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8.5

Excellent

South Walenstadt Beach

Südstrand Walenstadt

Walenstadt, Switzerland

#3 out of 16 in St. Gallen

8.5

Excellent

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Gray fine pebble Fine pebbles bottom Good for Sup surfing

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Located within the settlement

Mols • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Bistro Hafen West

9.6 - Exceptional 580m

Restaurant Neptun

8.6 - Excellent 590m

Restaurant Promenade Walenstadt

9.6 - Exceptional 690m

Sushi Restaurant Amami

9.2 - Excellent 760m

Bar Boomerang Walenstadt

8.8 - Excellent 810m

Meal Takeaway Walensee Pizza-Kurier

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Walenstadt Imbiss

8.2 - Very good 1km

Restaurant Hotel Restaurant Schiffahrt

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Restaurant Löwen

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Hiking Area Walensee Flussmündung

60m

Park Walenstadt lake

570m

Hiking Area Feuerstelle

830m

Park Ihr Kunden Gärtner

1.2km

Hiking Area Hessenberg

1.8km

Hiking Area Walgugg

2.2km

Hiking Area Gasbach

2.4km

Park Züribänkli Flumserberg

2.7km

Hiking Area Panoramarundweg Rosenboden

3.3km

Playground Spielerlebnis Walensee - Mols

650m

Playground Spielerlebnis Walensee - Walenstadt

810m

Playground Spielplatz Rossweidstrasse

850m

Playground Grilleplatz

870m

Playground Naturspielgruppe Waldfäger

1km

Playground Spielerlebnis Walensee - Unterterzen

3.4km

Playground Spielerlebnis Walensee - Murg

5.7km

Playground Alter Forstplatz mit Feuerstelle

6km

Playground Spielerlebnis Walensee - Quinten Au

6km

Grocery Store Migros-Supermarkt - Walenstadt

1.1km

Bakery Städtlibeck

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Supermarket Coop Supermarkt Walenstadt

1.2km

Supermarket Denner Discount

1.2km

Supermarket SPAR Supermarkt Unterterzen

3.2km

Supermarket SPAR Supermarkt Murg

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Paxmal

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Schweizer Familie Feuerstelle

10 - Exceptional 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Murgbachschlucht

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Passtrasse Murgtal

9 - Excellent 7.9km

Tourist Attraction Thur waterfalls (accessible from Unterwasser village)

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Thur Waterfall

9km

Tourist Attraction Arvenbüel

9.4 - Excellent 9.6km

Tourist Attraction Rinquelle

10km

Cultural Center Klangwelt Toggenburg

8.1km

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About

South Walenstadt Beach is located on the Walen Lake and it is in the 3th place out of 16 beaches in the St. Gallen region 34.7 km away from its center, the city of Sankt Gallen. It is one of the beaches of Mols settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray fine pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.

South Walenstadt Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Badestrand Unterterzen, which has a rating of 8.1.

South Walenstadt Beach is located in St. Gallen within Mols, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Located within the settlement

Mols • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Bistro Hafen West

9.6 - Exceptional 580m

Restaurant Neptun

8.6 - Excellent 590m

Restaurant Promenade Walenstadt

9.6 - Exceptional 690m

Sushi Restaurant Amami

9.2 - Excellent 760m

Bar Boomerang Walenstadt

8.8 - Excellent 810m

Meal Takeaway Walensee Pizza-Kurier

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Walenstadt Imbiss

8.2 - Very good 1km

Restaurant Hotel Restaurant Schiffahrt

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Restaurant Löwen

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Hiking Area Walensee Flussmündung

60m

Park Walenstadt lake

570m

Hiking Area Feuerstelle

830m

Park Ihr Kunden Gärtner

1.2km

Hiking Area Hessenberg

1.8km

Hiking Area Walgugg

2.2km

Hiking Area Gasbach

2.4km

Park Züribänkli Flumserberg

2.7km

Hiking Area Panoramarundweg Rosenboden

3.3km

Playground Spielerlebnis Walensee - Mols

650m

Playground Spielerlebnis Walensee - Walenstadt

810m

Playground Spielplatz Rossweidstrasse

850m

Playground Grilleplatz

870m

Playground Naturspielgruppe Waldfäger

1km

Playground Spielerlebnis Walensee - Unterterzen

3.4km

Playground Spielerlebnis Walensee - Murg

5.7km

Playground Alter Forstplatz mit Feuerstelle

6km

Playground Spielerlebnis Walensee - Quinten Au

6km

Grocery Store Migros-Supermarkt - Walenstadt

1.1km

Bakery Städtlibeck

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Supermarket Coop Supermarkt Walenstadt

1.2km

Supermarket Denner Discount

1.2km

Supermarket SPAR Supermarkt Unterterzen

3.2km

Supermarket SPAR Supermarkt Murg

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Paxmal

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Schweizer Familie Feuerstelle

10 - Exceptional 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Murgbachschlucht

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Passtrasse Murgtal

9 - Excellent 7.9km

Tourist Attraction Thur waterfalls (accessible from Unterwasser village)

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Thur Waterfall

9km

Tourist Attraction Arvenbüel

9.4 - Excellent 9.6km

Tourist Attraction Rinquelle

10km

Cultural Center Klangwelt Toggenburg

8.1km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

What to do in South Walenstadt Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the South Walenstadt Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

It is difficult to think of any entertainment and activities when you are on the beach. To swim, to sunbathe, to drink a couple of cocktails, again to swim and again to sunbathe, the variety usually is very limited. But on South Walenstadt Beach you can test yourself in such an activity as water jumping. It's fun and it's scary, the rest you have to experience on your own. There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at South Walenstadt Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on South Walenstadt Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

1km 14 min walk

Strandbad Walenstadt Strandbad Walenstadt

7.7 Very good

1.3km 18 min walk

Lochezen Strand Lochezen Strand

7.2 Good

1.6km 21 min walk

Strandbad Mols Strandbad Mols

6.8 Good

3.1km

Badestrand Unterterzen II Badestrand Unterterzen II

7.6 Very good

3.4km

Badestrand Unterterzen Badestrand Unterterzen

8.1 Very good

3.8km

Leuchtturm Strand Leuchtturm Strand

5.9 Pleasant

4.1km

Badestrand Gand Badestrand Gand

5.8 Pleasant

6.3km

Murg Lido Murg Lido

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Mols • 1.2km

Main locality of province

Sankt Gallen • 34.7km

Transport

Airport

HOH • 42.4km

Bus Station

Unterterzen, Friedberg • 3.9km

Train Station

Walenstadt • 1.1km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the South Walenstadt Beach?

The South Walenstadt Beach is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.

What are the key activities at South Walenstadt Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the South Walenstadt Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

The South Walenstadt Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the South Walenstadt Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

South Walenstadt Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the South Walenstadt Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the South Walenstadt Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the South Walenstadt Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

What are the key audiences of South Walenstadt Beach?

South Walenstadt Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans / tent)

Is there any food or beverages in the area of South Walenstadt Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on South Walenstadt Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Neptun is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

How far is the South Walenstadt Beach from parking?

The South Walenstadt Beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby South Walenstadt Beach?

There are 1 attractions near South Walenstadt Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Paxmal located in 3.6 km. See the attractions section for details.