Abbey Library

Abbey Library© Roy Egloff · CC BY-SA 4.0

A rococo hall of 170,000 volumes, entry with the pass.

How to reach it

About 8 min walk from St. Gallen station. St. Gallen is the start of the route.

From the station
8 min · 0.6 km
Rail pass
Swiss Travel Pass
Tickets
Free to visit
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More to see in St. Gallen

Abbey Cathedral©

Abbey Cathedral

Baroque twin towers and a frescoed nave beside the famous library.

Old Town Oriel Windows©

Old Town Oriel Windows

Carved and painted bay windows jutting from the former textile merchants’ houses.

Textile Museum©

Textile Museum

Embroidery that once dressed Paris couture houses.

Other stops on the Appenzell & the Säntis

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Abbey Library from St. Gallen station?
About 8 min walk from St. Gallen station. St. Gallen is the start of the route.
Is Abbey Library covered by the Swiss Travel Pass?
The train journey to St. Gallen is fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass. Entry to Abbey Library is free.
What else is there to see near Abbey Library?
Other sights in St. Gallen include Abbey Cathedral, Old Town Oriel Windows, Textile Museum.

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