Ideal travel season
May to October
Pure travel time
2h 9min
Mode of transport
Car
Discover the Grand Tour of Switzerland by car
On the Grand Tour of Switzerland, it’s about the journey and not the final destination. The approximately 1,600-kilometre-long journey of discovery winds through four language regions, over five Alpine passes, to eleven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, two biospheres and along 22 lakes. This tour offers a concentrated dose of Switzerland with scenic and cultural gems. Discover the highlights here on the section through eastern Switzerland..
Schaffhausen – St.Gallen section
The route winds along the Swiss side of Lake Constance from Europe's largest waterfall through the medieval towns of Schaffhausen and Stein am Rhein, ending up in the St.Gallen-Lake Constance region where the tour highlight awaits: the Abbey District with its Baroque cathedral which was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1983. But it doesn’t stop here by a long shot.
Hungry along the way?
The Snack Box is the perfect companion for touring visitors on their journey through Switzerland – it satisfies small pangs of hunger and can be refilled again and again. Also at the St.Gallen Tourist Information office. Have a good trip – and bon appétit!
Best spot on the tour?
Less than five minutes away from the Grand Tour of Switzerland, the photo spot offers a unique view of the old town and the Abbey District of St.Gallen. Share the snapshot on social media: #inlovewithswitzerland #lovestgallen.
Road trip in an electric car
The first road trip in the world for electric cars: the Grand Tour of Switzerland! More than 300 charging stations guarantee a smooth trip for e-cars. The St.Gallen-Lake Constance region has an abundance of electric charging stations. If you want, you can recharge the car and spend the night.
