Zwingli-Haus

#1874 among destinations in Switzerland

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Zwingli's birthplace stands in the Lisighaus district of the village of Wildhaus in Toggenburg in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen. It dates from the 15th century, making it one of the oldest surviving farmhouses in Switzerland. The reformer Huldrych Zwingli was born in it on January 1, 1484.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°12'4"N, 9°20'24"E

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Sankt GallenSwitzerland

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Zwingli-Haus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann, Säntis, Chäserrugg, Thur waterfalls.

2.9 miSW
Winter sport, Ski area
Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann
75 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Toggenburg region of Switzerland, Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann is a winter wonderland that beckons skiers and snowboarders from around the globe. This picturesque ski area, located in the canton of St.
3.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Säntis
93 min walk • Rising majestically above the Alpstein massif, Säntis stands as a prominent landmark in the Eastern Alps of Switzerland. At an impressive height of 2,502 meters, it is the highest mountain in the Alpstein range and offers breathtaking panoramic views that sweep across...
3.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chäserrugg
88 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Chäserrugg is a mountain peak that offers breathtaking views and a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. At an elevation of 2,262 meters, it is the easternmost peak of the seven summits of the Churfirsten...
1.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Thur waterfalls, Walenstadt
34 min walk • The Thur waterfalls are two cascades located on the river Thur approximately ten minutes walking from the village square of Unterwasser in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, The water cascades down from steep rock faces, and on highest point drops from 23 metres.
1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Schwendisee
27 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Eastern Switzerland, Schwendisee is a serene mountain lake that epitomizes the tranquil beauty of the Swiss Toggenburg region. This hidden gem, less frequented by the tourist crowds, offers a peaceful retreat amidst nature's...
3.3 miN
Tower
Säntis
86 min walk • The Säntis transmitter is a 123.5 m high transmitting station on the summit of the 2,502 m high Säntis mountain in Switzerland. It is operated by Swisscom. The original microwave station was built in 1955, but because Säntis is directly exposed to north-western weather the unprotected microwave radio antennae regularly iced up in winter.
3.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Voralpsee
91 min walk • Voralpsee is a lake above Grabs in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Altmann Mountain
78 min walk • The Altmann is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and St. Gallen. It is situated in the massif of the Alpstein north of Wildhaus, a few kilometres from the Säntis.
3.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hinterrugg
94 min walk • The Hinterrugg is the highest peak of the Churfirsten group, located in the Appenzell Alps. It overlooks the town of Walenstadt and the lake in the canton of St. Gallen.
2.6 miW
Historical place, Monastery
Kloster
67 min walk • St. John's Abbey in the Thurtal was a Benedictine monastery originally established in Alt St. Johann in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, in the mid-12th century.
4.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zuestoll
106 min walk • The Zuestoll is one of the peaks of the Churfirsten group, located in the Appenzell Alps. It lies between the valley of Toggenburg and Lake Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen. The summit is easily accessible by a trail on the northern side.