Basic information St. Gallen

This city in eastern Switzerland, situated between Lake Constance and the Appenzell mountains, is easy to get around and has a charming, traffic-free old town. Brightly painted bay windows are a typical feature. The Abbey District, home to the cathedral and abbey library, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. St. Gallen's beautiful location where four countries (Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein) meet makes it the ideal starting point for excursions into Appenzell, home to Mount Säntis, and Lake Constance.