Saint Gallen is a city in northeast Switzerland and is also the capital of the Canton of Saint Gallen. The Appenzell Alps are found at the foot of the city and there is a beautiful lake called Lake Constance also located nearby. Saint Gallen has an abundance of natural attractions and is a perfect city for exploring the mountains because of its location. We think it's best to hire a car from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport if you want to explore the city and region conveniently – aside from the World Heritage Site found there it's a great place to start your journey to neighbouring Germany and Austria due to its excellent transport links.
A must-see historical attraction is the Convent of St Gall, a beautiful cathedral inside and out that was first built in the 8th century and is now a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. You need to experience the beautiful nature and wildlife here and a great way to do so is at the Wildpark Peter and Paul. There are many nice little walking trails you can walk on to experience the nature and wildlife here. If you'd like to learn about prehistoric history then a great attraction is the Kirchhoferhaus Museum because it contains a lot of prehistoric material from nearby caves. Hiring a car from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport is the best way to visit all of these attractions conveniently.
