St. Gallen & Appenzell: Culture, Cheese & Scenic Rails

Overview

The St. Gallen and Appenzell Tour: Culture, Cheese and Scenic Railways offers an unforgettable journey through Eastern Switzerland by public transport. This full-day tour starts in St. Gallen, where one can explore the UNESCO World Heritage Stiftsbezirk and the Abbey Library, a treasure trove of history and culture.

After St. Gallen, the adventure continues into Appenzell. A funicular whisks travelers up the hillside, followed by a train ride through Appenzell’s green, rolling hills. A stop at a traditional cheese factory provides insight into the creation of the region's famous cheese, complete with a tasting. The tour includes a stroll through Appenzell’s old town, known for its colorful painted houses, and a cogwheel train ride with views of the Alps. The experience concludes with a meal on a train restaurant, blending local flavors with the charm of rail travel. This tour includes admission fees, public transportation, cheese tasting, and entrance fees.

Not included in the tour are meals. Key stops feature the Cathedral of St. Gallen and Abbey District, the Abbey Library of St. Gall, the Mühlegg Funicular, the Appenzeller Cheese Factory, Stein, and Appenzell Village. With a blend of culture, tradition, and landscapes accessible by public transport, this tour promises a memorable Swiss experience.

Sentiment Analysis

Customers generally enjoyed the tour's mix of culture, scenery, and ease of travel, though some had minor concerns about free time and the train restaurant.

• Travelers really enjoyed seeing the Abbey Library.

  Many loved riding the trains and seeing the mountains.

  People said the cheese factory visit was a fun treat.

  The guide made the trip interesting and easy.

• Some travelers wished for more free time.

  A few thought the train restaurant was not worth it.