Exciting activity ideas and days out for all ages

Here, you can do everything from letting off steam by getting active to solving a mystery or just scoffing chocolate. The St.Gallen-Lake Constance region is a hive of adventure, offering a wide range of leisure activities for the whole family. All the way from Wil to the St.Gallen Rhine Valley, you'll find there’s lots to discover and many adventures to be had!

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Culinary experiences for all tastes

How about some delicious cheese fondue at the Drei Weieren or one course in three different restaurants? These experiences turn eating into an adventure.

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A day at the museum – for explorers of all ages

St.Gallen is a treasure trove of art and culture, and the museums are brilliant for even the youngest of explorers! The Naturmuseum St.Gallen (Natural History Museum St.Gallen), the Kunstmuseum St.Gallen (St.Gallen Art Museum) and the Historisches und Völkerkundemuseum (Historical Museum and the Museum of Ethnology) all have special offers for children and young people.

Natural History Museum St.Gallen

On an area of 2,000 m², the Nature Museum St.Gallen offers young and old discoveries in the local animal and mineral world. The open exhibition presentation with walk-through room pictures invites visitors to become active themselves - now also with the digital museum guide in three languages.

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Cultural Museum St.Gallen

The name combines the three core disciplines of the museum: archaeology, history and ethnology.

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Kunstmuseum St.Gallen

The Kunstmuseum St.Gallen enjoys an international reputation with its captivating temporary exhibitions and rich collection of paintings and sculptures.

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Thanks to the free mamamap, I am always able to quickly find a place where I’m welcome to breastfeed my newborn baby when I’m out and about.

MARTINA ZUBERBÜHLER Mother of three from St.Gallen

Playfully explore the city of St.Gallen

There are more than 65 play areas spread across the entire city, just waiting to be explored. The play areas are varied and are suitable for all age groups. Many of the route suggestions will take you past play areas and will highlight play options that are suitable for all weathers.

Playgrounds in the Canton of St.Gall

There are around 50 playgrounds that contribute to quality of life in the city of St.Gallen, functioning both as play areas for children and young people and as neighbourhood meeting places for all ages. You can find these and other playgrounds in the canton on the digital playground finder SPILO.

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