Train to Abbey Library & Appenzell: Culture, Cheese & Views Including all Tickets
ID: GYG809332-O-1729337
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Discover eastern Switzerland in one day: admire St. Gallen’s UNESCO Abbey Library, ride mountain railways, wander Appenzell’s colorful villages & enjoy a cheese tasting — guided by a local geographer.
Join me on an unforgettable journey by public transport through Eastern Switzerland. Your adventure begins in St. Gallen, visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Stiftsbezirk and the world-famous Abbey Library – a treasure of history and culture.
From there, we glide up the hillside on a charming funicular, then continue by train into Appenzell’s rolling green hills. Along the way, we stop at a traditional cheese factory to see how the region’s world-renowned cheese is crafted – and taste it!
In the afternoon, we stroll through Appenzell’s picture-perfect old town with its colorful painted houses. Highlights continue with a mountain railway and cogwheel train ride, offering spectacular views of the Alps and valleys.
To round off the day Swiss-style, we enjoy a delightful meal aboard a train restaurant, combining local flavors with the magic of traveling on rails. This tour blends culture, tradition, and breathtaking landscapes – all accessible by public transport.
Highlights
- Explore the UNESCO-listed library at St Gallen’s majestic abbey.
- Ride scenic railways through picturesque Appenzell countryside.
- Visit a traditional cheese factory and enjoy an authentic tasting.
- Learn from insights of a local Swiss geographer guiding you thru the whole day.
- Travel by public transport, funicular and cog-wheel train in one day.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Public Transportation: All train rides of this tour (including buses, funiculars and cogwheel trains).
- Admission Fee: Cheese factory inclusive tasting
- Entrance Fee: UNESCO Abbey library
- Cheese tasting
- Personal guide Dave: Swiss local, qualified geographer & teacher
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals: Drinks and food can be purchased along the way, but you can also bring your own.
- Lunch: You may choose to have lunch in St. Gallen or in a rustic restaurant adjoining the cheese factory, offering authentic regional specialties.
- Dinner: For dinner, you have the option to eat in an exclusive train restaurant on the way back.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
