during business hours. Languages are Ger-man, English, and French. The iGuide is free for holders of the Lake Bodensee Experience Card.
TOURS FOR GROUPSLet one of our guides introduce you to our region and St.Gallen in particular.
CULINARY TOURSExperience not only the city, but also the culinary variety of the region.
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Extras Abbey LibraryTextile Museum
Languages German Spanish
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Prices for City Tours Groups Tour Operators
1–1.5h CHF 180.– 10% reduction
2h CHF 200.– 10% reduction
Prices for Theme Tours Groups Tour Operators
1.5h CHF 200.– 10% reduction
2h CHF 220.– 10% reduction
Prices for Travel companion Groups Tour Operators
3h CHF 250.– 10% reduction
4h CHF 330.– 10% reduction
8h CHF 490.– 10% reduction
Our knowledgeable multilingual tour guides present you with a comprehensive picture of St.Gallen’s and Schaffhausen's splendid history and current achievements. We offer different tours that are either open to the public or conducted for private groups.
GUIDED TOURS
SCHAFFHAUSERLAND
PUBLIC GUIDED TOURS SCHAFFHAUSENMay to OctoberTuesdays 10:00, Saturdays 14:00English, French, German
PUBLIC GUIDED TOURS STEIN AM RHEINMay to SeptemberFridays 11:30, Wednesdays 17:30English, French, German
PUBLIC GUIDED TOURS RHINE FALLSJuly to AugustSaturdays 13:30English, French, German
TOURS FOR GROUPSOld Town of Schaffhausen and Stein am RheinRhine FallsGerman, French, English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese
NIGHT-WATCHMAN TOUREnglish
General InformationSt.Gallen-Bodensee [email protected]
Schaffhauserland [email protected]
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SWISS SHIPPING COMPANY LOWER LAKE AND RHINE From Lake Bodensee to Schaffhausen.Enjoy the trip between Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein, Reichenau Island and Kreuzlingen/ Constance with the regularly scheduled boats. Discover some of the most beautiful river scenery in Europe. Nature, culture and the diverse gastronomy – an experience for all the senses!
Schweizerische SchifffahrtsgesellschaftUntersee und Rhein AGPhone: +41 52 634 08 [email protected]
RHYFALL-MÄNDLI Get really close to the Rhine Falls on a boat tour around the Rhine Falls basin or on a boat ride to the Rock in the middle. On the audio guided tour our guests learn many exciting things about the largest waterfall in Europe, in 14 different languages, (including Chinese and Japanese).
Rhyfall-MändliCH-8212 NeuhausenPhone +41 52 672 48 [email protected]
SWISS SHIPPING LAKE BODENSEELake Bodensee has countless facets, and there are many possibilities to get to know them. From April to October our regularly scheduled boats sail along the Swiss shoreline and across the lake to the popular destinations on the German shore.
SBS Schifffahrt AG / Schifffahrt RomanshornCH-8590 RomanshornPhone: +41 71 466 78 88 [email protected]
SHIPPING LAKE BODENSEE,RHINE AND RHINE FALLS
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SWISS SHIPPING COMPANY LOWER LAKE AND RHINE From Lake Bodensee to Schaffhausen.Enjoy the trip between Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein, Reichenau Island and Kreuzlingen/ Constance with the regularly scheduled boats. Discover some of the most beautiful river scenery in Europe. Nature, culture and the diverse gastronomy – an experience for all the senses!
Schweizerische SchifffahrtsgesellschaftUntersee und Rhein AGPhone: +41 52 634 08 [email protected]
RHYFALL-MÄNDLI Get really close to the Rhine Falls on a boat tour around the Rhine Falls basin or on a boat ride to the Rock in the middle. On the audio guided tour our guests learn many exciting things about the largest waterfall in Europe, in 14 different languages, (including Chinese and Japanese).
Rhyfall-MändliCH-8212 NeuhausenPhone +41 52 672 48 [email protected]
SWISS SHIPPING LAKE BODENSEELake Bodensee has countless facets, and there are many possibilities to get to know them. From April to October our regularly scheduled boats sail along the Swiss shoreline and across the lake to the popular destinations on the German shore.
SBS Schifffahrt AG / Schifffahrt RomanshornCH-8590 RomanshornPhone: +41 71 466 78 88 [email protected]
SHIPPING LAKE BODENSEE,RHINE AND RHINE FALLS
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INCOMING CONTACTS ST.GALLEN AND SCHAFFHAUSERLAND
ST.GALLEN SCHAFFHAUSERLAND
LEISURE-GROUPS We offer a full incoming service for groups as well as for individuals. This includes individual programmes with accommodation and trips in our region, as well as different packages with guided city tours or in combination with any cultural event or exhibition.
www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/accomodation-offers/group-packages
www.schaffhauserland.ch/en/groups
INDIVIDUAL TOURISTS
For individual tourists we offer attractive packages including accommodation and various additional services such as museum tickets, theatre tickets or guided city tours.
www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/accomodation-offers/all-inclusive-packages
www.schaffhauserland.ch/en/offers-individuals
CONGRESSES AND MEETINGS
We have our own professional convention bureau, so we can offer you a full service in organising a venue, as well as the supporting programme. For large congresses we take care of all the hotel arrangements for you and your guests.
www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/meetings-congresses
www.schaffhauserland.ch/en/meetings
MEDIA We would be pleased to assist you with your media trip, study trip or research of the region St.Gallen-Bodensee. We offer you our full assistance, should you have any requests regarding organisation or arrangements.
www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/media-centre www.schaffhauserland.ch/en/pressecenter
GENERAL INFORMATION
St.Gallen-Bodensee TourismCH-9001 St.GallenPhone +4171 227 37 [email protected]
Schaffhauserland TourismCH-8201 SchaffhausenPhone +4152 632 40 [email protected]
PARTNER ORGANISATIONS
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