Audio guide · Self-guided city walk · Switzerland

St. Gallen

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The Abbey District, the oriel windows and textile history: the old town around the abbey.

Gallen! It's lovely to have you here. I'm your guide, and I'll take you on a tour through the city. You will discover the Red Square city lounge, the Textile Museum, the market square, the Spisergasse with its oriel windows, St Laurenzen, the cathedral, the Abbey Library, the Mülenen gorge and, to finish, the Drei Weieren ponds.

A self-guided audio walk through St. Gallen: 15 stops in order plus 23 discovery points, with a picture, a story to listen to and navigation for every stop. Everything runs in WhatsApp, no app, in 2 languages.

Stops
15 + 23
Distance
4.4 km
Duration
approx. 2 hours
Languages
2
Start in WhatsApp →Free welcome · pass from €6.99

Link: wa.me/4922853414666?text=Start/City Guide St. Gallen

How it works

  1. 1

    Tap “Start in WhatsApp” or scan the QR code. WhatsApp opens with a prepared message, just send it.

  2. 2

    Choose your language. You hear a free welcome and choose your pass: 1 day, 2 days or 1 week.

  3. 3

    Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Then the walk starts right in the chat: picture, story, navigation to the next stop.

  4. 4

    Walk in order or explore freely with the map. Headphones recommended.

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The walk

15 stops in order

Start: Roter Platz (Stadtlounge). 4.4 km, approx. 2 hours at a relaxed pace.

Stops in order   Discovery points  ·  Tap a point for picture and title.

  1. Red Square (Stadtlounge)

    1. Red Square (Stadtlounge)

    📷 JoachimKohler-HB, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  2. Textile Museum

    2. Textile Museum

    📷 Haudbert, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  3. Market Square & Vadian

    3. Market Square & Vadian

  4. Waaghaus and Bohl

    4. Waaghaus and Bohl

    📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  5. St. Katharina Convent

    5. St. Katharina Convent

    📷 WWHenderson20, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  6. St. Mangen & Wiborada

    6. St. Mangen & Wiborada

    📷 Bobo11, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  7. Stadtpark & Art Museum

    7. Stadtpark & Art Museum

    📷 A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons

  8. Spisergasse oriels

    8. Spisergasse oriels

  9. St. Laurenzen

    9. St. Laurenzen

    📷 A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons

  10. Neue Pfalz & Karlstor

    10. Neue Pfalz & Karlstor

    📷 Rudolf H. Boettcher, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  11. St. Gallen Cathedral

    11. St. Gallen Cathedral

    📷 JoachimKohler-HB, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  12. Klosterhof & Abbey

    12. Klosterhof & Abbey

    📷 Burkhard Mücke, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  13. Abbey Library

    13. Abbey Library

    📷 Stiftsbibliothek St. Gallen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  14. Mühleggbahn & gorge

    14. Mühleggbahn & gorge

    📷 A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons

  15. Drei Weieren

    15. Drei Weieren

    📷 Lurenz, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Explore freely

23 discovery points on the map

Beyond the walk: places with their own story, each with a picture and audio. The map shows what is closest to you.

  • Haus zur Hechel

    Haus zur Hechel

    📷 Rudolf H. Boettcher, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Kulturmuseum St.Gallen

    Kulturmuseum St.Gallen

    📷 A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons

  • Naturmuseum St. Gallen

    Naturmuseum St. Gallen

    📷 Adrian Michael, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Tonhalle St. Gallen

    Tonhalle St. Gallen

    📷 A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons

  • Konzert und Theater

    Konzert und Theater

    📷 A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons

  • St. Gallen Synagogue

    St. Gallen Synagogue

    📷 JoachimKohler-HB, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Schützengarten Brewery

    Schützengarten Brewery

    📷 © 1971markus, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Volksbad

    Volksbad

    📷 EtschPat, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Wildpark Peter und Paul

    Wildpark Peter und Paul

    📷 Schofför, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Botanical Garden

    Botanical Garden

    📷 ETH-Bibliothek Zürich, Bildarchiv / Fotograf: Zsolt, Somorjai / Com_FC15-9000-179, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Kloster Notkersegg

    Kloster Notkersegg

    📷 Schofför, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Lokremise

    Lokremise

    📷 Хрюша, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Open art museum

    Open art museum

    📷 Armin Andreas Pangerl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Tröckneturm

    Tröckneturm

    📷 A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons

  • Christuskirche

    Christuskirche

    📷 Markus Diethelm, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • St. Leonhard's Church

    St. Leonhard's Church

    📷 A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons

  • Soap Museum

    Soap Museum

    📷 Rudolf H. Boettcher, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Vadiana Library

    Vadiana Library

    📷 Maimaid, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Lagerhaus

    Lagerhaus

    📷 A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons

  • Soldiers' Memorial

    Soldiers' Memorial

    📷 EinDao, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Kinderfest Meadow

    Kinderfest Meadow

  • Galgentobel

    Galgentobel

  • Multergasse

    Multergasse

    📷 Leonhard Lenz, CC0, Wikimedia Commons

Prices

  • 1 day€6.99
  • 2 days€9.99
  • 1 week€14.99

Prices incl. VAT. Valid from activation. All stops, map and navigation included.

Questions

When can I start?
Any time, any day. The walk runs around the clock on your phone. All you need is WhatsApp and headphones.
How much does the City Guide cost?
A pass costs €6.99 for one day, €9.99 for two days or €14.99 for a week. The welcome and the overview are free.
Where does the walk start?
At the starting point Roter Platz (Stadtlounge). You can also join anywhere along the route: the map shows all stops and the one closest to you.
Do I need an app?
No. The whole walk runs inside WhatsApp: for each stop you receive a picture, the story as a voice message and a button for navigation.
Can I switch the language?
Yes, at any time. Simply write “Language” in the chat. St. Gallen is available in German, English.

Ready for St. Gallen?

Open WhatsApp, listen to the welcome for free and decide on the spot.

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