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Breakfast at Migros Restaurant in Switzerland
Migros is a big supermarket chain in Switzerland. You can find them in big malls, at gas stations or just in single stores in cities. Their bigger markets often have a Migros Restaurant, offering warm and cold dishes throughout the day. “My Migros” at Rheinpark near St.Gallen opens by 9 am, offering breakfast from 9 […]
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ALL Automobile Museums in Switzerland
Switzerland isn’t widely known for an active automobile industry or even big Automobile Museums in Switzerland. But there are a few and here you find an overview. ALL Automobile Museums in Switzerland Château de Grandson – Grandson Esposizione Veicoli d’Epoca – Pregassona near Lugano Fahrzeug-Museum Bäretswil – Bäretswil Ferrari Collection – Turning Wheel & Racing […]
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Places with a View in St. Gallen Switzerland
To find Places with a View in St. Gallen Switzerland you need to go up. Either with the Mühleggbahn or with your own feet by walking up the mountains. St. Gallen is situated close to Lake Constance but also close to big swiss mountains like the 2501,9 m high Säntis. Due to the hilly area, […]
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5 Day Trip Itineraries: Lake Constance in Winter Season
There truly is something mystical about Lake Constance in Winter. It’s often foggy, grey, and yet the partially deep Lake is a decent heat storage which enhances to more mild winters. During summer, there are plenty of outdoor activities to take at Lake Constance, but in winter? Well, below I have suggestions for 5 Day […]
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Pictures of St. Gallen Sternenstadt (Christmas Market)
Christmas is a magical season. Everything gets cosy, all the lights and the joy of the ever getting closer Christmas Eve. Sternenstadt St. Gallen turns the city centre into various illuminated paths, with flickering stars haning from the houses and buildings. About 700 stars are installed, each are 2 metres big and are powered with […]
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Castle Hotel Wartegg in Rorschacherberg at Lake Constance
Have you ever slept in a Castle? A real castle from the 16th century? As part of Swiss Historic Hotels, you can sleep in a Castle from 1575 very close to Lake Constance in Rorschacherberg in Switzerland. Castle Hotel Wartegg is nestled in a beautiful English garden and besides this, follows ecological standards. Both the […]
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How far is St. Gallen from Lake Constance?
St. Gallen is both the name of the City of St. Gallen and the Canton of St. Gallen. Located in north-eastern Switzerland St. Gallen it is situated in the German-speaking part of the country. While the Canton, in Swiss language Kanton, the region, touches Lake Constance, the City of St. Gallen is not too close […]
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Organic Restaurant at Castle Wartegg near Lake Constance / St. Gallen
Gault Millau is a Restaurant Rating system to define the quality of Food. The Organic Restaurant at Castle Wartegg in Rorschacherberg near Lake Constance in the Canton St. Gallen currently has one toque and 13 points. During my one-night stay at the Castle Hotel overlooking beautiful Lake Constance, I got to enjoy their Organic Restaurant […]
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Travel Diary: St. Gallen in Winter
Depending on the season, Cities can turn into something completely different. In Summer 2015 I visited St. Gallen in Switzerland for the first time. The sun was shining like there was no tomorrow and it was just boiling hot. Yes, also in Switzerland there is summer! Back then I was more or less rushing from […]
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Baking ‘St.Galler Biber’ at Confiserie Roggwiller St. Gallen
In the swiss town of St. Gallen Christmas and the Holiday Season would not be the same without the famous St. Galler Biber by Confiserie Roggwiller. Founded in the Year 1941 the Confiserie offers the finest products, and one speciality, St. Galler Biber. They are often imitated but have never been duplicated. The “Biber” is […]
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Abbey library of St. Gallen / UNESCO World Heritage Site
In a Town with many Sights, something has to be really special to stick out. A true Highlight is the Abbey library of St. Gallen, what is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for reason. Right now there is a special Exhibition, ‘Fascination of the Alphabet – the Evolution of Latin Script’. In this exhibition, you […]
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Hotel Einstein St. Gallen (in the City Centre)
First off, Hotel Einstein St. Gallen has nothing to do with world-famous theoretical physicist Albert Einstein. Hotel Einstein is named after one of the former owners of the House, Isaak David Einstein. The five storey building was built in 1830 and wasn’t a Hotel from the beginning. It was used by the textile industry until […]
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Restaurant Falkenburg with a view of St. Gallen
The Restaurant with (probably the best) view of St. Gallen is Falkenburg close to the Dreilinden Ponds. Situated on one of the hills enclosing St. Gallen the Restaurant can be easily reached from the City Centre by foot on walking paths or, more convenient, by Mühleggbahn. As it was both foggy and dark when I […]
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Mühleggbahn St. Gallen
Somehow I have a thing for inclined elevators and funiculars, it’s like the joy of a kid when riding a regular elevator for the first time. To go up the hills outside St. Gallen I’ve chosen the Mühleggbahn St. Gallen for a one-way ride on the mountain. The valley station is easy to reach and […]
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Guided City Tour in St. Gallen Switzerland
For my first visit to St. Gallen I’ve joined the (daily) Guided City Tour in St. Gallen, starting at 11:30 am in front of the Tourist Information in the Central District. Guided City Tours are a great possibility to explore a City you’ve never been to. If you don’t know any local to show you […]
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Free WiFi in St. Gallen (Switzerland)
Having access to free WiFi Networks is mandatory on Travels. Especially if you are in another Country and want to avoid these still (way too) high roaming costs for mobile data. When I went to St. Gallen in eastern Switzerland I’ve been always scanning Cafés, Restaurants and public places for a “Free WiFi” or “Public […]