Wildpark Peter und Paul
A free wildlife park on the hillside north of the city, where the alpine ibex was first reintroduced to Switzerland. Visitors can get close to marmots and lynx.
The Peter und Paul Wildlife Park was founded in 1892 by a citizens' association and sits on the Rotmonten hillside north of the city. Admission is free. In 1906, alpine ibex brought to Switzerland from Italy were bred here in captivity before being released into the mountains, so the park is regarded as the starting point of the ibex's return to Switzerland. The park mainly keeps native animals, including alpine ibex, chamois, red deer, marmots, wild boar and lynx. Its forest paths are suitable for family strolls, and there is a restaurant nearby with panoramic city views. It is reachable from the city center by bus and a short walk, and a visit takes about 1–2 hours.
Opening hours
All day (free)
Nearby sights
- Kunstmuseum St. Gallen
- St. Laurenzen Church
- Drei Weieren & Mühleggbahn
- St. Gallen Cathedral
- Abbey Library of St. Gall
- St. Gallen Old Town & Oriel Windows
- Textile Museum St. Gallen
- Stadtlounge