Textile Route St.Gallen

Discover the most beautiful sides of the textile city of St.Gallen and admire various Art Nouveau buildings from the time of the textile boom.

Eastern Switzerland is internationally known for its textile tradition and special expertise in this industry. It is a genuine «Textile Land», shaped by history and continuously renewed by the many successful companies based here. The influence of the textile industry in Eastern Switzerland is still noticeable today - especially in architecture.

The approx. 5 km long textile route in the city of St.Gallen takes you to distinctive textile buildings in the city center of St.Gallen. You will learn exciting facts about the history, architecture, and current use of the individual buildings. The route starts at the Cultural Museum, the Textile Museum, or the St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourist Office.