Well, it is what it is and it's pretty awesome. The view is rather nice in Friedrichshafen even…read morefrom ground level, so up here it's really awesome. It takes a little while to get up there, this is not for the completely unfit! You will be panting heavily when you reach the top. But yeah, the view is indeed amazing. And hey, it's free!

It's the fairytale Swiss village that borders Germany along the High Rhine River near Lake…read moreConstance. I found the Old Town to be very pedestrian friendly since it's a car-free zone. It truly allows visitors to enjoy the beauty of the intricately painted half-timbered buildings in Rathaus Square along with a nice stroll along the river. It's especially a relaxing place to visit on a sunny day. You'll see a mix of tourists and locals enjoying the weather. The square is lined with cafés and shops. It's a great place for lunch or dinner before or after visiting the nearby Rhine Falls and/or Hohenklingen Castle. We enjoyed seeing some of the historical landmarks. The Witch Tower was built for defense, but then it became a prison. It was also used during the witch trials. The last execution of an accused witch here was in 1667. How creepy is that? It's like Switzerland's Salem. We just happened to see it after walking through the Untertor gate on our way to the river. But honestly, the main attraction here is the Rathaus Square. It was so cool just to experience a traditional local meal while looking up at the clock tower in the middle of Old Town. It was a beautiful day!

Cool castle we walked by while on our way to the Wine fest. Neat place.read more

Great city to visit the beautiful old architecture and they have a great cafe at the castle. If you…read morewalk down to the harbor you have great views of the Bodensee as well. Some times in the summer they have outdoor concerts at the castle as well.

Quite the lively scene with live music and singing and everyone was dancing. The crowd was a bit…read moreolder (like grandparents era) but were lively. It was definitely a locals hang out, all the seating outside was full and we were among like four table inside. I had ordered the rissoto and a side salad and both were excellent, very filling and the salad portion was huge and could have been a meal itself. The others ordered some typical Swabian dinners which consisted of steak and a cheesy Mac with salads. I sampled the other dish and they were delicious as well. Most of all you're eating in a 100 year old castle, no it's not a very old castle but still has that majestic rustic feel. All in all a good dining experience.

Yelp Review 2026 #81:…read more Part of the Abbey of St. Gall is this church of St. Gallen. It's not a huge cathedral but a decent sized. Quite beautiful on the outside but even more beautiful on the inside. While visiting the library, I checked out this church because I'm already there. I'm glad I went inside. It was quiet and pretty much empty. No tourists when I walked in. The paintings on the ceiling make this church beautiful. It's a Catholic Church in baroque style. This church has nine bells - each has a name. St. Gall is buried in the crypt on the west side of this cathedral.

It's a beautiful cathedral! It's a fine example of Baroque architecture inside and outside. The…read morevaulted and arched ceilings are all encased with beautifully detailed frescoes featuring St. Gallus along with Biblical figures and cherubs. The color scheme of the ceiling and trim (aqua, coral, and gold) really highlights these paintings. The contrast with the white columns makes it look like a colorful tiered topping on a wedding cake. It may not be as ornate as the cathedrals in Italy, but it's most certainly elegant in style. The one common thing that I did notice in the cathedrals of Switzerland is that there is still a separation between the sacred part of the church (or chancel) and the rest of sanctuary. It's nice that they've kept that tradition, but it doesn't allow visitors to truly see everything. I would have loved to see the Bell of St. Gallen, but that whole area is gated by the tall screen. Maybe it's to protect all of these religious symbols. Can you tell that I'm not Catholic? The facade of the cathedral is just as beautiful with the clock towers and statues. It's the main focal point in St. Gallen as it should be. The city around it is very charming as well. Make sure you take a walk around the grounds and city while you're there. There's all kinds of medieval architecture to discover while you're there. Very enjoyable!