St. Gallen & Appenzell Tour | From Zurich

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Discover the best of eastern Switzerland on this scenic day tour, blending rich heritage, storybook towns, and stunning Alpine views. Begin in St. Gallen, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore its remarkable Abbey District, including the Baroque Cathedral and world-famous Abbey Library with over 1,300 years of history. Wander the charming Old Town and admire its ornate oriel windows, a legacy of the city’s textile past. Continue to the picturesque village of Appenzell, known for its colorful houses, traditions, and relaxed charm. Stroll along Hauptgasse, browse local shops, and taste authentic Appenzeller cheese. Surrounded by rolling hills and the Alpstein mountains, this tour offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and natural beauty in one unforgettable day.

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Програма

1. 1

   Zurich

   1 год

   Meet your tour guide inside the main hall underneath the clock tower of the central train station of Zurich HB.

2. 2

   St. Gallen

   2 год

   Step into St. Gallen, where a 7th-century hermitage founded by the Irish monk Gallus grew into one of Europe’s great centers of learning. At its heart lies the Abbey District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the stunning Baroque Cathedral and the world-famous Abbey Library, one of the oldest libraries on earth. Wander into the Old Town and look up—over 100 beautifully decorated oriel windows still line the streets, a striking legacy of St. Gallen’s booming embroidery and textile era that once made the city a global powerhouse of craftsmanship and style.

3. 3

   Appenzell

   3 год

   Experience a completely different side of Switzerland in Appenzell, a small alpine village where tradition still shapes everyday life. Its compact center is instantly recognizable for the Hauptgasse, a street of vividly painted wooden houses that reflect centuries of local craftsmanship and strong regional identity. Appenzell is one of the few places where Switzerland’s historic Landsgemeinde tradition originated—an open-air assembly where citizens gathered to vote publicly, a striking symbol of grassroots democracy. Beyond the village, the landscape opens into rolling farmland and alpine pastures beneath the Alpstein mountains, where dairy farming remains central to life. This is the birthplace of the famous Appenzeller cheese, still produced using a secret herbal brine that defines its distinctive flavor. Small, colorful, and deeply rooted in tradition, Appenzell offers a living snapshot of rural Swiss heritage framed by some of the country’s most beautiful mountain scenery.

4. 4

   Zurich

   1 год

   After a full day of adventure, your guide will return you safely to Zurich HB.

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Корисно знати

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Умови скасування

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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