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Train to Abbey Library & Scenic Appenzell: Culture, Cheese & Beer

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Overview

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German
English
Italian
French

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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.

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

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St. Gallen

Travel through Switzerland’s charming apple-growing region on a scenic train ride from Zurich to St. Gallen. As the journey unfolds, the landscape opens into gentle hills lined with orchards and traditional villages — a picture of rural life in northeastern Switzerland. In spring, countless apple trees transform the countryside into a sea of white blossoms; in late summer and autumn, their branches hang heavy with ripe fruit.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
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St. Gallen

⛪ Step inside the Cathedral – a masterpiece of baroque architecture with soaring ceilings, richly decorated stucco, and frescoes that leave visitors in awe. ️ Walk through history – the former Benedictine monastery, founded over 1,200 years ago, was once a major center of learning in Europe. Guests will learn how monks copied manuscripts, preserved knowledge, and shaped the culture of an entire region. Enjoy the peaceful courtyards and alleys – strolling through cobblestone paths surrounded by historical buildings, travelers experience the calm and timeless atmosphere of this sacred place.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Including all Tickets

One Payment - All Covered: Select this option for the convenience of having your train tickets arranged and added to your trip (including booking fee). Pickup included

8 adults excluding tickets

Requires self-purchase: For Swiss Travel Pass holders or if you prefer to buy your own tickets fee-free at SBB: CHF 65 (19<16y). I’m happy to help. Pickup included

Excluding Train Tickets

Self-purchase required: For Swiss Travel Pass holders or if you prefer to buy your own tickets fee-free at SBB: CHF 65 (19<16y). I’m happy to help. Pickup included

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

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.

Pickup points

Zurich Airport

Zurich Switzerland

Cancellation Policy

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

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    cvcayago8,Oct 1, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Our trip to St. Gallen and Appenzell was great. The tour guide Dave went above and beyond from the start to finish of the tour. I highly recommend this tour.

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