St. Gallen Cathedral
Kathedrale St. Gallen
A late Baroque twin-tower cathedral, where green and white stucco decoration and a huge ceiling painting dazzle the eye. Admission is free.
The cathedral was originally the abbey church. It was rebuilt between 1755 and 1766 and is one of Switzerland’s most important late Baroque buildings. The two bell towers on its east façade, each about 68 m high, are city landmarks. The interior is dominated by green, gold and white stucco ornament. The ceiling painting over the central dome, the carved choir stalls and the confessionals are all worth a close look. The cathedral and the library share the World Heritage status of the abbey complex and can be visited together. The large lawn in front is a public resting place. In summer it hosts an open-air opera festival, and in December a Christmas market is held. Admission is free. During Mass, please keep quiet and avoid wandering around.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (visits restricted during Sunday morning Mass)
Nearby sights
- Abbey Library of St. Gall
- St. Gallen Old Town & Oriel Windows
- St. Laurenzen Church
- Textile Museum St. Gallen
- Stadtlounge
- Kunstmuseum St. Gallen
- Drei Weieren & Mühleggbahn
- Wildpark Peter und Paul