“What an amazing experience we had me my grandson and daughter and a friend I’m disabled on a mobility scooter they were so accommodating they gave me my own table to make my bear and lollipop nothing was to much trouble and we enjoyed the experience from start to finish 🌟”

Region Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein
Lichtensteig
Lichtensteig is a small town in Toggenburg. It is located directly on the Thur River and has a medieval old town. The oldest houses date back to the 13th century and are partly inserted into the old town wall. The Aeuli Gorge is a popular destination for children and adults alike. Gravel banks, a waterfall, small gorges, bathing facilities and barbecue areas provide variety and recreation. The small town offers many small museums and theaters. The ruins of Neutoggenburg can be reached in a 1-hour hike.
Sights nearby
Getting around: passes & scenic trains
- Rail ticket between St. Gallen and Wasserauen

Rail ticket between St. Gallen and Wasserauen
St. Gallen
1 % backfrom £38
- Day pass for all zones in the Ostwind tariff association

Day pass for all zones in the Ostwind tariff association
St. Gallen
1 % backfrom £38
- Rail ticket between Zurich Airport and Zermatt

Rail ticket between Zurich Airport and Zermatt
Zurich
1 % backfrom £128
- Friends Youth Day Pass for Public Transport

Friends Youth Day Pass for Public Transport
Zurich
1 % backfrom £19
4.3(6) - Children's day ticket for public transport

Children's day ticket for public transport
Zurich
1 % backfrom £19
4.9(16) - Day pass for all zones in the ZVV fare association

Day pass for all zones in the ZVV fare association
Zurich
1 % backfrom £27
5.0(7)
Events in Lichtensteig
Trending in Lichtensteig
- Alpamare ticket: water fun with pools, sauna world and slides

Alpamare ticket: water fun with pools, sauna world and slides
Pfäffikon SZ
3 % backfrom £44
5.0(6) - Einsiedeln Abbey Church public guided tour

Einsiedeln Abbey Church public guided tour
Einsiedeln · In demand
3 % backfrom £19
4.6(30) - Foxtrail GO Winterthur digital scavenger hunt

Foxtrail GO Winterthur digital scavenger hunt
Winterthur
3 % backfrom £19
- Self-guided wine hike Stein am Rhein

Self-guided wine hike Stein am Rhein
Stein am Rhein
3 % backfrom £37
- Golf Introductory Course in Lipperswil

Golf Introductory Course in Lipperswil
Kreuzlingen
2 % backfrom £124
- Guided tour through the Knie Children’s Zoo in Rapperswil

Guided tour through the Knie Children’s Zoo in Rapperswil
Rapperswil-Jona
2 % backfrom £34
- Sailing on Lake Constance from Steckborn

Sailing on Lake Constance from Steckborn
Steckborn
2 % backfrom £76
- Penguin Feeding at Knies Kinderzoo Rapperswil

Penguin Feeding at Knies Kinderzoo Rapperswil
Rapperswil-Jona
2 % backfrom £57
From travellers like you
“The commentary was a little too quiet in the car. A great tour with lively information about wine, geography and history. Highly recommended 👍”
“What an artist, what a life story!!! Thanks for an unforgettable experience — absolutely brilliant!”
“A really lovely experience. We'd go again any time. The kids had a great time.”
“It was lovely walking through the old town at night and exploring streets I hadn't been down before. Such a great atmosphere. The night watchman did a fantastic job!”
“One of a kind, and well worth the visit.”
Food & drink nearby
Everything within a 30 min drive
- Raclette Ship Zurich Lake from Rapperswil

Raclette Ship Zurich Lake from Rapperswil
Rapperswil-Jona
1 % backfrom £66
- Family Factory Tour at the House of Läderach

Family Factory Tour at the House of Läderach
Bilten
3 % backfrom £29
4.5(2)
Hiking routes
Hike from Wattwil via Eschenberg
Wattwil · 9.1 km · 3 h 15 min
Challenging hike from Wattwil via Regelstein
Wattwil · 16 km · 6 h 34 min
Hike from Lichtensteig SOB via Hütten
Lichtensteig SOB · 9.9 km · 3 h 16 min

Unterer Thurweg
Ebnat-Kappel → Wattwil · 6.0 km · 1 h 33 min
Hike from Bütschwil via Williswis
Bütschwil · 11 km · 3 h 44 min
Easy hike from Bütschwil via Williswis
Bütschwil · 5.6 km · 2 h 11 min
Easy hike from Ganterschwil via Moos
Ganterschwil · 7.3 km · 2 h 26 min
Rundweg 2
2.6 km · 52 min
Hikes nearby
Everything within a 10 min drive
- ViaJacobi, Stage 3/33

ViaJacobi, Stage 3/33
Wanderweg · Wattwil → Rapperswil (SG) · 28 km · 9 h 11 min
- Easy hike from Lichtensteig via Gurtberg
Easy hike from Lichtensteig via Gurtberg
Wanderweg · Lichtensteig · 4.7 km · 1 h 29 min
- Hike from Lichtensteig via Egg
Hike from Lichtensteig via Egg
Wanderweg · Lichtensteig · 7.9 km · 3 h 7 min
- Easy hike from Dietfurt via Obere Schieb
Easy hike from Dietfurt via Obere Schieb
Wanderweg · Dietfurt · 4.9 km · 1 h 46 min
- Hike from Wattwil via Webersberg
Hike from Wattwil via Webersberg
Wanderweg · Wattwil · 6.7 km · 3 h 8 min
- Hike from Lichtensteig via Hochsteig
Hike from Lichtensteig via Hochsteig
Wanderweg · Lichtensteig · 13 km · 4 h 16 min
- Hike from Wattwil to Rietbach
Hike from Wattwil to Rietbach
Wanderweg · Wattwil → Rietbach · 12 km · 4 h 11 min
- Challenging hike from Wattwil to Atzmännig Schutt via Rank
Challenging hike from Wattwil to Atzmännig Schutt via Rank
Wanderweg · Wattwil → Atzmännig Schutt · 14 km · 5 h 50 min
- Challenging summit hike from Wattwil via Tweralpspitz
Challenging summit hike from Wattwil via Tweralpspitz
Wanderweg · Wattwil · 19 km · 7 h 26 min
New on Swiss Activities
- Ticket Day Spa at well come FIT Einstein St. Gallen

