From Zurich: Mount Säntis, St. Gallen Old Town & UNESCO Library

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Itinerary

1. We will meet at Zurich HB (Main Train Station) and begin a relaxing and picturesque journey to the Appenzell region — gateway to Mount Säntis. Enjoy Switzerland’s countryside as the train travels through lush rolling hills, peaceful farmland, and traditional Appenzell villages dotted with colorful wooden houses.

   2 h

2. From Schwägalp, we will board the modern Säntis cable car for a smooth ride up to 2,502 meters. As we glide above forests and limestone cliffs, the alpine panorama opens dramatically beneath us. At the summit, enjoy approximately two hours to explore viewing platforms with 360° vistas spanning six countries, learn about the region’s natural heritage, and relax over lunch at the summit restaurant

   2 hAdmission included

3. After descending from Säntis, we take a comfortable 1-hour train ride to the historic city of St. Gallen. Upon arrival, we’ll stroll through the charming Old Town, known for its beautifully preserved houses adorned with ornate bay windows, narrow cobblestone lanes, and a relaxed, elegant atmosphere.

   2 h

4. We then make our way to the Abbey District of St. Gallen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its centuries-old monastic tradition. Here, we visit the extraordinary Abbey Library, one of the oldest and most beautiful libraries in the world. During approximately one hour inside, you’ll marvel at its grand Rococo hall, ancient manuscripts, and rare books that preserve over 1,200 years of cultural history.

   1 hAdmission included

5. After an unforgettable day of alpine panoramas and cultural treasures, we board the train back to Zurich

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

How it compares in Zurich

• Its from-price is 59% above the median of the 182 city tours we list in Zurich.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 81 of 182.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Zurich

Zurich is Switzerland's largest city, set at the head of a clear lake with Alpine views, a medieval old town and the cabaret where Dada was born.

The Old Town spreads along both banks of the Limmat River, with narrow lanes, guild houses and church spires. The twin towers of the Grossmünster are the city's landmark, the Fraumünster has stained-glass windows by Chagall, and St Peter's Church has one of the largest clock faces in Europe. Lindenhof hill gives a peaceful view over the rooftops.

Top-ranked sights in Zurich: Lucerne, Zurich Old Town (Altstadt), Lake Zurich (Zürichsee).

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