Grand Tour of Switzerland

This road trip covers around 1,600 kilometres, taking you through four language regions, over five Alpine passes and past 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites, two biospheres and 22 lakes. With this circular tour, you get a condensed introduction to Switzerland, taking in some of its most beautiful landscapes and cultural attractions. Discover the best bits of this section of the route through Eastern Switzerland.

Schaffhausen – St.Gallen section

This route winds along the Swiss side of Lake Constance. It starts at Europe’s largest waterfall and takes you through the medieval towns of Schaffhausen and Stein am Rhein, finally ending up in the St.Gallen-Lake Constance region. The highlight of this tour is sure to be the Abbey District and its ba-roque cathedral. The Abbey District was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1983.

Best time to travel

May to October

Time in transit

2 hrs 9 min

Means of transport

Car

Feeling peckish on the road?

The Snack Box accompanies you on your tour through Switzerland, satisfying those little hunger pangs – and you can buy as many refills as you like. One place you can replenish it – with provisions from Kündig Feinkost – is the St.Gallen Tourist Information Office. Happy travels – and bon appétit!

Get around with an electric car

The Grand Tour of Switzerland is the world’s first road trip designed especially for electric vehicles! More than 300 charging stations guarantee a hassle-free driving experience for drivers of electric cars. The St.Gallen-Lake Constance region also has a good network of e-charging stations.