Abbey Of Saint Gall Tour, Switzerland
About Abbey of Saint Gall, Switzerland: The Abbey of Saint Gall Switzerland is now a dissolved Abbey and is one of the Catholic religious complex in city of St. Gallen in Switzerland.The Carolingian-Era monastery existed since 719 and it has became an independent principality between 9th and 13th Centuries.The city of St. Gallen originated as an adjoining settlement of Abbey and is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The cultural treasurers found here are Abbey Library of Saint Gall and it has library interior which is exquisitely realized in Rococo style and in the 16th Century the Abbey was raided by Calvinist groups although it still has the complete collection of abbot’s biographies published by Henggeler.
How can Reach : Abbey of Saint Gall is the part of the Saint Gall city of the Switzerland country. It is well connected with Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Lausanne cities by road.
"St. Gallen" is the nearest railway station which is just 1.4 KM far from "Abbey of Saint Gall". Tourists can get here train to Zurich and Geneva cities.
"Zurich International Airport" is the nearest airport which is situated just 84.9 KM distance from "Abbey of Saint Gall". Tourists can get here flights to domestic cities and some international.
Nearest Major Airport : "Zurich International Airport" is an busiest international and domestic airport of the Switzerland country which is located just 84.9 KM distance from Abbey of Saint Gall. Tourists can get here domestic and international flights.
Bus Services: Buses services are available from "Zurich International Airport" (84.9) to St. Gallen tour.
Taxi Services: Taxis services are available from "Zurich International Airport" (84.9) to St. Gallen tour.
Nearest Train Station: St. Gallen (1.4 KM). Tourists can get here train to to Zurich and Geneva cities.
Locations: St. Gallen, Switzerland
UNESCO World Heritage Site from : 1983
Summer Season : June to August
Winter Season : November to February
Spire height: 68 metres
Foundation Year: 18th century.
Architect Year: Peter Thumb
Tourist Attractions: Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, Kunst Halle St. Gallen, Point Jaune Museum, Naturmuseum St. Gallen, Textilmuseum
Things to Do: visit old church and medieval library
St. Gallen Weather Temperature:
| Months Temp. | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average Low (℃) | -3.0 | -2.5 | 0.6 | 3.5 | 7.8 | 11.0 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 9.7 | 6.2 | 1.0 | -1.9 |
| Average High (℃) | 2.5 | 3.3 | 7.3 | 11.5 | 16.3 | 19.2 | 21.6 | 20.9 | 16.8 | 12.3 | 6.5 | 3.5 |
Nearest Accommodations: Hotel Metropol, Einstein St.Gallen Hotel, Sorell Hotel City Weissenstein, Hotel Dom, Am Ring Hotel; St.Gallen, Radisson Blu Hotel, St. Gallen, Kranzlin Hotel, Militarkantine Hotel, Hotel Walhalla St.Gallen, Hotel Weisses Kreuz, Jugendherberge St. Gallen, HSG Alumni Haus im Weiterbildungszentrum Holzweid Hotel, Hotel Rossli Hotel, Hotel Restaurant Schwanen, Hotel Weisses Kreuz, Mama-Home Hotel.
Distances from Abbey of Saint Gall:
Zurich City: 86.7 KM
Geneva City: 359.8 KM
Basel City: 170.7 KM
Lausanne City: 310.0 KM
Bern City: 207.0 KM
Winterthur City: 60.4 KM
Lucerne City: 146.0 KM
St. Gallen City: 100.0 KM