Historisches und Völkerkundemuseum, Saint Gallen

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Historisches und Völkerkundemuseum (address: Museumstrasse 50) is a place located in Saint Gallen (Sankt Gallen canton) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 2178 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 47°25'43"N latitude and 9°22'60"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Historisches und Völkerkundemuseum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Athletik Zentrum (bus, 2 min walk), Singenberg (trolleybus, 3 min walk), Spisertor (train, 9 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Kunstmuseum St. Gallen (museum, 3 min walk), Tonhalle St. Gallen (concerts and shows, 5 min walk), Theater St. Gallen (concerts and shows, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 47°25'43"N, 9°22'60"E

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Museumstrasse 50Saint Gallen Switzerland

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Nearby attractions include: Abbey of Saint Gall, Abbey Library, St. Gallen Cathedral, Botanical Garden St. Gallen.

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Baroque abbey founded in the 8th century
Abbey of Saint Gall, Saint Gallen
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Abbey with Switzerland's oldest library
Abbey Library, Saint Gallen
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Saint Gallen, Switzerland, the Abbey Library, also known as the Stiftsbibliothek, is a monument to human knowledge and a jewel of Baroque architecture. Founded in the 8th century, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is not only one of the oldest...
0.5 miSW
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Gallen Cathedral, Saint Gallen
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1.4 miNE
Botanical garden
Botanical Garden St. Gallen, Saint Gallen
36 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the city of Saint Gallen, Switzerland, the Botanical Garden St. Gallen is a verdant oasis that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. This botanical paradise, established in 1884, is not just a place for relaxation...
0.5 miSW
Church
St. Gallus Chapel, Saint Gallen
12 min walk • The St. Gallus Chapel is a chapel within the abbey complex of Saint Gall. It was rebuilt in 1666/67 on the ground floor of the residence of the prince-abbot. It was consecrated in 1671 in conjunction with the Bishop's chapel above it. The chapel has an approximately square interior.
~910 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Art Nouveau architecture
Tonhalle St. Gallen, Saint Gallen
5 min walk • Tonhalle St. Gallen is a concert hall in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It is a cultural centre, a venue for concerts, banquets and meetings. It is the home of the St. Gallen Symphony Orchestra.
~930 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Theater St. Gallen, Saint Gallen
5 min walk • The Theater St. Gallen is a performing arts center for opera, musical, ballet, and theatre in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and considered to be the oldest professional theatre in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
~520 ftSW
47°25'40"N • 9°22'54"E
Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, Saint Gallen
3 min walk • Museum, Art museum
0.4 miSW
Church
St. Laurenzen, Saint Gallen
11 min walk • The Church of St. Lawrence, is the Protestant Reformed parish church of the city of St. Gallen. The construction of the first church is estimated to the middle of the 12th century.
1 miSW
47°25'17"N • 9°21'58"E
Lokremise, Saint Gallen
25 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.5 miSW
Fountain, Well
Broderbrunnen, Saint Gallen
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Which popular attractions are close to Historisches und Völkerkundemuseum?

Nearby attractions include Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, Saint Gallen (3 min walk), Tonhalle St. Gallen, Saint Gallen (5 min walk), Theater St. Gallen, Saint Gallen (5 min walk), St. Laurenzen, Saint Gallen (11 min walk).

How to get to Historisches und Völkerkundemuseum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Historisches und Völkerkundemuseum:

Bus

Athletik Zentrum • Lines: 11, 201 (2 min walk)
Singenberg • Lines: 7, 8, N91 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Singenberg • Lines: 1, 2 (3 min walk)
Theater • Lines: 1, 2 (5 min walk)

Train

Spisertor (9 min walk)
Schülerhaus (9 min walk)