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EXPLORE, ENJOY AND LEARN IN THE EASTERN PART OF SWITZERLAND
The St.Gallen-Lake Constance region offers a wide range of activities no matter what you’re interested in. The cultural metropolis of St.Gallen enchants visitors with its picturesque old town and a rich historical heritage. The Abbey District with its baroque cathedral and the world-famous Abbey Library is UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and the city's landmark.
The Abbey Library of St.Gallen with its magnificent rococo-style hall is the oldest library in Switzerland and one of the largest and oldest monastery libraries in the world. The 170 000 books and 2000 original documents from the Middle Ages bear witness to the development of European culture and include fundamental works of the intellectual history of the continent.
Even today, traces of the region’s rich textile history are omnipresent. Fabrics and lace from St.Gallen are featured at almost all important fashion shows in Paris, Milan or New York. A vibrant cultural scene and an intact natural environment for outdoor activities and tours are what make this beautiful area between Lake Constance and the Appenzell region so appealing. It's many culinary specialities like the widely known bratwurst - without mustard, of course - the biber, a gingerbread speciality, or the fine beer from the oldest brewery in Switzerland, are just one more reason to visit the region.