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About St. Gallen

Rocky beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent St. Gallen. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

St. Gallen Best beaches

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South Walenstadt Beach
South Walenstadt Beach
South Walenstadt Beach
Good for Relax
Südstrand Walenstadt

South Walenstadt Beach

Mols 1.2 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Crowded in season
1.5 Amenities index
Seebad Rapperswil beach
Seebad Rapperswil beach
Seebad Rapperswil beach
Strandbad Rapperswil

Seebad Rapperswil beach

Rapperswil 0.3 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Concrete cover • Very crowded • Distant parking
3.5 Amenities index
Altes Strandbad Weesen
Altes Strandbad Weesen
Altes Strandbad Weesen

Altes Strandbad Weesen

Weesen 0.4 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Crowded in season • Trail > 500m • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index
Gasi Strand
Gasi Strand
Gasi Strand
Good for Relax

Gasi Strand

Weesen 1.2 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Crowded in season • Distant parking
1.6 Amenities index
Murg Lido
Murg Lido
Murg Lido
Camping

Murg Lido

Murg 0.2 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Crowded in season
5.7 Amenities index
Badestrand Unterterzen
Badestrand Unterterzen
Badestrand Unterterzen

Badestrand Unterterzen

Unterterzen 0.2 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4.5 Amenities index
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Popular types of St. Gallen beaches

Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Sand
Sand
Pebble
Pebble
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 16 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in St. Gallen.

Most beautiful beaches of St. Gallen

South Walenstadt Beach
Südstrand Walenstadt

South Walenstadt Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, Mols 1.2 km
Altes Strandbad Weesen

Altes Strandbad Weesen
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Switzerland, Weesen 0.4 km
Gasi Strand

Gasi Strand
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Switzerland, Weesen 1.2 km
Murg Lido

Murg Lido
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, Murg 0.2 km
Badestrand Unterterzen

Badestrand Unterterzen
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Unterterzen 0.2 km
Strandbad Walenstadt

Strandbad Walenstadt
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, Walenstadt 1 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in St. Gallen

Lochezen Strand

Lochezen Strand
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Switzerland, Walenstadtberg 1 km
Strandbad Stampf

Strandbad Stampf
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing
Switzerland, Wurmsbach 1.6 km
Badestrand Betlis

Badestrand Betlis
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Switzerland, Betlis 0.1 km
Leuchtturm Strand

Leuchtturm Strand
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Switzerland, Unterterzen 0.2 km
Badestrand Gand

Badestrand Gand
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Quinten Au 1.6 km
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Rocky beaches in St. Gallen

Strandbad Flihorn

Strandbad Flihorn
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Switzerland, Weesen 0.7 km
Lochezen Strand

Lochezen Strand
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Switzerland, Walenstadtberg 1 km
Badestrand Betlis

Badestrand Betlis
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Switzerland, Betlis 0.1 km
Leuchtturm Strand

Leuchtturm Strand
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Switzerland, Unterterzen 0.2 km
Badestrand Bunten

Badestrand Bunten
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Quinten 0.2 km
Badestrand Gand

Badestrand Gand
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Quinten Au 1.6 km
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Beaches with shade in St. Gallen

South Walenstadt Beach
Südstrand Walenstadt

South Walenstadt Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, Mols 1.2 km
Seebad Rapperswil beach
Strandbad Rapperswil

Seebad Rapperswil beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover
Switzerland, Rapperswil 0.3 km
Altes Strandbad Weesen

Altes Strandbad Weesen
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Switzerland, Weesen 0.4 km
Gasi Strand

Gasi Strand
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Switzerland, Weesen 1.2 km
Murg Lido

Murg Lido
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, Murg 0.2 km
Strandbad Walenstadt

Strandbad Walenstadt
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, Walenstadt 1 km
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Long beaches in St. Gallen

South Walenstadt Beach
Südstrand Walenstadt

South Walenstadt Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, Mols 1.2 km
Gasi Strand

Gasi Strand
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Switzerland, Weesen 1.2 km
Badestrand Unterterzen II

Badestrand Unterterzen II
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Unterterzen 0.5 km
Lochezen Strand

Lochezen Strand
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Switzerland, Walenstadtberg 1 km
Badestrand Betlis

Badestrand Betlis
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Switzerland, Betlis 0.1 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in St. Gallen

South Walenstadt Beach
Südstrand Walenstadt

South Walenstadt Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, Mols 1.2 km
Altes Strandbad Weesen

Altes Strandbad Weesen
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Switzerland, Weesen 0.4 km
Gasi Strand

Gasi Strand
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Switzerland, Weesen 1.2 km
Badestrand Unterterzen II

Badestrand Unterterzen II
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Unterterzen 0.5 km
Strandbad Flihorn

Strandbad Flihorn
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Switzerland, Weesen 0.7 km
Lochezen Strand

Lochezen Strand
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Switzerland, Walenstadtberg 1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of St. Gallen, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is rocks of gray color.
  • Since many beaches are rocky, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 12.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in St. Gallen is less than 500 meters. 14 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 2 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of St. Gallen however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on St. Gallen's beaches

Seebad Rapperswil beach
10 Sofia Piskin

This beach is definitely the best within a 20km radius. It features beautiful wooden piers, a great bistro/bar, colorful umbrellas, and is very well-maintained.

Gasi Strand
10 Manuela Loxley

This beach is a stunning spot with a lovely natural shoreline.

Murg Lido
10 Sylvan Mire

Unfortunately, the beach is barely visible due to the high water level, but it should improve in a few days! Other than that, this place is simply stunning.

Strandbad Walenstadt
10 Evan Rivers

WOW!

Badestrand Unterterzen II
10 Lukas Zander

The water may be cold, but the view is absolutely stunning.

Strandbad Flihorn
10 Carlo Zander

This small beach is really nice and perfect for taking a swim in the lake!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in St. Gallen? In total there are 16 beaches and the most popular is South Walenstadt Beach.

Most viewed beaches of St. Gallen

Gasi Strand

Gasi Strand
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Switzerland, Weesen 1.2 km
Seebad Rapperswil beach
Strandbad Rapperswil

Seebad Rapperswil beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover
Switzerland, Rapperswil 0.3 km
South Walenstadt Beach
Südstrand Walenstadt

South Walenstadt Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, Mols 1.2 km
Strandbad Walenstadt

Strandbad Walenstadt
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, Walenstadt 1 km
Murg Lido

Murg Lido
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, Murg 0.2 km
Altes Strandbad Weesen

Altes Strandbad Weesen
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Switzerland, Weesen 0.4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in St. Gallen?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in St. Gallen, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 16 beaches in total, of which about 6 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in St. Gallen:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in St. Gallen, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in St. Gallen?

Most of the beaches located in St. Gallen are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in St. Gallen by access:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in St. Gallen?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in St. Gallen?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in St. Gallen by occupancy.

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Which beaches in St. Gallen are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in St. Gallen according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in St. Gallen?

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in St. Gallen?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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