Spring activities in Eastern Switzerland
On the trail of the textile industry
St. Gallen is a textile city and is known worldwide for its embroidery. In order to bring the region's exciting textile tradition to life for tourists and locals, a Theme trail which leads through the history of textiles. The trail includes, for example, the Ethnographic Museum, the Textile Museum and houses with evocative names such as "Oceanic", "Washington" or "Wilson". Incidentally, these have been supplemented with QR codes that lead to further information. Another highlight of the textile trail is the "Drei Weieren", which were once used to supply water. Today, the ponds are a popular recreational area for locals and visitors alike.Mountain and hiking paradise
The local mountain of Eastern Switzerland is a must for every hiking and panorama lover. The Säntis offers a distant view of six countries and invites you to go on various hikes. Those who prefer less physical activity can climb into the Säntisbahn. It also offers excursions for groups through the Schwägalp/Säntis Nature Adventure Park.For riding enthusiasts
In St. Gallen, the annual CSIO takes place. The show jumping tournament is one of the four most important outdoor equestrian events in the world and attracts thousands of equestrian fans to Gründenmoos at the beginning of June. The event also features attractive hospitality offers.
