Gübsensee

#327 among destinations in Switzerland

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Gübsensee is a reservoir near the city of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Its dams were built between 1898 and 1900, the first hydroelectric reservoir in Switzerland. Kraftwerk Kubel has generated electrical power there since 1900. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 2238 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°23'55"N, 9°18'50"E

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Appenzell AusserrhodenSwitzerland

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Gübsensee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

3.4 miNE
Baroque abbey founded in the 8th century
Abbey of Saint Gall, Saint Gallen
88 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Saint Gallen, Switzerland, the Abbey of Saint Gall stands as a testament to the architectural and cultural grandeur of the medieval period. This former Benedictine monastery, with its origins dating back to the 8th century, was one of the most...
3.4 miNE
Abbey with Switzerland's oldest library
Abbey Library, Saint Gallen
86 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...
0.8 miNW
Sport complex, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Kybunpark, Saint Gallen
20 min walk • Kybunpark, a prominent sport venue nestled in the city of Saint Gallen, Switzerland, stands as a modern testament to Swiss passion for football. This state-of-the-art stadium, with a seating capacity of over 19,000 spectators, serves as the home ground for the FC St.
3.4 miNE
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Gallen Cathedral, Saint Gallen
87 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the city of Saint Gallen, Switzerland, the St. Gallen Cathedral stands as a magnificent example of Baroque architecture and a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. The cathedral, with its twin towers and elaborate façade, dominates...
3.4 miNE
Church
St. Gallus Chapel, Saint Gallen
88 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.
3.7 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Art Nouveau architecture
Tonhalle St. Gallen, Saint Gallen
94 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.
3.7 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Theater St. Gallen, Saint Gallen
94 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.
3.8 miNE
47°25'40"N • 9°22'54"E
Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, Saint Gallen
96 min walk • Museum, Art museum
2.9 miW
Forts and castles
Rosenburg
73 min walk • Rosenburg Castle is a ruined castle located to the west of the municipality of Herisau in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. The castle is on the Ramsenstock and is therefore also called Ramsenburg.
3.4 miNE
Church
St. Laurenzen, Saint Gallen
88 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.
2.3 miSE
47°22'25"N • 9°20'41"E
Schaukäserei Appenzell, Appenzell
58 min walk • Museum