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St. Gallen & Appenzell Tour – Culture, Cheese and Scenic Railways

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About This Tour

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.

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What's Included

Tickets for all rides of this tour (including trains, buses, funiculars and cogwheel trains). Opt-out available for fee-free self-purchase or Swiss Travel Pass holders.
Cheese factory inclusive tasting
Personal guide Dave: Swiss local, qualified geographer & teacher
Cheese tasting
UNESCO Abbey library

What's Not Included

Drinks and food can be purchased along the way, but you can also bring your own. For dinner, there is the possibility to eat in an exclusive train restaurant on the way back.
You may choose to have lunch in St. Gallen or in a rustic restaurant adjoining the cheese factory, offering authentic regional specialties.
For dinner, you have the option to eat in an exclusive train restaurant on the way back.

Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting Point

Zurich HB mainstation: Official Meeting Point Look for the official Meeting Point sign — four arrows pointing toward a central circle — inside the main hall of the train station on the main floor. You can’t miss it; there’s a huge clock mounted right above it.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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