Kloster
#707 among destinations in Switzerland
Facts and practical information
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. ()
Sankt GallenSwitzerland
Kloster – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann, Chäserrugg, Thur waterfalls, Schwendisee.
Winter sport, Ski areaWildhaus-Alt St. Johann
21 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.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainChäserrugg
78 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...
Nature, Natural attraction, WaterfallThur waterfalls, Walenstadt
35 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.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeSchwendisee
57 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...
Nature, Cave, Natural attractionWildenmannlisloch
60 min walk • Wildenmannlisloch is an alpine limestone Karst cave in the municipality of Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann, Toggenburg region, canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, on the northern slope of the Churfirsten range at an elevation of 1640 m. The cave extends for 142 m, at about 60 m from the entrance forming a chamber.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainSelun
83 min walk • The Selun is one of the peaks of the Churfirsten range, 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.
MemorialPaxmal, Walenstadt
94 min walk • The Paxmal is a peace monument built by Karl Bickel between 1924 and 1949, in Walenstadtberg above Walenstadt, in front of the Churfirsten mountain range Switzerland. The left wall depicts the earthly life: a human couple in its existence and development, love and procreation.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainHinterrugg
77 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.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainStockberg
79 min walk • The Stockberg is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking Nesslau in the canton of St. Gallen. It lies on the range west of the Säntis.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainZuestoll
72 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.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainWildhuser Schafberg
101 min walk • The Wildhuser Schafberg is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking Wildhaus in the canton of St. Gallen. It is situated in the massif of the Alpstein, on the range west of the Altmann.
Sankt Gallen