Eastern Switzerland stretches from the shimmering waters of Lake Constance across the hilly Appenzellerland to the Alpine landscapes of Toggenburg, the Heidiland holiday region and the Glarnerland. Far off in the Rhine Valley is Vaduz with its princes' castle.
St. Gallen - The Heart of the East of Switzerland
The compact metropolis of eastern Switzerland between Lake Constance and Appenzellerland has a charming, traffic-free old town. Colourfully-painted oriel windows are a town feature. The Abbey precinct with the cathedral and Abbey Library has been accorded UNESCO World Heritage listing. The agricultural region around St. Gallen and the Rhine Valley are a lovely hiking and cycling area.
Did you know that
St. Gallen Youth Hostel is just 11 kilometres or 15 minutes by train from Lake Constance? The historic old town and the trade-fair complex are also just a few minutes away on foot. Surrounded by a peaceful green belt, the youth hostel offers a fascinating view over the roofs of the town thanks to its hillside location. Close by are many walking and hiking routes as well as some of Switzerland's most beautiful natural swimming pools, the "Dreilinden" nature-garden pools.
- Bed in multi-bed room from CHF 34.80/person incl. breakfast buffet.
- Family room with 6 beds and shower/WC from CHF 253.80/room incl. breakfast buffet.
Kreuzlingen - The largest Swiss city on the Lake Constance
The Kreuzlingen region extends between Seerücken and Lake Constance, with the city of Kreuzlingen at the centre. The unique border location makes it an ideal starting point for excursions into the whole area around the Lake. You can explore the Lengwiler Pond nature reserve, the Connyland amusement park, the Maritime Museum or the Planetarium in Kreuzlingen. The Thurgau region in the area of Lake Constance is a paradise for cycling, swimming, skating or walking.
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youth hostel, with its high-ceilings and sunny rooms, was formerly a manor house and was renovated true to style in 2003. It lies in the middle of a park on the shores of the lake.
- Bed in multi-bed room from CHF 32.20/person incl. breakfast buffet.
- Family room with 6 beds from CHF 226.20/room incl. breakfast buffet.
Schaan-Vaduz - Principality of Liechtenstein
Whoever travels to Liechtenstein will immediately notice the very special atmosphere that pervades this endearing small and sovereign state between Switzerland and Austria. The 160 square kilometres of the Principality constitute a wonderfully beautiful spot on the Earth that stretches from the fascinating world of the Rhine valley up to the health-imbuing mountainscapes of the alpine region at 2 500 metres asl. Culturally rich with unspoilt nature and culinary-romantic highlights: Liechtenstein promises moments of pure bliss for body and soul.
You could come across the Prince of Liechtenstein doing his shopping, go walking in "heaven", discover historic postage stamps, watch birds of prey taking part in the local falconry display, climb ruins or cycle to the disco in the neighbouring country. The Principality of Liechtenstein may only cover 160 square kilometres but it houses a wide variety of leisure and sports facilities. The
youth hostel, right at its heart, is an inviting place from which to set off on your voyage of discovery.
- Bed in multi-bed room from CHF 36.00/person incl. breakfast buffet.
- Family room with 5 beds from CHF 197.50/room incl. breakfast buffet.
