Our hotel in St. Gallen
Welcome to Switzerland’s City of Textiles. Between the historic old town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a world of experiences await you.
In the heart of the world heritage city
Hotel City Weissenstein
Our Hotel City Weissenstein is just a few minutes’ walk from St Gallen’s historic old town. The rooms offer a modern twist on the City of Textiles’ style. Our hotel is situated just a stone’s throw away from the city’s attractions.
Discover St. Gallen
With its picturesque old town with colourfully painted bay windows, the nearby mountain Säntis and its rich history in textiles, St. Gallen offers a colourful blend of culture, proximity to nature and day trip destinations.
Ausblick auf die Stadt St. Gallen
Die drei Weiern ist ein beliebtes Naherholungsgebiet nicht weit des Stadtzentrums entfernt
Luftaufnahme der St. Gallen
Dom des Stiftungsbezirks in der Innenstadt der St. Gallen
Der Stiftungsbezirk in der St. Galler Innenstadt
Die Altstadt von St. Gallen perfekt zum schlendern und flanieren
Textil trails St. Gallen
The city of St. Gallen and the surrounding region of Eastern Switzerland look back on a remarkable textile history. Translated into modern times, this heritage still shapes and inspires the city’s vibrant appearance today. Numerous companies in Eastern Switzerland are global leaders in the textile industry, and St. Gallen embroidery is internationally considered groundbreaking.
On the two textile trails, you can fully immerse yourself in the fascinating world of St. Gallen’s textile heritage. Embroidered QR codes guide you from one impressive building to the next, revealing exciting facts along the way. As you make your way through the city of St. Gallen, you will discover highlights such as the former Embroidery Exchange or the Textile Museum, home to numerous exhibits and historical artefacts. In St. Gallen West, meanwhile, you will find the Tröckneturm with its documentation center on the city’s history and the key branches of the St. Gallen textile industry, as well as the Sittertal dye works.
The city’s most beautiful sites and attractions
Activities in St. Gallen
Hotel City Weissenstein is situated just a stone’s throw away from the town’s most popular: take a stroll through the old town or visit the Stiftsbezirk religious complex with its impressive cathedral and the Abbey Library, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Those looking to immerse themselves in culture can uncover a slice of St. Gallen’s history at the St. Gallen Art Gallery and the Textile Museum. While Säntis, the local mountain, with its beautiful hiking trails and breathtaking views, is the first port of call for nature lovers. From the organic restaurant at the castle to cuisine made using fresh market produce in the city centre and a wine bar at Gallusplatz, the city also offers a wide range of options for wining and dining
