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St. Gallen Textile Trail

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St. Gallen Textile Trail

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St. Gallen Textile Trail

01:15

4.78km

40m

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The Textile Trail is a circular route through the city of St.Gallen. It takes you through the embroidery quarter and past historic buildings that are closely linked to the textile industry.

It starts at the Textile Museum on Vadianstrasse. Along the route you will find QR codes embroidered on important…

by St. Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus

Last updated: February 11, 2025

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After 4.27 km for 50 m

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24 m

Vadianstrasse

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The textile trail begins here. QR codes on the walls of the houses provide you with everything you need to know about the themed trail.

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957 m

Public Warehouse St. Gallen

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Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 12 noon – 6 pm
Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 5 pm
Closed on Mondays

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1.57 km

City Lounge (Red Square), St. Gallen

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Switzerland's first public living room is spread out in the open air in the Bleicheli district of St. Gallen. It is covered with red rubber granulate and illuminated by artistic …

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2.10 km

Haus zum Greif

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The legend of the Griffin, a fearsome mythical creature, inspired Willy Koch's mural from 1943 on this old town house. According to ancient legend, the Griffin guards the hidden gold …

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2.37 km

Zeughausgasse

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The low row of houses in Zeughausgasse has a special charm. Its cozy atmosphere is enchanting.

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3.57 km

Cantonal Library

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The library houses several important collections, including the Vadian Collection and the Masonic Library. The library also hosts readings and other events.

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4.49 km

Pelican House

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The two-story bay window on the "Haus zum Pelikan" dates from 1708. The house name "Zum Pelikan" was first mentioned in a document in 1733. The four-story building is now …

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4.64 km

Multergasse

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Everywhere in St. Gallen there are new discoveries to be made on the walls and windows of houses.

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4.71 km

Broderbrunnen Fountain

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The Broderbrunnen is part of the Swiss inventory of cultural assets of national importance.

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4.78 km

The Textilmuseum is about the history of the St.Gallen textile industry. The collection includes historical embroideries, handmade lace, as well as non-European fabrics and costumes from several centuries.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.25 km

2.10 km

361 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.18 km

1.94 km

347 m

264 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

27°C

15°C

57 %

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January 7, 2025

The Textile Trail is a circular route through the city of St.Gallen. It takes you through the embroidery quarter and past historic buildings that are closely linked to the textile industry.
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It starts at the Textile Museum on Vadianstrasse. Along the route you will find QR codes embroidered on important

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St. Gallen Textile Trail

Vadianstrasse

Public Warehouse St. Gallen

City Lounge (Red Square), St. Gallen

Haus zum Greif

Zeughausgasse

Cantonal Library

Pelican House

Multergasse

Broderbrunnen Fountain

Textile Museum St.Gallen

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