Ticket Day Spa at well come FIT Einstein St. Gallen
St. Gallen
3 % backfrom £76
- Self-guided museum tour at the House of Läderach

Self-guided museum tour at the House of Läderach
Bilten
3 % backfrom £10
3.0(1) - Bagger fun with a 21-tonne excavator in Gossau

Bagger fun with a 21-tonne excavator in Gossau
Gossau
3 % backfrom £332
Bike tours nearby
Everything within a 25 min drive
- Kartäuser-Fürstenland-Route, Stage 2/2

Kartäuser-Fürstenland-Route, Stage 2/2
Cycling routes · Will SG → Rorschach · 45 km
- Panorama Bike, Stage 4/14

Panorama Bike, Stage 4/14
Mountain bike routes · Stein SG → Ziegelbrücke · 24 km
Museums & exhibitions
Everything within a 15 min drive
- Sam Stauffer - Celtic Folk, Fotografie, Malerei & Spiralsteine

Sam Stauffer - Celtic Folk, Fotografie, Malerei & Spiralsteine
Exhibition · Lichtensteig
- Special exhibition Mini.Klötzlistadt at Erlebniswelt Toggenburg

Special exhibition Mini.Klötzlistadt at Erlebniswelt Toggenburg
Exhibition · Lichtensteig
- Ackerhus. Museum for Toggenburg domestic culture
Ackerhus. Museum for Toggenburg domestic culture
Museum · Ebnat-Kappel
- Special exhibition at the Ackerhus SCHÖN UND STOLZ Toggenburg houses

Special exhibition at the Ackerhus SCHÖN UND STOLZ Toggenburg houses
Exhibition · Ebnat-Kappel
- Ausstellung ESPACE DE VIE von Vincent Loup

Ausstellung ESPACE DE VIE von Vincent Loup
Exhibition · St. Peterzell
Playgrounds nearby
Everything within a 25 min drive
- Playground St. Gallenkappel Unterdorf

Playground St. Gallenkappel Unterdorf
Playground · St. Gallenkappel
- Playground School Building St. Gallenkappel

Playground School Building St. Gallenkappel
Playground · St. Gallenkappel
Zoos & theme parks
Everything within a 30 min drive
- Guided horse rides and riding tours
Guided horse rides and riding tours
Zoo & animal park · Gommiswald
Mountain huts & restaurants
Everything within a 30 min drive
- Mountain restaurant Harz Atzmännig
Mountain restaurant Harz Atzmännig
Mountain restaurant · Eschenbach (SG)
Mountain railways & scenic rides
Everything within a 50 min drive
- Schifffahrt von Rorschach nach Rheineck

Schifffahrt von Rorschach nach Rheineck
Panoramic transport · Rorschach
- Schweizerische Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Untersee und Rhein (URh)

Schweizerische Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Untersee und Rhein (URh)
Panoramic transport · Schaffhausen
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- Fitpass

Fitpass
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Journal
- 2 days Switzerland - 9 itineraries from Geneva

2 days Switzerland - 9 itineraries from Geneva
This selection of 9 itineraries will help you plan your trip if you have two days in Switzerland. Even though two days is a very short time, there are still many options for you. You can travel around the French part of Switzerland and discover some of the highlights in this region - like Lake Geneva, the Lavaux vineyards and even some Swiss chocolate factories. Our collection shows you several itineraries that are all doable within two days from Geneva.
Journal
- Jungfrau Travel Pass - is it worth buying?

Jungfrau Travel Pass - is it worth buying?
The Jungfrau Travel Pass is a travel pass for visitors who want to discover the Jungfrau Region over 3 to 8 days. The Jungfrau Travel Pass gives you access to all public transport in the Jungfrau Region. This includes railroads, mountain railroads, buses and boats. In summer, the Jungfrau Travel Pass is perfect for hikes and excursions by boat. In winter, you can use it for winter hikes and tobogganing. (Photo Schynige Platte: © Jungfrau Railways)
Journal
- 40 interesting, fun and astonishing facts about Switzerland

40 interesting, fun and astonishing facts about Switzerland
There are many interesting facts about Switzerland that you probably don't know yet. If you want to get ready for your trip to Switzerland, here are 40 fascinating, useless, interesting and fun facts about Switzerland. You'll be perfectly equipped to show off your knowledge. Or did you know that guinea pigs should never be kept alone in Switzerland? Or that the Lord of the Rings was inspired by Switzerland? Read on and widen your knowledge base.
Journal
- Switzerland language: Everything you need to know and where they are spoken

Switzerland language: Everything you need to know and where they are spoken
The official languages in Switzerland are German, French, Italian and Romansh. In addition to these four national languages, you will encounter many dialects and foreign languages. Navigating through Switzerland can be a challenge. That's why we explain here everything you need to know about Swiss language.
Journal
- 33 Swiss inventions that will amaze you

33 Swiss inventions that will amaze you
This article is all about amazing Swiss inventions. Here you'll meet the country's inventive spirit. Innovation is a tradition here. Switzerland is the world champion in patents, making it the most inventive country in the world. Let us surprise you.
Journal

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