An intellectual and religious center The Abbey of St Gall is situated in the north-eastern part of Switzerland, in the town of St Gall. It is an impressive architectural ensemble containing numerous buildings clustered around the abbey’s main square, the west side contains the ancient abbey church (the current cathedral), flanked by two towers and …
Appenzell Ausserrhoden where most of the population speaks German belongs to the region of Northeast Switzerland. The canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden borders on the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and St. Gallen. The Säntis which is 2502 m above sea level, the highest mountain in the Alpstein borders of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Appenzell Ausserrhoden and St. Gallen. Appreciable specialities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden is foods made from local products. …
Bodensee The Lake Constance attracts many holidaymakers especially in summer with mild climate, several water sport and leisure activities. The Lake Constance, situated at the tri-point of Germany / Switzerland / Austria, is the third largest lake in Central Europe with a length of 64 km and width of 12 km. Scheduled boat services are …
Well worth the pilgrimage Sankt Gallen is one of the most cultural towns of Northern Switzerland. It’s most famous landmark is Baroque cathedral with the Abbey Library. The library in St. Gallen has probably the most beautiful Rococo hall in Switzerland. In 1983, the whole area of the Abbey was declared a UNESCO World Heritage …
Well-known village for rural customs and traditions. The village of Appenzell looks like the pictures selected from the pages of a children’s bedtime story. There are cake shops, craft shops, delis, butchers and taverns behind the gabled houses. The river Sitter enters the city beyond the velvet green meadows, puddles and climbs into the mountains. …