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Abbey Library of St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland

History

A Rococo library hall with inlaid wooden floors (felt slippers provided) and manuscripts more than a thousand years old, part of the UNESCO-listed abbey precinct.

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St. Gallen, Switzerland
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.4233, 9.3770
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping St. Gallen-Wittenbach LeebrückeCampsite
    4 km from Abbey Library of St. Gallen · 100 pitches
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • ManserCampsite
    10 km from Abbey Library of St. Gallen
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz JakobsbadCampsite
    12 km from Abbey Library of St. Gallen
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Campingplatz Gohren am SeeCampsite
    23 km from Abbey Library of St. Gallen
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Wohnmobilstellplatz TunauMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Abbey Library of St. Gallen · 45 pitches
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  • Campingplatz IriswieseCampsite
    24 km from Abbey Library of St. Gallen
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Abbey Library of St. Gallen?

Abbey Library of St. Gallen is in St. Gallen, Switzerland, at GPS 47.4233, 9.3770. It is about 11 km from Appenzell.

Can you camp near Abbey Library of St. Gallen?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Stellplatz Olma-Camping, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 31 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Abbey Library of St. Gallen?

Abbey Library of St. Gallen is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Rhine Falls to the Säntis.

What is there to see near Abbey Library of St. Gallen?

Places worth a stop nearby: Appenzell Village (11 km), Seealpsee (17 km), Säntis from Schwägalp (19 km) and Meersburg (31 km).

When is the best time to visit Abbey Library of St. Gallen?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)