Top 10 attractions in Eastern Switzerland

Wil has a real highlight to offer: the tower of Wil! From this unique wooden structure you have a wonderful view as far as the Bernese and Austrian Alps. If you need a snack, you can grill a delicious St.Gallen bratwurst at one of the two barbecue sites nearby. Also worth a visit are the picturesque pond and the old town with the Hof zu Wil, an architectural monument of national importance.

Discover, marvel, savour - that's the motto of the Chocolarium, the factory of happiness of Munz and Minor. Here, in the chocolate factory of happiness, you can immerse yourself in the world of chocolate. Take an interactive tour and learn how happiness is made into chocolate. And best of all, snacking is encouraged!

It's not just the water that flows here, but the adrenaline too! With ten spectacular slides and a magnificent setting of mystical mountains and caves, Säntispark in Abtwil offers an absolutely unique swimming experience. The «Säntis Pipe» is a real highlight: a six-metre drop that is unique in Switzerland! The brine bath with bubble niches and massage jets or the Roman-Irish bath with twelve stations are the perfect place to relax!

Discover the breathtaking scenery of eastern Switzerland. The Swiss Southeast Railway (SOB) takes you through picturesque villages, glistening lakes and imposing mountains. The modern trains are a real highlight! With comfortable seats and panoramic windows, they offer unrivalled comfort and take you from one stunning location to another in complete comfort.

Forum Würth Rorschach is the museum section of Würth House Rorschach and regularly presents changing art exhibitions on various exciting themes. In addition to the main exhibition, the Forum Würth Rorschach always offers new and exciting exhibitions in the foyer, providing a fascinating insight into the Würth collection of modern and contemporary art, which now comprises more than 18,500 works. The Art Café is the perfect place to relax and unwind with a delicious drink and a breathtaking view of the lake.

This is where the region shows its best side - at least when the weather is good! The Fünfländerblick is an absolute dream and offers a fantastic view. As the name suggests, you can see five different regions from here: Vorarlberg, Bavaria, Baden, Württemberg and, of course, Switzerland. The Fünfländerblick is easily accessible by bike or on foot after taking the bus from St.Gallen. A combination with the culinary hike «From course to course» from St.Gallen is also highly recommended.

The Säntis is an adventure mountain that invites young and old to its peak in summer and winter. Schwägalp, at the foot of the mountain, is home to the valley station of the aerial cableway and the inviting 3-star superior hotel «Säntis - das Hotel» with spa, restaurant and seminar rooms. At 2502 metres above sea level, an interactive world of experiences and spectacular views invite you to linger, discover and marvel. The varied events organised by the two modern Säntis restaurants will also make your trip to the highest peak in the Alpstein an unforgettable experience.

The Appenzeller® Schaukäserei invites you on a fantastic journey of discovery - from the fascinating art of cheese making to the breathtaking vastness and beauty of the picturesque Appenzell region. Feel how tradition and customs are still lived and find out why the unique Appenzeller® cheese is the tastiest cheese of all. However, the mysterious recipe for its herbal flavour remains a closely guarded secret.