Eastern Switzerland Travel Guide
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Despite its proximity to Zürich, this Germanic region, with Germany to the north and Austria to the east, maintains a personality apart—a personality that often plays the wallflower when upstaged by more spectacular touristy regions. Happily, the truth is that the region does not lack for a satisfying variety: its north is dominated by the romantic Rhine; the region is lush with orchards and gardens, a generous share of mountains (including Mt. Säntis, at roughly 8,200 feet), and lovely hidden lakes, as well as the enormous Bodensee (Lake Constance).
Eastern Switzerland Hotels
During the summer high season, Stein-am-Rhein and Gottlieben are chock-full because there's no town around to catch the overflow—book early. St. Gallen...read more
Eastern Switzerland Restaurants
Restaurants in this region are often in centuries-old structures that have been home to some kind of eatery (in a few occasions under the same name) for...read more
Things To Do in Eastern Switzerland
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Eastern Switzerland
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Eastern Switzerland Experiences
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A bibliophile's paradise: Pretend you live in the Rococo richness of the library at the Abbey of St. Gallen, with all the time in the world to... Read more
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With some notable exceptions, eastern Switzerland is not haute cuisine country, but there is an abundant of good eating here.... Read more
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Far from being collections of dusty antiques, the local museums here offer truly authentic collections of the culture and traditions as they... Read more
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